Desert and Kasbahs tour of Ouarzazate

Desert and Kasbahs tour of Ouarzazate and Merzouga in 8 days

Arrive in Ouarzazate, where you will be able to visit the Glaoui kasbah of Taourirt which sheltered members of the Glaoui dynasty and their domestics.

Day 2 : Zagora
The road from Ouarzazate to Zagora crosses surprising lunar landscapes. At the end of day you will reach Zagora, door of the desert, the heart of a beautiful oasis.

Day 3 : Merzouga
It is here that you will cross the slow steps of camels and this mountain of golden sand. You will be able appreciate the pure beauty of the landscape before reaching your camp in the desert. Enjoy this day in the desert, taking the time to admire the ever-changing light on the dunes which are always the same, yet always different. Spending the evening by a campfire under the starry sky will help you to catch the spirit of the desert.

Day 4 : Gorges of Dadès.
Travel partially by foot and in the tranquillity of mountains while you take a moment to appreciate the isolated lifestyle of the Berbers. Everywhere you will discover a new scene of daily life. Spend the night in the heart of gorges.

Day 5 : Valley of Dadès, road of the thousand kasbahs.
Return towards Ouarzazate by way of the city of El Kelaa-m-Gouma, known for its manufacture of rose water. You will have the occasion to calmly appreciate the fresh oasis and palm plantations, numerous kasbahs and landscape of the Middle-Atlas Mountains. Accommodation and meal in Ouarzazate.

Day 6 : Aït Benhaddou
You will visit one of the best preserved kasbahs in Morocco: Aït Benhaddou. It dates from the 15-th century and is particularly famous as the set of numerous films of made in Ouarzazate's studios. Accommodation in Ouarzazate.

Day 7 : Ouarzazate
Free day in the city.

Day 8 : Departure from Ouarzazate.