Discover the beauty and culture of Morocco on a tour of Ouarzazate and Zagora. Explore the famous Atlas Film Studios and the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Benhaddou in Ouarzazate, then journey to Zagora to ride a camel through the Draa Valley and see the famous "52 Days to Timbuktu" sign. Immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine as you travel through these two stunning cities in the heart of Morocco.

Designated hotel or similar:

• 1 night in Ouarzazate : Riad Amlal, Dar Bergui

• 1 night in Atlas du sable, tomboctou hotel

• 1 night in Zagora : Kser Tinsouline hotel

IMPORTANT: Travelers must carry a special travel permit issued by the local authorities for the entire trip. When you purchase your trip, our agency will provide you with a voucher that will help you obtain the travel certificate..

Itinerary

Day 1

Ouarzazate Area

Marrakech - Kasbah Telouet - Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate (220 Km) Early departure to Ouarzazate. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka (2260m) via the main road. Enjoy a magnificent show mixing small villages arranged in tiers and nature: a panoramic view at the Cole de Tichka then the Atlas mountains, a parade of landscapes as sublime as each other ... Free lunch at your expense on site after or before the visit Ksar Ait Benhaddou we pass through the valley of Ounila. Visit Ksar Ait Benhaddou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it is considered one of the best preserved Ksars in southern Morocco. Arrival in Ouarzazate, then panoramic visit of the city. On the program: photo stop in front of the Kasbah of Taourirt to immortalize this moment. Dinner and nights at the hotel Riad Salam: 4 stars or similar

Day 2

Ouarzazate - Merzouga

Ouarzazate - Tinghir- Erfoud - Merzouga (370 Km) Breakfast at the hotel. Then take the road of the thousand kasbahs, via Skoura and Kelaat M'gouna, a region famous for its rose festival which takes place every year in May. Stop for photos at the Valley of Roses to immortalize this unique moment. Then continue to Tinghir through the Dades Gorges. Tinghir is also known for its magnificent Todra Gorges whose canyons reach an altitude of 250 meters. Free lunch at your expense in Todra and continuation to Erfoud and Merzouga. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner included and night at the hotel Timbuktu Dunes, Ali el Cojo or similar

Day 3

Zagora

Merzouga - Zagora (310 Km) Go for a short walk, early in the morning, and witness a spectacular sunrise... Admire this breathtaking spectacle, all bordered by the majestic dunes of Merzouga. (Possibility of a camel ride in Merzouga at your expense). After this magnificent awakening, return to the tent for an included breakfast. Then embark on a real immersion in the heart of the desert. Your journey begins around the dunes of Erg Chebbi, in the footsteps of Paris Dakkar, crossing small villages and oases to the village of Khamlia known for its spiritual Gnawa music. Free lunch at your expense, then departure for Zagora, through the village of Rissani, cradle of the current Alaouite dynasty. Visit the Mausoleum Moulay Ali Chérif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty ruling the country for over 300 years. Continue your journey to Alnif. On the way, you will cross splendid landscapes of pre-Saharan desert dotted with Berber villages. They dominate the Draa Valley. Dinner included and night at the hotel in Zagora

Day 4

Zagora – Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel Continuation towards Ouarzazate by a road of the right bank of the oued Dreaa lined with numerous palm groves, kasbah and ksour. Arrival in Ouarzazate. Free lunch at your expense and continuation to Marrakech.

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