The Sahara desert is the world’s largest desert with only a small fertile part. Ziz oasis is in the Ziz valley of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. This valley is between the city of Rich and Merzouga and is a famous tourist attraction.
Please note that pickup is available from most hotels and riads in Marrakech. Please provide your accommodation address when booking. Pickup time will be confirmed with your guide/driver 24 hours prior to the tour. If you prefer to meet at a specific location, please let us know and we will arrange accordingly
Please wait for the driver at Café de France. Alternatively, if you'd like to be picked up from your riad, please send us the closest landmark or meeting point to make it easier for our driver to locate you.
Day 1: Marrakech to Imlil (1,740m) to Toubkal Refuge (2,207m) - Depart from Marrakech to Imlil (1,740m) - 1.5 hours drive - 9:30 AM: Arrive in Imlil, meet your guide and start the trek to Toubkal Refuge - 12:00 PM: Lunch break in a traditional Berber village - 2:00 PM: Continue trekking to Toubkal Refuge (2,207m) - 5:00 PM: Arrive at the refuge, check-in and rest - 7:00 PM: Dinner at the refuge (traditional Berber cuisine) - Overnight in a dormitory or private room at the refuge
- 4:00 AM: Wake up, have a light breakfast - 5:00 AM: Start the ascent to Toubkal Summit (4,167m) - 8:00 AM: Reach the summit, enjoy the sunrise and breathtaking views - 10:00 AM: Begin the descent to Imlil - 2:00 PM: Lunch break in a traditional Berber village - 4:00 PM: Arrive in Imlil, check-out of the refuge - 5:00 PM back to Imlil overnight
Depart from Imlil and drive to Ouarzazate Stop at the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) for breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains Explore the Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic kasbah Lunch in Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah Taourirt, a beautifully preserved 19th-century palace Depart from Ouarzazate and drive to Dades Valley Stop at the Skoura Oasis Arrive in Dades Valley, check-in to your hotel Dinner in the riad
Start early and head to Tinghir, famous for its stunning Todgha Gorge, a 300-meter-deep canyon with breathtaking views. Take a break for lunch in Arfoud, a city known for its beautiful ksour and palm groves. Continue driving to Merzouga, where you'll experience a thrilling camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. - Sunset over the dunes: Watch the sunset over the Sahara Desert, a truly magical moment. - Overnight in a desert camp: Spend the night in a traditional Berber camp, enjoying local cuisine and music under the stars.
Drive from Merzouga to Marrakech, you'll embark on a scenic drive via the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate. Start early and head to Ouarzazat. You'll pass through the stunning Draa Valley, known for its palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Take a break for lunch in Ouarzazate, perhaps trying some local cuisine like tagine or couscous - After lunch, continue driving to Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, a mountain pass with breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Marrakech: You'll arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your trip.
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