Description
Overview of the tour
The 11-day Kasbahs Tour takes you through the green valleys, historic kasbahs and desert landscapes of Morocco. You will visit imperial cities such as Marrakech, Fez and Rabat, as well as historic towns such as Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, famous for their earthen kasbahs.
You will discover the spectacular landscapes of the Dades and Todgha valleys and the golden sand dunes of the Sahara. You will have the opportunity to take a camel ride in the desert, spend a night in a Berber tent camp under the stars, and experience the unique nomadic life.
This tour will allow you to discover Morocco’s rich and diverse culture, delicious cuisine, lively souks and remarkable historical and architectural sites, while exploring the breathtaking landscapes of this enchanting country.
Additional information
What’s included
- Accommodation in Marrakech and transfer to Marrakech
- Private transport with French, Spanish and English speaking driver guide
- Air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle with all comforts
What is not included
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Drinks
- Tips
Calendar & Prices
Details
Day 1: Airport - Hotel
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Marrakech - Tizi-n-Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Dades:
Departure to Ouarzazate in the morning through the High Atlas by the pass of Tizi n’Tichka (2260 m) through several Berber villages. Stop at the kasbah Ait-Benhaddou for the visit, after continuing to the palm Skoura to visit the kasbah Ameridile, following our journey to the gorges of Tdra through the valley of roses, the village Kelaa Mgouna and the valley of Dades. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Dades - Todra Gorges - Tinejdad - Erfoud - Merzouga
Departure in the morning after breakfast for a walk in the palm grove of the Todra valley before taking the road to Erfoud via Tinejdad and several Berber villages for a stop at the Fossil Marble in Erfoud. After the continuation of our journey to the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. You will leave the vehicle (4×4) to join the (8×8) to continue your excursion by camel to watch the sunset in the dunes. You will spend the night under the tents of the nomads in the Sahara to enjoy the silence of the desert with a sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight in the bivouac.
Day 4: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - N'kob
Early wake up to admire the sunrise over the dunes. Return to the hostel on camelback for breakfast and shower. We leave the dunes of Merzouga towards the palm grove of Tafilalet passing by the town of Rissani. We continue our journey to N’kob, passing through Alnif and Tazarine. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: N'Kob - Agdez - Taznakhte - Taliouine - Taroudante
In the morning, the continuation of our journey towards Tansikhte and the Draa Valley. Following our journey through the discovery of small villages and beautiful kasbahs of the great palm grove of Agdz. Continue to Taznakhte crossing the Anti Atlas Mountains, and arrive at Taznakhte. The journey continues to Troudante passing through Taliouine and Aouloze. Dinner and overnight in Taroudante.
Day 6: Troudante - Ait Baha - Tafraoute
The journey starts by the tarred road towards the Anti Atlas Mountains and the village of Ait Baha to discover small Berber villages and the argans trees. After the village of Ait Baha the continuation towards Tafraoute passing by the Kasbah IdawKnidif and the very beautiful valley of Amelne. Arrival in Tafraoute at the end of the afternoon. Night at the hotel.
Day 7: Tafraout- Ait Mansour -Tafraout
Departure for our excursion to discover the region of Tafraout with its painted rocks, the argan trees, the valley of Amelne and the valley of Ait Mansour. After the continuation towards the valley of Ait Manssour to make a stroll in the palm grove. After midday the return towards Tafraoute. Night at the hotel.
Day 8: Tafraout - Agadir - Essaouira
The journey continues towards Agadir passing through several Berber villages and crossing the argan fields. Arrive in Agadir for the visit. Afterwards following the Atlantic coast to Essaouira (Mogador). The medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Essaouire - Chichaoua - Marrakech
Wake up in the morning to visit the medina of Essaouira, the fishing port, have a fish lunch, take a walk on the beautiful beach to see the old Mogador. Afternoon departure for Marrakech. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Marrakech - Marrakech
The visit of several sites of Marrakech; the garden of the kotoubia, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and the place of djamaa el fna.
Day 11: Marrakech - Airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. End of our services.
