Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, and a major economic center home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely populated, fortified medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with intertwining maze-like alleys, where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery and jewelry. Symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th century Koutoubia Moorish mosque is visible for miles.
The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town located in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. Merzouga opens onto Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of the city. To the west is Dayet Srji, a seasonal salt lake that is often dry in summer. When it fills up again, it attracts a wide variety of migratory and desert birds, including warblers, nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.
| Destination | Merzouga Sahara Desert |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
| Departure Time | Marrakesh Airport |
| Return Time | 5 days desert tours |
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During your 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour to Merzouga you will enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of the south of Morocco, with its Atlas Mountains, gorges, green valleys, old Kasbah, Oasis and sand dunes. Visit the most rural side of Morocco and get to know about berber people and their lifestyle. During this 5 days tour, you will taste and explore The best known desert towns of Merzouga and Zagora and.
Departure from Marrakech in the morning, acrossing High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), stop at multiple beautiful panoramas for pictures.Once your reach the summit, begin your descent towards the Kasbah of Telouet, a palatial former residence of the powerful rulers of the Glaoui tribe. The Kasbah is also well-known from the many movies filmed there. Continue on to the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Travel along the Ounila Valley, seeing old salt mines and beautiful rivers lined with many Berber villages.
departure will be after breakfast to visit Dades gorges, taking the road of 1000 kasbahs drive around the colourful Berber villages of south Morocco. to get to Tineghir with it's beautiful palm grove. We will continue to the Gorge of Todgha , where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300 m high, a preferred place of mountain climbers. Afterwards we will head to Erg chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert and you will have time for lunch on our way. Overnight in the Hotel in a peaceful setting at the foothills of Erg chebbi sahara dunes.
Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel that is the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. We will will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the the nomad's way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the of the desert. We will visit the village of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians. We will have a traditional Berber pizza for lunch in the ancient capital of Rissani. In the afternoon we will ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine dinner, drink delicious mint tea, listen to traditional berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert.
After having breakfast in your accommodation in the desert, we will leave heading to Midelt. Firstly, we will travel to Rissani and discover one of the biggest traditional markets in the southeast of Morocco. Secondly, we will stop by the city of Erfoud where we will join some workshops of fossils. You will get the chance to see many different fossils that are found in the area. After that, we will leave to discover Ziz Valley, the biggest source of dates in Morocco. Next, driving on the pass of Ait Chakr, we will stop by one of the best panoramic places in Morocco, where you can see the Ziz valley’s thousands of palm trees from the top. Thereafter, we will continue traveling to Midelt. The next destination is the dam of Errachidia. A place that is set by the government to offer national water to the citizens of the area. Finally, we will arrive at Midelt.
Today we will go on a visit to one of the Moroccan imperial cities. However, before that, we will drive by the High Atlas Mountains again passing by the Cedar forest, where we will have our first stop. In a while, we will have reached the city of Meknes. Firstly, we will take you to visit Sahrij Souani, a lake in the heart of the city. Thereafter, we will continue our discovery tour of Meknes. This time we will head to explore Lhdim square and Bab Mansour. After that, we will leave the city heading to discover a near place that is called Volubilis or the Roman ruins, the old capital of the Mauritanian kingdom. Then, we will head directly to Fes where our service ends.
