6-Day Morocco Tour: Sahara Desert & Essaouira from Marrakech

ver the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.

(Optional visit to the Cinema Studios).

Overnight in Dades Valley.

We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walk through.

We head south toward the Saghrou Atlas Mountains. Volcanic Rock formation contrasted with the green oasis of Draa Valley.

Till we get to Zagora “the Desert door”.

to the Jewish quarter so we can visit the Kasbah of Amzerou.

You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.

1 – Restaurant in Mhamid 2 – Picnic in the Desert (your driver will organize it).

On the way, we will stop at the Oases. 30min later, we will arrive at Erg Chigaga (largest sand dunes in the region) before the sunset Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky. Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.

It’s breakfast time. Your Camels are ready for trekking through the sand dunes of Erg Chigaga. In 2 hours we reach the Tamares tree, where your guide is going to make the lunch. Kebabs & freshly baked bread will be made locally as the nomads. Explore the area around and get back to the main Desert camp. Admire the beautiful sunset on the dunes for the second time. enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.

We will stop at Iriqui Lake, a surprisingly dry water Lake in the middle of nowhere.

We will drive along the mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves. We will take a break as soon as we got the Tarmac road back. Our break will be at the Foum-Zguid village.

Optional; visit the women’s cooperative for the carpet weavers, as Taznakht has been known for.

Taroudant, known locally as the ‘Grandmother of Marrakesh’ it looks like a smaller version of Marrakech with its surrounding ramparts and was the country’s capital at the Saadians in the sixteenth century before they moved onwards to the Red City.

after a 1-hour drive we will be at Agadir city the most resort town of Morocco famous for its golf courses, wide crescent beach, and seaside promenade lined with cafes. We will stop in Agadir to enjoy its long golden beach.

from the argan nuts the traditional way and see some goats climbing Argan trees, Finally, we arrive at Essaouira you will have a free evening to enjoy this wonderful city and spend the night in one of the city’s charming Riads.

visit the old Medina the heart of the city where you will walk through its alleys and see its people and their lifestyle also the arts and crafts, and you will have the chance to see some historical sights such as the Scala du Port, the Sqala de Kasbah,

Our 6 days tour from Marrakech comes to its ending we will conclude our services by taking you to Marrakech to catch up on your flight, consider the arrival time will be 3 hours before the flight, if your flight is in Marrakech or Rabat don’t worry we still at your service.