Great Southern Hidden 5 days / 4 nights

The day dawns with a delicious breakfast at the riad in the Dades Valley, and soon we are on our way to one of the natural wonders of Morocco: the Todra Gorges. Here, we will leave our vehicle to immerse ourselves in the amazing landscape, walking between towering rock walls that embrace a meandering river.

Continuing our adventure, we head towards the desert of Merzouga, where the tranquility of the oasis awaits us before embarking on the most exciting ride: a camel ride over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This magical journey takes us to the heart of the Sahara, offering an unforgettable sunset and a starry night that illuminates the desert with a special light.

With the starry sky as a backdrop, we retire to our tented camp, where we enjoy a traditional dinner and embrace the warm embrace of Berber hospitality, promising a night of peace and dreams among the dunes.

Summary of the day:

• Start of the day with breakfast in the Dades Valley.
• Exploration on foot of the Todra Gorges.
• Lunch in a unique landscape.
• Arrival in Merzouga and camel ride (or 4×4) to the camp.
• Berber dinner and overnight in tents under the desert sky.

The third day greets us with breakfast in the middle of the dunes of Erg Chebbi, followed by a refreshing shower that prepares us to continue our immersion in the desert. We head towards Khamlia, where music connects us with stories of ancient roads and trans-Saharan trade. Here, the ‘gnawa’ rhythms resonate as an echo of a legacy recognized by UNESCO, enriching our journey with its intangible heritage.

The day progresses and the adventure intensifies as we take the route of the mythical Paris-Dakar rally in 4×4, reliving the thrill and challenge of crossing these lands. We will discover the mines of Khol and the vestiges of Berber and French heritage, stopping to absorb the panoramic views that stretch beyond our sight.

An encounter with the nomads of the desert gives us the unique opportunity to share tea and learn about their traditions, a bridge between the nomadic past and today’s sedentary life.

We return to Merzouga to finish the day, where a hotel in the desert will welcome us with a dinner that promises to be as comforting as the day has been fascinating.

Summary of the day:

• Wake up and have breakfast among the dunes.
• Cultural meeting in Khamlia with ‘gnawa’ performance.
• 4×4 adventure on the rally routes.
• Living with nomads and tea in the desert.
• Dinner and rest in a desert hotel, surrounded by the immensity of Merzouga.

The sun rises on the horizon, bathing the dunes of Erg Chebbi with a golden light that announces the beginning of our fourth day. After enjoying the sunrise in Merzouga and refreshing ourselves at the hotel, we resume the route to new destinations.

We leave behind the serenity of the desert to enter the vibrant history of Rissani, where we will explore the largest medina in southern Morocco. We continue our journey through Alnif, Tazarine and N’Kob, villages that exude the essence of Berber life and are living testimony of an ancient culture.

Our road leads us to a fruitful detour: the Draa Valley. There, the largest palm grove in North Africa awaits us, an oasis of greenery in the midst of arid landscapes. This orchard is a symbol of life and fertility that contrasts with the immensity of the desert.

The day concludes in Ouarzazate, the ‘Gateway to the Desert’, which welcomes us with the promise of a comfortable rest. In this city of cinema and contrasts, we will enjoy dinner and spend the night, preparing for the return to urban life.

Summary of the day:

• Wake up with the sunrise in Merzouga and morning preparations at the hotel.
• Drive through picturesque desert roads and visit to Rissani.
• Encounters with the Berber heritage in Alnif, Tazarine and N’Kob.
• Discovery of the Draa Valley and its immense palm grove.
• Arrival in Ouarzazate, dinner and overnight in a cozy hotel.

En este quinto día de ruta, exploramos otros rincones interesantes de la Ruta de las Mil Kasbahs, coincidente con el Valle del Dades y con otro tramo no menos hermoso: el Valle de las Rosas, salpicado de colores en primavera gracias a esta flor, cultivada aquí para ser explotada industrial y comercialmente.

Llegando a Ouarzazate, visitaremos un gran monumento que se quedó pendiente en nuestro primer paso por la ciudad: la kasbah de Taourirt. Fue una de las principales residencias y fortalezas de Thami El Glaoui, líder de un clan familiar que dominó este territorio a comienzos del siglo XX. El contraste entre el sencillo estilo exterior en adobe y el refinamiento de las estancias interiores, con decoración cerámica, en yeso y en madera, es una clara muestra de ello.

Con la visita de Taourirt, nuestro equipaje irá ya bien cargado de recuerdos, así que enfilaremos las rampas del Alto Atlas para cruzar al lado norte por el puerto de Tizi n’Tichka. Siguiendo la estela del fértil valle, con numerosas poblaciones a pie de carretera, llegaremos a la planicie sobre la que se extiende Marrakech. 

En esta ciudad concluye el circuito y, por tanto, nuestros servicios. El lugar elegido para ello puede ser el Aeropuerto de Menara, el hotel o cualquier otro punto de la ciudad, Y nos despediremos con la esperanza de haber satisfecho vuestras expectativas de viaje por estos rincones tan característicos del sur de Marruecos.

Resumen de la jornada

• Desayuno en riad en el Valle del Dades
• Continuación de la ruta:
  • Valle de las Rosas
  • Ouarzazate: visita de Kasbah de Taourirt
  • Paso del Alto Atlas por el puerto de Tizi n’Tichka
• Llegada a Marrakech o aeropuerto
• Fin de nuestros servicios