Tours

Departure to the Agafay desert, just half an hour drive away from Marrakech. For all those who haven't got enough time in Morocco to go for a Sahara tour, all the way south then the Agafay desert is an excellent alternative. The Agafay desert is not a sand desert - but more sandstone and earthen plateau. The landscape is made up of sandstone rocks and traditional villages built of pisé (earth and straw). We will take the road again through tracks and cross Berber villages. If you wish, you can get out of the 4X4 and go for a ride. You will also have the opportunity to take a camel ride. We will also stop for tea in a typical Berber village. We will take the road to Lake Lalla Takerkoust which is actually a lake formed by a hydraulic dam. It is a popular place for picnics by the water but also for horse riding or jet-skiing. Lunch will take place either in a restaurant by the lake or, if you prefer, in a Berber family in the Atlas. We will continue our excursion towards the plateau of Kik where we will stop for some refreshments and to take magnificent photos of the landscape. Finally, we will go down to the small city of Asni located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains (where a traditional souk is held on Saturdays). This tour offers visitors a wide variety of sceneries, such as the desert, the mountains, a lake, and valleys. All these atypical landscapes can be seen in a single day Distance 140 km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech DEPARTURE TIME Start at 9am - Finish at 4pm Duration 7 Hours INCLUDED Travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver. Lunch in a Berber house or in local restaurant. NOT INCLUDED Camel ride Quad bike And tips. Horse Riding.

Leave the vibrant city of Marrakech and drive through lush vegetation, olive and orange trees, orchards and through genuine villages. The scenery is completely different off the beaten tracks or on the road, - barren light brown plateaux, a true stone desert. The locals call it Agafay desert: it well could be Sahara as well, because of the feeling of loneliness you can experience there. For all those who haven't got enough time in Morocco to go for a Sahara tour, all the way south then the Agafay desert is an excellent alternative. The Agafay desert is not a sand desert - but more sandstone and earthen plateau. You will discover, traditional earth-built villages, dusty riverbeds are interspersed with spectacular sumptuous pasture and vegetation in springtime. There you will be able to enjoy a unique dinner experience. Distance 40 km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech DEPARTURE TIME Start at 5pm - Finish at 9/10 pm Duration 4/5 Hours INCLUDED -Travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver. -Dinner in the Agafay desert camp -Water -Hot drinks NOT INCLUDED Camel ride Quad bike and tips.

Day 1: Marrakech - Skoura Palm grove Departure at 9am from your hotel, we will drive the road to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas mountains then, towards the Tizn'Tichka pass (commonly called the "High Pastures" pass). This mountain range offers various beautiful landscapes as well as many views of the small villages traditionally built in terraces. Further the pass, we will go through the old caravan route towards Ouarzazate, which will take us to the Kasbah of Telouet that we will visit. This extraordinary palace was built by the powerful tribal leader, the Pasha of Morocco El Glaoui, also known as the "Vulture Sultan". After lunch, we will keep on going through a track that will take us through ksours (fortified villages), until we reach the valley of Ounila and its wonderful rivers, green valleys and lively and colorful hillsides. Our last stop before Ouarzazate will be at the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Preserved Site. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech THEME Kasabh & Valleys Destinations Skoura Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A1A INCLUSION Meals 1 Breakfast 2 Lunches 1 Dinners Transport Travelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.

