Best of Morocco
8 Days / 7 Nights
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert. Its huge Taourirt Kasbah, home to a 19th-century palace, has views over the rugged local landscape, which features in several movies. Northwest is the fortified red-earth city of Aït Ben Haddou. Northeast is the rocky Todra Gorge. A road winds southeast through the Draa Valley’s lush palm groves to the desert.
Merzouga tent camp
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. It’s known as a gateway to Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of town. West of Merzouga, Dayet Srji is a seasonal salt lake that’s often dry in summer. When full, it attracts a wide range of migratory and desert birds, including desert warblers, Egyptian nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
Marrakech City Tour
Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry. A symbol of the city, and visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque.
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVE MARRAKECH
Arrive at Marrakech airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Rest of the day is at Leisure for you to explore on your own. Overnight at at the hotel in Marrakech.
Day 2 : MARRAKECH - OUARZAZATE
Today, depart to Ouarzazate via Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas with wonderful landscapes and small villages arranged in tears. Visit, Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou: charming Ksar backed by a hill dominated by fortifications in ruins. Later on, visit the outside of the Kasbah of Tiffoultout, Continuation to Ouarzazate. Overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 3 : QUARZAZATE - ZAGORA
Today, depart from Ouarzazate to “Cigogne Kasbah” and a panoramic view of the lake. Then, continue to Zagora via Agdaz, Zagora or Tazagourt is a town in the Draa River valley in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of southeastern Morocco. Overnight at a camp in Zagora
Day 4 : ZAGORA - MERZOUGA
Today, depart from Zagora to Merzouga. The village is known for its proximity to Erg Chebbi, a Saharan erg. Merzouga has the largest natural underground body of water in Morocco. After arrival to the camp of dunes Merzouga, witness the beauty of the sunset up there. The camp is in the heart of the dunes. Enjoy your special night under the stars at this beautiful oasis in a tent camp. Overnight in Zagora Camp.
Day 5 : MERZOUGA - TINGHIR - BOUMALNE DADES
Today, Depart from Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir region. Boumalne Dades is a fascinating and cool place, offering a series of Berber villages alongside the road and the aroma that comes from the Roses groves within the valley. Overnight at the hotel in Boumalne Dades.
Day 6 : BOUMALNE DADES- MARRAKECH
Today, depart to Marrakech through the High Atlas, by a winding road rolling down steep slopes. Overnight at hotel in Marrakech.
Day 7 : MARRAKESH - CITY TOUR
Todays day is devoted to Marrakech city tour. The entire day will be devoted to the visit of Marrakesh, the second oldest Imperial city, known as the Pearl of the South. The city was founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara gardens, the Bahia palace and the Koutoubia. Visit of the souks and handicraft quarters, displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemaa El Fna with its nonstop entertainment. Overnight at hotel in Marrakech.
Day 8 : DEPART MARRAKECH
This morning, check-out and transfer to Marrakech airport for your flight back home.
