Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Marrakech to Zagora
Marrakech to Zagora- Start point
- Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Marrakesh, 08:00 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Fibule du Draa or simillar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site) on foot
- Drive through High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka pass
- Travel through Draa Valley along old caravan route
Optional Activities
- Visit Ouarzazate city (known as Morocco's Hollywood)
Landmarks Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou High Atlas Mountains Tizi n Tichka Draa Valley - Day 2
Zagora to Erg Chigaga
Zagora to Erg Chigaga- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in M'hamid), Dinner (3 course dinner in restaurant tent)
- Accommodation
- Camping (ERG CHIGAGA CAMP)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional pottery in Tamegroute with traditional methods demonstration
- Visit koranic library and medersa (school) in Tamegroute
- Camel rides around the sand dunes
- Sandboarding on sand dunes
- Sunset viewing from top of Erg Chigaga dunes
- 3-course dinner in restaurant tent
- Traditional music performance by local nomads
Optional Activities
- Quad and buggy tours in Erg Chigaga
Landmarks Tamegroute M'hamid El Ghizlane Erg Chigaga - Day 3
Erg Chigaga to Taroudant
Erg Chigaga to Taroudant- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Taznakht), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Ain Khadra or Simillar)
Included Activities
- Off-road drive across dried Lake Iriki
- Follow old Paris-Dakar rally route
- See traditional carpet-making by Berber women in Taznakht
Optional Activities
- View fossils in the area during Lake Iriki stop
- Purchase quality Moroccan carpets in Taznakht
- Visit tannery outside Taroudant city walls
- Explore Taroudant city (explore on your own time)
Landmarks Lake Iriki Foum Zguid Taznakht Taliouine Taroudant - Day 4
Taroudant to Essaouira
Taroudant to Essaouira- End point
- Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Essaouira, 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the guesthouse)
Optional Activities
- Explore Taroudant city on your own
- Visit Skala du Kasbah for views of the Atlantic Ocean
- Browse souk and artisan shops in Essaouira medina
- Watch fishing activities and boat-building in the harbour
- Walk along the beach and watch surfers and kiters
- Enjoy meal of freshly caught fish and seafood by the harbour or at a restaurant of choice
Landmarks Agadir Essaouira Medina Skala du Kasbah Essaouira Harbour
