2 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

• At 07.00h, your Grand Morocco English speaking guide/driver will meet and pick you up from your accomodation in Marrakech. Begin your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’ Tichka pass sighting Berber mountain villages at 2260 M, and be enchanted by the spectacular scenery of villages and green valleys en route to Ouarzazate.

• Stop for a guided tour to visit the ancient and the most filmed location in Africa, the 17th-century Ksar Ait Benhaddou. This mud village is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site and has some of the oldest Kasbahs in Morocco and was the meeting place for ancient camel caravans, trading in gold, ivory, salt, and slaves. It has been the backdrop for many international movies such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and the Mummy…

• After lunch, we drive to Ouarzazate city known as the “Hollywood of Africa”, where you will stop to visit the famous Atlas Film Studios for photo opportunities and learn more about some world famous hollywood actors and films which have been filmed here and take photos of the unique Moroccan scenery in the area.

• Continuing on, passing the grandeur of the volcanic mountain range of Anti-Atlas to the Draa Valley via Adgz village. You will be mesmerized by the tranquil Oasis, green fields, and majestic palm groves for which this area is known.

• Once arriving at Zagora, you will take a camel ride before entering the dunes of the desert camp. Here you will witness the amazing desert sunset and an evening of sumptuous dinner while enjoying Berber traditional music around the campfire.

• On the 2nd day of your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech, wake early to enjoy a spectacular sunrise followed by a typical Berber breakfast. After breakfast you take a camel trek back to meet your guide / driver and vehicle.

• Your Adventure will now take you along the charming Draa Valley. The Draa Valley is a stunning oases, home to Berber villages along the Draa River, Morocco’s longest river. This area has thousands of years of ancient history which you will explore with your guide driver. The valley is a mix of sand dunes, green fertile plains, river and palm trees.

• Visit the famous Mud-brick citadel of Kasbah Taourirt for a photo opportunity, situated against a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. 

• Kasbah Taourirt is a large fortified Kasbah with several hundred rooms; was built in 19th century by Thami el Glaoui known as Lord of The Atlas, who had significant powers over the southern caravan routes to West Africa and who was the notable Pasha of Marrakech between 1912 to 1956. He is remembered for his role during French colonial rule in Morocco and his large extended family have lived in and maintained Kasbah Taourirt. UNESCO has supported the restoration of parts of the Kasbah.

• You will return to Marrakech after lunch, by way of Tizi n’ Tichka pass, over the High Atlas Mountains. These mountain peaks are covered with snow much of the year. The mountain range stretches over 2,500 KM (1,600 miles) through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

• The range’s highest peak is Toubkal, at an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) just 2 hours south of Marrakech. You will be captivated by the landscape along the meandering roads through Berber mountain villages and stunning valleys.

• Return to Marrakech, you will be taken to your Hotel / Riad, as your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech tour ends.