DAY 01 (Sunday): MARRAKESH
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The day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the " Pearl of the South " and home to the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Menara Garden. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, exploration of the souks and the world's famous Djema El Fna place which offers various entertainments (story tellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, etc.). Later on, a Diffa Fantasia dinner will be provided under caidal tents at the famed "Chez Ali" restaurant. Enjoy the fantasia spectacle that includes camel and horse shows, folkloric troops from different Moroccan regions and belly dancers. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 02 (Monday): MARRAKESH / OUARZAZATE (126 Miles)
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After breakfast, depart in a Land Rover with a driver to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tiz-in-Tichka pass (2260m). Continuation to the Telouat Kasbah by the track road. Independent lunch (1) in a restaurant of one's choice (suggestions will be provided to this effect) and visit of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 03: (Tuesday): OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA (104 Miles)
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After breakfast, visit of Ouarzazate with Tifoultout and Taourirt Kasbahs. Then departure by the tarred road to Zagora via Agdz and the Draa valley. Independent lunch (1) and from Tensikht, continuation by the track road to Zagora before visiting the sandy dunes of Tinfou and the famous library of Tamegroute. Return to Zagora, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 04 (Wednesday): ZAGORA / ALNIF / ERFOUD (196 Miles)
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After breakfast, departure to Erfoud via Tazzarine and Alnif through the Saghro mountain. Independent lunch (1) and proceed to Erfoud passing by Rissani, the birthplace of the reigning Alaouite dynasty. Arrival in Erfoud, orientation tour of this city. Check-in, dinner and overnight in Bivouac.
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DAY 05 (Thursday): ERFOUD / TINEGHIR / OUARZAZATE (210 Miles)
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Early wake-up call for an excursion to the lovely Merzouga to admire the sunrise over the sandy dunes. You will enjoy a Camel Ride for one hour. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to Tineghir via Tinejdad road passing by Ksar Touarig.
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DAY 06 (Friday): OUARZAZATE / MARRAKESH (126 Miles)
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After breakfast, free morning at leisure. (1) Independent Lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Marrakesh via the tarred road. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 07 (Saturday): MARRAKESH / MENARA AIRPORT
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After breakfast, transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport for your return flight. Assistance with all the boarding formalities.
Note: (1) Independent Lunch: you can purchase 5 lunches outside of the hotels for the entire itinerary (full board basis) at an additional charge of $110. This request must be specified at the time of booking.
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