10 Days tour from Marrakech to Sahara and Essaouira

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Marrakech Tours - IFRI Tours

Our tours are available from all the cities of Morocco; Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Agadir, and Tanger, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, and Zagora, from & around all parts of the country. Our drivers/guides are ready to meet you greet, and pick you from the Airport, Train Bus station or your Accommodation in Morocco.

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Description - IFRI Tours

10 day tour visiting Marrakech, Ouzoud waterfalls, Essaouira beach and crossing the atlas mountains to the south and shara desert, included camel ride and night in deset camp.

IFRI Tours - PROGRAM DETAILS:
Day 1: Arrival To Marrakech - Transfert to the Hotel

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and you'll have the day to relax while exploring the main square Jemaa el Fnaa and the souks.

Day 2: Full Day To Visit Marrakech

Today will have an optional private Guided Tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutubia, the Medina and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens, night at a Riad in the Medina.

Day 3: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades

we will start around 08:00 from Marrakech to Dades Gorges, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber villages, then we continue to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, you will have lunch near the Kasbah, then we continue to Ouarzazate where you will visit the Kasbah Taourirt and the atlas studios, after that we continue to Dades gorges though Roses and Dades valley, we will spend the night in a raid/hotel in Dades gorges.

Day 4: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Jorf - Erfoud - Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert)

After breakfast in the hotel, drive back through the valley to see the amazing rock formation “the monkey toes”, and the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leaving the Dades valley towards Tinrghir and the Todra valley you’ll see the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Arriving at the Gorge you’ll walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Continuing our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we’ll have lunch and afterwards, we’ll leave for the village of Merzouga, You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check into your accommodation .

Day 5: Merzouga - Berber Families - Black Desert - Merzouga (Camel Ride & Night in Sahara)

After breakfast in the hotel you’ll start your explorative journey of the area, visiting the Khamlia village, originally slaves from Sudan to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations, including flamingos. You may also like to visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will ride camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore inside the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you’ll spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served in the tent where you will spend the night. Dinner Bed and Breakfast.

Day 6: Merzouga - Er rissani - Alnif - Nkob - Agdz - Ouarzazate

After seeing the sunrise in desert we go back on the camels to Merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in Hotel then start our journey to Ouarzazate trough the Berber villages of the atlas mountains ( Alnif, Tazarine, agdz, Draa valley )we arrive to Ouarzazate in evening.

Day 7: Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,after visiting studios, we will cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby and arriving to Marrakech in evening.

Day 8: Marrakech - Day trip Ouzoud Waterfalls

We will start from Marrakech in the morning to Ouzoud Waterfalls, this site is located about 170 km from Marrakech, northeast of the city, you will discover the beautiful waterfalls of about 110 m high and a beautiful landscape full of birds and monkeys. You will discover the magnificent waterfalls about 110 m of height and a wonderful landscape populated with birds and monkeys on the arrrival, if you like you can negotiate the services of a local guide to make walks or hikes at a height of 1068m .We will be back to Marrakech in evening.

Day 9: Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

We will start our day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira in the Morning, The departure from Riad/ hotel in Marrakech then drive to Essaouira, this city situated on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira has a steady year round temperature in the C20's. The expansive golden beach is popular with windsurfers. Famous fresh grilled seafood is served at the port, and in the medina thuja wood carvers and silver crafters work under the old Portuguese ramparts guarding the city from the sea. One of the most charming walkable medinas in all of Morocco. Recommended year round, especially in summer when it makes a nice relief from Marrakech heat...We will come back to Marrakech in evening.

Day 10: Marrakech - Airport

Transfert from the hotel to the airport. (end of the the 10 day tour from Marrakech).

Include
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • English Driver /Tour Guide
  • Transport in AC Vehicle
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Camel Trek in Desert
  • 1 night in desert camp
Not Include
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Plane tickets to and from Morocco
  • Travel insurance
  • What is not included in program
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