Day 1 : Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Skoura - Dades Gorges.

Tizi n Tichka - Departure from Marrakech around 07H30. we pass over the High Atlas Mountains via col Tizin Tichka(2260 m) of altitude. During the journey we will enjoy many beautiful scenes of the Berber villages, elevated views of the mountains. before to arrive to the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, there’s another beautiful kasbah of Telouet.

Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui - there’s a beautiful hidden kasbah in the middle of the atlas mountains at elevation of (1800 m) Telouet Kasbah is a Kasbah along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The kasbah was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power, thus sometimes also called the Palace of Glaoui. Its construction started in 1860 and it was further expanded in later years.
TICKET COST 2 EUROS PER PERSON.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - before to arrive to Ouarzazate of 30 Km there is the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once upon a time this Kasbah was the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004)

Dades Gorges - We go to Dades gorges through 1000 Kasbahs, since there are enormous Kasbahs on both sides of the road. Some of those old fortified houses are restored but unfortunately a lot of them are ruins. A visit to one of those Kasbahs is Amridil Kasbah. We pass kelaa M’gouna valley of roses appearing with the green colors of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. This valley gives birth to a rose from which locals produces different cosmetic products like soap, perfumes and skin creams. Locals here celebrate this rose by organizing a national festival each end of April. Then we pass through Dades valley which rises in the High Atlas Mountains.

• 1 hour guided tour of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
• Luxury desert camp stay with camel ride or 4x4 adventure in Sahara Merzouga.
• Convenient pick-up/drop-off from Marrakech accommodations.
• 1h30 guided exploration of Oasis Fint.
• Overnight accommodation at a hotel in Ouarzazate, with dinner and breakfast included.
• Hotel stay at Dades Gorges with an overnight stay.
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport— minivan or 4WD, with an English speaking driver.

• Lunch
• Carbonated beverages
• Gratuities (Optional)

Embark on a thrilling 4-Day Sahara tour originating from Marrakeck that promises an unparalleled desert exploration experience. This Sahara journey ensures an exclusive and extraordinary desert encounter where you will be introduced to an entirely new realm of lifestyle and culture of the Berber people. The venture will initiate from the originality of Marrakech, leading you into the wilderness of the desert.

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