Tour itinerary
Day 1 Marrakech
Welcome to Marrakech, the town where the Arab culture of the cities meets the Berber culture of the mountain villages; where the weary sub-Saharan traders (carrying gold, salt and slaves) would ply their wares to the merchants who took them to Europe. This evening you will meet fellow travellers and tour leader, who will brief you on the next few days of your journey.
Day 2 Marrakech, M’hamid (D)
After breakfast we depart for M’hamid, the desert village reflecting the traditional life of Morocco. The village is located at the edge of the Sahara and and “52 days by camel to Tombouctou”. After sharing our experiences with our travel mates and dining under a starry sky, we stay in sedentary tents portraying the authentic local life of the Sahara.
Day 3 M’hamid Camel Trek (L, D)
An amazing day in the Moroccon desert ! Today we join a full day camel trek in the Sahara and enjoy the adventurous atmosphere of the desert life. We have lunch at the desert and we then make our way to our bivouac at an Oasis where an awesome experience awaits us : watching the desert change colour under the sunset, staring a billion stars in the night sky, or listening to the silence of the desert before the sun comes up...
Day 4 M’hamid, Chigaga Jeep Safari (L, D)
Another amazing day at the Moroccon desert. In the morning we join a 4x4 jeep safari through the magnificent sand dunes. We may even have the opportunity to visit one of the nomad families who live in hand-woven goat hair tents. We have lunch at the Oasis and then continue to Chigaga in our 4x4 jeeps, a 40 km-long stretch of huge 300 m high saharian dunes, through the arid plains and sands. In the evening we check into our nomad tent camp, based at the largest dune called “ocean without water” and have dinner under the desert stars.
Day 5 Chigaga, Jeep Safari, M’hamid, Taroundant, Agadir
Today we safari back to M’hamid, then drive in our mini bus along the Oasis passing palm groves, Berber villages and kasbahs to Taroundant and continue through the High Atlas mountains until we reach Agadir, Morocco’s number one sea resort. With over 340 days of sunshine a year, situated on the southern part of Morocco’s Atlantic coastline, Agadir offers a lot for everyone : water sports, delicious Moroccon sea food, fantastic beaches and attractive nightlife.
Day 6, Agadir, Essaouira
After a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast through “Argane Trees Forests” and “Bananas Plantations”, we arrive in Essaouira, the most popular wind-surfing destination on the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira is still serene, friendly and charming. Wander through tall white houses with yellow detail and blue doors, narrow streets and the ramparts that protect most of the town. Savouring grill sardines and fish at the Essaouira port is a spectacular way to spend the evening.
Day 7 Essaouira, Marrakech
Today we depart for Marrakech. In the afternoon we will visit Djemaa el Fna Square - filled with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians and folklore dancers. We remain in Marrakech overnight.
Day 8 Marrakech
Our trip concludes after breakfast in Marrakech.