Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech, Todra George
Stop At: Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, مراكش 40000, Morocco
The bus will depart at 8 am sharp. Please arrive at the meeting place at least 15 min prior to departures to be able to finalize boarding.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Get right to it in Marrakech! Set off around 8 am in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle along with the rest of your group, your dedicated driver and your certified locally-based leader. Today you're off to the Todra Valley in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop off at Ait Benhaddou, now a World Heritage Site but once an important caravan stop en route to the Sahara. Walk through the winding streets of the old town and stop into the Tawesna teahouse on the river, a social enterprise that supports local women and their children. After lunch, carry on to the Todra area and cap off your day with a dip in the hotel's pool.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel (1 night)
Day 2: Merzouga
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
This morning, your leader will guide on you on a walk through the valley farmland towards the sandstone canyons of the Todra Gorges, which tower up to 400 metres high. Cap off your hike with a brunch picnic in the valley, featuring stuffed bread, mint tea and olive oil prepared by members of a local Amazigh (Berber) women’s association. Later, continue towards the Sahara on an approximately 5-hour drive from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, arriving in the small Saharan settlement of Merzouga. Drop your bags and hop aboard a camel for a one-hour ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to watch the sun set. Late, back at camp, fill up on a hearty Moroccan feast and spend the night in a simple but comfortable tent under the stars.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Local Amazigh Brunch in the valley
• Dinner: Dinner at camp
Accommodation included: Camping (1 night)
Day 3: Merzouga
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Rise and shine early this morning and get yourself to the nearest dune for a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara. Once you’ve greeted the day, fuel up with a traditional breakfast at camp and begin your 10-hour return drive to Marrakech, where you’ll be dropped off and your adventure will come to an end.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at camp
No accommodation included on this day.