- Marrakech
- 8 Days
- Availability: 20
Private 8 Days 7 Nights Tour from Marrakech to Desert Via Imilchil
Descriptions
Discover Morocco’s hidden gems on an exclusive 8-day, 7-night private tour from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains to the majestic Sahara Desert. This journey takes you through scenic mountain passes, remote Berber villages, and the stunning desert dunes of Merzouga, offering a blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty. With a stop in Imilchil, known for its breathtaking landscapes and traditional Amazigh culture, this tour is perfect for those seeking a more intimate and unique Moroccan adventure.
- Included
- pick-up and drop-off from your Marrakech hotel.
- Private vehicle with A/C and fuel for the entire journey.
- Driver-guide (English speaking)
- Camel Trek with a guide to an overnight nomad desert bivouac (Private tents)
- Several photo stops, coffee breaks, and toilet facilities breaks
- Kasbah, Oasis, and Valley Exploration
- Desert Tours in Marrakech 2 Days
- Excluded
- Alcoholic beverages and fresh drinks,and tips
- Lunch meal
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Cascades Ouzoud – Beni Mellal
Departure from Marrakech via the Ouzoud cascades near Azilal. After lunch, a visit to the great lake of Bin el Ouidane. Then we make a stop at Afourer, a small village high in the mountains of the Middle Atlas. Finally, arrive in Beni Mellal where we will overnight.
Day 2: Beni Mellal – Imilchil
An opportunity to enjoy the beautiful discoveries along your journey through the canyons and mountains of the Middle Atlas, the night will be in a hostel in Imilchil, the Berber village that is suspended in the heights of the mountains and also known for its annual marriage festival (Visit the Tislit Lake and Iseli).
Day 3: Imilchil – Rich – Errachidia – Merzouga
Leaving the village of Imilchil after breakfast, we pass through Rich, the Gorges of Ziz Valley and Errachidia to visit theMeski blue source. The journey continues through the palms of the Ziz valley (we can make stops along the valley to take pictures of the panoramic view. At the town of Erfoud, we will stop to visit some fossil museums. This is the starting point of any trip intending to arrive at the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. We arrive before sunset for a ride on the camel that will take us to the dunes to watch the sunset.
Day 4: Sahara Erg chebbi-Desert Tour 4×4
After your breakfast in the hotel you will start an adventure (Tour of the dunes), visiting a village where the descendants of sub-Saharan Berbers’ slaves will entertain you with their authentic music. You will then get a chance to have some tea with a nomad family before heading to Rissani. Here you will taste a Berber pizza, a speciality of this town called Medfouna. Subsequently you will return to Merzouga to saddle up the camels and cross the ocean of the dunes. You will then get an opportunity to climb the dunes after sunset, then, view the bright stars above as you fall asleep in your nomad camp between the famous dunes.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges
Passing through the magnificent ZIZ palm valley, Rissani, Erfoud and Jorf, the circuit continues through several kasbahs and oases until you arrive at the Todra Gorges near Tinghir. We will make a trip to the magnificent gorge where we will spend the night.
Day 6: Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate
After breakfast we depart to Ouarzazate via Boumalne Dades (visit kasbahs and the Dades Gorge), then continue on the route of a thousand kasbahs and the Valley of Roses to the city of Kelaat M’gouna, known by the annual feast of roses (you can see the products roses)We will make a stopover in the palm grove of Skoura and visit the kasbah AMRIDILE). Finally reaching Ouarzazate, the night will be in a Riad (visit film studios in Ouarzazate).
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Kasbah Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
This route is fabulous because you will visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO) and Telouet (kasbah Le Glaoui). Then enjoy a panoramic view overlooking the Tichka and the Atlas Mountains. The end of the day in the red city Marrakech. The night will be in a Riad (enjoy the atmosphere of the famous Jemaa El Fna)
Day 8: Marrakech city tour
Day dedicated to the discovery of the red city. Majorelle garden tour, the medina, Koutoubia and Saadian tombs. Afternoon free to visit the famous Jemaa El Fna with its souks and atmosphere of a thousand colours. End of the tour.
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What They Say
EXCELLENT Based on 101 reviews Jarmila R2023-11-06Verified Amazing The trip was amazing. The camel ride to Sahara oasis was unforgetable. Thanks to Mohaa Sahara Aitelcaid our group hot the best guide. Francesco2023-02-24Verified Da Fes a Merzouga Professonali e amichevolei ci hanno guidato per il lungo tour da Fes a mergouza. Una esperienza bellissima attraverso la catena del atlante sino alle dune sabbiose del Sahara NatiMella2023-02-02Verified Excelente viaje por marruecos Desde pick up en el aeropuerto, seleccion de hoteleria y transporte terrestre hasta el desierto del sahara, ida y vuelta. Atención personalizada, conocen perfectamente la zona. MUY recomendable, hicieron nuestro viaje excelente. miguel r2023-01-29Verified Mágica Fue una experiencia increíble. Nos acompaño Moha, un genio de esas personas que la vida te pone en tu camino y parece que la conoces de toda la vida. Marruecos es una tierra de leyendas, es mi segunda vez en el destino lo recomiendo absolutamente. Todos los servicios que nos ofreció la empresa sorprendió nuestras espectativas. Nos dedicamos a la actividad turística en patagonia por eso es que hablo con conocimiento del tema, realmente sorprendente. Párrafo aparte la experiencia en el desierto del Sahara, es una película. Gracias de todo corazón maria m2023-01-08Verified Amazing The experience was one of the best in my life, highly recommend, the camp was amazing food was great, tents were comfy and the berebers are wonderful people. It's a must do for sure!!!! I.Fuster2023-01-08Verified 5 stars because is not possible 10 It was an amazing experience with Sahara Gate Tours. The treatment was fabulous, attentive all the time, good quantity and quality of food that they cooked with professionalism, in fact the best tagine we have eaten in Morocco. The camp is comfortable, each person or couple with their tent and the beds are very comfortable. The ride with the camels through the desert with photos at sunset of the best experience in Morocco. Without a doubt highly recommended. thomas2022-05-02Verified unforgettable trip 非常感谢撒哈拉之门旅行社的帮助,为我的旅行提供了很多有意义的指导。希望有机会跟他们合作完成一趟难忘的旅行。 thanks a lot for sahara gate tour who gave me lot of helpful adverses. Looking forward to a new trip with them which will surely be unforgettable. Manuel G2022-04-24Verified Breathtaking experience! Breathtaking experience! this is what we think of the 4 days tour with Moha. Besides the unique beauty from Moroccan landscapes (canyons, mountains, dunes, valleys, unesco locations), Berber people, their costumes, food and mood enthused us in every stop. Thanks Moha, you are the best! ❤️ Henry S2022-03-21Verified Highly recommend Moha and Sahara Gate! We had a wonderful 4 day tour with Moha from Marrakech to the Sahara, and back. Expert advice and driving, and wonderful company. Highly recommended! stacey s2022-03-19Verified Sahara Gate and Moha made our trip amazing! Can’t say enough about how much we loved our trip to Morocco in big thanks to Moha. We traveled with our 3 kids aged 6, 8, 10 and they all were in love with Moha at the end. My daughter turned 10 on the trip and he bought all the kids presents! He even was able to get a cake for my daughter with her name on it….in the Sahara desert! Superb communication, very safe driving. He listened to what we wanted to do and was very accommodating. Will definitely recommend this tour company to others. Truly, could not have been better in every way.