Atlas & Sahara, Safari Adventure

Marrakech, Morocco
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Discover the living history, rippling desert landscapes, and seaside bliss on this 11-day tour through under-the-radar Morocco taking you through Marrakech, Ait-Benhaddou, Dades & Todra Gorges, Erg Chigaga Dunes, Tafraout, Essaouira, and 5 other destinations in the Moroccan south. Atlas Morocco Expedition is an Adventure trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals, and others.

Explore a vast territory and extraordinary landscapes, fertile plains as High-Atlas, Anti-Atlas, massive valleys, charming oases, spectacular and Highly colorful views. and have the opportunity to explore the impressing old Sub-saharan tribe's presence and memory.
From the shorelines of the Atlantic ocean to the peaks of the atlas mountains, and into the dunes of Sahara with a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure - this is an essential adventure through Morocco that you can’t miss!

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakesh,

Pass By: Marrakesh, Morocco
SALAM! Welcome to Morocco! at the terminal keep your eyes open for The Sirius Adventures sing, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our hotel. Gather round in the lobby at 7:00 pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about adventures ahead and some country info. Optional dinner together is available to get to know your travel mates better.
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive on time, you may wish to arrive a day early. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Palais Sebban Marrakesh


Day 2: Ait Benhaddou

Pass By: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
This morning, experience a thrilling adventure into Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. today brings us to the highest altitude of the whole trip: more than 7,000 feet (2260 meters). It involves a 4-hour bus ride over roads that are steep and winding, Our small group ample opportunity to witness and gain a deeper understanding of the regional landscapes and Traditions, we'll drive by Tizi N'Tichka, Pause at Telouet Kasbah and arrive at Ait Ben-Haddou early this afternoon.
admire Ait Benhaddou (a 12-century fortified city)A prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, As you join your tour leader for a walk to the kasbah this evening and meet the welcoming locals. Overnight at Ait Ben-Haddou riad

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in Riad Dar Maktoub (or similar)

Day 3: Skoura, Dades Gorges

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Join your tour leader for a visit to Atlas Corporation Studios. the first film studios in Morocco and extend over an area of ​​30 ha. Many famous films have been shot there, such as The Jewel of the Nile, with Michael Douglas, Ali Baba and the 40 thieves with Fernandel, Gladiator, by Ridley Scott, Mission Cleopatra by Alain Chabat or Babel, with Brad Pitt. Part of the Game of Thrones filming even took place here. your tour leader will inform you about the anecdotes of the shootings and help your reach the “César Palace” or the Tibetan temple from the film Kundun, by Martin Scorsese.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skoura, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
en route, stop in the Valley of Roses and Amridil Kasbah in Skoura, the one that serves as the first stop on the road of 1000 kasbahs, between Ouarzazate and the Tafilalet region.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Arrive at Dades Canyon's early afternoon, Check in our Guest House.
After Lunch, We will feel and live the True atmosphere of the Dades Gorges Because we will visit them from the inside! Our local guide will lead us inside this natural wonder. Whether you are a walker or an athlete, a magnificent experience awaits you in the valley! The Dades Canyon which has its source in the High Atlas, is at the origin of the formation of one of the most spectacular Canyons in Morocco. The heart of the valley is a true haven of freshness where you will meet amazing landscapes, interact with a true Nomade Family. the valley is covered with exceptionally flourishing nature.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at Maison La Vallée Des Figues Dades

Day 4: Todra Gorges, Tamegroute, Erg Chigaga

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Today, We Visit an Other Atlas Hidden Gem. The Todra Gorges. a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tamegroute, Valle du Daraa, Zagora Morocco
Drive along with the rugged and desolate Jbel Tadrart ranges and through seas of sand and past the occasional desert oasis of date palms to the township of Tamegroute. visit an intriguing library filled with ancient scripts of science, literature, the Koran, and stories of the prophet Mohammed (subject to unregulated opening times). Afterward, join a local guide to uncover the underground Kasbah
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
carry on driving to the frontier town of M'Hamid (approximately 1 hour). From here, take a short camel ride through the dunes, then jump into 4WD vehicles and drive to the massive Erg Chigaga dunes. Arrive in the late afternoon. Enjoy a night under the stars at your desert camp.

