Sahara Desert 06 Days
Brief Itinerary
Day 01 : Marrakech -Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Day 02 : Dades Valley – Toudra Gorge – Merzouga
Day 03 : Rissani – Alnife – Al Nkoube – Agdze
Day 04 : Taznakhte – Taliouine – Taroudant
Day 05 : Agadir – Atlanctic Coast – Essaouira
Day 06 : Essaouira Tour Guide – Marrakech
- 01 overnight in Skoura
- 01 overnight in Merzouga
- 01 overnight in Agdz
- 01 overnight in Taroudant
- 01 overnight in Essaouira
Itinerary Details
Day 01 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Leave the ochre-coloured city of Marrakech behind and head towards the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass and observing everyday life in remote rural villages. Afternoon, visit the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture, boasting one of Morocco well-preserved kasbahs. Your journey continues via Ouarzazate, it is known as Hollywood of Africa, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Star Wars having been filmed here. Today you will overnight in Skoura, is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves that provide great views of the Atlas Mountains.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura
Day 02 : Dades Valley – Toudra Gorge – Merzouga
Today, explore the famous Kasbah Amridil, then head towards the road of a thousand Kasbahs to Sahara Desert, en route passing through the dry, rugged Boumalne Dades. Todra Gorge known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Sahara’, a massive trench that rises over 300 metres to form one of the most dramatic and breathtaking natural sights in Morocco. The limestone stacks make a perfect area for hiking, and so today you will take a short walk through the sheer cliffs. Late afternoon you will settle into the luxury desert camp in Merzouga. The stunning reddish-hued sand dunes can reach up to 150 metres high, creating an otherworldly landscape. Enjoy your camel ride around 45 minutes during sunset. Then, return to your camp for a traditional dinner before a campfire. Slumber tonight in comfort, as the sounds of the desert.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara desert)
Day 03 : Rissani – Alnife – Al Nkoube – Agdz
Today , explore one of the famous city in the south of morroco RISSANI This location at the gates of the desert, at the crossroads of two , the most important trans-Saharan routes and a few kilometers from a river and an oasis was the major reason for building the tradepost of Sijilmasa here in the middle of the 8th century, on the outskirts of modern-day Rissani, after that we will continue to NKOUBE for lunch break , then we go head to On a lonely stretch of desert road in southeastern Morocco Alnif and the surrounding basin is the best place in Morocco, and one of the most renowned in the world, for collecting the prehistoric creatures known as trilobites.
After enjoying our time there we continue to Agdz The city lies at the foot of Djebel Kissane and on the banks of the river Draa. A long oasis stretches between Agdz and Zagora. Villages have been built around the old kasbahs and green palm groves are spread along the road.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Agdz
Day 04 : Taznakhte – Taliouine – Taroudant
Today you head towards Taliouine – Land of Saffron then There are a number of women’s cooperatives in this very rural area which have been set up to help the women earn a living and command a fair price for their work and here you can see the process of saffron extraction. Also There will be the opportunity to stop in Tazenakht – Land of carpets to explore amazing hand-made berberi carpets at woman weavers cooperative.
After that we will rich Taroudant, which is an authentic Berber market town, is known as “Mini Marrakech”
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Taroudant
Day 05 : Agadir – Atlanctic Coast – Essaouira
Today you will see a completely different side of Morocco along the Atlantic coastline to Agadir , so visited by tourists, it offers a much more authentic experience for travellers. before move to Essaouira.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Essaouira
Day 06 : Essaouira Tour Guide – Marrakech
After your breakfast you will start your day by exploring the wind city with your private guide to let you descovering this amazing city after thet we will take aour lunch break in the port for a delicious see food ,before we rich Marrakech .
Visites
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
- Visiting the Biggest Gorge of Morocco, Todra and beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis .
- Visiting Amridil Kasbah and the Oasis palm
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Essaouira City.
Transport
Included diesel & tolls & parkings with English speaking professional driver .
Accommodation
- 5 nights (in hotel, riad, kasbah, desert camp)
Meals
- 5 Breakfasts , 3 Dinner
Included
- Pick Up From Your Hotel in Marrakech and Drop Off at Your Accommodation in Marrakech
- Tour Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Heritage of Unesco
- Tour Guide in Essaouira
- Free Time in Toudra Gorge
- Camel Ride in Sahara Desert
- Tour guide in Amridil Kasbah
Excluded
- Personal Expenses
- Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
- Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
- Optional activities
Price : please send enquiry
