TOUR from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Dadès Gorges Our journey starts from Marrakech to Dadès Gorges. We travel across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass (2260m), with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of El Glaoui, former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech. We continue and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of c, a spectacular fortified village (ksour). We have our lunch at Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate and continue to Dadès Gorges where we well spend the night in a riad/hotel.
Day 2: From Dadès Gorges to Merzouga
After breakfast, we go from Dadès Gorges to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan Oasis of Tafilalt and then continue to Merzouga. After relaxing for a time, we go for the camels that are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara, which is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise. When we arrive to the camp, we climb the high dunes to see the sunset and spend the night in nomad tents
Day 3: Merzouga - Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After watching the sunrise we go back to Merzouga. We will have an opportunity to take a shower and have a lovely breakfast. Then we start our journey back to Ouarzazate. On our way, we visit the Berber shops where you may purchase souvenirs like fossils, carpets, lamps, leather… We arrive Ouarzazate in the afternoon and from there head back to Marrakech.
Price includes:
- Three days tour with an AC Land cruiser 4x4
- English speaking driver
- Fuel
- 1 night at the Hotel plus dinner and breakfast.
- 1 night under a Berber tent plus dinner and breakfast
- 2 hours camel riding.

Atlas Toubkal

Atlas Toubkal To Sahara

The best trip we can recommend to our guests as a combination between two different parts of Morocco, Atlas Mountains and Sahara.

Overview

The best trip we can recommend to our guests is a combination betwen two differents part of Morocco ,Atlas Mountains and Sahara .So first part which trekking in Atlas Mountains is an adventure part and the second part which is Camel ride in Erg chebbi merzouga and for fun.First adventure part is include the Toubkal ascent and the scond part is experience for a night at the Berber camp.

Day 1:Marrakech – Imlil –Toubkal Hut

After a transfer to the little village of Imlil we begin our trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. We then continue east and by crossing the flood plains our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approx. 4 to 5hrs walking.

Day 2:Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal Summit

Early in the morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We will retrace our steps when we return down the mountain and head back to the Toubkal Refuge where we will spend the night.

Day 3:Toubkal Hut –Sid Chamharouch - Tamatert

Today we walk back from the Toubkal Refuge After breakfast to our guest house in Tamatert ,we will stop at the shrine sidi Chamharouch for a cup of tea then we carry on down via Armed to reach our Guest House in Tamatert.

Day 4: Imlil -Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou – Ouarzazate - Dades Gorge

We will meet you at your riad or hotel in the morning, depart Imlil , and transport over the High Atlas Mountains by Tizi ‘n Tichka pass. We will have time to stop and enjoy impressive landscapes, and break for coffee or fresh-squeezed orange juice. We will spend the afternoon visiting World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village of clustered Berber Kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road where caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. We’ll then pass through Ouarzazate, and the Valley of the Roses, famous for soft Persian rose oil. You will pass through many Berber villages, and once in the desert, see barren hillsides clustered with kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). After visiting the Tamnalt hills, we stay Dades valley in the upper gorge.

Day 5: Dades Gorge –Todra Gorge –Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast we take a short drive to walk through a massive fault dividing the High Atlas Mountains. Todra Gorge with sheer rock walls rises to 300m in its narrowest part. Then we’ll head for the Erg Chebbi sand. We continue deeper into the desert landscape, until dunes appear on the horizon. Our mid-afternoon destination is the auberge near of the duns, where you meet your camel guide and ride into the bivouac (camp). Upon arrival you will enjoy a mint tea and traditional tagine dinner prepared (vegetarians welcome) under the evening stars shining brilliantly in the clear night sky. Climb the dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in a nomad tent.

Day 6: Erg Chebbi – Tazarine –Draa Valley – Marrakesh

Return by camel at sunrise to the Auberge for breakfast and shower. The remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate via Tazarine where we’ll stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirirt. Then we cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tizi nTichka pass. Arrival in the evening in Marrakech.Night in Riad in Marrakech with BB.

Marrkech to Fes

Marrkech to Fes via Sahara

This trip from Marrakech to Fes will show you many important sites such as the road of 1000 Kasbahs, Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi and Middle Atlas Mountains.

