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%

Superior accommodations

Adults
From 690€.

Under 8 years old
50%

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.

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.

Our journey concludes with an echo of history and architectural beauty. After breakfast, we will be dazzled by one last Moroccan jewel: the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. This bastion, with its intricate adobe designs and vibrant mosaics, is a perfect farewell to the cultural richness we have explored.

The road beckons us again, unraveling the threads of kilometers towards Marrakech. We cross the Tizi N’tichka once again, with its landscapes that are a tapestry of nature and tradition. Arriving in Marrakech, we bid farewell with gratitude and a heart full of memories, until our paths cross again.

Highlights of the day:

  • Sunrise and breakfast in Ouarzazate.
  • Visit the kasbah of Taourirt, silent witness of past centuries.
  • The last trip through the Atlas Mountains, a bridge between the desert and the city.
  • Farewell in Marrakech, where every goodbye is a prelude to future discoveries.

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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