blog: The 5 best day trips around Marrakech...
Read Morediscovery and adventure
8 days / 7 nights
Destination : Marrakech, Agdez, M'hamid, Erg Chegaga, Taroudant Essaouira
Type Tour : a discovery and adventure
Duration : 8 days / 7 nights
Period : All year round
Begins and ends at : Marrakech
Departure : The effective date of your choice
Morning departure from Marrakech in the direction of the Atlas mountains, through the spectacular Tizi n'tichka pass (2 260 m). Several stops are planned for admiring the scenery and berber villages. Lunch in Ouarzazate, the capital of cinema in Morocco, with the possibility of visiting the studios of cinema or the Kasbah of Taourirt. In the afternoon, drive to Agdez crossing the Draa valley, famous for its palm groves and lush and kasbahs historical. Installation in a traditional guest house.
Highlights :
Crossing the Tizi n'tichka
Discovery of Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourirt
Immersion in the Draa valley
Towards m'hamid, gateway to the desert, with a visit to Tamnougalt, a fortified village authentic. After the breakfast, departure by 4x4 to Erg Chegaga, one of the largest deserts of the wild dunes of Morocco. Ride a camel at sunset, followed by a night under the stars in a nomad camp with berber dinner and traditional music.
Highlights :
Exploring the desert of Erg Chegaga 4x4
Unique experience of a ride on a camel
Night in bivouac under berber tent
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes before crossing 4x4 the dry lake of Iriki up to Foum Zguid. Passage by Taznakht, famous for its berber carpets handicrafts, and road to Taroudant, nicknamed "Little Marrakech" for its majestic walls and its traditional souk. Installation in a riad or a boutique hotel.
Highlights :
Crossing the desert and the lake of Iriki
Meeting with the artisans, weavers of Taznakht
Visit Taroudant and its walls
Road to the atlantic coast, with a lunch in a typical village. Arriving in Essaouira, a lovely coastal town declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Exploration of the medina, to the fishing port and ramparts offering a magnificent view over the Atlantic. Evening free to enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the city.
Highlights :
Discovery of Essaouira and its old medina classified UNESCO
Ride on the city walls and the fishing port
Possibility of relaxing on the beach of Essaouira
Free morning to stroll in Essaouira, enjoy the beach or go shopping. Back to Marrakech through the forests of argan trees, with a break to watch the goats perched on the trees. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon with free time to explore the city.
Strengths :
Last moments in Essaouira
Scenic road with a stop at the argan trees
Arrival and relaxing in Marrakech
Full day discovery of Marrakech with a local guide. On the program : the Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, lively souks and Jemaa El-Fna square.
Strengths :
Visit the most emblematic places in Marrakech
Immersion in the souks and crafts of morocco
Discovery of the Jemaa El-Fna square
Enjoy a free day in Marrakech, or go for an excursion to the Ourika valley, the plateau de Kik, and Lalla Takerkoust lake, or an experience of well-being in a moroccan hammam.
Strengths :
Freedom to explore Marrakech at its own pace
Excursions to discover the surrounding area of Marrakech
Moment of relaxation and well-being in the moroccan hammam
Free time according to your flight, and then transfer to the airport of Marrakech. End of tour and return with unforgettable memories of Morocco.
Highlights :
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