Explore Morocco Travel in specialized in custom made trips to the imperial cities of Morocco and the desert. We organize private tours for single persons, couples, families and bigger groups according to your needs.
This full-day, private guided tour in and around the desert capital Ouarzazate gives you an overview of the film studios and different movie sites of the area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to visit two ancient kasbahs without hassle. Tour the famous Aït Ben Haddou-Kasbah and Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco".
Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Erfoud – MerzougaWe start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses. Shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys! They life in a cedar forest and love the sweet bananas which you can buy at the roadside. From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass. In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms. Now we’re almost at the dunes! Before arriving in Merzouga, we will stop in the black desert to take some pictures with the red dunes of Merzouga in the back while the sun sinks down behind the hills of sand. It is only a short drive now to your home of the night. Dinner and overnight in the desert lodge. Day 2: The Dunes Erg Chebbi of MerzougaAfter breakfast in your lodge, we hop on our 4x4 to explore the area around the desert city Merzouga: visit the black people in the village of Khamlia and enjoy their music and dance; cross desert plateaus, and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. You can learn how they live in their tents with their goats, sheep and working donkeys.Afterwards, we catch a 4x4 gravel road to the lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonal from November to May when it is rainy season in the Middle Atlas. It is the best spot to observe desert birds and sometimes even Flamingos.After returning to your lodge, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp in the middle of the big dunes which reach up to 160 m at sunset. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in a nomad tent! Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades GorgesWake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. If you like, you can catch a board and try some sandboarding after walking up a big dune next to the camp. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the desert lodge where a nice shower awaits us. In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls. Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a Riad in Dades. Day 4: Dades Gorges – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah – MarrakechToday we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road. In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty. A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.After the visit and enjoying your lunch in Aït Ben Haddou, we continue our trip to the high Atlas mountains and make a stop at the «Telouet Kasbah» before heading back to Marrakech, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit some spectacular gorges and spend the night under the shining stars in a Berber tent!Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben HaddouExplore Dades GorgesRide a camel in Erg Chigaga Spend the night at a Luxury Desert CampCross the scenic Anti Atlas mountains Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco Ride a camel in the Sahara Dunes or go sandboardingEnjoy panoramic view of the Bani mountains and the diverse desert landscapesCross the dry salt lake of Iriki
Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg ChegagaSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboarding from the top of the dunesMarvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back to M’Hamid or Ouled Driss
Enjoy the stunning view of Draa valley and its palm groves and hidden Berber Villages during your camel trekkingEnjoy the beautiful Sahara desert landscapesExperience a camel ride and a freshly prepared picnic lunch in the OasisVisit the village Tamegroute together with a local guideVisit a local Berber family for dinner and learn about Nomadic life in Southern Morocco Get yourself some natural Henna Tattoos
Ride a camel at Sunset through the desert landscape of ZagoraSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboardingMarvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back to Zagora by 4x4 or camel
Spend the day in a picturesque seaside town on a 11-hour private tour from Marrakech to Essaouira for your group of up to six people. Enjoy the hassle-free convenience of a private guide as you explore sandy beaches, a bustling fishing harbor, and historic medina that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This private tour is priced per group.
If you like to escape crowded Marrakech on a hot summer day, there's nothing better than a short escape to the fresh mountain air in Toubkal National Park. The mountain village Imlil is easy reachable from Marrakech and lies mostly below the snowline during wintertime.
Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg Lihoudi (2h per way)Spend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboarding from the top of the dunesMarvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back by camel to M’Hamid or Ouled Driss
See all the highlights of the Atlantic Coast, the Imperial Cities, the Atlas mountains and the Sahara Desert.Visit Essaouira, the former Portuguese city at the beachTake a look at the huge Hassan II Mosque in CasablancaSee Rabat, Capital of MoroccoExplore the hidden gems in the Medinas of the Imperial cities Meknes and FesPass through the Atlas Mountains: Middle Atlas, Anti Atlas and High AtlasVisit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in Southern MoroccoRide a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert campSpend and unforgettable night at a Desert campRide through the dunes of Merzouga with a 4x4 carExplore Todra Gorges and Dades GorgesVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Explore the scenic Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Marrakech, the Desert, and the Atlas Mountains from high above! This Hot Air Balloon experience is the Highlight of every Marrakech-Trip!Early Pick up with a 4x4 or Minibus at your Hotel in Marrakech or at the Meeting Point and transfer to the Balloon launch area.Make your experience complete. Return transfer included to your accommodation in Marrakech.