Overview

Marrakech to Fes is a short desert trip between two kings’ cities (Marrakech and Fes) that’s possible to do via the Sahara for 3 days. Visiting several important sites such as the road of 1000 Kasbahs, Dades Gorge , Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi and Middle Atlas Mountains. However it is a long drive but still an amazing trip with different landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge

Pick up after breakfast from your Riad / Hotel in Marrakech to travel over the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka pass. We will have time to stop and enjoy impressive landscapes and to visit the argon oil cooperative. We will stop for lunch and to visit at UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch we will pass through Ouarzazate and many Berber villages sprinkling the Skoura oasis and Meela M’Gouna, the ‘Valley of the Roses’ on our way to Dades Gorge. We will arrive late afternoon for accommodation and dinner in a traditional hotel.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

After breakfast and a short drive to Todra Gorge, the massive fault dividing the High Atlas Mountains. We will take a walk to see the sheer rock walls that rise to 300 m in the narrowest parts before continuing to Merzouga. We will arrive late afternoon to our Erg Chebbi hotel and prepare for departure on the camels. We will take a 1h camel ride to see the sunset on top of the dunes before arriving to the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine, drink delicious mint tea and listen to traditional Berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert. We will spend the night in a traditional nomad tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

We will travel via the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas mountains as we depart the desert region to Fes. We will drive through the cedar forests of Azrou and stop to hand feed the monkeys. We will continue via Ifrane, the ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ to arrive early evening to Fes.

Camel Trek

Erg Chebbi Merzouga Camel Trek

The highlights of this Morocco camel trip are seeing the sunrise and sunset,walking in the oasis of Todra gorge and also amazing nights in a Berber tent under the night sky.

Overview

This trip takes you to explore the best of south Morocco include Erg Chebbi Merzouga, hear the shifting sands sing in the magnificent rose-pink dunes of Merzouga Dunes. The advantage of this camel trip to merzouga is riding a camel and seeing the sunrise and sunset and walk on the oasis of Todra gorge and also amazing nights in a Berber tent with music at nights and see 1000 of stars with a blue sky.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marakkech – Ait Ben Hadou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

After breakfast you will be picked up from your Riad in Marrakechand drive via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass towards the Dades Valley, the final destination of today. Along the way we will stop in Ait ben hadou Kasbah to visit it and drive through a beautiful and vast landscape with colorful rocks and tranquil oases along Berber villages and kasbahs impressive ,stoping in ouarzazate for lunch and after that we carry on via the road of 1000 Kasbahs and Rose Valley where you can see the Dades Valley ,night at berber families house. Dinner tonight is included. Total travel time is about 6 hours.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge - Erg Chebbi (Sahara-Merzouga)

After breakfast , drive to the Todra Gorge . The Todra gorge is a narrow passage flanked by rock formations of up to 300 meters straight up . There is also a small river flowing through the gorge which is dry in the summer months at most of the places . After a stop in this gap , drive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi desert east of the village of Merzouga .These dunes over 90 feet high are always spectacular , but early in the morning or at dusk , they are at their best . You will stay overnight at Berber camp in the middle of the desert. Once you arive there in the afternone you will ride camels to the dunes for about 1 hour camel Ride.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Draa valley –Marrakech

After breakfast we will Return by camel after sunrise to the Auberge for breakfast and shower. The remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate via Tazarine where we’ll stop for lunch on our way back to Hollywood city, Then we cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tizi nTichka pass. Arrival in the evening in Marrakech and Overnight in Riad in Marrakech.

Trip : Camel Trek To Desert Erg Chegaga

Camel Trek To Desert Erg Chegaga

This trip takes you to explore the best erg of Morocco is the erg Chgaga by 4 wheel drive and also exploring the Draa valley and old Kasbahs of slave trades routes.

Overview

The most dramatic dunes in the entire Zagora region lie some 60km southwest of M’Hamid, where the 300m-high crescents of the Erg Chigaga ripple away into the horizon. The 4 WD is necessary for this desert experience is much more akin to how you might imagine it. Erg Chegaga considered as a larger dunes, historically occupied by Bedouin Arabs, are around 40km long and 10-15km wide, reaching a height of up to 300m. Erg Chigaga can only be reached by 4×4, which takes a 2 hours from Mhamid to our Camp and amazing dunes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate - Agdz

Departure from Marrakech to cross the Tizi n Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains with a short stop for coffee and visit of Ait ben hadou Kasbah UNESCO World Heritage site,then carry on over the Anti Atlas mountains via the Berber villages of Agdz and the amazing Draa Valley We will have dinner and spend the night in nice kasbah.

