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Atlas Mountains – Tracks of the Nomads


  • Historic Morocco - Lumle holidays

Atlas Mountains – Tracks of the Nomads

 Morocco

9 days from $2028 pp return flights

Dive into an adventure around Morocco to explore culture and history. Take rest in Menaras Gardens and enjoy its tranquil and calm atmosphere,or visit the famous place Djemaa El Fna, Main Square and market place of Medina.

At a Glance

  • Explore a tiny village in Sahara desert
  • Visit the captivating Taourirt Kasbah
  • Admire the beautiful Bahia Palace
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Join our tour and discover the gem of Morocco, dizzying diversity of the African getaway. Explore its rich culture and traditions while visiting the busy Djemaa El fna and admire the vibrant atmosphere if this market. Get a marvellous views passing through Tich’n’Tichka and get a deeper insight into the nomads life. Learn about the impressive history, fascinating local culture and art, marvel at the diverse landscapes of this incredible country, and take advantage of the opportunities to savour the best traditional Moroccan cuisine during eight unforgettable days.

 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ouarzazate: city of palm trees and sandy streets, getaway to Sahara desert. Visit the captivating Taourirt Kasbah, also known as “the door of the desert” and admire its red ochre adobe. 

Ait Benhaddou: Hidden in the elegance of the almond field one of the most famous kasbahs, many times captured in numerous movies due to its unique Islamic architecture

Marrakesh: vivid town, also called “Red city”, tempting for its spicy fragrance, and gastronomic variety. Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Menara Garden, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market.

Merzouga: tiny village in Sahara desert, surrounded by the endless sand dunes, best spot for camel safari and the nomads´ life in Khamlia village.

The short itinerary

Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK
Day 2 : MARRAKESH
Day 3 : MARRAKESH
Day 4 : MARRAKESH – KASBAH TELOUET – KASBAH AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE (220 KM – 4.5 HRS)
Day 5 : OUARZAZATE – TINEGHIR – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (365 KM – 5.5 HRS)
Day 6 : MERZOUGA – ALNIF – ZAGORA (320 KM – 4 HRS)
Day 7 : ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKESH (370 KM – 6.5 HRS)
Day 8 : MARRAKESH
Day 9 : DEPARTURE MARRAKESH

Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK

Today you will depart NEW YORK

Upon your arrival at International Airport in Marrakesh, meet and greet an assistant who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. If you’re feeling knackered after the flight, you can stay in the hotel to put your feet up and make the most of the available services. But if you’re itching to start exploring this fascinating city, then hit the streets and make your own way towards the local shops and bars and explore this vibrant city on your own. Dinner serves at the hotel.

Overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 2 : MARRAKESH

Upon your arrival at International Airport in Marrakesh, meet and greet an assistant who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. If you’re feeling knackered after the flight, you can stay in the hotel to put your feet up and make the most of the available services. But if you’re itching to start exploring this fascinating city, then hit the streets and make your own way towards the local shops and bars and explore this vibrant city on your own. Dinner serves at the hotel.

Day 3 : MARRAKESH

Wake up to your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your full-day tour of Marrakesh. Admire the magnificent Koutoubia mosque and its 70-metre-high minaret. It dates from the late 12th century, when most of northern Africa and the southern Iberian Peninsula were part of the Almohad Empire. Behold the beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptional cedar and marble decorations. Take rest in Menaras Gardens and enjoy its tranquil and calm atmosphere.

In the afternoon visit the famous place Djemaa El Fna, Main Square and market place of Medina, full of local products and craft centres. During the day you can experience surprising sights, like monkey trainers or snake charmers and during the night is becomes the centre of the local musicians and other traditional shows. You will enjoy a demonstration of preparation of Msemmem (Maroccan pankaces). Once back in the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner serves at the hotel.

Overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 4 : MARRAKESH – KASBAH TELOUET – KASBAH AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE (220 KM – 4.5 HRS)

Enjoy your luscious breakfast at the hotel, after which you will be leaving Marrakech for Ouarzazate, the gateway to the valley of river Draa and Sahara desert. Get in to your transfer and enjoy 4-Wheel Drive through the High Atlas mountains, passing through the highest road of Tich'n'Tichka in an altitude of 2260 m, through Telouet and admire its breath-taking scenery.

You will stop for a visit of the Kasbah of Telouet, former residence of the Glaoui family, one of the most influential families of the region, and unveil the history of lavishness and traitor ship. After the lunch (not included) visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhadou, another astonishing medieval castles. This Kasbah is the most famous of Morocco, and its beautiful natural environment was used many times as a setting in various famous films. The Kasbah is now a monument protected by UNESCO. Once in Ouarzazate, enjoy a short walk around the town, do not miss the visit of Kasbah of Taourirt. Wrap up the day with the delicious dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 5 : OUARZAZATE – TINEGHIR – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (365 KM – 5.5 HRS)

After breakfast at the hotel, big farewell to Ouarzazate. Today you will be heading towards Merzouga, small village in the Sahara desert, which attracts by the magical starry nights in the sand dunes. Take the road to Boumalne and El Kelaa M’gouna, and wonder at marvellous architecture of many Kasbahs you will be passing on this road trip.

