Agadir - Taroudant

Taroudant - Arrive at Agadir airport and transfer to the reserved riad for the roundtrip. Settle into the rooms, depending on arrival time and city check-in. The city is encircled by a historic seven-kilometer-long city wall around the medina. Visitors can explore this historic monument, which is made of rammed clay (pisé) and is well-preserved. The wall forms an irregular line and is flanked by towers with battlements approximately every 50 steps. A carriage tour of the wall with its five gates is also available. Inside the city walls, there are low houses, mostly single-story, with stalls, vaults, workshops, and sales areas. Numerous mosques can also be found here. Visitors can relax in the central Place Al-Alaouine and enjoy the vibrant street life.

Taroudant-Taliouine-Taznakht-Agdz - Draa Valley - Ait Othman-Zagora (340 km)

Taliouine - After breakfast, continue through the fertile Souss Plain to Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco. Taliouine is set in enchanting landscapes in the magnificent Souss Massa region and is renowned for its significant role in the local economy and its global reputation as the saffron capital. This small village is situated at an altitude of 1080 meters, just 119 kilometers from Taroudant, and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including one of Morocco’s most impressive geological folds.

Tazenakht - Travel through the unique landscape of the Anti-Atlas to Tazenakht, a city known for its hand-knotted Berber carpets.

Agdz - After a ride passing a 1600 m high point, reach Agdz. Here, the journey leads through the remarkable Draa Valley to Zagora. In the Middle Draa, over a million date palms grow, along with fruit trees, almond, and olive trees. The drive passes through old villages, sand, and stone deserts, and past camel herds. Dinner and overnight stay in Zagora.

Draa Valley - Continue along the Draa Valley, where over a million date palms grow, along with fruit trees, almond, and olive trees. The journey passes through old villages, sand, and stone deserts, and past camel herds.

Zagora - Continue following the Drâa Valley, which, with its sea of palm trees, tamaris, and umbrella acacia trees, is not only one of the most picturesque river valleys in Morocco but also the longest river oasis in the country at over 1,250 kilometers. On the way to Zagora, small, original villages are frequently encountered. Between Agdz and Zagora, the river accompanying the main N9 road carries water year-round. Zagora is a center of agricultural production and has always been an important trading and marketplace. Caravans once rested and traded here on their way through the Sahara, selling goods and stocking up on provisions for the long and exhausting desert journey. This is illustrated by a signpost at the roundabout in the center with the words “52 days after Tombouctou.” On the edge of the palm grove of Zagora lies the charming accommodation in Kasbah-Hotel Sirocco, with dinner and F.

- Zagora - Tamgroute - Alnif - Rissani - Merzouga (240 km)

Tamgrout - After breakfast, depart from Zagora. In Tamegroute, learn about the centuries-old art of pottery and the treasures of Tamegroute’s unique library. A German-speaking employee will guide you through the venerable library, which houses one of the most valuable and oldest collections of books and scripts of the Koran in all of North Africa. Afterwards, walk with your guide to a traditional pottery workshop. For centuries, pottery families have been making the green glazed pottery, Tamegroute’s trademark, by hand.

Alnif - FOSSIL WORKSHOP IN ALNIF
In Alnif, visit a fossil workshop. Your tour guide will explain how the fossils in the black marble were formed. Cut and carefully polished, they create artistic souvenirs, fine decorations, and furniture. At a sales exhibition, you can purchase finished bowls, decorative pendants, mirror-smooth tables, or even fountains with rock inclusions. Continue to Rissani.

Rissani - Long ago, the magnificent town of Rissani was once the capital of the Tafilalet Oasis. Due to its favorable location, the city was of great importance; the great ruler Moulay Ali Cherif also hailed from here. The magnificent mausoleum, located on the southern edge of the city, still serves as a reminder of him today.

Tourists flock to Rissani not only for the magnificent building but also because the town is located on the edge of the Erg Chebbi, making it an excellent starting point for tours into the impressive sandy desert. The most striking feature here is the mighty sand dunes, which reach up to 150 meters high.

