This comprehensive 5-day travel package includes airport transfers, 4 nights of hotel or riad accommodation in Marrakech with daily breakfast, a private guided city tour, a camel ride in the Palmeraie, and exciting day trips to Essaouira and the Ourika Valley.
Overview
A Quick Escape: 2-Day Tour to Zagora Desert Oasis
If your time in Morocco is limited but you still dream of experiencing the Sahara, our 2-day tour to Zagora desert oasis is the perfect solution. Located closer to Marrakech than the massive dunes of Merzouga, Zagora offers a fantastic, accessible desert experience. This fast-paced itinerary packs incredible scenery, ancient history, and nomadic culture into one unforgettable weekend.
Crossing the Atlas and the Draa Valley
Departing from Marrakech, your journey begins with a spectacular drive across the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop to explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a stunning mud-brick fortress that has starred in many Hollywood films. The 2-day tour to Zagora desert oasis then takes you through the lush Draa Valley. This region is famous for its millions of date palms and ancient crumbling kasbahs. You can read about the historical significance of the Draa River to understand how it shaped the local culture.
A Night Under the Stars
Upon arriving in Zagora, the true adventure begins. You will trade your vehicle for a camel, embarking on a serene trek into the desert as the sun begins to set. While Zagora’s dunes are smaller and rockier than Merzouga’s, the experience of sleeping in a traditional Berber tent under a vast, unpolluted starry sky is just as magical. Your 2-day tour to Zagora desert oasis concludes with a scenic morning drive back to Marrakech, leaving you with incredible desert memories.
Marrakech
4 nightsDay 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Our Marrakech day trips starts with the pick you up from the airport of Marrakech up to your arrival time and transfer you to your hotel.<br>You’ll have the afternoon to relax while exploring the main square Jemaa el Fnaa and the souks.
Day 2: Marrakech city guide & camel ride to the Palmerie
Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, you will have a private guided walking tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina, and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Gardens. Later you will meet with your driver and after about 30 minutes we will reach the Palmerie. Here you will have the opportunity to experience camel trekking in the oasis of Palmerie which consisting of more than 10.000 palm trees. You will be offered the traditional Touareg clothing, used since antiquity for sun protection, and is perfect for photos. After taking some memorable photos, you will choose a camel to get around for about an hour. At the end of the journey, you will be offered a cup of mint tea under the shade of palm trees. The driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 3: Day trip to Essaouira
Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart for the seaside town of Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast. A relaxing 3-hour journey, lined with argan oil trees, where we will make a stop to watch the goats climbing on argan trees. Later we will make another stop on an Argan oil feminine cooperative, where you will have the opportunity to see the process. Later we reach Essaouira, this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. The windswept fishing port, with broad beaches and ancient walled medina with ramparts built into the cliffs, has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed feel, take in the small but lively medina, stroll along the ramparts or beach, or visit the port to see the daily catch and have a great lunch with seafood in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we drive back to Marrakech.
Day 4: Day trip to Ourika Valley
Breakfast
This morning, you will experience one of the best adventures on a day trip from Marrakech and visit the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. We will depart from Marrakech at 09:30 and head towards the Ourika Valley. Journey through the spectacular landscapes of the valley, known for its many waterfalls and Berber settlements in the heart of the Atlas Mountains terrain. Visit a Berber family to learn more about everyday life in the area, and then enjoy a relaxing day in the scenic settlement of Setti Fatma (Sti Fadma). Visit the 7 waterfalls of the village, nestled at the southern end of the Ourika Valley. Get enchanting views of the natural surroundings and enjoy your lunch in a beautiful restaurant near the Ourika River. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.
Day 5: Departure from Marrakech
Breakfast
This morning, the driver will come to pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport of Marrakech upon your departure time and this is the end of our Marrakech day trips.
Details
Departure Time up to your Flight arrival Time
Price Includes
- pick up and drop off from & to the airport of Marrakech
- 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation with daily breakfast (3 stars hotel/riad)
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Official tour city guide in Marrakech
- Camel trek in the palmerie Marrakech
Price Excludes
- Lunches, Dinners and Drinks
- Fee to enter the monuments
- Any Private Expenses
- Travel insurance
Important Info
- This activity must book at least 72 hours in advance.
- A deposit of 30% of the total price is required to secure your booking.
- Bring Camera, Sunblock, Hat, Change of clothes, Very warm clothes and shoes in the winter (December, January and February). The temperature can drop dramatically.
- You can change your travel date without penalty.
FAQ
No, you will be based in Marrakech for all 4 nights. You will explore nearby highlights such as the coastal city of Essaouira and the High Atlas Mountains through convenient day trips, returning to your Marrakech accommodation each evening.
Yes, a camel trekking experience in the Marrakech Palmeraie is included. You will ride through thousands of palm trees while wearing traditional Touareg clothing, ending the experience with a refreshing cup of Moroccan mint tea.
We highly recommend bringing a camera, sunblock, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. If you are traveling in the winter months (December to February), make sure to bring warm clothes as temperatures in the Atlas Mountains and even in Marrakech can drop significantly.
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