Marrakech To Desert Adventure – 8 Days From $689
Overview
- Trip Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Start in: MARRAKECH
- Period: All Year Round
- Trip Ref: MDAT9
- End in: MARRAKECH
- Satisfaction:
This 4×4 trek is a fabulous adventure through the beautiful landscapes of Southern Morocco: cross the High Atlas on its east side and travel to the majestic desert through the superb Drâa Valley, before reaching the golden dunes of Chigaga. Travel on to Tata, Tafraoute and Taroudant across the reliefs of the Anti-Atlas and its enchanting curves and colors, then back to Marrakech by the magnificent road of the Tizi n’Test, near the massif of Toubkal. A journey of compelling beauty that will bring you a lifetime of memories.
Highlights
- The beauty of the valley of eastern Morocco, the palm groves, the qsour and the vibrant kasbah
- The foray into the sandy desert, the camel hike amidst the dunes of the
- Crossing the Anti-Atlas, its rugged reliefs dotted with beautiful color
- The discovery of Southern cities, testaments to Morocco’s long and rich history
Chigaga, the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the immense desert sands
Itinerary
Day 1 : MARRAKECH
Upon your arrival to the recently renovated Marrakech airport, our staff will greet you and take you to the hotel for a well-deserved dinner.
Day 2 : MARRAKECH – OUARZA 210 km, including 70km of trails
Travel on the road to Ouarzazate
After reaching the Tichka pass, at an altitude of more than 2,000 m, journey toward the beautiful site of Telouet, where the kasbah of Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech during the protectorate, awaits you.
Travel on a superb trail reaches toward Ouarzazate along the Ounila wadi between the villages of red earth situated on the faces of the mountain and the tiny multicolored fields.
Day 3 : OUARZAZATE – MHAMID: APPROX 250 km INCLUDING 65km of trails
Travel through a fantastic valley to Mhamid the last village before the desert.
Travel through the mineral desert where the green strip of the Drâa valley winds, with its magnificent palm groves where qsours (fortified villages) and kasbah abound.
Night in Mhamid.
Day 4 : MHAMID – ERG CHIGAGA : Including 60 km of trails
The day begins with a visit of the palm grove of M’hamid and its four kasbah before traveling to the dunes of Chigaga.
After a relaxing lunch under the shelter of a tent, enjoy a stroll on the back of a camel before admiring the sunset in the desert
Spend the evening listening to Saharan music, enjoying a wonderful dinner and camping under the starry skies.
Day 5 : ERG CHIGAGA – TATA: APPROX 230 km Including 190 km of trails
Enjoy the beautiful trails of the Anti-Atlas strewn with oases and cave paintings as you travel to the city of Tata.
Day 6 : TATA – TAROUDANT: APPROX 270 km Including 110 km of trails
From Tata, you’ll cross the Anti-Atlas massif, strewn with imposing fortresses overhanging the fields and villages to begin your journey to the ancient city of Taroudant
Travel through Tafraoute, nestled in pink mountains and valleys of almond trees.
Arrive in Taroudant, the "Little Marrakech" and former capital city of the Saadian sultans (16th century), surrounded by powerful ochre walls.
Day 7 : TAROUDANT – MARRAKECH: APPROX 210 km Including 60 km of trails
After a visit to Taroudant, take the road to Marrakech through the impressive Tizi-n-Test pass one of the most beautiful roads of
Southern Morocco.
You’ll reach Marrakech via the famous ski resort of Oukaïmeden, not far from the peak of the 4,000 m.Toubkal.
Day 8 : DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport and receive assistance until boarding. Or extend your stay and discover more of the magic of Marrakech.
Prices
| Number of travellers | Trip Duration | Price / person |
| 2 or 3 persons | 8 days / 7 nights | $999 |
| 4 to 6 persons | 8 days / 7 nights | $799 |
| 7 to 9 persons | 8 days / 7 nights | $689 |
What's Included:
- Transportation by Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking driver guide.
- transfers from/to the airport
- 2 nights at Riad Losra or Riad Attika in Marrakech
- 1 night in Ouarzazate at Jardins de Ouarzazate hotel or riad Barbara
- 1 night at Kasbah Chez le Pacha in M'hamid
- 1 night camping in the dunes of Erg Chegaga (tents, mattresses and blankets are provided)
- Camel ride
- 1 night at Dar Infiane in Tata
- 1 night at Riad Ain Khadra in Taroudant
- Meals: 7 dinners, 7 breakfasts.
- Local taxes
- Our assistance
What's not Included:
- Flight
- lunches
- Alcholic drinks
- Tips
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