Day 2: Zagora – Tamagroute – Erg Chegaga.

After breakfast we will leave Agdez the heart of the draa valley To Erg Chegaga Via Zagora . We will continue towards the doorway to Sahara Desert -M’hamid. We will visit the the original town of the 16th century dynasty Tamgroute and the old Koran library and to see the ceramics the area is famous for. We arrive to the Saharan village of M’hamid before taking the off-road track to Erg Chegaga. We will ride the camels into the desert to see the sunset on top of the dunes. We will have a traditional tagine dinner, drink delicious mint tea, listen to traditional berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert. We will spend the night in a traditional nomad tent.

Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Tazenackt – Marrakech.

We will rise early to see the spectacle of the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara desert before making our long journey back to Red city of Marrakech we will have our amazing breakfast and a shower in our luxury Berber camp. We will then follow the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, crossing Iriqui lake. We will have lunch in the Berber village of Taznakht before continuing to Our Hotel / Riad in Marrakech late in the afternone.

Trip from Marrakech To Zagora

Marrakech To Zagora

On this trip you will pass the Anti Atlas mountains, Berber villages of Agdz and the amazing Draa Valley with its millions palm trees.

Overview
On the road to Zagora you will pass by the Anti Atlas mountains, Berber villages of Agdz and the amazing Draa Valley with its millions palm trees which is considered the largest one in Morocco. Start your camel trek in the desert and stay overnight in a Berber tent.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Draa Valley – Zagora

Morning departure to Zagora through the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka 2260m pass and numerous Berber villages, to finally arrive at the UNESCO Ksar of Ait Benhaddou. Continuing the road to Zagora passing by the Anti Atlas mountains, Berber villages of Agdz and the amazing Draa Valley with its millions palm trees which is considerded the largest one in Morocco. Evening arrival Zagora. You will start your camel trekking into the middle of the desert for an overnight camp.

Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Morning sunrise on the dunes is something not to be missed. Camel trekking ride back to Zagora to reach your vehicle and start your trip back to Ouarzazate through the Draa valley and Agdz. In Ouarzazate you visit the Taourirt Kasbah and have lunch. Afternoon travel back to Marrakech.

Equitable and fair tourism

Equitable and fair tourism ......
"I had the chance to meet the filter désert.ce it révélateur.il has shaped me.
apprei the existence.il is beautiful, is not lying pas.il propre.c'est why we must
approach it with respect.il is the salt of the earth and the proof of that of
could be the birth and the purity of the man when he made ​​his prepiers
no homo erectus ... "
                                                                                        Theodore Monod
For 15 years we sell tours to Morocco for the greatest pleasures of travelers who want to think outside the box.
As we believe that the benefits of tourism should be more equitable, solidarity, adventure, love, this is a great program to share All Together!
 

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Invitation to Travel:
"If you need some fresh air, relax, recharge your batteries, you see new things, to find yourself in a foreign country, to discover a small part of its culture, to be in nature, to listen to what respectful silence, feel the sun caress your face, see the stars, to begin a walk through the dunes mountains alone (e), as a couple or in a group then treat yourself to the desert south Morocco is "mountain valleys of roses.
Morocco Sahara Travel is a friendly local group of the social, cultural, natural and above all respectful of people.

 
A team of nomads friends who works as a family. Their sole purpose being that the passing traveler that we are back and more sand in the pockets, with images and full emotions tête.C'est the genuine sharing, they are real trade. The trip is suitable paced, fulfilling the expectations and needs.
I will say no more, because as said our beloved Theodore Monod: "The desert can not be told, he was."

Trip Report to the Tadrart

   The plane Point-Africa was full of passengers. This is high season for travel to the Sahara, because the temperature is very lenient. We can barely glimmers through the window; the plane is on approach to Tamanrasset (Algeria).

