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Mysteries of Southern Morocco: City to Desert - 13 Days

13 days
Start and end in Marrakesh
4.3
25 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakesh

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jemaa el-Fna square
    • Sample street food and browse vendor stalls
    Landmarks
    Jemaa el-Fna
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Marrakesh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bahia Palace courtyard and gardens
    • Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
    • Exploration of medina alleyways and souks (Souk el Attarine, Souk Smata, Souk des Teinturiers) with local guide assistance
    • Visit to Jemaa el-Fna
    • Visit to Majorelle Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at souks for handmade babouche slippers and spices
    • Browse Berber Museum at Majorelle Gardens
    • Browse Yves Saint Laurent Museum at Majorelle Gardens
    Landmarks
    Bahia Palace
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Souk el Attarine
    Souk Smata
    Souk des Teinturiers
    Jemaa el-Fna
    Majorelle Gardens
  3. Day 3

    Marrakesh to Essaouira

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at argan oil cooperative to observe production process

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase argan oil samples
    Landmarks
    Argan Tree Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Essaouira

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of medina alleyways and souks
    • Visit Castelo Real of Mogador
    • Visit Borj El Barmil tower
    • Visit Skala de la Kasbah
    • Visit Rabbi Haim Pinto synagogue
    • Explore Mellah (Jewish District)
    • Watch traditional wooden boat builders at the port
    • Visit fish auction and sample grilled sardines
    Landmarks
    Castelo Real of Mogador
    Borj El Barmil
    Skala de la Kasbah
    Rabbi Haim Pinto
    Mellah
    Mulay El-Hassan
  5. Day 5

    Essaouira to Agadir

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Imsouane for mint tea
    • Stop in Taghazout to explore
    • Walk on Agadir Beach to watch surfers
    • Visit Agadir Birds Valley
    • Visit Agadir Crocodile Park
    • Visit Kasbah Agadir Oufella
    • Dine at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Imsouane
    Taghazout
    Agadir Birds Valley
    Agadir Crocodile Park
    Kasbah Agadir Oufella
  6. Day 6

    Agadir to Taroudant

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided donkey ride around Tiout kasbah ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Shop and snack at Taroudant souks
    • Climb fortified ramparts for countryside views
    • Have lunch at Tiout restaurant
    Landmarks
    Taroudant Souks
    Taroudant Ramparts
    Tiout Kasbah
  7. Day 7

    Taroudant

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through medina and view gates (Bab Selsla, Bab Targont, Bab Ouled Bounouna)
    • Return to souks for shopping
    • Hike to Agadir Tasguent fortress
    • Visit Palais Claudio Bravo
    • Guided hike to Paradise Valley pools
    • Cliff-jump and swim in natural pools
    • Visit Souss Massa National Park
    • Bird watching for flamingoes, Audouin's gulls, and northern bald ibis
    Landmarks
    Bab Selsla
    Bab Targont
    Bab Ouled Bounouna
    Agadir Tasguent
    Palais Claudio Bravo
    Paradise Valley
    Souss Massa National Park
    Youssef Ibn Tachfin Reservoir
    Massa Valley
    Sidi Rbat Beach
  8. Day 8

    Erg Chigaga Desert

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jeep drive through Lake Iriqui
    • Camel ride

    Optional Activities

    • Sandboarding on Chigaga dunes
    Landmarks
    Erg Chigaga
    Lake Iriqui
    Iriqui National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Erg Chigaga Desert

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nomadic experience with Berber guides
    • Assistance with daily tasks and food preparation
    • Camel feeding
    • Camel wool carpet weaving instruction
    • Traditional cooking lesson over wood fires
    • Camel ride at sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Sandboarding in Erg Chigaga
    Landmarks
    Wild Regs
  10. Day 10

    Erg Chigaga to Zagora

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mhamid El Ghizlane village and oasis
    • Learn traditional green pottery techniques at Tamegroute
    • Stroll along the Draa River
    • Walk through palm grove
    • Visit traditional souk (Sunday or Wednesday)
    • Browse date market
    • Dine at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mhamid El Ghizlane
    Tamegroute
    Koranic School of Ezzaouia Ennaciria
    Draa River
    Zagora Palm Grove
  11. Day 11

    Zagora to Ouarzazate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Taourirt Kasbah and explore interior
    • Shop for local crafts at backstreet shops
    • Explore Mellah (Jewish quarter)
    • Browse souks
    • Visit Atlas Film Studios or Musée du Cinema
    • See film sets and props from major productions
    Landmarks
    Taourirt Kasbah
    Mellah
    Atlas Film Studios
    Musée du Cinema
    Tizi N'Tinifift Pass
    Draa Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Ouarzazate to Marrakesh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aït Benhaddou old town
    • Browse Aït Benhaddou markets
    • Dine at Jemaa el-Fna
    • Last-minute shopping in Marrakesh
    Landmarks
    Aït Benhaddou
    Tizi n'Tichka Pass
    High Atlas Mountains
    Mount Toubkal
    Jemaa el-Fna
  13. Day 13

    Marrakesh

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Tour ID: 247239

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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