Explore the best parts of Morocco on this guided, organized, eight-day tour of the country from Agadir and return in Marrakech. Visit places like Taroudante, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Draa Valley, Zagora, Tamgroute, Merzouga, Rose Valley, Ait Bougmez, Water Trap, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Sahara and more. See how the landscape changes and also learn all about the history and culture of the region. Relax knowing your accommodation and transportation are taken care of This is a small group tour, maximum 8 Breakfast is included, but most other meals are at your own expense Experience a well-rounded tour of the best of Morocco
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Yes, depending on the time of arrival and checking in, you can visit the city. The city is surrounded by a seven-kilometer-long, historic city wall around the medina. Things to do in Taroudant include exploring this historic monument. The city wall was built from rammed earth (Pisé) and is in good condition. It forms an irregular line and is flanked by battlemented towers about every 50 paces. A tour of the wall with five gates can also be done in a carriage. Low houses, most of which only have a ground floor, are crowded within the city walls. There are stalls and vaults here, and people work and sell here. There are also numerous mosques. Visitors can also relax in the central Place Al-Alaouine and watch the hustle and bustle on the streets and alleys. - to the accommodation
After breakfast 8 a.m. departure through the fertile Souss plain to Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco: Located amidst enchanting landscapes in the magnificent Souss Massa region, Taliouine is famous for its important role in the local economy and its global reputation as the saffron capital. This small village extends at an altitude of 1080 meters, just 119 kilometers from Taroudant. Surrounded by impressive natural beauty, it is home to one of Morocco's most impressive geological folds.
Nomad Handlsplatform continue to Ait Ben Haddou.
Arrival at AIT BEN HADDOU! It is classified as the first World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will be guided by a local guide to explain the history of this amazing heritage AIT BEN HADOU.
Visit.kasbah taourirte On request, visit to the Atlas film studios. Continue travel agdz
After a drive pass of 1600 m high you reach Agdz
Continue along the Draa valley. Over a million date palms grow in the Middle Draa, as well as fruit trees, almond and olive trees. The journey goes through old villages, through sand and stone deserts, past herds of camels
- Visit to the interior of El Kaid Omar's Kasbah. continue to Zagora
You continue to follow the Drâa Valley. With its sea of palm trees, tamarisks and umbrella acacias, it is not only one of the most picturesque river valleys in Morocco, but also the longest river oasis in the country at over 100 kilometers. On the way to Zagora you will repeatedly pass through small villages, some of which are very original. Between Agdz and Zagora, the river that accompanies the main road N9 has water all year round. Zagora is a center of agricultural production, but has also always been an important trading and market place. Caravans once rested and traded here on their way through the Sahara. They sold their goods and stocked up on provisions. Because the journey through the desert was strenuous and long. This is clearly shown by a signpost on the roundabout in the center with the words “52 days to Tombouctou”. - The pretty accommodation is hidden on the edge of the palm grove of Zagora. in Kasbah-Hotel Sirocco with dinner and F
- After breakfast they leave Zagora. In Tamegroute you will learn about the centuries-old art of pottery and the treasures of Tamegroute's unique library. A German-speaking employee will guide you through the venerable library. It houses one of the most valuable and oldest collections of books and scripts of the Koran in all of North Africa. Afterwards, walk with your guide to a traditional pottery workshop. For centuries, pottery families have been making the green glazed pottery, Tamegroute's trademark, by hand.
FOSSIL WORKSHOP IN ALNIF In Alnif you visit a fossil workshop. Your tour guide will explain to you how the fossils in the black marble were formed. Cut and carefully polished, they create artistic souvenirs, fine decorations and furniture. At a sales exhibition you can purchase finished bowls, decorative pendants, mirror-smooth tables or even fountains with rock inclusions. - continue to Rissani
Long ago, the magnificent town of Rissani was once the capital of the Tafilalet Oasis. Because of its favorable location, the city was of great importance; the great ruler Moulay Ali Cherif also came from here. The magnificent mausoleum, which is located on the southern edge of the city, is still a reminder of him today. But tourists come to Rissani in droves not only because of the magnificent building, but also because the town is located on the edge of the Erg Chebbi and is therefore a good starting point for tours into the impressive sandy desert. What is most impressive here are the mighty sand dunes, which are up to 150 meters high.
into the sandy desert of Merzouga. Transfer to the dromedary and take a 40-minute ride to the tent camp. (Of course, if you wish, you can also take your luggage to the camp in a jeep.) We have comfort tents for 2 people with electricity and a sink. Food around the campfire and sometimes a little music under the 360 degree starry sky. If guests prefer to stay in an auberge, that is also possible. However, we recommend the camp, which is a highlight even for those who are not experienced in camping.
