Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou - Dades valley.
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Cross the high Atlas Mountains through Tizi-N-Tichka pass with an altitude of 2260m. Where you will enjoy stunning views of the lush valleys and beautiful Berber villages along the way.
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Ait Ben Haddou
Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO world heritage site since 1987 is a little old town located in the former route of the caravan trade between the Sahara desert and Marrakech. The Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Vallee Des Roses
Kalaat M’Gouna, small beautiful town lies on the rose valley, which is famous for its rose cooperatives, where thousands of pounds of rose petals are harvested each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil for use in cosmetics.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Boumalne Dades
Enjoy scenic views of the lush Dades valley along the way toward Dades gorges.
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Dades Gorges
the Dadès gorges are another mythical and colorful place, both in history and in elevation. It was Oued Dadès that formed this exceptional natural site, making its way through the foothills of the High Atlas massif. It also waters the many heavenly valleys that descend to the south and which have a unique charm.
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Dades - Toudgha Gorge - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga.
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The stunning Todra gorges, the narrowest gorges in morocco, carved from the red rocks of the landscape by a river. There you will have the opportunity to walk in the famous canyon to experience the rocky world.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Erfoud
Then we will head down to Erfoud city, known by its palm trees plantations and fossils expositions.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Rissani
The old town of Rissani where you can visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali-Cherif, the final resting place of the current king’s great grandfather and the founder of the current dynasty. The intricate decor on the entrance gate is reminiscent of the Bab Mansour in Meknes, while the interior courtyard has many flowers and date trees. There you can also explore the local market, which is much more local-oriented than that of Marrakech. You will find blacksmiths and woodworkers, mountains of olives and spices, and everything from house wares to electronics.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Merzouga Desert
In the evening we will eventually arrive to the Sahara desert, one of the best places you may ever seen, which makes it one of Morocco’s best highlights. Then check into your hotel on the edge of Erg-chebbi golden dunes.
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Sahara Desert – Nomads – Gnawa – Camel ride.
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Hassilabied
Our excursion starts with a visit to Hassi labied village and its lush oasis, with palm trees, almonds and olives, which is being watered by an incredible irrigation system for ages and learn about this well-organized system.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Merdane
Then we will speed through the golden Erg-chebbi dunes, enjoying the panoramic views and taking beautiful pictures. In the middle of Sahara we will make stop for tea with a nomadic family in a tent, their winter home, and see the nomads herd sheep and goats.
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Mfis
After quiet stay with nomads, we will drive and hunt for fossils of aquatic critters in the desert. Because the Sahara was once an ocean 7 million years ago, and there are countless fossils remaining.
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Musica De Gnawa, Khamlia
Next we will visit the Khamlia village, lived by a dark skin people coming from the South African countries from the time their ancestors were brought to the area as slaves. Stop in Dar Gnawa and listen to their entrancing music. The rhythmic, hypnotic music has long been part of their ceremonies, and has influenced an entire genre that is performed all across Morocco and has even inspired several music festivals.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Erg Chebbi
In the late afternoon meet your camels for trek into your desert camp, on the way you will enjoy an amazing sunset in the desert before getting to the camp where you will take some time to relax before enjoying a delicious dinner and live Berber music around camp fire under an incredible sky with billions of chining stars.
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Merzouga – N'koub – Draa valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech.
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The village has 45 Kasbahs and is surrounded by two oases full of palm trees, numerous of these ancient kasbahs have now been renovated and became hotels.
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Ouarzazate
We will make our journey back to Marrakech, passing by several Berber villages on the way enjoying the deserted views in the Anti Atlas Mountains.
To Ouarzazate through the gorgeous Draa valley with thousands palm trees. From there we will drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas to Marrakech
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