Atlas mountains to Sahara tour: 4-day private trip from Marrakech in combined Imlil day trek in the High Atlas mountain and Sahara desert tour. This Combined tour include the visits of the kasbahs, palases, Camel ride through the sand dunes desert, night at the nomadic tents, and Atlas Mountains trek,
MARRAKECH 4 DAYS TOUR PROGRAM:
Duration: 4 Days.
Destination: from marrakesh to atlas trek and merzouga desert.
Best Season: All year round.
Transportation: Private Vehicle.
Group Size: 1 person, Maximum 30.
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PROGRAM - 4-DAYS ATLAS TREK AND SAHARA DESERT TOUR:
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains - Imlil
Departure by car from Marrakech around 8h in the morning for 1h20 drive south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges, Asni weekly market every saturday, then to Agersioual (1,600m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, Here you will leave the Vehicle and meet your local guide prior to setting out for some 12km excursion. towards the East to the Berber village of AIkkiss (1,700m), Over Tizi n agersioual pass (2200m). Lunch taken inside a Berber Home (or by the river) then carry on walking up the Imnane valley then over Tizi n Tamter pass (2779m) , From here one can view the two valleys, down into the Imlil Valley and back down to the Imnane valley. Another 1h30 trek down from here will take you to the village of Imlil where you will enjoy an evening meal in the charming Guesthouse. 1h20 drive and 6hours walking.
Day2 : Imlil - Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Ouarzazate Film Studios - Dades Valley
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Imlil at 9.00am and head out over the Atlas Mountains, driving over the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass. You’ll pass through lots of Berber villages, and once you’re in the desert, you’ll see riverside oases and barren hillsides dotted with kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house families and their livestock). Along the way, you will have the option either to take a break and visit the Ouarzazate Film Studios . A side trip is possible to Ait Benhaddou. This is an ancient fortified city containing countless kasbahs and has been the atmospheric subject of numerous hollywood movies (The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, Lawrence of Arabia...) You will have the chance to walk around the buildings and explore with your guide.. Once you reach Dades Gorge, you have the option of going for a hike ( this will depend on season as this may not be possible in winter due to short days), or relaxing at your hotel. Overnight in Dades. (Total driving time 7hours)
Day3 : Dades Valley - Todra gorge - Merzouga
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the Dades Valley to Todra Gorge - a massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains, rising up 300 metres in a narrow valley with palmeries and Berber villages. Here, you can go for a hike to explore the palmery, a green oasis full of large date palms. After lunch you’ll head further into the desert to the gateway town of Merzouga to pick up supplies for your desert trip. You will then drive on to a kasbah to pick up your camel. At sunset, you’ll trek for an hour by camel to a Berber camp where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars ( summer) or in tents at a desert camp. (Total driving time 6hours )
Day4 : Merzouga - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Wake up early , just prior to sunrise, we have a 1h camel ride at sunrise to explore the area further and we head back to Merzouga on our Camels. When we reach Merzouga, have breakfast & have the opportunity to shower and then we begin our journey through the stony desert and over the Atlas mountains, with plenty of stops for photos, exploring and lunch as we return to Marrakech. The usual arrival time in Marrakech is between 17:00hrs and 18:00hrs. (10h drive)
YOU WILL EXPLORE:
Ait Benhaddou Unesco site.
Movie studio Ouarzazate.
Camel ride in Merzouga Dunes.
Accommodation in berber camp.
Private Tour from Marrakech.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Pick up from hotel.
Private tour in comfortable car.
Professional driver, guide.
Accommodation in atlas & dades - desert camp.
Camel trek in Sahara.
Breakfast and dinner.
NOT INCLUDES:
Lunches.
Drinks.
Tips.
IMPORTANT INFO:
This Marrakech private tour itinerary is only suggested, so if you have different travel plans, ideas, please contact us by email or phone and we organize your custom Marrakech to desert tour.
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