After breakfast, half a day in the Sahara. Opportunity for a camel ride or jeep tour. Or simply unwind in the sand dunes. Then drive to Tinerhir, an oasis at an altitude of 1342 m. Drive into the impressive Todhra Gorge with its 300 meter high rock walls.
Continue via Erfoud to Tinerhir
In Tinerhir at the beginning of the Todra valley you follow the Todra river. About 15 kilometers you reach the narrowest and most spectacular passage of the Todra Gorge. Here the river has cut deep into the rocks of the High Atlas. You walk into the narrow area and cross the river on a concrete ford. On both sides of the gorge, which is only a few meters wide, the red-brown rocks rise almost vertically up to 300 meters.
-EXPERIENT HIKE IN THE DADÈS VALLEY A green band of orchards, grain fields and vegetable patches winds over 30 km into the High Atlas near Boumalne. On a hike that lasts about an hour and a half, you will experience the tranquility and endurance with which the Berbers have cultivated this beautiful piece of land for centuries. On the edge of the river oasis you will experience the impressive “Monkey Fingers” rock formation and original kasbahs with wide views of the valley. -TERRACE RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW After your hike, stop at a restaurant in the Dadès Valley for refreshment. From the terrace you have a fantastic panoramic view of the green belt below you. It stands out in contrast to the red-brown, sometimes bizarrely shaped rocks. Mighty Kasbahs tower over the river and simple houses in the mud villages nestle on the slopes. to the accommodation -Dinner/B and overnight in a very beautiful kasbah house on the edge of the valley.
VALLEY OF THE ROSES Near Kalaa M’Gouna lies the picturesque Valley of Roses, which are in full bloom in April / May. Your guide will explain how the rose crops are grown and harvested. The farmers then process the flowers into the popular, sensually scented rose oil and rose water. During a coffee break in Kalaa M'Gouna you can test and buy the products typical of the region.
- ROAD OF THE 1,000 KASBAH AND ATLAS CROSSING In the southern High Atlas you follow the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. A picturesque landscape passes you by: on one side the red-brown rocks of the Atlas Mountains tower up, in front of them the arid stone desert spreads out. The band of green date palms that accompanies the Dadès river in the valley stands out in contrast. Original clay villages seem to cling to the slopes and mighty Berber castles, the kasbahs, rise from the landscape again and again. continue driving to Ait Bougmez
Here you are in the so-called Morocco - originally one of the most beautiful regions in the country. for accommodation in an authentic, upscale house with dinner and breakfast.
- today you can experience Morocco in its original form For centuries, the economy of the remote but fertile valley was based on self-sufficiency and self-sufficiency; Markets were simply too far away and donkeys were the only means of transport. A system of strict controls (agdal), which was strictly based on the availability, individual needs and communal use of natural resources (water, soil, wood, etc.), enabled the inhabitants of the high valley to survive successfully and sustainably. - continue driving ouzoud.
Ouzoud Waterfalls: 140 km from Marrakech is one of the most beautiful sites in the Middle Atlas, where magnificent waterfalls, almost constantly set with an arch in -ciel, plunge from a height of 110 m into a basin over limestone cliffs amidst lush vegetation. You can swim at the foot of the waterfalls, which can be reached via a shady path lined with olive trees. At the top of the waterfall, just a stone's throw from the impressive gulf, are a dozen ancient flour mills, still active thanks to the water of the torrent. At dusk we can see entire families of monkeys in the carob trees, these large trees with delicious fruits that they love. A hundred magaque monkeys with beige hair and black eyes have settled in the cliff caves. If desired, lunch break in a restaurant with a panoramic view of the waterfalls. continue to Marrakech
Continue to Marrakesh, the world of the Arabian Nights. There are many sights in the city, which is surrounded by thousands of palm trees: palaces, mosques, Koranic schools, gardens, the Grand Bazaar with its extensive souks. After checking in, your first opportunity to experience the snake charmers, water sellers, fire eaters and the unique atmosphere of Jemaa el Fna, the huge marketplace. Overnight stay in an authentic, upscale Riad bahia=salam in the old town with breakfast.
Day 7: Marrakesh Breakfast. City tour. Koutoubia Mosque, Menara Gardens, Saadien Tombs, Bahia Palace. In the afternoon visit to the souks (markets) and the Jemaa el Fna square. Depending on the time of the return flight, you may continue your journey to Agadir in the evening. Overnight stay in a hotel with dinner and breakfast.
-Agadir or Marrakech airport (departure) After breakfast during the day, our driver/guide will drive you to the airport where your Morocco trip ends. Goodbye. )
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