From Ocean to Desert: 4 Days from Agadir to Zagora & Marrakech

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Agadir - Ouarzazate - Zagora⌄

   A gentle drive through the souss plain -with a quick stop on the way to spot the flying goats on Argan tree- will bring us to the ancient walled city of Taroudant, a very friendly Berber village overlooked by the high atlas mountains. After a quick visit to Taroudant's small traditional souk and a short climb to the fortified ramparts, that reveals the true beauty of the surrounding countryside, we will drive to the Oasis and the Kasbah (fortress) of Tiout, where a very tasty lunch awaits us. After lunch break, it will be the right time to stroll through the palm trees on a donkey ride and around the Kasbah where the movie of Ali Baba and 40 thieves was filmed in the 50s.

   zagora is your best chance to discover Morocco’s Sahara desert at a glance. This is the best overnight desert trip from Agadir which will introduce you to the Saharan landscapes of Draa Valley . At the end of the day, Ride your camel while watching a spectacular sunset. At night, join the Berber nomads playing Tam-Tam drums around the camp fire.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Night at bevouac . sleeping in berber tentes

2. 2Zagora - Ait Ben Haddou - marrakech⌄

   Most citizens attracted by the tourist trade live in more modern dwellings in a village on the other side of the river, although there are four families still living in the ancient village. Inside the walls of the ksar are half a dozen kasbahs, or merchants' houses. Ksar Aït Benhaddou is a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Last night not Included becouse we comeback to your hotel in Agadir

3. 3marrakech⌄

   After meeting your guide, you will start your Marrakech medina guided tour. This is a cultural history exploring tour through the streets of Marrakech to the 12th century Koutoubia mosque. Its height (70m tall) makes of the Mosque’ minaret a landmark for navigating the city. The mosque’s interior is not open to non-Muslims, but you can still take a walk in its garden. As we walk around it, you will learn from your guide much about its history and the 5 pillars of Islam, along with other religious matters. From here, we head to see the Saadian Tombs. Sultan Ahmed El-Mansour of the Saadian dynasty which ruled Morocco from 1554 to 1659. We will then take a short walk in the Mellah, a historical Jewish quarter before we reach the Bahia Palace. The gorgeous palace will take you back to the 19th as it exhibits the Moroccan and Islamic art. We carry out with our historical journey through the labyrinthine Medina streets,

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: night in marrakech ( hotel or riad )

4. 4marrakech - Essaouira - agadir⌄

   take a day tour to the Moroccan city of Essaouira "was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco in 2001" from Marrakech and visit the Medina, the seashore, and a Berber women argan oil cooperative. Leave Marrakech at 8 o'clock in the morning for a 3 hours trip to the lovely Atlantic Coast town of Essaouira. After making couple stops on the way, for rest and to see the goats on the tree, You will arrive to the ancient Portugal city, where you will have some time to explore the lovely views of Essaouira. Treat yourself with a fresh seafood meal, and take some time to relax on the beach.

   Meals: Breakfast