Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley, Zagora Desert
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
On this tour, first delve into the high passes and lush valleys of the Atlas Mountains we’ll pass through the great mountains of tizi ntichka. On the way we stop and enjoy the landscape with a panoramic views of tizi ntichka. We continue our excursion until we reach Ait Ben haddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The largest Kasbah in Africa. This beautiful Kasbah is a fortified Ksar (Royal Palace) with impressive buildings and spectacular mud houses. The majestic Ait Ben Haddou gives a perfect example of the marvelous ancient Arab-architecture. Break for lunch. Leave Ait Ben Haddou towards Draa valley
Duration: 3 hours
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Draa Valley
We’ll explore Draa valley is beautiful oasis supports light agriculture, including the cultivation of pomegranates and dates. Draa valley is famous as the date basket of Morocco. It grows more than 18 varieties. Fruit trees and vegetables are the main crops but henna is also a well-known product of the region. The agriculture is very labour-intensive because it takes place on terraced fields. Seguias (small canals) transport the water from the river to the fields. Like some other ancient Berber oases in North Africa (Siwa, Kufra, Ouargla) the Draa valley was known for its qatarra, a sophisticated system of underground irrigation canals.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Zagora
We’ll explore the desert town of Zagora. In the end of the first day with a ride your camel gently to Berber desert camp, where you'll spend the night and recharge for the next day.
Duration: 16 hours
Ouarzazate, Marrakech
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Zagora
After having breakfast at the camp, you will ride the camels back to Zagora. Continue our jouney to Ouarzazate “city of movies”
Duration: 3 hours
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Ouarzazate
We’ll explore the high walls of Ouarzazate. We will introduce you to its colorful Souks and authentic buildings before heading to its Tremendous Film Studios. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or Aita coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. Also, we’ll visit Kasbah Taourirt is one of the most impressive of its kind in Morocco. Kasbah Taourirt was considered the largest Kasbah in Morocco and today is classified as a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui. Taourirt is one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco. In the past, it was a strategic location controlled by the Glaoui for the Saharan Caravan Route to West Africa. During the tour, we have a lot of things to see and to do during your day.
Duration: 3 hours
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Marrakech
At the last stop would be The Red Marrakech, where your trip ends at the starting point. Then we will drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 5 minutes