On this private evening walking tour in the Medina of Marrakech, you'll taste a bunch of typical culinary specialties that you don’t want to miss! Be impressed by the sights, scents and savory flavors of stunning Marrakech. An evening to remember! You’ll start your tour with an introduction about city’s market history. Take a stroll through the food market where uncountable stalls groan under the weight of fresh fruit, meat, fish and vegetables. Watch the bakers making local pastries and get a glimpse of how the Kech people haggle in the market. Start experiencing new flavors and enjoy tastings like a good traditional Harira-Soup with dates and eggs or the traditional charcoal-baked Tajine. Ask your local guide about the different types of Tajine and the secrets of how we cook it. Head to the souks and explore some of the side streets to discover food stops often missed by tourists. Marvel at the vendors’ stalls and be amazed by the colors and flavors that you can find there. Try some of the wares on offer including juices, sandwiches and couscous. Take in the smells of the local spices like cumin, saffron, Ras al Hanout, fresh herbs and many more exotic tastes. Enjoy and sip a glass of mint tea together with your guide. Learn about the tradition and habits of preparing and drinking tea the Moroccan way and taste some moroccan pastries with honey. Important: If you are staying in a Riad in the Medina of Marrakech, you will be picked up by your guide in your Riad. If you are staying in the new town or in Palmeraie, you will meet your guide in front of Café Argana at Jemaa el Fna-square. Please inform us if you are vegetarian or have any special diets.
Explore the bustling city of Marrakech on a full-day private tour from Casablanca. Marrakech is a must-see for every visitor of Morocco, and there is a lot to discover! Explore the medina and its labyrinth of lively streets together with a private guide.
This is a perfect excursion for someone who wants to see the different landscapes of Morocco in a single day. Experience magnificent mountain- and desert landscapes on your journey from Marrakech. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou-Kasbah and take a scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains on the way to the fascinating Kasbah Telouet.
Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg ChebbiSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboarding from the top of the dunesPickup and drop off by 4x4Marvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back to Merzouga
Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg ChebbiSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboarding from the top of the dunesMarvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back to Merzouga
Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg ChebbiSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet)Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the starsTry sandboarding from the top of the dunesPickup and drop off by 4x4Marvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back to Merzouga
This 2 days-tour from Zagora is a short overview of what Morocco has to offer: A lot to see in a short time!Cross the Draa Valley and Bani Mountains with its fantastic viewsVisit the historical interesting sites of Kasbah Amzrou, the village Ouled Driss and Bouno VillageRide a camel at sunset through the majestic sand dunes of Erg ChegagaSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drumsVisit the desert capitol Zagora and the green and lush Draa-Valley with its Kasbahs
Enjoy a private guided tour in the South of MoroccoExplore the valley of 1'000 Kasbah's and visit the famous Kasbah Amridil together with a local guideHave the opportunity to visit 2 Gorges in 1 day: Todra Gorge and Dades GorgeEnjoy a delicious local lunchVisit a Rose-Cooperative and have the possibility to buy the local Rose cosmetic products
This is your perfect private tour to visit all the highlights of Northern Morocco and the Desert - from Tangier to the Rif Mountains, the Imperial Cities and the desert - continue over the Atlas Mountains to the famous city of Marrakech - such a lot to see and discover! Get lost in the small streets of Tangier MedinaEnjoy Chefchaouen, the "Blue City" in the Rif mountainsExplore the Imperial cities Fes, Meknes and MarrakechVisit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern MoroccoRide a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert campSpend the night at a Luxury Desert campExplore Todra Gorges and Dades GorgesVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideCross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'TichkaSpend a full day exploring Marrakech together with your local city guide
Day 1: Explore Fes Your first day is dedicated to explore the spiritual and cultural capital of the Kingdom together with a local guide. Fes is the religious, artistic and intellectual center of Morocco as well as the oldest and most famous of the imperial cities. Tour the huge Medina «Fes el-Bali», visit the beautiful buildings of the Medersas of Bou Inania and El-Attarine (Koran schools for religious studies), the University and Mosque of Karaouine and the Nejjarine Museum for wooden arts. After a lunchbreak in one of the hunderts of restaurants in the medina, you have the opportunity to explore the various souks which offer different handicrafts. Every visitor of Fes has to get lost at least once in the labyrinth of the small streets of the Medina! But don't worry, you can give some coins to a child to guide you out or just follow one of the bigger «main streets» to the next gate. Another highlight are the famous tanneries, where the leather is processed still the same as hunderts of years ago. You can observe the workers from a lookout and they will be glad to explain you the different workings steps if you are willing to bargain for a bag or new belt afterwards. But be aware of the bad smelling of the furs and coloring goods! Individual dinner in the Medina of Fes. Overnight at your Riad. Day 2: Fes – Ifrane – Erfoud – Merzouga We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses. Shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys! They life in a cedar forest and love the sweet bananas which you can buy at the roadside. From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass (1'907 m). In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms. Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will enjoy a traditional dinner in the lodge where you'll spend the night. Day 3: The Dunes of Merzouga After breakfast, we hop on our 4x4 to explore the area around the desert city Merzouga: visit the black people in the village of Khamlia and enjoy their music and dance; cross desert plateaus, and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. You can learn how they live in their tents with their goats, sheep and working donkeys.Afterwards, we catch a 4x4 gravel road to the lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonal from November to May when it is rainy season in the Middle Atlas. It is the best spot to observe desert birds and sometimes even Flamingos.After returning to your lodge, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in a nomad tent! Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Ouzina desert: Land of the Ait Khebbach After an early breakfast in the desert camp, we will return to the lodge on the back of our camels or by 4x4. Today, we will explore the country of the Berber people from the Ait Khebbach tribe. We will visit the city of Rissani, the economic capital of southern Morocco. In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking», which takes place 3 times per week (Sun/Tue/Thu). This market is very authentic and you can observe the men from the area bargaining about birds, sheep and silver jewelry. After the lunch break we follow the road further in direction Taouz.There is a hidden 1-hour-track only accessible by 4x4 to the dunes of Ouzina. Ouzina lies on the Paris-Dakar-Ralley route and has some photogenic and less visited dunes to offer. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Ouzina. Day 5: Ouzina – Ramlia – Foum Mharech – Todra GorgesAfter breakfast in your lodge we start our daily journey through a moon-like stone desert which is rarely travelled by tourists. We will pass by several Berber families which still live in their tents and follow the Ziz river until Ramlia. The next highlight is the dried lake Maider where you'll have the feeling to be in another world. Now it is only a short drive until the Oasis Foum Mharech.After your picnic lunch along the way we will soon reach the concrete road again which leads us over the Tizi-N-Tifrkhinn pass to the Todra Gorges. Overnight with dinner in a Riad in Todra. Day 6: Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate Today after breakfast we leave Todra Gorges with its up to 300 m high rock walls in direction Dades valley. We head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands and the spectacular winding road in the middle of the gorge landscape.We will see a lot of different landscapes on our way direction Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road, where you will enjoy your lunch. We continue to the desert city Ouarzazate, also known as «Hollywood of Morocco». You can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty and the film museum. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate. Day 7: Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.after the visit and enjoying your lunch in Aït Ben Haddou, we take a detour to the bizzare Telouet Kasbah which once belonged to the great Glaoui family and has a stratetic position with a fantastic view. Nowadays, it is fast crumbling into the red earth, but still an extraordinary site to visit.After we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Early evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel. Individual dinner at the Jemaa el Fna-square. Day 8: Explore MarrakechIn the morning after breakfast, you’ll visit the famous Palais de Bahia, with its fantastic courtyards and mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and notice thedifference in architecture in this district. Visit the hidden Saadian tombs built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour in 1557.You’ll arrive at the Koutoubia mosque and the Djemaa el Fna-square, where you can drink some fresh pressed orange juice while observing the bustle of the snake charmers, henna tatoo artists and water sellers.In the afternoon, you’ll visit the beautiful Majorelle Garden. This botanical garden is a quiet oasis and the former home of the famous french designer Yves Saint Laurent. Nowadays, the bright blue villa contains a Berber Museum.Last but not least, you will visit the Medersa Ben Youssef school with its magnificent Arab-Andalusian architecture.
This is your perfect private tour to visit all the highlights of Northern Morocco and the Desert - from Tangier to the Rif Mountains, the Imperial Cities and the desert - continue over the Atlas Mountains to the famous cities of Marrakech and Casablanca - such a lot to see and discover! Get lost in the small streets of Tangier MedinaEnjoy Chefchaouen, the "Blue City" in the Rif mountainsExplore the Imperial cities Fes, Meknes and MarrakechVisit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern MoroccoRide a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert campSpend the night at a Luxury Desert campExplore Todra Gorges and Dades GorgesVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideCross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'TichkaVisit the fantastic Hassan II mosque at Casablanca's oceanside
If you are in Marrakech for the first time: don’t waste your time getting lost in the narrow streets of the old town. Explore the medina and its labyrinth of lively streets and famous souks on this half-day walking tour in Marrakech with a private guide.