Merzouga Desert - Enter the sandy desert of Merzouga. Transfer to the dromedary for a 40-minute ride to the tent camp. (If preferred, luggage can be taken to the camp in a jeep.) Comfort tents for 2 people with electricity and a sink are available. Enjoy food around the campfire and sometimes a little music under the 360-degree starry sky. If guests prefer to stay in an auberge, that is also possible. However, the camp is recommended as a highlight even for those inexperienced in camping.

Erg Chebbi - Comfort tents for 2 people with electricity and a sink are available. Enjoy meals around the campfire and sometimes a bit of music under the 360-degree starry sky. If guests prefer to stay in an auberge, this is also possible. However, the camp is recommended as a highlight even for those inexperienced in camping.

Erg Chebbi Dunes-Arfoud - Tinghir - Boumalne

Erg Chebbi Dunes - Spend half a day in the Sahara after breakfast. There is an opportunity for a camel ride or jeep tour, or simply relax in the sand dunes. Then drive to Tinerhir via Erfoud, an oasis at 1342 m altitude. Drive into the impressive Todhra Gorge with its 300-meter-high rock faces.

Erfoud - Continue via Erfoud to Tinerhir.

Tinerhir - In Tinerhir, at the beginning of the Todra Valley, follow the Todra River. About 15 kilometers in, reach the narrowest and most spectacular passage of the Todra Gorge. Here, the river has cut deep into the rocks of the High Atlas. Walk into the narrow area and cross the river on a concrete ford. On both sides of the gorge, which is only a few meters wide, the red-brown rocks rise almost vertically up to 300 meters.

Boumalne Dades - EXPERIENCE HIKE IN THE DADÈS VALLEY
A green ribbon of orchards, grain fields, and vegetable beds meanders over 30 km into the High Atlas near Boumalne. On a hike of about an hour and a half, learn how the Berbers have cultivated this beautiful piece of land with calmness and perseverance for centuries. At the edge of the river oasis, experience the impressive “Monkey Fingers” rock formation and original kasbahs with sweeping views of the valley.

• TERRACE RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW
  After your hike, stop for refreshments at a restaurant in the Dadès Valley. From the terrace, enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the green ribbon below. It stands out from the reddish-brown rocks, some of which are bizarrely shaped, with mighty kasbahs perched over the course of the river and simple houses of the mud villages nestling on the slopes. To accommodation.
• Dinner/F and overnight in a very nice kasbah house at the edge of the valley.

Boumalne-Dades - Kelaate Mgouna - Skoura - Ouarzazate

El Kelaa - El Kelaa Mgouna or Valley of Roses
Near Kalaa M’Gouna lies the picturesque Valley of Roses, which are in full bloom in April/May. Your tour guide will explain how the rose crops are grown and harvested. Afterwards, the farmers process the flowers into the popular, sensually fragrant rose oil and rose water. During a coffee break in Kalaa M’Gouna, you can test and buy the typical products of the region.

Skoura - The Kasbah Timnit just outside Skoura with its wild garden can only be admired from the outside. Very rarely, and with a lot of luck, its guardian engages in a chat and invites visitors to his place. The Kasbah Amridil is open to the public and captivates with its finely crafted facades, imposing towers, and views of the palm grove.

Ouarzazate - The journey continues to Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert.” The city is the “Hollywood” of Morocco, as numerous international films such as “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” and many more have been filmed here.

Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Ounila Valley - Telouet - Tichka Pass - Marrakech

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - After breakfast, drive (on request, a short tour of a film studio) over Ait Benhaddou, a Berber fortress (Ksar) built into the rocks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (visit).

Telouet Kasbah - Telouet-Kasbah sedate.

Tizi n Tichka - The journey towards Marrakech takes you on one of the most scenic routes in Morocco. Drive over one of the two big Atlas passes – Tizi n Tichka (2260 m).

Marrakech - Marrakech, a world from a thousand and one nights. In the city, surrounded by thousands of palm trees, there are many sights: palaces, mosques, Koranic schools, gardens, the large bazaar with its sprawling souks, and the huge market square of Jemaa el Fna, where snake charmers, water vendors, fire guzzlers, and storytellers gather every evening. Overnight in an authentic, upscale riad in the Old Town with breakfast. A visit to equestrian games (fantasia show) outside Marrakech is a mass tourist spectacle, but possible on request.