Explore Five beautiful valleys in the High Atlas Mountains, without having to worry about driving yourself, on this full-day guided tour. This all-inclusive tour includes all entrance fees, transportation, lunch, drinks, fuel, and all taxes for a seamless experience. Both private and small-group tours are available. Close to Marrakech, the magical Ourika valley stretches for about thirty miles across the foothills of the High Atlas. This is one of the most picturesque drives where the road follows the rushing Ourika River. On the way up you will have the opportunity to stop and visit the colourful and bustling Ourika Tnine (Berber for Monday) Souk, which is set up every Monday and is the largest in the valley. At an altitude of about 1500 meters, the tarred road ends with the charming village of Setti Fatma Then start your Hike to the famous seven waterfalls. an absolutely beautiful spot with the falls cascading down the mountainside . However, this is not a walk for the fainthearted; it is a strenuous hike of about 1h30 up tp 2 hours for which you need strong, non-slip walking shoes. You may prefer to stay in the village to drink mint tea and explore Setti Fatma's villages in the Ourika valley. After will continue to climb upwards until you leave the main road at an altitude of over 2000 meters. Then we will follow an ancient, partly paved Berber track to reach the Sidi Fares valley an authentic area famous for apple trees, here you will have lunch in a Berber house in a village overlooking the Atlas Mountains. The food will be homemade and organic: tomato salad, chicken tagine, couscous and fruits. If you are vegetarian, please let us know in advance. After lunch we will head off for the greener Asni valley where orchards lined the route. You can also admire the Mount Toubkal: the highest peak in Northern Africa culminating at 4167 meters, and often snowcapped. Distance 145 km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech DEPARTURE TIME Start at 9am - Finish at 4/5pm Duration 7/8 Hours INCLUDED Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off Transport by a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English-speaking driver/guide Guided hiking tour in the mountains with our expert, flexible and helpful local guide (60-90 min) Typical Home-Cooked Lunch at an exclusive local Berber family house Drinks (Bottled Mineral Water+Fresh Mint Tea Beside The River) All entry fees and local taxes are included Gas is included Entry/Admission - High Atlas Mountains Entry/Admission - Ourika Valley Entry/Admission - Oukaimeden Entry/Admission - Mount Toubkal NOT INCLUDED Gratuities

Day 1: Marrakech Welcoming you at airport of Marrakech and we take you to your nice Riad where you will spend 2 nights , we will explain to you where you are and give you all the information you need about the town , the rest of the day you have it free to rest or go for walk . Night in Nice Riad Day 2: Marrakech – Marrakech DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech, Morocco THEME Best of Morocco Destinations Marrakech Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A9A INCLUSION Meals 14 Breakfast 0 Lunches 14 Dinners ACCOMODATION Hotel/Riad (12 night) Camp (1 night) TransportTravelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.

Explore Five beautiful valleys in the High Atlas Mountains, without having to worry about driving yourself, on this full-day guided tour. This The beautiful city of Essaouira and its enchanting fishing harbour. Essaouira is one of Morocco’s most ancient and most charming fortified port towns, which for centuries, has not only been one of the most important trading ports linking Morocco to the world, but also a magnet to artists, poets and musicians from all over the world. The town’s eclectic architecture reflects the influence of its multicultural history from the Phoenicians and the Romans, to the Portuguese and the French. Its whitewashed walls and blue shutters are reminiscent of Portuguese towns; its beautiful doorways are entirely Moroccan; while the medina and fortress, are a good example of 18th century French military architecture. It’s worth paying a visit to the Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum, which displays ancient artefacts, as well as some fine marquetry examples crafted from local Thuya wood, and jewellery and carpets. The town is also home to the annual, international Gnoura music festival, which is usually held around June. Distance 170 km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech DEPARTURE TIME Start at 8.30am - Finish at 6/7pm Duration 11 Hours INCLUDED Travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced driver. NOT INCLUDED Lunch a Guide for the city. Camel ride Tips.

Imlil is the starting point to climb the Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa (13 671 ft above sea level), the village of Imlil is located at 1700 meters (5 577 ft) of altitude and only at one and a half hour drive from Marrakech. You may not be ready to climb its 13 671 feet yet (the hike up and down takes 2 to 3 days from Imlil) Don't worry: Imlil and your local English-speaking guide offer you beautiful hikes suitable for any level of fitness. The surroundings of Imlil are a real paradise on earth with its orchards of cashew nuts, cherry trees, raspberries, elderberries, apple trees and fig trees which supply the local Berber market of Asni on Saturdays. The local waterfalls, half an hour's walk from the village, in the shade of the hazelnut trees, beyond the Kasbah of Toubkal, are also a highlight of the visit. After a good hike, we will quickly go to another beautiful valley called Valley de Sidi Fares, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch and benefit an incredible view. Our favorite moment by far is lunch in a Berber house. You will be able to see how the locals live. Return to Marrakech around 4pm. It is recommended to do it on the second or third day in Marrakech, all year round Distance 80km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech DEPARTURE TIME Start at 9am - Finish at 4/5pm Duration 8 Hours INCLUDED Travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver. Lunch in a Berber house or in local restaurant Hike for about 1h30 or more . NOT INCLUDED Camel ride Tips