After your hotel pick-up in the early morning, you’ll enjoy a drive through the scenic Moroccan countryside with views of villages, olive groves and wild argan trees. On the way to Essaouira on this full-day tour, you can stop at a local co-operative run by women who extract argan oil from the trees, and learn how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy their products if you like. After arriving in Essaouira, explore the charming Portuguese-style city on foot. Visit the busy harbor and watch the fishermen unloading their catch of the day, take photos of the picturesque fishing boats and enjoy some fresh fish or seafood. In the medina, you’ll find picturesque white and blue houses where local artists sell their crafts. Visit the historic ramparts, imagine life in the fortress during the 16th century and take in sweeping views of the coast. You’ll be transferred back to Agadir, arriving at your hotel at around 7 pm.
Explore the bustling city of Marrakech on a full-day private tour from Agadir. Marrakech is a must-see for every visitor of Morocco, and there is a lot to discover! Explore the Medina and its labyrinth of lively streets together with a private guide.
This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fez and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern MoroccoRide a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert campSpend the night at a Standard Desert camp (shared toilet- and shower-facilities)Explore Todra Gorges and Dades GorgesVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideCross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
This full day tour from Fez brings you to the nearby imperial city Meknes as well as to the well preserved Roman Ruins of Volubilis in a very comfortable and stress freeway. Enjoy your day!
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – ZagoraThis memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.After crossing the Anti-Atlas, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.Now it is time for the desert! Zagora is the last city before the real wilderness starts. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel while the sun sinks below the horizon. Just before dark, you will arrive at the Sahara Desert Camp where you can settle in your private tent. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums. Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Telouet Kasbah – MarrakechToday, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel for the ride back to Zagora.On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and sightseeing in the Kasbah Taourirt or in the movie museum. The city of Ouarzazate with its film making studios hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco». After leaving Ouarzazate, you take a detour to the bizzare Telouet Kasbah which once belonged to the great Glaoui family and has a stratetic position with a fantastic view. Nowadays, it is fast crumbling into the red earth, but still an extraordinary site to visit.Afterwards, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.
You will be picked up in your Hotel or Riad in Marrakech in the morning and head direction High Atlas mountains. Stop on the way in Tahanaout to enjoy a panoramic view over the valley full of olive trees and an ancient Berber village to take some nice pictures. During the drive to Ouirgane, you'll experience the beautiful landscape with the traditional Berber villages in the green valleys. If you like, you can visit a local women's Argan oil co-operative and buy some nice souvenirs. You will pass by at a local family's home to see how they live and work in the small mountain villages and to enjoy some freshly brewed mint tea. Soon you'll arrive at Imlil, which is the starting point for multiple day trekkings to Jebel Toubkal, the second highest mountain in Africa. Your local guide is already awaiting you for a scenic 1 hour walk around the village and surroundings of Imlil. If you don't feel like walking, you can relax and enjoy panoramic views on a terrace in the village. Lunch is served in a rural guest house from a local family. Return transfer to Marrakech and drop off at your Hotel or Riad in the medina in the late afternoon.