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at Erg Chigaga Desert Camp

Day 5: Erg Chigaga, Foum Zguid

Pass By: Foum Zguid, Foum Zguid, Guelmim-Oued Noun
Awake amidst the silence of the desert this morning, as Morocco's natural beauty continues to astound you. After breakfast, we absorb the feeling of the remote desert environment and explore where few foreigners venture, along routes known only to the camel and goat-herding Tuareg nomads—the original Morocco travelers. We board Jeep's for a ride to meet the real Sahara Nomads. Here, we enjoy a Sirius Adventures-Exclusive visit with members of a local desert community in their home to experience a traditional side of Moroccan life. Our Tour Leader will Guide us around many untouched lands of the Sahara desert on a full-day orientation visit. Don't worry your Tour Leader knows the area like a lifelong friend!
After picnicking in Sahara, Drive to our hotel in Foum-Zguid, and spend the evening in leisure


Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at Bab Rimal Hotel Foum-Zguide

Day 6: Tata, Tafraoute

Stop At: Les grottes de Messalites, طريق بين طاطا وتلاثاء تكموت، Morocco
This morning we travel to Tafraout, en-route we pause at Tata and visit the caves of Messalite by taking the road to Tagmoute, passing through the zaouïa of Agadir Lhna from where on the top of the village, we have a beautiful panorama on the palm groves of Afra and Tata. The caves accessible on foot only, are in front of a parking lot on the edge of the Valley. They are deep with impotent formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tafraoute, Tafraoute, Souss-Massa
Arrive early Afternoon at our Tafraout Guest House, Check-in and spend the evening in leisure.

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at La Maison Traditionnelle Ameln Tafraout

Day 7: Ait Mansour

Pass By: Vallee d'Ait Mansour, Tafraoute Morocco
Wake this morning as Moroccan beauty and ambiance continue to Astound you, Today we will Join our local Guide Hassan on a 4 Hours trek in the Oasis that is a kind of miracle, Ait Mansour Oasis a hymn to life. Each elementary component of existence is magnified. The smallest drop of water captured, directed into small canals, flowing in the gutters. The air rustling in the fronds cooled in the shade of the palm trees. The neat land. After Lunch with Hassan's family, drive to Napoleon's hat Site (le chapeau de Napoléon). Arrive at Tafraout and discover these Calm city Souks and alleys by foot. Arrive at our Mountain Guest House and relax for the rest of the evening.


Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at La Maison Traditionnelle Ameln Tafraout

Day 8: Tafraout, Agadir, Essaouira

Pass By: Medina of Essaouira, Essaouira Morocco
This morning, set out for the city of Essaouira. Along the way, Pause at the coast and the delightful resort of Agadir, you will have the chance to view the beaches of this former fishing village And Visit the old Agadir kasbah with its memorable panoramic view, famous surfing area of Taghazout. and Visit the NP Cooperative, to view traditional methods of extracting Argan Oil. Arrive early afternoon at Essaouira, Check-in and have the evening in leisure

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Etoile De Mogador Essaouira

Day 9: Essaouira

Pass By: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Today, join your Local Guide for a walk through Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an excellent example of a fortified African City. Spanish cannons still line the battlements while parasols dot the harbor's beaches, creating a remarkably picturesque setting. walk along the city's ramparts just north of Moulay Hassan Square where local artists sell their paintings. Continue on to the Skala de la Ville, which is a fortification built along the cliffs that defended the city from sea attacks, but now provides visitors with an unparalleled view of the port and its bright-colored fishing boats.

Pass By: Medina of Essaouira, Essaouira Morocco
In the Medina, artisans, and craftsmen practice their trades as they have for hundreds of years. Explore the many souks in the medina, including the spice and jewelry souks. Visit a jewelry shop, renowned for its quality and design. Browse the extensive collection of uniquely handcrafted silver jewelry and watch artisans create beautiful silver pieces.
The city is also famed for hosting the Gnaoua World Music Festival, which draws musicians from across the world who come to play with the Gnaoua mystics. Spend the balance of the day at leisure.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Etoile De Mogador Essaouira

Day 10: Essaouira, Marrakesh

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Today, We bid farewell to the Atlantic ocean as we embrace a picturesque way to Marrakech.
Discover historic and exotic Marrakesh today. Begin at the Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret, and one of the oldest Moroccan mosques now in existence, Then, explore Bahia Palace,
where 360 rooms is a symphony in which tales of love and engineering mixed with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. For more recent fascinating finds, End your thrilling evening in the famed Djemaa el Fna square, a dazzling display of acrobats, storytellers, and snake charmers.
Marrakech is almost unique as the ancient city that is still vibrant, Take your time and absorb this vibrant kaleidoscope of culture.
Check-in Early this evening our Riad in Marrakesh and spend the evening in leisure.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Palais Sebban Marrakesh

Day 11: Marrakesh

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your adventure ends after breakfast. Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to spend more time exploring Marrakech (subject to availability).


Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Sahara Desert - Camel Ride
  • Ait Ben-Haddou - Leader-led Walk
  • Dades Canyons - leader-led Trek
  • Todra Gorges - Leader-led Trek
  • Sahara Desert - 4WD Safari
  • Ait Mansour Gorges - Leader-led Trek
  • Essaouira - Guided City Tour
  • Marrakesh - Guided City Tour
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complementary Airport Transfer
  • 10x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • 5x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 10 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Tamegroute

Exclusions

  • Any international flights to/from Morocco are not included in this trip
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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