An oasis, a city, a village and an open book. Pages of which are devoted to tales and others to legends, and between the tale and the legend, there are long geographical and historical paths that the kasbahs spread in the heart of the desert, through the Draa Valley and the oasis area, passing through the Khazneh of Tamkarot and the Jewish race, which is the deceptive sea of sand.” And the city of Zagora stores surprises for lovers of wandering in the deserts, who can sail in the endless sands of the eastern desert, to live sweet moments of the silence and tyranny of nature. Zagora, the city of freedom, is a city of a special character, which has retained its originality and engineering character, despite the winds of modernization that blew on it from all sides, especially with the large influx of tourists who come to it from different parts of the world.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ One night Accommodation
✔ Dinner
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Breakfast
✖ Lunch Meals
✖ Ait ben Haddou guide 3.5$ per person.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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In front of Bank of Africa near to hotel La Maison Arab.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Marrakech _ Tizi-n-Tichka _ Ouarzazate _ Draa Valley _ Zagora
1
Marrakech
At 07:00 a.m. We start collecting the passengers involved in the journey from their hotels this would take about 30 minutes, there are other 15 minutes to coordinate the buses for the Excursions so the departure would be at 7:45 am every day, except for those who will book the private Trip option, they will be taken directly to their destination.
As for those outside the geographical area specified by the company for Pickups, they can enter their residential address in Marrakech during booking and contact us to coordinate the date and price of transportation from their hotel, or they can come directly to the meeting point.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
After all the tourists join the bus, our journey will begin to one of the most important Moroccan tourist destinations. The city of Zagora is an ancient city with a desert Berber character, whose inhabitants are divided into two categories: an Arab race and a Berber one. On our way to our destination, we will have some stops to visit some archaeological and historical facilities as well as some picturesque natural attractions that are no less important than the previous ones.
An hour after leaving the city of Marrakesh, we will have one stop in the Moroccan village of Toufliht to enjoy the views of the Berber houses on the slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, a short break in a popular cafe at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Tizi n Tichka
The first thing you will hear about Morocco after its ethnic and cultural diversity is its mountain ranges between the Atlas and the Rif mountain ranges, which distinguish it with its beauty, its high altitude and the simple houses that decorate it with their lamps as if they were shining stars in the darkness and calmness of the crushing night. Mount Tizin Tichka, is the second highest peak in Morocco and North Africa after Jebel Toubkal. Mount Tishka is 2,260 meters above sea level. Take a short break to see this legendary mountain and enjoy taking the most beautiful memories from this picturesque place.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Ouarzazate
Its name may be of Berber origin, Ouarzazate, which means the silent or quiet city, or in literal translation, a city without noise. But it is one of the most famous Moroccan cities on the world level because it is always full of foreign tourists coming to explore it from all directions. The city of Ouarzazate has successfully contributed to many huge films such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Prince of Persia and Game of Thrones series. We will stop in this beautiful city for lunch and visit the Cinema Museum and the Kasbah Taourir.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Anti-Atlas Mountains
After we leave the city of Ouarzazate, we will continue our way to Zagora, passing through the Anti-Atlas mountain ranges, which are distinguished by their short and rounded peaks, which led to their nickname: the Cups Mountains. Various scenic views and simple homes inhabited the plains below the mountains.
Pause for ten minutes to take pictures.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Draa Valley
The Draa Valley is considered one of the most important valleys in the southern region of Morocco. The Draa Valley originates from the High Atlas Mountains in the southeast direction.
The Draa Valley lengths about 1,200 km and speeds 243 cubic meters per second. It represents one of the landscapes with a historical and symbolic dimension for one of the richest regions in the field of tangible and intangible heritage.
The road leading from Ouarzazate city to Zagora through the Draa Valley is also called the way of thousand kasbahs due to the large number of historical kasbahs that were used in the Middle Ages as resting places for Moroccan merchants who travelled back and forth to Central and South Africa for trade and barter.
The region is also one of the most important suppliers of dates due to its availability of the finest palm trees along the valley.
Pause to take pictures.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Zagora
Zagora is one of the seven regions that make up the Souss-Massa-Draa region, which extends between the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the state of Algeria in the east.
Thanks to this privileged location, at the gateway to the desert, with its enchanting natural qualifications and landscapes that combine uniqueness and beauty, the kindness of its people, its palaces, kasbahs, oases, hills, enchanting sandbars, and its ancient past that goes back to the depths of history.
Duration: 0 minutes
8
After the centre of Zagora city, the drivers will drop us off to meet the camel guide, who will take us on a Camel tour to watch the magical sunset. Have mint tea with the nomads in the camp.
After that, we will take a walk to discover the desert, where you will have the opportunity to see the most amazing sky you have ever seen in your life.
Return to camp for dinner, after which the nomads will play music for us around a campfire
Duration: 1.5 hours
Zagora _ Agdez _ Ait Benhaddou _ Marrakech
1
Zagora
On the second day, we wake you up before sunrise to see the first lights of the day (magical lights before sunrise). After that, we will have breakfast. Later, on the camels we will join our vehicles; to begin our journey back to Marrakech.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Agdz
65 km south of Ouarzazate, when overtaking the zigzag road, the feature of the city of Agdz, Jebel El Kisan, appears on the horizon. Agdz is a small town with some restaurants, a pharmacy, shops, and a date market. After crossing the south bridge, you will drive along a very beautiful road, through the oases of the Draa Valley until you reach the city of Ouarzazate.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Ait Ben Haddou
Ait Ben Haddou Palace is located about 30 km northwest of Ouarzazate. It is considered one of the famous historical sites that attract tourists. An outstanding Place for nature and history lovers, it feels like stepping back in time to another world. No surprise that Ait Ben Haddou is a popular filming location, as long before the palace became a star in Game of Thrones, Ait Ben Haddou was used in "Gladiator", the jewel of The Nile, Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time, Lawrence of Arabia and many others.
The palace is also distinguished by the splendour of Berber architecture, in the intricate labyrinth of alleys and covered walkways that can be reached after crossing the river Onilla on the Maulpak, where the magic of its origins lies, when this palace was a gateway to and from the desert through which caravans of Bedouins often crossed with camels laden with products.
We will be here for the next two hours to visit the place and to have lunch meal as well.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Marrakech
After the visit to Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah of the 16th century. After lunch (not included); then we continue the journey. We will arrive in Marrakech around 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 0 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