DAY 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades ValleyThis memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. We can stop in a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like. Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.After your lunch break in a typical restaurant in Aït-Ben-Haddou or Ouarzazate, you can visit the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt or have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.Continue your journey through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, where we stay overnight. DAY 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - MerzougaAfter breakfast, we continue along the road of the Kasbahs to the Todra Gorges. The river Todra has formed these enormous and impressive stone walls over thousands of years. This is a great opportunity to take photos and go for a short walk in the gorges.After lunch along the way it is time for the desert! Upon arrival in Merzouga, you have time to rest a bit in the lodge where you can put your luggage. Meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel. After arriving at the Sahara Desert Camp, you can climb the high dunes and enjoy the incredible views while the sun sinks below the horizon. Settle in your private tent and drink some mint tea before the traditional dinner is served. You can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums. DAY 3: Merzouga - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate - MarrakechToday, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel or 4x4 for the ride back to Merzouga. On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop at different sites to take some pictures of this beautiful valley and its river, the longest one in Morocco. After lunch along the way, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Monkey Forest - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga DesertWe start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses. Shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys! They life in a cedar forest and love the sweet bananas which you can buy at the roadside. From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass. In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms. Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent! Day 2: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades ValleyWake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the desert lodge where a nice shower awaits us. In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls. Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a Riad in Dades. Day 3: Dades Valley - Valley of Roses - Ouarzazate - Aït Ben-Haddou - High Atlas - MarrakechToday we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road. In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty. A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.After the visit and enjoying your lunch in Aït Ben-Haddou, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern MoroccoRide a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert campSpend the night at a Luxury Desert campExplore Todra Gorges and Dades GorgesVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideCross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
This is an unforgettable full-day private guided tour in and around the diverse landscapes of the desert capital Ouarzazate and it gives you an overview of the film studios and different movie sites of the area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to visit two ancient Kasbahs without hassle. Tour the famous Aït Ben Haddou-Kasbah und explore the fascinating Telouet Kasbah in the Atlas mountains. Hear about the movies that have been filmed in the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ and have a typical lunch at a local family's home. Last but not least, visit the Oasis of Fint for guided walk and learn more about the Berber village life. Enjoy the stunning view of the Fint valley and its palm groves before you drive back to Ouarzazate.
Experience magnificent mountain and desert landscapes on your journey from Marrakech into the desert. Visit the famous "Hollywood of Morocco", Ait Ben Haddou and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate. This is the perfect private excursion for everybody who wants to see the many different landscapes of Morocco in one day.
This camel trekking from/to Marrakech is our most extended one with 8 full days in the desert with camels and tents – and the stars! Only for the explorers among you! It is a perfect trekking for well experienced hikers and desert lovers as you are mostly hiking in the dunes and on desert plateaus. This tour can be changed for one night more in Ouarzazate on the way back to Marrakech to shorten the drive on this day and to have more time to explore sights along the road.
Start your adventure with the drive to the Cascades d’Ouzoud, one of the most spectacular and most visited sights around Marrakech. Those over 100m high beautiful cascade waterfalls are located in a plush valley high up in the Atlas mountains. On most of the days you can take pictures of the stunning rainbows which appear at the bottom of the falls.
This camel trekking from/to Ouarzazate is our most extended one with 8 full days in the desert with camels and tents – and the stars! Only for the explorers among you! It is a perfect trekking for well experienced hikers and desert lovers as you are mostly hiking in the dunes and on desert plateaus.
If you are in Marrakech for the first time: don’t waste your time getting lost in the narrow streets of the old town. Explore the medina and its labyrinth of lively streets and famous souks on a half day walking tour in Marrakech with a private guide. In the afternoon, go camel riding in the beautiful palm groves outside the city. What an experience!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit some spectacular gorges and spend the night under the shining stars in a Berber tent!Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guideVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben HaddouExplore Dades GorgesRide a camel in Erg Chigaga Spend the night at a Luxury Desert CampExplore the village Nkob in the Draa Valley and the wonderful Oasis FintCross the scenic Anti Atlas mountains Visit a Film Studio in Ouarzazate and hear funny stories about the actorsVisit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
This 2 days-tour from Marrakech is a short overview of what Morocco has to offer: A lot to see in a short time!Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains with its fantastic viewsVisit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah Ride a camel at sunset through the majestic sand dunes of Erg ChegagaSpend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drumsVisit the desert capitol Zagora and the green and lush Draa-Valley with its Kasbahs
Enjoy a private Motorbike tour in the desert of Merzouga. You'll spend 2 nights in a nice Riad in Merzouga and enjoy 3 days of desert driving around the dunes with KTM-Motorcycles (Model KTM 450-2017).Our many years of experience in riding KTM bikes in the desert give you a guarantee of experienced drivers and guides. We used to co-operate in the Paris-Dakar Rallye few years ago, when it still took place in Morocco.
This camel trekking from/to Ouarzazate starts at a local families home in the desert of Zagora and combines the experience to live and eat with a typical berber family together with a 5 days camel trekking crossing flat desert plateaus, mountains and golden dunes. It is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the life of the Berber people in the desert of southern Morocco.You will also love the sunrises and sunsets on the ridge of the dunes and the mint teas at the set up camping. Sleeping in your tent or under the stars, bake the bread with the camel drivers, read the map of the starry sky, make a campfire... and share this unique experience with us.
