Great Southern Hidden 5 days / 4 nights

→ Departure: Marrakech

→ Arrival: Marrakech

→ Summary: Immerse yourself in a 4-day journey that will transport you from the vibrant pulse of Marrakech to the endless sands of the Sahara. Cross the High Atlas to discover the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the winding Todra Gorges. Experience the magic of a starry night in Merzouga and the serenity of the Draa Valley. This adventure will take you through a path of natural beauty and cultural richness, returning to Marrakech with a soul full of unforgettable memories.

Tour Privado: Gran Sur Oculto 5 dias

Moroccan Adventure: From Marrakech to Erg Chebbi

Let yourself be taken on a journey from vibrant Marrakech to the serenity of the Sahara. Feel the living history in the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the natural majesty in the Todra Gorges. Meet the culture in the Black Village and experience the magic of the sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This trip is not just a tour, it is a road of discoveries and stars in the desert that invites you to daydream.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
  • Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
  • Day 3: Desert – Nomadic visit – Black village – Erg Chebbi Desert
  • Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – N’kob – Ouarzazate
  • Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

Type of accommodation

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Type of tour: Private

Standard accommodation

Adults
From 565€.

Under 8 years old
50%

Contract

Superior accommodations

Adults
From 690€.

Under 8 years old
50%

Contract

What will we see on the tour?

We begin our journey with a hearty breakfast in Marrakech, after which our guide will pick us up to take us into the heart of Morocco. A day full of breathtaking scenery awaits us as we cross the peaks of the High Atlas through the impressive Tizi n’Tichka pass, a natural balcony over Berber villages that have defied the passage of time.

En route to Ouarzazate, we will stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, an iconic adobe bastion that has served as a backdrop for famous film productions, and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

We continue our way winding through the ‘road of a thousand kasbahs’, a visual journey through the flowery Valley of the Roses and the fertile Dades Valley. The beauty of these places is as vast as their fields of roses and palm trees.

We conclude the day in the Dades Valley, where the charm of a riad invites us to relax and enjoy a traditional dinner, preparing for the exciting journey to the desert that awaits us the next day.

Summary of the day:

  • Departure from Marrakech after breakfast.
  • Ascent of the High Atlas Mountains and passage through Tizi n’Tichka.
  • Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt in Ouarzazate.
  • Lunch in a picturesque setting.
  • Arrival and dinner in the Dades Valley, in a charming riad.

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.

La noción del tiempo se pierde en lo más profundo del desierto: es el cuarto día de circuito y conviene levantarse muy temprano para ver salir el sol por el horizonte. Las luces que proyectan sus rayos sobre el cielo y sobre las ondulaciones de arena adquieren unas tonalidades muy especiales, que no os deberíais perder.

Después será el momento del desayuno, el regreso a Merzouga y una ducha refrescante, en diferente orden según el paquete contratado: en unos casos, la ducha será en un hotel concertado de Merzouga; y en otros, en el propio campamento de jaimas.

Tras ello, llegará el momento de regresar al lugar de partida de este circuito circular: de Marrakech al desierto habíamos tomado la carretera del Valle del Dades, y para la vuelta (del desierto a Marrakech), tomaremos la del Valle del Draa, que también forma parte de la Ruta de las Mil Kasbahs. Pero en este caso, el oasis es permanente, pues en realidad todo el valle se considera el oasis más grande del norte de África. 

Ouarzazate es el punto de confluencia de ambas rutas, así que ascenderemos el Alto Atlas por la misma carretera, hasta Tizi n’Tichka, y bajaremos por los valles de la vertiente norte hasta Marrakech. La última noche de este circuito será de nuevo en un riad de esta ciudad.

Resumen de la jornada

  • Amanecer en las dunas de Erg Chebbi
  • Desayuno en campamento de jaimas en Erg Chebbi
  • Regreso a Merzouga en dromedario
  • Continuación de la ruta por carretera:
    • Valle del Draa
    • Alto Atlas
  • Llegada Marrakech
  • Noche en riad en Marrakech

Con todas las imágenes aún frescas en la retina y en la memoria, iniciará este quinto día y terminará, por tanto, el circuito. Los horarios de esta jornada quedan a expensas de los detalles de vuestro vuelo de regreso a casa: os recogeremos en el hotel y haremos el transfer privado hasta el Aeropuerto de Menara. Y si antes de ese momento podéis tener tiempo libre en la ciudad, conviene aprovechar para realizar las últimas compras o visitas por Marrakech. Nos adaptaremos a ello y nos despediremos de vosotros en la terminal del aeropuerto, muy agradecidos por la confianza depositada en nosotros.

Resumen de la jornada

  • Desayuno en riad
  • Tiempo libre (si la hora del vuelo lo permite)
  • Transfer privado al aeropuerto
  • Fin de nuestros servicios

WHAT IS INCLUDED

In these four days of travel that will take us to the desert of Merzouga, we include the necessary services to enjoy the experience in comfort and safety:

  • Transfers to and from Marrakech airport
  • Spanish-speaking chauffeur-driven vehicle throughout the tour
  • Night in riad in the Dades Valley on half board basis (dinner and breakfast)
  • Night in riad in Ouarzazate on half board basis (dinner and breakfast)
  • Night in tented camp in the desert of Merzouga, dinner included.
  • Breakfast and shower in Merzouga (at the camp or in a hotel, depending on the package).
  • Dromedary excursion in the dunes of the Merzouga desert (round trip, with one dromedary per person).

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

You should also note that some services are not included in the package of this route to the desert of Merzouga:

  • International arrival and return flights
  • Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips

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