   Dunes seen from the air
   

   Many passengers just descended. The sun rises behind the gigantic forms that emerge from the darkness. Some first photos from the bridge, waiting for the people who will come up here to return to France. We are a group of photographers, we just knew the name of each, and we ended up with our badge "Sahara photo tour, Oil Colors." But what fuels the conversation this morning, it's a missing person.
   Here's a sort of beige gray plain. Sand? gravel? Sediment? We distinguish very well in some dotted curves drawn by ancient rivers trees. These are wadis. No dwelling. No way. No self. Other curves, coming from the dark areas in the background. Other items vaguely green. Really trees? The hostess serves coffee. Nod to the window I see the dunes, short and smooth curves, black shadows. The sun rises, the plane begins its descent.
   Sand all around, more sand; reactors are almost cut; no runway in sight ...... Clash of the wheels on the track. A real black run, as I like. Small two-story buildings ... In the hallway, people are already up. Time to forget nothing and here we are on the bridge. The air is sweet and pleasant sun.

   A few more steps and we are at the entrance of the airport airside. "Djanet Airport 24.16.06 N and 09.27.06 E" Those who know are lining up by completing the form. We, we are sitting quietly in a cool place; you taste the morning air after a night of travel. It takes tickets reporting currency for import. Must declare valuables. We must have it with you or binoculars or GSM.

 
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   The bags were being followed. Not easy after leaving Paris, Marseilles change, stop in Tamanrasset. The Pope of the photo of the Sahara is here: Patrick Chatelier ahead with the drivers of the local agency. The border police have completed audits. We lack a good person. Patrick

Patrick Chatelier
   The road is very dark, surrounded by sand. We are a convoy of four 4x4 that goes to Djanet. We see mounds of sand and rocks. Further, we cross a small town, then a relief that leads to the entrance of the town we go along. Of sand colored houses that look very old are built on high ground. A large white wall clearly separates the Garden Route of the palm. 4x4s that seem to be a headless gazelle before we cross the hood. This is a water supply which is installed in front of the vehicle to be cooled by evaporation.

   "You need a scarf" I crossed the threshold. The shop is very small and it is very dark. You have to go behind the counter to choose the fabrics. A wide variety of colors. "I want the blue." The people are very hospitable. I sit on a bench and they quietly observe the lesson implementation of tissues on my head. "Three feet, it protects you from the sun and wind." "You can take longer, the chefs are up to ten meters."

Djanet

Djanet
   We follow the movement of people who seem to get to a place of interest. Dates are exhibited in a variety of crates, merchants are side by side. Eyes closed, head resting on a log camel signals the entry of a butcher. The trail seems to lead us out of town, he leads us in the direction of the river; a group of workers is busy digging a tunnel under the dam to get a pipe. Last summer, there were heavy rains and flooding. A musician died washed away in his 4x4.
 

   Here we go. The convoy was formed jerricans of water and gas, food, mineral water bottles are loaded into the vehicles and the gallery is covered with a wood supply. Now we have to hurry, we have 150 km to go, including 30 tracks. The road is good and there is little traffic. The scenery does not change much, it may be time to doze ...
  The paved road is far behind, the terrain is gently undulating and composed of gravel behind us then sand before. It's time to take a little break, and the first photo pose. Looking for a foreground to compensate for the lack of relief, and bring out the walking group progressing in parallel with a mountain of highly weathered rock drowning in a huge dune. (Click photo to enlarge) Trecking
   The engine trouble, we ride between two dunes, the sand. The lead car made ​​a turn and stops; we have arrived at the site of the first camp. The place is called the "Black Dunes". In the distance, there are dark and rounded mountains that seem to be composed of highly weathered rock, as if all the rocks broke out and there are only huge heap of stones .. Nothing to do with the dunes. black dunes
 
   We are at the foot of a magnificent dunes and the sun goes down at high speed. We must act quickly to capture the magical moments given by a long shadow and light that already turns orange. Some decide to climb the dune. I hesitate, because time is running. A group of camels back a valley a few hundred meters. I share in small steps, they progress quickly. The aim should be far ahead of them to cut them off and take pictures with the sun on the right side. I can see the man in front. Running in the sand. This is the "camel grass" is driving this movement, I understand when I see who stop. Man gets rid of their harness and binding their legs before a rope short enough to restrict their movements. The same purpose as the bells at the stroke of our cows. camel
   The mattresses provided by the local organizer, Zeriba trips are foam covered with fabric, and enough to be able to superimpose two numbers, which is not really necessary on the sand. If everyone want rapid deployment of my "2seconds" all ask me how long it will take me to fold tomorrow. "2 minutes included" The wind picked up a bit, it blows into the sunset, and Pascal explains that "there, it's warmer and the warm air rising is replaced by cooler air comes from the East. "The bag, too big, will remain on the outside, closed, and hiking boots. No chance of rain.
 