Pass through the beautiful Kasbah of Amerhidil, visit the Gorges du Dadès. Continue to charming Tineghir region and stop in the famous beautiful Todra Gorges whose Canyons reach an altitude of 250 meters. At this spot you could enjoy an excursion in the canyons and possibility of a short hike. After the lunch (not included), continue your trip towards Erfoud and Merzouga.

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 6 : MERZOUGA – ALNIF – ZAGORA (320 KM – 4 HRS)

Wake up early in the morning to get the wonderful shot of the sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga. After enjoy your morning breakfast and get ready for the departure to Zagora. Pass through the village of Rissani, the birthplace of the current Alawite dynasty. Your trip continues to Alnif, a small Berber village.

Enjoy your lunch (not included) and carry on to Zagora, passing via Tazzarine and Taghbalt, where you get the gorgeous views on a splendid landscapes of pre-Saharan desert dotted with Berber villages. Visit the famous library in Tamegroute and explore impressive collection of old manuscripts and documents dating from the 12th century. Upon your arrival to Zagora, check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner serves at the hotel.

Overnight in Zagora.

Day 7 : ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKESH (370 KM – 6.5 HRS)

Wake up the breakfast at the hotel before you start the road on again back to Ouarzazate. Today you drive along the astonishing Draa valley, settled in the background of Sahara desert, home to many barber villages and fresh oasis. Admire this beautiful landscape, greenish plains and endless stretches of palm trees along the Marroco´s largest river Draa. You´ll stop for a lunch en route (not included) after which you will be arriving to Marrakesh crossing the beautiful Tizin´Tichka Pass. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 8 : MARRAKESH

Start your day with savoury breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day at leisure in Marrakesh. Stroll down the vibrant streets of this busy town and explore its rhythm on your own pale. You can book an optional half-day Spa experience and live the famous rite of Moroccan Hammam in a real Riad wellness in the medina (own expenses). This beautiful experience will make you discover the traditional body scrubbing, the various natural products which have a magical effect on the skin.

After a delicious mint tea, relaxing Massage with essential oil will close pleasantly this wellness half day. Dinner serves at the hotel, however if you wish to taste the local cuisine, you can book Moroccan Dinner in the medina and experience the real taste of Morocco with traditional food and excellent service (own expenses). All this is served up in a warm and friendly atmosphere of a beautiful Riad.

Overnight in Marrakesh

Day 9 : DEPARTURE MARRAKESH

Big farewell to Marrakesh. Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel before you follow to your next destinations.

What's included

  • FLIGHTS: Return flights from NEW YORK
  • TOUR GUIDE: Operated with English-speaking guide during the whole tour.
  • ACCOMMODATION: 6 night’s hotel accommodation ; 1-night accommodation in a Bivouac in Desert Camp 
  • MEALS: 7 Breakfasts ; 7 Dinners
  • TRANSPORT: Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioned minibus/bus from Marrakech airport to the hotel in Marrakech. Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus. Shared transportation in four-wheel drive throughout the tour.
  • ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Marrakech full-day tour ; Four Wheel Drive through High Atlas Mountains, visit to Kasbah of Telouet, Ait Benhaddou and Taourit ; Visit the Gorges du Dades ; Visit to Alnif and Tamegroute & Library ; Scenic Route Transfer to Marrakech
  • OTHER: Meet & Greet and City tax

What's not included

  • Visas
  • Checked In Baggage 
  • Airport taxes
  • Driver-guide Tips 
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
  • Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Optional tours
  • Porterage and gratuities 
  • Departure transfer from the hotel to Marrakech airport
  • Lunches throughout the tour
 
 
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A private departures on any day all around the year can be arranged for this trek/tour, for more details and dates E-mail sales@lumle.com

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.
LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed to depart.
CLOSED: This date is currently unavailable. Please contact us, if you are interested in travelling on this date.

Your Program Duration = 9 Days
All the Prices are in USD ($) Per Person.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Marrakesh: Wazo Hotel or similar 3*

Ouarzazate: Le Fint or similar 3* 

In the desert at Merzouga: Bivouac at Merzouga in Desert Camp or similar 

Zagora: Ksar Tinsouline or similar 3* 

Marrakech: Wazo Hotel or similar 3*

Please note

  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
  • Please note that hotel classification is as per Moroccan standards.
  • Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  • Day 8: Departure transfer from hotel in Marrakech to Marrakech airport is not included. 

What do I need to bring?

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious and official buildings in Morocco. Shoes must be removed before entering a mosque or a private home. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and insect repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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