Great Southern Hidden 5 days / 4 nights

→ Departure: Marrakech

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→ 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.

En el cuarto día de circuito, abandonamos el Valle del Dades al comienzo de la mañana, pero no sin antes dar un salto al Valle de las Rosas: este nombre tan poético se debe a sus miles y miles de rosales, plantados hace un siglo para proveer de damascenas a la industria cosmética, pero también para celebrar moussems y eventos socioculturales.

Poco después llegaremos de nuevo a Ouarzazate, en este caso con el objetivo de descubrir la kasbah de Taourirt, el gran monumento de la ciudad. Es un palacio-castillo de estilo bereber, hecho en adobe en su parte exterior, usado como residencia por la poderosa familia El Glaoui: su patriarca, Thami, gobernó la región con los títulos de Señor del Atlas y Pachá de Marrakech.

Precisamente hacia esos dos lugares nos encaminamos justo después. Primero, ascenderemos por las montañas del Alto Atlas hasta llegar al puerto de Tizi n’Tichka y admirar la panorámica de imponentes cumbres, las más elevadas de Marruecos. Y tras ello, descenderemos por la ladera norte de la cordillera hasta alcanzar la llanura en la que se extiende Marrakech.

Al llegar al riad y tras hacer check-in en él, tendréis tiempo libre para tomar contacto con esta fascinante ciudad.

Resumen de la jornada

  • Desayuno en riad
  • Continuación de la ruta por carretera:
    • Valle de las Rosas
    • Ouarzazate
    • Alto Atlas: puerto de Tizi n’Tichka
  • Llegada a Marrakech
  • Noche en riad en Marrakech

El quinto día discurre por completo en Marrakech. Y no es para menos: es una ciudad plagada de monumentos y construcciones históricas, que se remontan en muchos casos a la época de las dinastías que la fundaron y embellecieron: almorávides y almohades en época medieval, y saadíes ya en el siglo XVI. Con todos ellos fue capital, por ello ostenta el sobrenombre (como otras) de ‘Ciudad Imperial’.

De todo ello y mucho más nos hablará el guía oficial que nos acompañará durante la mañana: tendrá preparado un recorrido para descubrir los rincones más hermosos de la medina, entre los que suelen estar la mezquita Koutoubia, la plaza Jemaa el-Fna, el Palacio Bahia o la madrasa Ben Youssef.

Y si se deja algo en el tintero por falta de tiempo, podréis emplear la tarde libre en descubrirlo: museos como el de Marrakech o el de Yves Saint-Laurent, jardines como el de Majorelle y vestigios del pasado como el Palacio el Badi son algunas de las opciones. Y con un carácter más mundano pero no menos interesante, es también recomendable perderse por los zocos de artesanía del centro histórico, o los barrios de moda en la zona nueva.

Sea cual sea la opción, el descanso nocturno en el riad de la medina será el último y el más merecido.

Resumen de la jornada

  • Desayuno en riad
  • Visita guiada por Marrakech
  • Tarde libre
  • Noche en riad en Marrakech

Tras cinco días de tour, el sexto es el último de todos y su programa queda pendiente de los horarios del vuelo de regreso a casa. Tanto si despega temprano como si lo hace tarde (lo que os permitiría tener antes algo de tiempo libre en la ciudad), acordaremos una hora de recogida en el riad y os llevaremos en transfer privado al Aeropuerto de Menara – Marrakech. En la terminal, será el momento de la despedida y, sobre todo, del agradecimiento por nuestra parte por reservar con nosotros este viaje privado tan intenso y enriquecedor.

Resumen de la jornada

  • Desayuno en riad
  • Tiempo libre (si el horario del vuelo lo permite)
  • Transfer privado al Aeropuerto de Menara
  • 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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