Mysterious Desert Extension
Relish in the uniqueness that is Morocco’s uninhabited desert. Extending your tours in Morocco with this luxury desert experience will not disappoint! Unique and exclusive moments are promised during your extension with a stay in M’Hamid Luxury Camp.
- Fantastic views along the Draa River of the many Kasbahs and Kzours.
- Luxury camping experience at M’Hamid Luxury Camp.
Day 1
Marrakech / Ouarzazate / Zagora
Depart after breakfast with your driver by Jeeps from Marrakech toward Ourrzazate and Zagora in the deep south of Morocco. The road of Marrakech-Ouarzazate join a continuation of villages characteristic north side of the High Atlas, formed with small houses of beaten stone, on which the but turns a golden color in the sun. At 2260ms of altitude we reach the peak of Tizi n-tichka, the “pastures’ peak,” the highest road passage of Morocco. We’ll call a halt to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. After Ourrzazate we continue through the narrow pass of Tifernine and the Tizi Tinifift (1660m), point seen of the High Atlas range. We join Agdz which is dominated by the enormous cliff of the Jbel Kissan. From there to Zagora, the road follows the Draa River and its rosary of palm groves producing famous dates and sprinkled with up to fifty casbahs (Berber houses built on rammed clay) and Ksours (walled Berber villages). The Draa was, in the antique, a permanent stream, the longest one of Morocco. Today its waters, that take birth close to Ourrzazate disappear in the sand after having covered up to 250km. The Draa comes up against a mountainous fool to the west extremity of the Jbel Saghro, valley broadside of palm groves, fields and superb Ksours. Arrival in early evening to your deluxe charm hotel in Zagora.
Day 2
Zagora / M’Hamid Luxury Camp
We invite you to share our passion of the desert in an amazing sand sea (Erg) near the Ch’gaga dunes. The path is still pristine and genuine and far form busy places. The camp is meant for initiates of unique and exclusive moments. There are only 4 tents with unexpected luxury and comfort inside, including bathroom, toilet, king-sizedbed and amazing fabrics, etc.
Admire the dunes, listen to the silence, feel it, feel its energy. Embark on an unforgettable journey. Take a break and live camp life with the last children of the desert taking good care of you. The camp is completely eco-friendly.
Come and experience the desert. Enjoy delightful moments sipping Sahara’s black tea along with the desert bread and the lulling songs of the men in blue, under a sky with thousands of stars.
Day 3
M’Hamid / Ouarzazate
After breakfast we leave the camp towards Ourrzazate by crossing the Draa Valley. Small stop to visit the Tamgrout Village. Tamegroute is a village in the south of Morocco, in the valley of the Draa River about 20 minutes south of Zagora. It is known for being the center for learning and religion through its famous Sufi Zawiya – the historical center of the Nasiriyya Sufi order, one of the most influential – and at one time on eo fate largest 0 Sufi orders in the Islamic world. The 17th Century Library (in Arabic the ‘khizana habsia’) of Tamegroute, with its 1000’s of manuscripts was one of the richest of North Africa. Some fine example so the collection of manuscripts (now 4200) are still on display in the Zawiya today and attract many tourists. Among them is a 14th century Quran with beautiful calligraphy in Kufic script. Continue to Ourrzazate for overnight at a beautiful authentic luxury Riad.
Day 4
Ouarzazate / Marrakech
After breakfast depart back to Marrakech.
- Meet and greet on arrival at Airport.
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).
- Entrance fees where applicable.
- Tours as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver guide.
- Transfers
- Travel Protection is offered on all packages at an additional cost.
