8-day luxury tour from Marrakech to Desert

Day :1 Arrive; Marrakech: Exploring the Red City

Your day trip in Marrakech starts by exploring the bustling Djemaa el Fna square in the ‘red city’ of Marrakech.
The souq (market) is to the north, the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens to the west, and the Kasbah (fortress or fortress) area to the south with the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and El Badi Palace. The Ville Nouvelle is home to the Majorelle Gardens.
For a unique walking tour of marrakech medina, we visit the Fonducs, medieval inns that provided accommodation and supplies to merchants and travelers then Head to the Koutoubia Mosque to escape the heat in the fountains and palm-fringed gardens.
Djemaa el Fna is packed with musicians, storytellers, acrobats, dancers and even snake charmers. Stalls range from full meals to fruit drinks, dried dates and snacks. For a quick bite or a more relaxed experience, find one of the many cafes above the square and enjoy your meal while you watch the show below.

Day 2 :Over the High Atlas mountains to Ouarzazate and Boumalne Dades

Our second day of your Morocco tours starts by Ascending the High Atlas to see if you can see Mount Toubkal, the highest peak at 4,167m. Along the way you will pass many Berber villages to have lunch at Tadart, tour a local argan oil cooperative, and discover how local women extract the precious oil. Follow the winding road to his Tizi n’Tichka pass and stop for panoramic views. Continue your excursions in Morocco east to film locations and the Cinema Museum in the heart of the desert of Ouarzazate, then you get the chance to travel along the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Boumalne Dades. As you pass through the fragrant Kelaa Mguna, known as the ‘Valley of Roses’.

Day 3 : Desert towns and camping in the Sahara

Today we continue east to another destination of your Sahara day trip, until the sandy sea of Erg Chebbi, just outside Merzouga. Stop in Tinerhir on the way to admire the river oasis that flanks the town. The surrounding desert landscape features impressive hilltops, table mountains and plateaus. Nearby you will have the opportunity to explore the Todra Gorge, a 300m deep canyon carved by the Todra River. Head to the desert town of Erfoud. Visit a craft workshop known for figs and fossils and discover how abundant fossils are Stones are expertly transformed into practical and decorative objects.
As you approach Merzouga, the town closest to the Sahara Desert, stop in the market town of Rissani and be sure to visit the cattle auction and ‘donkey park’. Leaving Rissani, you can see the beginning of the huge dunes of Erg Chebbi on the horizon. Once in Merzouga Sahara Desert , ride a camel desert and watch the sun set over the massive dunes. Return to Erg Chebbi Camp for dinner. Relax around the campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and gaze up at the vast starry sky before heading back to your Bedouin-style tent.

Day 4 : Date palms, Alnif, and Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

Wake up early to soak up the spectacular sunrise in the Sahara desert, Rent a sandboard, take an ATV tour, or just relax by the pool. Then drive to nearby Kemlya and explore a traditional Saharan village then you will stop in Rissani and have the chance to visit Maison Tuareg, a warehouse selling traditional carpets, jewellery, and leather goods. From there, drive past the umbrella-shaped trees of an acacia forest before reaching Alnif as a stop of your Morocco tours to have lunch. Just after, we offer you the opportunity to travel through the date palm-filled Draa Valley and pick up a crate of date palms for your ride.
Arrive in the early afternoon at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through winding streets and climb into old breadbaskets. It’s a great place to see magnificient Ait Benhaddou KAsbah and the surrounding area from there. Look out for the ancient camel caravan trade route that once connected the Sahara and Marrakech. Continuing to explore Ait Benhaddou, movie and Game of Thrones fans can visit locations featured in the epic HBO series and films such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Stay in an old Kasbah. Then we will enjoy dinner on the terrace overlooking the river and valley.

Day 5 : Return to Marrakech

For the fifth day of your tours of Morocco , let’s explore the narrow passageways and alleys to get a true feel of this 11th-century fortified city before the crowds overwhelm the old Kasbah. we will leave Ait Benhaddou and return to Marrakech to cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizin Tishka Pass.
As you descend the north-facing slopes of the High Atlas, you’ll notice a dramatic change in climate and landscape. After all the tranquility of mountains and deserts, you will soon be part of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.
A slower pace is recommended for the rest of the afternoon. Visit Jemaa el Fna, grab a bite to eat from one of the many stalls, and see the illuminated Koutoubia Mosque on an evening walk.

Day 6 : Amizmiz and the High Atlas mountains

Just south of Marrakech, at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, lies the small town of Amizumiz. Start your day trip along quiet narrow streets and mule trails exploring the humble old town market before meeting your mountain guide. Due to its remote location, you will rarely encounter other tourists. So trek between traditional Berber villages set on hillsides, where local farmers and shepherds go about their daily lives. Discover the terraced fields planted by local farmers to transform the hillsides into farmable land .

Day 7 :Return from the Atlas mountains to Marrakech

For the seven day of your trip in Morocco, Have breakfast with your host before you say goodbye and depart to continue exploring the local countryside and other nearby towns before heading back to Marrakech.
Upon arrival in Marrakech, explore the Kasbah district south of Djemaa el Fna, see Saadian tombs and discover 500-year-old craftsmanship. Through the Merah (Jewish Quarter), we head to the 19th-century Bahia Palace and visit the Sunken Gardens of the 17th-century El Badi Palace and the only surviving Almoravid monument, the 12th-century Almoravid Kubba, before spending time at the Marrakech Museum. Housed in the 19th-century Dar Mnebbi Palace, the museum houses large displays of modern and traditional art, as well as artifacts from Berber and Moroccan Jewish and Islamic cultures.

Day 8 : Depart

Depending on the flight time, we recommend visiting the Majorelle Gardens. Not far from the medina, a visit to these lush and expansive gardens offers the perfect place to escape the heat and noise.Relax before transferring to the airport for your return flight and we hope to see you as soon as possible for another Morocco vacation packages with our morocco tours agency.