- Marrakech after breakfast city tour with a guide. End afternoon Continue driving

Mellah - Mellah’s narrow streets once housed the homes of the city’s Jewish population, as evidenced by numerous attractions, including the Salat Al Azama Synagogue with its tiled courtyard and exhibitions on Jewish life, and the peaceful Jewish cemetery of Miaara. Nearby are the lively Mellah market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as meat and the spice bazaar Bab Mellah. The neighborhood is dotted with European-style cafes, elegant Moroccan restaurants, and stalls offering barbecue dishes and tajines.

Bahia Palace - The Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, invites you to travel through time and discover the grandeur of one of the most visited historical monuments in Marrakech. Built at the end of the 19th century, this impressive palace is a prime example of Moroccan and Islamic art and boasts ornate rooms, lush gardens, and extensive courtyards.

El Badi Palace - “El Bedi was a square building; on each side of this square rose a large, magnificent dome, around which were clustered other domes, palaces, and residential buildings. It was considerably high and covered a huge area. … It contained onyx in all colors and marble, as white as silver or deep black […]. The floor was paved with sumptuous, polished, and finely hewn marble slabs; the walls covered with faience mosaics mimicked a flower mesh or the rich embroidery of a coat. Finally, the ceilings were inlaid with gold, and the walls decorated with the same metal were additionally decorated with brilliant sculptures and elegant inscriptions of the finest stucco. […] It is a kind of earthly paradise, a wonder of the world, the pinnacle of art; it arouses exuberant enthusiasm and admiration.”

Ben Youssef Madrasa - The Ben Youssef Madrasa is a Koranic school (madrasa). It is considered the jewel of Saadian architecture and is located in Marrakech, Morocco. In 1564/65, it was enlarged and redesigned by Abdallah el-Ghalib, a Saadian Sultan. The name Ben Youssef is derived from the Almoravid Sultan Ali Ben Youssef.

Medina of Marrakesh - The Medina of Marrakech is a Moroccan medina, the historic heart of Marrakech, one of the five districts that make up the municipality of Marrakech.

Like most ancient Moroccan cities, the Medina of Marrakech is surrounded by city walls that separate the old town from the new town. These walls have numerous gates, some of which are more monumental than others. The quarters of the Medina often bear the name of the neighboring gate, a Zawiya (Sufi lodge), a mausoleum, a mosque, a palace or cemetery located there, a street, or a traditional name. In the medina of Marrakech are also the souks (markets) of the city.

SOUK MARRAKECH - NO VICE MARRAKECH SOUK - Souks of Marrakech.

Jemaa el-Fnaa - The large bazaar with its sprawling souks and the huge market square of Jemaa el Fna, where snake charmers, water vendors, fire guzzlers, and storytellers gather every evening.

Koutoubia Mosque - The Koutoubia Mosque is a 12th-century mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in the city. Its architecture and simple decoration reflect the art of the Almohad dynasty. A first mosque was commissioned in 1148 by the Almohad Sultan Abdelmumen after the conquest of Marrakech.

Jardin Majorelle - The Jardin Majorelle is a botanical garden for tourists with around 300 species of plants on an area of almost one hectare, an Art Deco Villa, which has been awarded the title of “Maison des Illustres” (House of the Famous) since 2011, and a museum of Berber history in Marrakech, Morocco. The transfer to the airport for the return flight home or the subsequent stay in Agadir, Casablanca, or Essaouira takes place.

• To the booked round trip hotel. Check-in of rooms, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel. 8. Day: Breakfast. During the day, transfer to the airport for the return flight home or subsequent stay in Agadir or Essaouira. (Depending on the flight connection, the return flight can also go back home from Marrakech airport.) End of trip bye.

• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast

• Gratuities

Embark on an eight-day guided tour of Morocco, starting in Agadir and concluding in Marrakech. Discover destinations such as Taroudante, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Draa Valley, Zagora, Tamgroute, Merzouga, Rose Valley, Ait Bougmez, Water Trap, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, the Sahara, and more. Witness the diverse landscapes and delve into the rich history and culture of the region. Enjoy the convenience of included accommodation and transportation. This tour is limited to a small group of 8 people. Breakfast is provided, while most other meals are self-funded. Experience a comprehensive journey through Morocco’s highlights.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.