Amazing 8 Days Marrakech Friends Trip Package

Pestana Casablanca 3

Arrival at our hotel in the evening.

With time to explore Marrakech at the end of our journey, we leave the Red City behind and head into the Atlas Mountains. Our destination for the day is the well preserved Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most spectacular sights of the Atlas, made famous as the filming location for several Hollywood films including Gladiator. The route takes us over Tizi N Tichka pass, the highest in Morocco, arriving mid afternoon. We will then have time for an afternoon walk around the town.

After a short transfer, our adventure begins in Ouarzazate, nicknamed the /’door to the desert because it used to be a crossing point for African traders on their way to Europe. It is now the site of the Atlas Film Studios, the setting for many Hollywood films, as well as Game of Thrones and BBCs Atlantis. It s also home to the impressive Kasbah Taourirt. Originally this kasbah was later owned by T/’hami El Glaoui who is better known as the Lord of the Atlas. The Krupps field gun that secured the Glaoui power is now displayed outside the kasbah.

After waking in the silence of the desert we take a return camel ride and a short drive to Zagora. Here there is time to rest, have a shower and enjoy the pool. Later in the afternoon we can take the optional walk in to the valley and around this famous desert outpost.

Travelling west through Draa valley to join Ounila valley at the High Atlas Mountains. Start our walk from Animeter on a gentle uphill gradient to our well equipped gite at Tijhza where we spend the night.

There is time to relax this morning on the riad terrace, which has wonderful views across the fertile Tijhza Valley. Alternatively, we offer an optional trek through the villages of this remote area, passing fields cultivated by the Berber women, with the peaks of the High Atlas as a fitting backdrop.

Today we set off on foot on a guided tour to see the spectacular sites of Marrakech. Our city guide will lead us to the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs, which date back to the 16th century.

Our tour ends after breakfast.