   Cooks, drivers, guide and musician sit at the table as soon as night falls, because they are fasting without drinking a drop of water since morning because of Ramadan. We were all the time. Our guide knows how to make tea "as well as women." The first water is discarded because it contains too much caffeine. Help keep the embers hot water to infuse the water for the second time. There are a lot of sugar but not mint. Changes in container along with the traditional oxygenation are just before serving.
   Dinner leaves considerable room for the soup, which has a good taste of stewed with tomatoes and spices, and in which there are always small pasta vegetables. You sit on a variety of large mats and goes plates, being careful, it's nice. At the table, you should avoid talking too much about the quality of meals, because here in Algeria, there is no culinary tradition, as in France. And in the midst of Ramadan, better know to be discreet. This does not preclude the quality to be at the rendezvous with vegetables at each meal. They get to keep the bread until the last days; I wonder how they do it, because the air is extremely dry.
The campfire
   After dinner, the musician who sings and plays the lute improvised orchestra using the talents of percussionist a driver. Cans used to punctuate the songs. The atmosphere helping, others take up the chant. Jean-Pierre takes care of the sound. I still put on my summer parka because the wind was up, but this time he often turns and I will long remember the smell of burnt acacia. Our guide ranks minutely small tea glasses individually wrapped in paper and placed in a large metal box.

   The Tuareg are sleeping directly on the mattress without trying; Patrick also; us "tourists", we all carried our tent. I wondered if I could do without a shower for a week. Actually, the wipes are just fine. If it is suitable for babies, so why not us? I chose those that leave no deposit and I am very happy. I took a sleeping bag "0 degrees", in fact, the night, the air is fresh at home in summer; who can do more can do less. Tomorrow, standing at 6 o'clock with the photographic apparatus to attend the sunrise.

Tadrart - Djanet

Tadrart lies south-east of Algeria, not far from Libya and Niger. The nearest town is Djanet. It is a place that is trying to open up to tourism. The variety of sites and landscapes is surprising because all kinds of desert forms come together to the delight of the traveler and photographer: Canyons, arches, sandstone statues carved by erosion due to temperature differences, marry dunes yellow, ocher, orange or red.
   These regions were densely populated in the Neolithic, and the remains of a nearby civilization are numerous: prints, paintings and frescoes rock allow the traveler to dream of a fertile and green Sahara. These remains are witness to an art older than 10,000 years and shows that the Sahara was home to a great diversity of cultures.
   What surprised me most is to see the greenery throughout the Oued In Djaren and even high on the dunes: this is due to a phenomenon he seems pretty uncommon, rains summer particularly abundant this year, and the fact that the vegetation is ready to start as soon as the humidity conditions are right, to the delight of the animals that inhabit the desert. I had no idea that such large amounts of water can gully floors and even cause deadly floods as Djanet.

 

rock Carvings

What surprises the traveler is the fact that paintings and prints have remained in such a condition, even when they are outdoors. It seems that the older had about 8000 years. The domestication of cattle is estimated at -7500 years.

Droughts and humidity have followed at all times:

-20,000 To -10,000: Barren post Aterian

-10,000 To -7500: Grand Wet

-7500 To -6500: Barren mid-Holocene

-6500 To -4500: Little Wet

-4500 To -3500: Barren post-Neolithic

-3500 To -3000: Wet post-Neolithic

-3000 To present: current Barren

Wildlife Sahara

Tuareg Tadrart

  Les touaregs qui figurent sur ces photos sont les personnes de l'accompagnement.
Le guide, les conducteurs, cuisiniers, le musicien.

Landscapes Tadrart