5 Days From Casablanca
Overview
Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through Morocco, traversing from
the bustling metropolis of Casablanca to the captivating charm of
Marrakech, and venturing into the otherworldly landscapes of the Sahara
Desert. This itinerary will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Moroccan
culture, history, and natural wonders.
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Tour Plan
Transfert from Casablanca to Ouarzazate by 4*4 throw Marrakech ( Possibility to spend night in
Marrakech ) then pass by the highest road pass of Morocco (2260 m), the Tizintichka pass (literally
the 'pasture ' in Tamazight) . Stop en route to take pictures.
Continuation to Telouet, visit of the Glaoui Kasbah (sometimes also known as the Glaoui Palace), a
kasbah built between the 19th century and the 20th century, the most famous of which is probably
Thami El Glaoui.
Then pass through the valley of Ounila to Ait Ben Haddou. This valley was the obligatory passage of
the caravans between Marrakech and Ouarzazate, and constitutes an extraordinary environment.
Throughout this valley, a striking contrast between the ocher of the earth and the rocks and the
verdure of the plantations is offered to the walkers who take the time to observe it.
Visit of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most famous of the Moroccan South, now classified World
Heritage by Unesco. This ksar was built a few hundred years ago on a promontory in order to escape
the invasions of foreign tribes. You have to go up to the ruined granary to admire the view over the
ksar, the palm grove and the surrounding stones desert. This fortified town looks deserted. In fact
only a few families still live there).
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Wake up early for breakfast after which depart for Zagora with stops en route then passing
by the Ait Saoune after which you will experience the long descent in to the famous Draa
valley with 200 km of date palms which are harvested in October. At Agdez, you will witness
the beautiful landscapes and ksars (fortified villages) before arriving in Zagora.
Zagora is the last town in southern Morocco.
Lunch will be served here and then the journey will continue to Erg Chegaga, The Erg
Chegaga is one of the two major Saharan ergs (dune sea) in Morocco, with more than 40
kilometers of desert and it's where we'll find dunes of 300 metres height in this authentic
wilderness.
It’s time to relax and enjoy the sound of the camel’s feet crunching on the desert sand.
where you can experience a night in the desert and Berber songs, all around a fire in the
centre of the camp under a blanket of millions of stars.
Breakfast will be served today at 09h00 after an unfortgettable night. Free time spent in the
camp, drive by 4*4 around the big sundunes ( adventure ). reach the oasis for lunch, after
lunch we will go back by 4*4 to the start point of camel ride where you will have your own
camel for 1 hour ride through the sands. An exciting evening will be organized for you where
you can enjoy the time away from civilization with a great hospitality of the Berber culture.
This morning is intended to be at a more leisurely pace than previous ones. Breakfast will be
served after sunrise and then it will be time to walk in the dunes. (shoot them the names of
those who want to sit on top of a dune and leave an empty mind with the feeling of being
alone with oneself, each what he wants.
When the sun is high, we’ll travel to Ouarzazate for lunch after which we travel north towards
the Atlas mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass at an elevation of 2260 meters. We shall see
again the villages in the foothills with their adobe houses and finally arrive in Marrakech.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Free time to spent in Marrakech then transfer to Casablanca.
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