If you are in Fez for the first time, no need to waste your time getting lost in the narrow streets of the old town. Explore the Medina and its labyrinth of lively streets and famous souks on this full-day tour in Fes with a private guide. This day trip is dedicated to exploring the spiritual and cultural capital of the area. Fez is the religious, artistic and intellectual center of Morocco as well as the oldest and most famous of the imperial cities. Tour the huge Medina, Fez el-Bali, and visit the main attractions.
DAY 1: Arrival in Marrakech Welcome to Morocco! You will be picked up by your driver after arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport and we will bring you to your Riad in the medina. Depending on your arrival time, you have some free time to relax in the Riad, or you can go out on your own to explore the old town with its huge Souks. Individual lunch and dinner in the Medina or at Jemaa el Fna-square while observing the bustle of the snake charmers, henna tattoo artists and water sellers. Overnight in a Riad in the medina. DAY 2: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate (200 km) After a rich moroccan breakfast in your Riad, the adventure begins! This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. At lunchtime and shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, you can visit the old kasbah of Ouarzazate with its medina named Taourirt or have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road. Dinner and overnight in a Riad in Ouarzazate. DAY 3: Ouarzazate – M'Hamid (250 km)After breakfast in your Riad you have the opportunity to visit one of the film studios of Ouarzazate. In the Atlas Corporation film studios you can join a 1 h guided tour, and you can discover the diverse sets and listen to the anecdotes of the multiple movies and actors. Several famous movies like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia and recently The Physician have been shot in those studios. After crossing the Anti-Atlas, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields. Along the way, we will enjoy lunch and buy some food for our trekking. Now it is time for the desert! The village M'Hamid lies at the end of the road from Marrakech. From there on only undiscovered desert! Here we'll meet our caravane with the camels and local guides/cooks. Dinner and overnight in your tent outside M'Hamid. DAY 4: Start of the Trekking (Hiking distance 15 km)After a rich breakfast, the guides will pack your equipment on the camels and we start the trekking at about 9 o'clock. We are hiking from M'Hamid through a palm grove in the shade of palm trees. Extended lunch break and time to relax, then continue towards Sidi Naji for about 2 hours more. In the late afternoon, we build up our camp and it is time to relax. Freshly cooked dinner under the evening sky and second night in the tent or on mattresses under the sky. DAY 5: Trekking to Erg Ezahar (Hiking distance 16 km) After your yummy breakfast in the desert, we will start our second day of hiking in the beautiful landscape and to the rythm of your camels. We'll enjoy our lunch in the shade of big tamarisk trees and continue our way in the afternoon for another 2 hours until we reach the large dune of Erg Ezahar. This big dune lies in the middle of smaller golden dunes and is a howling dune which wails when the wind kicks up. Enjoy this beautiful view while your guides install our camp under a big tree below the golden dune. Climb the big dune for sunset and take some nice pictures of this fascinating landscape. Dinner will be prepared by our guides and you'll enjoy your third night in your tent or outside. DAY 6: Trekking to Erg Laghair (Hiking distance 11 km) Today we start our Trekking in direction of Erg Smar, an old abandonned village which the desert sands took over while the years were passing by. After our lunch break under some big tamarisk trees we continue to Erg Laghair. Enjoy the mesmerizing silence of the desert from our camp under some big trees. Dinner will be prepared by our guides and you'll enjoy sitting around a campfire and listen to some berber music. Forth night in your tent or outside. DAY 7: Trekking to Erg Chegaga (Hiking distance 18 km)After breakfast, we'll continue our journey to reach the big dunes of Erg Chegaga, the biggest and most famous ones of the region, some over 30 m high. Climb the dunes and take some wonderful fotos of the sunset from the top. What a spectacle! Dinner will be prepared by our guides and you'll enjoy your fifth night in your tent or outside. DAY 7: Trekking to Oum Laâlag (Hiking distance 16 km) After sunrise over the grand Chegaga dunes and a nice breakfast, we continue our road to Maihat Assolah and after lunch further to the Oasis of Oum Laâlag, where we’ll spend our sixth desert night. Relax and enjoy the shining stars over the desert. DAY 8: Trekking to Bourgane (Hiking distance 16 km) After our daily rich breakfast, our goal of the day ist o reach Oued Laatache, the „river of thirst“. Our lunch break will take place near a well, which is a important stop for the nomads in the region. After lunch, we’ll continue our way in direction Bourgane, where we’ll