New Year Eve in the desert 4 days 3 night from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert
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29.12.2018
Day 1: Marrakech – Ksar Tamnougalte – Draa Valley – Zagora
Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) – the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular charming views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colours and the Berber villages along the way. Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte. The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival to Zagora, Dinner and night in a Riad.
30.12.2018
Day 2 : Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid – Erg Chegaga ( New Year Eve 2019 )
After the morning meal, we will have enough time to visit Zagora and its surroundings especially the Jewish quarter in Amzerou and the palm groves. Afterwards, we continue our trip towards the doorway to Sahara Desert (Mhamid). Along the way, we stop in the the original town of the 16th century dynasty ( Saadian), Tamgroute, to visit an old Coran library and a subterranean kasbah. We arrive to Mhamid where the Draa valley and civilization end. Lunch as a desert Pic Nic,then we take direccion to Erg chegag we arrive before the sunset you will start the nomadic life by riding the camels and travel along the desert with its different facet of life and also diverse components.
Celebrate the New Year Eve with dance and live Berber music and drumming in the Sahara desert around the camp fire. Watch the desert sparkled by thousands of starts, and sleep under the Nomad tent
01.01.2019
Day 3: Chegaga sand dunes – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Ksar Ait benhaddou
After enjoying the sunrise up the sand dunes, breakfast is served to you, then departure in 4×4 via the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, Passing by the natural dried lake of Iriki.30 years ago this lake was full of water and different kinds of birds. Lunch in the berber village Taznakht It was a former trading post for this large region. This little Berber village is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom.. Arrival to Famous Ksar Ait Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Kasbah was built in the 11th century. has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997) Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). Night in hotel.
02 .01.2019
Day 4: Ksar Ait Benhaddou – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech
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Day 1: Marrakech – Ksar Tamnougalte – Draa Valley – Zagora
Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) – the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular charming views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colours and the Berber villages along the way. Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte. The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival to Zagora, Dinner and night in a Riad.
30.12.2018
Day 2 : Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid – Erg Chegaga ( New Year Eve 2019 )
After the morning meal, we will have enough time to visit Zagora and its surroundings especially the Jewish quarter in Amzerou and the palm groves. Afterwards, we continue our trip towards the doorway to Sahara Desert (Mhamid). Along the way, we stop in the the original town of the 16th century dynasty ( Saadian), Tamgroute, to visit an old Coran library and a subterranean kasbah. We arrive to Mhamid where the Draa valley and civilization end. Lunch as a desert Pic Nic,then we take direccion to Erg chegag we arrive before the sunset you will start the nomadic life by riding the camels and travel along the desert with its different facet of life and also diverse components.
Celebrate the New Year Eve with dance and live Berber music and drumming in the Sahara desert around the camp fire. Watch the desert sparkled by thousands of starts, and sleep under the Nomad tent
01.01.2019
Day 3: Chegaga sand dunes – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Ksar Ait benhaddou
After enjoying the sunrise up the sand dunes, breakfast is served to you, then departure in 4×4 via the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, Passing by the natural dried lake of Iriki.30 years ago this lake was full of water and different kinds of birds. Lunch in the berber village Taznakht It was a former trading post for this large region. This little Berber village is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom.. Arrival to Famous Ksar Ait Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Kasbah was built in the 11th century. has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997) Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). Night in hotel.
02 .01.2019
Day 4: Ksar Ait Benhaddou – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Hotel in Marrakech
- 4WD & fuel & native English speaking driver
- Accommodation in Draa Valle Zagora with breakfast and dinner
- Overnight in Nomad tent with breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation in Ait ben Haddou with breakfast and dinner
- Camels with guide
- Evening Eve With Music
Not included
- Beverages
- Tips
- Lunches
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
55%
Nightlife
30%
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