5 DAYS EXTENSION FROM MARRAKECH TO AGADIR AND ESSAOUIRA
Marrakech to Essaouira tour- itinerary:
1st day: Marrakech Ouarzazate
At the start of the tour, panoramic viewpoints in the High Atlas Mountains allow for wonderful photos. The first scheduied stop is
at Kasbah Telouet, a palatial residernce and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui tribe, whose wealth came in part from the salt
mines just outside the village
Unfortunateiy the whole Kasbah is nOw ciosed due to the damage caused by the earthquake that struck Morocco in September
2023 Nevertheless tis si wOnh visiting the exterior th a local guide to discOver its rich history
Me pass by the Ounila Valiey’s green fields and gardens running parallel down below the road. It is full of surprises at the tones
Of fie fOCK and soil numerous Berber villages and gardens, as well as smaller Kasbahs. Here olives, almonds and fruit trees
are the man crps
This stunning road leads to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou the oldest and most famous Kasbah in Morocco and one of Morocce s
nine UNESCO Worid Heritage sites The architecual stie Is wel preserved and the earthen constructions are perfecthy
wih the natural and social environment Probably originating n the 17th
adapted io tie cinait conditions ant in amOn
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century s aso famous as he backdrop io man corpsThis stunning road leads to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the oldest and most famous Kasbah in Morocco and one of Morocco’s
nine UNESCO World Heritage sites. The architectural styie is well preserved and the earthen constructions are perfectiy
adapted to the climatic conditions and in harmony with the natural and social environment Probably originating in the 17th
century, it is also famous as the backdrop to many Hollywood blockbuster films
A further 30 kilometres later, you stop for the night in ariad in Ouarzazate
2nd day: Ouarzazate- Erg Chegaga dunes
After breakfast, you drive over the Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass to the head of the Dra’a Valley at Agdz where you visit Kasbah
Tamnougait The old JeWish quarter is siowiy disintegrating as the owners lefto populate the State of lsrael after its inception
Other buildings are still inhabited in spite of their thoroughly Biblical appearance
The main road meanders down the Draa Valiey to the largest town in the region Zagora with a stop for lunchIn Tamegroute
you can visit the famous potteries run by fOur familes and well-knowO Tor their unique green glaze. A Quranic library with
exquisite ancient handwritten Arabic scripts and Qurans is another place worth visiting
The 4×4 takes Us to the Erg Chegaga dunes. travelling some 60 km off-road. This route passes different features of the
desert erg (sand dunes) and hammada (rocky desert) and the Sacred 0asis. The Chegaga dunes are remote and far from
human habitation. Here the desert’s tranquillity and extent of the dunes are breathtaking
A luxury camp provides the evening meal and a night’s repose in a beautiful tent equipped with a private bathroom,
king-sized beds, and lovely beautiful Moroccan furnishings.
In the summer months from mid June to early September it can get very. not in Chegaga and so we advise you to take the trip to
Erg Chebbi outside Merzouga instead
3rd day: Erg Chegaga dunes Taroudant
Rising eariy, you can witness a breathtaking sunrise where the coloürs ofthe dunes.ana. the interplay of shadows create an
unforgettabie spectacie You WIl aso have the opportunity to explore the dunes and savour the tranquility of this magical
place
After breakíast we drive another 90 k across the stunning Sahara Desert traversing tlat stony gOund Our first stop is at the
salt flats and dried-up Iriqui Lake, where yOU can hunt for fossils some lying loosely around, others embedded in the rocks.
From the edge of the desert at Foum Zguid, we head north to Taznakht, renoWned for its Berber gelims and tradrtional carpet
making Here, we will have lunch After crossing the TiZ-n IKhsane and Tizi-n Tighatine passes, we arrive in Taliouine, the heart
of the saffron-growing region
After lunch, we will visit a local government-run museum dedicated to saffron agriculture. As you enter, you will be greeted by the
delightful scent of saffron. We then continue our journey to Taroudant, where we will spend the night in a riad
4th day: Taroudant- Essaouira
in the morning, you will visit the Taroudant Medina, renowned for its massive ramparts and stunning architecture. You can
explore the souks, brimming with silver jewellery, colourful Moroccan ceramics, and mosaics.
Heading west, you will travel to Agadir, following the Souss River Valley, which is lined with thousands of argan trees, native to
MorOCCO. Argan oil. prized for its high nutritional value and cosmetic benefits for skin and hair, is produced here. The leaves and
DOSt-extraction bvproducts are also valuable as animal fodder.
The journey continues up the coast, passing through Taghazout, a surfer’s paradise, and along the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
offering beautiful views of the Atlantic coast. On arriving in ESsaouira, you can explore the toWn, the Skala, the medina and alH
its innumerable shops as well as the seafront
with its fresh fish
restaurants
You will spend the night in a charming riad at the heart of the medina
5th day: Essaouira
Marrakech
Once known as Mogador to the Portuguese, this delightful town boasts a long promenade perfect for walks and a wide, sandy
beach. Explore the medina’s markets and winding streets filled with handicraft shiops
At the seafront, you can select freshly caught fish to be prepared on the spot. After Iunch, continue exploring the medina, take
a beach walk, or relax in a café overlooking the Ocean Essaouira is a favourite for its surfing and beach, offering a perfect spot to
unwind
where almost every tree is an argan. Stop to photograph the rare
Pass hilly siopa
In the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech.
sight of goats climbing into the argan branches to eat the leavs and nuts a true phenomenon not an urban myth
Visit a women’s cooperative to see argan oil production Taste argan oil with Moroccan bread and mint tea-a culinary treat.
Ve to see argan oil production. aste argan oil with Moroccan bread and mint tea- a culinary treat
Continue through the Haouz plains and the villages of the Chichaoua region, stopping for a tea or coffee break with views of the
countryside. Upon arriving in Marrakech your driver will be happy to transfer you to your fiad or to the airport to catch your flight