Day 1 Marrakech - AitBenHaddou – Ouarzazate We pick you up at your hotel/riad at 9:00am and travel towards the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi n Tichka (2270m) offering spectacular scenery of mountains, valleys and Berber villages. We then visit the extraordinary sight of the Atlas Mountains Kasbah Telouet; the crumbling Kasbah belonged to the powerful Glaoui tribe remembered as the "vulture" sultan and his son who lived there until the 1950's. Once a beautiful Kasbah, but still worth the visit today as the history and drama will unfold itself. Then you have the choice to take the main road or travel off road via the Ounila Valley toute that offers unparalleled views of green valleys, river and remarkable colored slopes and hillsides. On your tour we visit the amazing UNESCO protected 16th century sight of Kasbah AitBenHaddou; take a walk or hire a donkey to carry you across the river to this Kasbah, where you can stroll the winding streets of the Kasbah to the upper level for awe inspiring views. The night is spent in Ouarzazate or by AitBenHaddou with one of the local Berber families. Today’s driving time is approximately 4h00 hours in total. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech THEME Valley & Kasabh Destinations Fes Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A3A INCLUSION Meals 3 Breakfast 0 Lunches 3 Dinners Transport Travelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben haddou – Dadès Gorge We will pick you up from your riad or hotel at 8.00a.m. Our route to the Dadès Gorge takes us via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m), which was built by the Foreign Legion and is the highest pass in Morocco. The road winds through Berber villages with their rammed-earth houses, and leads upwards through lush countryside with breathtaking views offered by the High Atlas Mountains. After the pass, the landscape becomes harsher as we head towards the stunning Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, or in this case Ksar (fortified village). Now a World Heritage site, this is one of the finest and best preserved examples of earth architecture in Morocco, and has served as an appropriate location for many epic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Alexander. We then visit Ouarzazat, home to the Atlas Studios and dubbed "the Hollywood of Africa", where we'll stop for lunch near the Taourirt Kasbah an impressive palace of over 300 rooms and once owned by the ruthless tribal and political leader, el Glaoui. We continue on the road that has been dubbed "the road of a thousand Kasbahs", before stopping at Kalaat M'gouna, "the city of roses" where the roses are renowned for their heady scent and are harvested for the local perfume distillery. An annual festival is held during the rose harvest in May. The last lap of our journey takes us through more captivating scenery to our hotel in the heart of the Dadès Gorge. Today’s driving time is approximately 5h00 hours in total. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech, Morocco THEME Gorge & Kasabh Destinations Merzouga Dunes Physical rating 3/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 7 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A4A INCLUSION Meals 2 Breakfast 0 Lunches 2 Dinners ACCOMODATION Hotel/Riad (1 night) Camp (1 night) TransportTravelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.

Day 1: Marrakesh - Essaouira. Departure at 8 o’clock in the morning when the driver will come to fetch you from whichever riad or hotel you might be staying in. You will take the motor-way, passing thousands of Morocco-specific argane trees on the way to this blue and white, very individual, sea-side town and port. Essaouira is many tourists’ darling! Previously known as Mogador to the Portuguese inhabitants, it is a charming place, well- known for local handicrafts, especially thuja wood furniture, carving and small artefacts, sold in innumerable shops along the windy streets. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech, Morocco THEME Best of the South Morocco Destinations Chegaga Desert Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A10A INCLUSION Meals 6 Breakfast 0 Lunches 6 Dinners ACCOMODATION Hotel/Riad (12 night) Camp (1 night) TransportTravelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.