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THE SOUTH OF MOROCCO - 8 DAYS

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This journey leads you through valleys, oases, and captivating barren landscapes to Berber villages with ancient mud houses and castles. You’ll explore the southwestern side of the Atlas Mountains, including the High and Small Atlas, as well as the Atlantic coast. Experience desert towns, wadis, and the timeless beauty of these enchanting regions.

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Tour Plan

Group size: Individual trip from 2 persons bookable at any time

Option: Group trip (6-16 people) at fixed travel times, see below for dates

Collection: Marrakech

Return: Marrakech

Travel worlds: Sightseeing ✭ Camel ride ✭ Desert

Day 1, Arrival in Marrakech
You will be met at the airport and your driver will take you to your accommodation, a typical riad in the heart of Marrakech. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2, Marrakech - Aȉt Ben-Haddou
In Marrakech, you will be picked up at your riad. Start your morning with a scenic drive over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m), enjoying the varied landscapes along the way. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Kasbah of Aït Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most picturesque locations. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Aït Ben-Haddou.Driving time: 185 km, 3.5 hrs
Day 3, Through the rocky mountain desert to the oasis Foum Zguid
Today, drive over the High Atlas Mountains to Agdz at the edge of the Draa Valley, known for its vast palm groves. Visit the Ksars of Tamnougalt before a long journey through the foothills of the Anti-Atlas. Pass through timeless villages, enjoy stunning views of the unique landscape, traverse stony mountain deserts, and cross large wadis. Continue via Taznacht to the oasis of Foum Zguid.Travel time: 235 km, 3.5 hrs
Day 4, Foum Zguid - Tafraout
Today, continue your journey through a barren desert landscape, passing through the oases of Tata and Amtoudi. In the afternoon, arrive in Tafraout, one of Morocco's most beautiful areas. The granite rock formations here are often likened to Spain's Montserrat or meteorite rocks. In the Ammels Valley, where a diligent Berber tribe resides, the villages are particularly striking—either blending seamlessly with the rocks or painted in delicate pink hues.Travel time: 395 km, 5.5 hrs
Day 5, Tafraout
Today is free for you to explore the surrounding area. For example, the fertile Ammeln valley, with its many almond trees that bloom in February. Also worth seeing is the village of Agerd Oudad and the rocks painted in 1984 by the Belgian-French artist Jean Vérame. Journey time: 570 km, 9 hrs
Day 6, Tafraout - Tiznit - Sidi Ifni
Today you will continue to Sidi Ifni through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, via the silver town of Tiznit. You will undertake a short city tour before continuing along the Atlantic coast to your destination today.Travel time: 180 km, 3.5 hrs
Day 7, Sidi Ifni - Taroudannt
After breakfast, set off for Taroudant, the former capital of the Saadians, founded in the 15th century. This charming town, encased in massive ocher clay walls, resembles a smaller version of Marrakech. Once the capital of the Souss region before Agadir's rise, Taroudant's ideal location between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains provides a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks in winter.Travel time: 215 km, 3.5 hrs
Day 8, Return to Marrakech and return flight
After breakfast, drive back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains for your flight home.Travel time: 275 km, 3.5 hrs