2 Day Morocco Highlights Tour From Marrakech
Description
Cross the High Atlas to visit a fortified ksar for stunning Kasbahs and see the Kasbah of Taourirt. You'll have a chance to stop at Tamgroute village to observe the local lifestyle and do camel rides in the desert. Experience camp stays near an oasis!
Highlights
- Zagora; a town located in the Draa River valley
- Tamgroute village; served as a hub of learning and religion
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Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi N.Tichka - Ouarzazate - Zagora expand_more
After breakfast, depart from Marrakech at around 8:00 in the morning, crossing the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass towards Ait Benhaddou village, the fortified ksar.
Once you get to Ait Benhaddou village, take a walk till the top of the hill for scenic views.
Then, head to Ouarzazate for lunch, next to the famous Kasbah of Taourirt which presents the historical and cultural interest of Ouarzazate.
Continue through lunar landscapes and the Pre-Sahara routes until you get to Zagora which is a small town, the native region of Saadian dynasty (Saadian tombs in Marrakech) who used to rule Morocco in the XVII century.
Arrive at Tamgroute (18 km), a small village where most of the locals are pottery handicrafts. Tamgroute is also well known for it's old Koranic school and library. The next five kilometres will let you see the first sand dunes of Zagora called Tinfou dunes. Ride the camels at sunset and get to camp at an Oasis.
Overnight in nomad tents.
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Day 2: Zagora- Marrakech expand_more
Morning sunrise on the dunes is something not to be missed! Go for a camel ride back to Zagora, reach your vehicle and start trip back to Ouarzazate through the Draa valley and Agdz.
In Ouarzazate, pay a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and enjoy lunch.
Travel back to Marrakech in the afternoon.
What's Included
Transfers from and to your hotel.
English and French speaking Berber tour guide.
Overnight stay in a nomadic tent with dinner and breakfast.
All meals.
Camel ride for each person.
What's Excluded
Personal travel insurance.
Soft drinks (water etc.).
Lunch.
Tips.
What to bring
Bring comfortable clothes.
Sunglasses
Sun crime
cap
camera
Meeting Point
Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech, Morocco
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
2 To 4 | EUR 150 Per Person |
This is a private tour |