DAY 1 : Marrakech – Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Tizi n’Tichka - Starts at 7:30 am from Marrakech towards Dades Valley through the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains.You will have time to stop and enjoy a snaky road, impressive landscapes and Berber hamlets. You will have a chance to visit the universal Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah as it was named by UNESCO in 1987.
Ait Ben Haddou - The next destination is a UNESCO world heritage site called Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, classified since 1986 where a few Berber families are still living supported by UNESCO. Ait Ben Haddou is one of many locations served as natural decoration for many movies which were shot in the Area such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth”. With your guide you take a walk across the dried river to discover Ait Ben Haddou that dominates the Kasbah, once you get to the top of the hill.
Ouarzazate - Continue your journey through Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and explore the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios. Traverse the Skoura Oasis, a lush paradise of olive groves and fruit trees, before reaching the enchanting Dades Valley
El Kelaa M’gouna - The next city is Kelaa Magouna a Berber city that celebrates the Festival of Roses each year. It takes place every first week of May,
Dades Gorges - After arriving in Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a winding road that passes by many fortified kasbahs. The road will take you to the Dades Canyons, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Spend the night in your hotel in Dades.
- Air-conditioned travel comfort
- Dinner included
- Adventurous camel ride and sandboarding
- Complimentary breakfast
- Overnight stay at Dades Gorge hotel and desert camp with meals
- Lunch and Drinks
- Optional Guide Tour at Kasbat Ait Ben Haddou (Price: Maximum €3 Per Person)
Don’t overlook one of the most sought-after routes through the Moroccan Sahara desert. This comprehensive 3-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga provides a deep exploration into the lives of nomads and Berbers. Delight in the abundant Berber culture at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, Kasbah Telouet, and Kasbah Amredhil in Skoura, which put on display the upper echelons of local living. Immerse yourself in the authentic existence of Berber mountain and valley settlements, offering a peek into the modest side of desert living.
Be captivated by the breathtaking geological marvels of southeast Morocco as you delve into the Dades Valley, pass through the slender and majestic Toudgha Gorges, and be amazed at the myriad of fossils in Erfoud. These natural spectacles illustrate the stunning beauty and variety of the area.
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