pass our seventh night in the wilderness. DAY 9: Trekking to Oued Naâm (Hiking distance 16 km) Today, after our usual desert breakfast, we walk at our pace until we reach Oued Naâm, the „River of ostriches“, where we’ll have lunch and regain our strenghts to walk a little further until the spot where we’ll put our tents for the night in some small dunes. Here we’ll spend our eight and last night on the trekking. DAY 10: Trekking to Ouled Driss (Hiking distance 16 km) After breakfast, we start our last day of trekking over the the „Hamada du Draâ“, a plain desert landscape full of volcanic stones. After eating a delicious meal at lunch time, we'll go for the last etappe until we reach the small village Ouled Driss with its palm groves. If you’ll arrive early enough before dinner, you can visit the typical old berber village with its old houses mad of clay and small stones. Dinner will be prepared by our guides and overnight in the camping. DAY 11: Ouled Driss – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (440 km)After an early breakfast in the camping, we'll start our drive with our 4x4 back to Ouarzazate and enjoy the views of the Draa Valley along the way. After lunch break in Ouarzazate, we'll continue our way back to Marrakech crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and arrive in your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech in the evening. Individual dinner in Marrakech and overnight in your Riad in the medina. DAY 12: Departure Breakfast in your Riad and transfer to the airport for your flight back or start of your individual program. Have a safe journey and see you soon again!
This camel trekking from/to Zagora starts at a local families home in the desert of Zagora and combines the experience to live and eat with a typical berber family together with a 4 days camel trekking crossing flat desert plateaus, mountains and golden dunes. It is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the life of the Berber people in the desert of southern Morocco.You will also love the sunrises and sunsets on the ridge of the dunes and the mint teas at the set up camping. Sleeping in your tent or under the stars, bake the bread with the camel drivers, read the map of the starry sky, make a campfire... and share this unique experience with us.
If you are staying in the Desert of Merzouga, don't miss this experience!Enjoy a 4x4 ride and explore the Sahara Desert in this 5h-half day afternoon tourExperience a unforgettable sunset from the top of the majestic sand dunes4x4 Safari with pick up at your accommodation in Merzouga or from a meeting pointSee seasonal Merzouga lake and see the desert birds, and sometimes even flamingos!Ride over the high dunes of Erg ChebbiVisit village of Khamlia, where you'll enjoy a local group's music and dance, and have the opportunity to try their instruments and learn to play some desert music of your own!
See the highlights of the desert capital of Ouarzazate and the Oasis Fint on a private full-day tour. Explore the Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Film Corporation Studios, Kasbah Tifoultout, and other landmarks. Hear about the movies that have been filmed in the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ and have a typical lunch in the Oasis Fint. Includes private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Ouarzazate.
If you are staying in Merzouga and are looking for a special adventure, book this Trekking with camels around the red desert dunes of Merzouga. Our favorite 2-days-Trekking! A lot to see in a short time and an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp are awaiting you!The desert, the camels, a special experience in the luxury camp – and the starry sky at night!Climb up the biggest sand dunes with panoramic viewsExplore the Oasis of Hassilabied with its thousands of palm treesRide a camel in Erg Chebbi and enjoy your lunch under the shade of Tamarisk treesSpend the night at a Luxury Desert camp and dance around the campfire while local nomad people are playing the desert drumsEnjoy sandboarding in the high red sand dunes of Erg ChebbiVisit a local Berber family for lunch and learn about Nomadic life in Southern Morocco
If you have a little more time than just a weekend getaway in Marrakech, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the sky of Marrakech Begin early with a 4x4 Or Mini Bus Mercedes pickup at your Marrakech hotel, and journey to the balloon launch location.On arrival, refuel with tea, coffee, and pastries, and watch your expert team prepare and inflate your balloon. Then, settle into the sturdy basket for takeoff. Each basket carries up to 16 passengers, and there’s ample space to relish the sights as you fly.Gaze at the desert and admire the sunrise over the craggy valleys and mountains as you float over the Atlas foothills. Touch down and visit a tent to enjoy a Berber-style breakfast of delicacies such as flatbreads, pancakes, fresh fruit, and mint tea.Receive a souvenir flight certificate, and then take a camel ride around the Palmeraie, the palm oasis skirting Marrakech. Your experience then finishes with a drop-off at your hotel. in the ride Marrakech city