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During this excursion, you will enter Erg Chebbi, the most surprising part of the Moroccan desert and you will be able to enjoy the fabulous contrasting landscapes that the country offers. You will come across mythical roads, dirt roads, valleys, passes, gorges, dunes and villages steeped in history.
Accommodation in 4 * hotels for 3 nights, Hotels and Luxury Camp
1 night and in a luxury bivouac in the the desert of Merzouga
Daily Breakfast / Meals: 3 dinners
Air-conditioned van
4x4 Jeep Safari
Camel ride in the Sahara
Airport transfers.
All the activities and visits mentioned in the program
Free travel for children under 4 years old sharing parents room
Free wifi during your trip : an international mini router delivered before departure.
After we have picked you up from your hotel (or the airport) you will leave for Ouarzazate. On the way, you will pass by the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, a road that passes through the Middle Atlas at 2260 meters in height. On the way, you will come across the kabash of Aït-ben-Haddou, an incredible fortified city which dates back over 800 years. This is where films like Gladiator or Kingdom of Heaven were filmed. After the visit, we will take the "thousand kasbahs" route to Skoura, where you will stop in the surprising Kasbah of Amredhyl. From here, we will go to Kelaat M'gouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses, to reach the Dades Gorges, where you will be accommodated. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 6h to 7h (350 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Marrakech, Aitbenhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades
After breakfast, we will set off for the Dades Valley and you will cross the Todra Gorges, where you can stay until lunch. After gaining strength, you will go to Merzouga by crossing the Palmeraie de Jorf (where the best dates in the country are cultivated) and Arfoud, a pretty village known for its fragments of fossils. Once in Merzouga, we will leave the 4x4 to enter the desert by camel to the camp where you will spend the night. Here, in the silence of the desert, we will enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 3h to 4h (150 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Luxury Camp Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Dades, Merzouga
After seeing an incredible sunrise in the desert, you will again ride your camels to shower and breakfast in a hotel (depending on the type of camp, breakfast and shower can be taken before the ride to camel back). You will then pass through the Tafilalet palm grove and the village of Rissani (where the Alaouite dynasty and the ancient capital of the Alaoui sultans was born) to arrive in Alnif, where you will take a road which crosses the Middle Atlas and these marvelous mountainous landscapes. You will arrive at Tazarine (a traditional Berber village), N'kobet finally, the Drâa Valley and its overhanging palm grove. In the afternoon, you will cross the Anti Atlas via the Tizi n Tnifift pass (1,660 meters high) towards Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night in a riad / kasbah. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 4h to 5h (250 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Merzouga, Ouarzazate
After breakfast, you will take time to visit the famous Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas Cinema studios, the most important in Africa. You will be back in Marrakech in the afternoon. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 4h to 5h (200 km) Meals included: breakfast, Steps : Ouarzazate, Marrakech
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
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The currency of Morocco is the dirham (MAD), with bank notes found in the denominations of MAD 200, 100, 50 and 20 and coins issued in smaller values. While every traveller's spending habits may differ slightly, we have estimated the average daily expenses to help with budgeting for your next trip. Here you'll find the average cost for a meal or drink and advice for best practice in tipping.
Tipping is not compulsary, but is encouraged for good service in Morocco. The general rule of thumb is to tip 5~10% in restaurants or to private services such as porters. Your guide and driver would also appreciate this kind of gratitude at the end of your tour. For Taxi Drivers, typically rounding up the fare for convenience is recommended, as well as at market stalls.
Morocco is home to some of the oldest retail cultures in the world, meaning there's no shortage of souqs waiting to be explored. Haggling in Morocco is expected and welcomed. You'll notice prices are not often listed on items in the souqs, so evaluate what you're willing to pay and come prepared to bargain with the shopkeeper - it's all part of the fun!
Moroccan leather is highly unique and the centuries-old tanning techniques are still practiced across the country today. The most famous tannery is Chouara Tanner of Fez, making it the perfect place to purchase quality, hand-crafted leather goods including slippers, bags, jackets, belts and wallets. Prices for leather goods start at approximately 10 USD.
Berber rugs and carpets are traditionally the craftwork of nomadic women from the Middle Atlas region and date back to the 2nd century BC. They are made from virgin wool from the sheep and can be found in souqs across Marrakech in all shades, sizes and shapes. Rug shopowners will encourage you into their store with the offer of tea, but feel no obligation to buy. Rug prices may range from 50 to 1,000+ USD.
Used by the local Amazigh people for its healing properties, Argan Oil is immensly popular in Morocco. It is common to see women sitting on the front step of beauty shops crushing the kerns of the argan tree into paste, which is sold cosmetically for its healing properties to skin and hair. The regions surrounding Essauira and Agadir are the only places in the world where the specific tree grows. In this region you can purchase a quality 150ml bottle of the oil for approximately 20 USD.