Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure for 10days with Berber Magic Tours. Discover authentic Berber villages, stunning mountain landscapes, and rich local culture in other tours. Our experienced local guides will ensure a safe, scenic, and immersive journey tailored for all nature and culture lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech-Atlas mountains-Azzaden valley,
The transport will pick you up from Marrakech to Agersioual village, passing by Tahnouate, Moulay Brahim Gorges and Asni.You will be in Agersioual After 1h30mins of driving.Here, you start your trek at 1600m up to the pass of Tizi Ouded (2000m), a beautiful scenery provivded over Azaden valley and other mountains like Oukaimdn, a famous ski resort in Africa. Lunch time will give us the opportunity to relax in the open calm green spaces with surprising views.Then, heading down to Tizi Oussem at 1850m where you spend the first night. The day's trek is 6hours walking. Overnight in a Berber guest house.
Marrakech-Tizi Mzik-Armed village,
During today's trek, we will visit Toubkal National Park, taking in the majesty of the highest waterfalls (2300m) in the region. We then meet the path which takes us over Mzik Pass (2468m.) offering us astounding views of the Ait Mizan and Azzaden Valleys. After enjoying lunch in Mzzik, we hike to the largest and last village in Imlil Valley ( Armed) . Today's trek is 7 hours walking.
Imlil valley- Ait Benhdou-Ourzazate-Dades,
Today, the day's journey starts from Imlil Valley down, passing by Asni, Moulay Brahim Gorges and Tahnoaout and join the way that goes out of the Atlas Mountains up to the winding mountain roads to Tizi n'Tichka, taking in a stark and beautiful terrain. The road takes us through several isolated Berber villages situated along the mountainside and below in secluded gorges. It's a fascinating and realistic glance at the landscape and culture of these rugged and hospitable people. Once down from the mountain passes we follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the city of Ouarzazate. Here we enjoy lunch and afterward continue to Klaat Mgouna, known as The Valley of Roses. From here you can take in some remarkable views of the valley, kasbahs, and the southern side of the Atlas range. Our final destination is Dades, where we will overnight.
Dades gorges- Merzouga desert,
After breakfast, we depart Dades and head toward Todgha Gorge. Both the Dades and Todgha gorges are deep limestone canyons carved out by their respective rivers, in the eastern section of the Atlas Mountains. After a brief stop, we will continue to our luxury encampment at Auberge Plais Du Dunes, at Erg Chebbi, a sea of windblown dunes, some of which rise to a height of 150m. The customary welcome awaits you at Erg Chebbi, a gless of sweet mint tea and the hospitality of your hosts. Take your time here, enjoy the scenery and ready yourself for the journey to the desert campsite. We drive our camels to camp, get settled and relax in the tranquility of this very special place. After dinner, we relax fireside under a canopy of stars.
Merzouga- Arfoud- Rachidia-Midlt-Azrou-Ifran-Imouzar-Fes,
Today, we get up early for to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy breakfast in the camp and hop on your camels or 4x4 for the ride back to the center of Merzouga. We start our journey in direction to Fes after that head to for the middle of Atlas mountains. We will drive through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, known as "Switzerland of Morocco" with its chalet like houses . You will see monkeys on the way, who live in a beautiful cedar forest and love the sweet bananas and we can buy them some at the roadside. We will be in Fes during the evening.
Discovering Fes,
After breakfast in your Riad in Fes, we will pick you up to visit the city Fes. We start the day at Bab Boujloud, one of the gates which lead into the Medina. We will visit some of the beautiful ancient buildings like the Medersas of Bou Inania or El-Attarine (Koran schools for religious studies) and the University and Mosque of Karaouine. Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts and discover traditional tools, carpets, furniture and musical instruments in a beautifully restored caravanserai. After lunch, continue our tour to the famous tanneries, where the leather is processed still the same as a hunderd years ago. You can observe the workers from a lookout and they will be glad to explain you the different workings steps of making bags or new belt afterwards. But be aware of the the smelling of the furs and coloring goods.
Marrakech-Volubilis-Chefchaoun,
After breakfast, we will drive across the Saiss plain to the archaeological site of Volubilis , one of the richest and most important world heritage sites in Morocco. This site covers an area of many hectares and it showcases urban development at the frontiers of the Roman Empire. It has produced a significant amount of artistic material such as mosaics, marble and bronze saturday . This site is also is considered to have been of great importance to various cultures such as the Lybco-Berber, the Mauritanian, the Roman, the Christian and the Arabo-islamic ones. It is a testimony to their history, beliefs and artistic works. We then drive to across the Rif mountains together with the open countryside fields which offer spectacular views. When we arrive to Chafchaou, the beauty this gorgeous town will strike you. Overnight here in a beautiful riad.
Discovering Chefchaoun,
After breakfast, get ready to enjoy the charming narrow streets of Chafchaoun with houses and artisans shops painted in different shades of blue and white colors, creating a marvelous picture. A photo in front of one its blue doors or walls makes a perfect instagram picture. Apart from being the most photogenic destination in Morocco, chefchaouen is also a calm, chilling and laid-back town. Walk up and down the tangled streets of the Medina. The latter's architecture showcases an Andalusian influence. Enjoy a walk through its narrow blue streets, which also serve as a street market displaying some of the Moroccan's finest handicrafts and leather products, for which the town is the best known. Because of the relaxed ambiance, which is hardly found in bigger cities. You will enjoy lunch and dinner at one of the lovely cafes located in one of the blue alleyways. Overnight here and enjoy the calmness and beauty of this town.
Chefchouan-Casablanca,
Early departure to Rabat, the administrative capital of the Kingdom, where we will arrive during the day. After lunch, we will discover the Mechouar (ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal Palace), the Kasbah of the Oudayas, not to mention the wonderful mausoleum Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. After lunch, we will take the road to arrive in Casablanca in the evening.
Casablanca- Marrakech,
After Breakfast, we discover Casablanca, a beautiful city which is the economic capital of the kingdom, we will make a half-day visit and we will discover the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco and the 2nd highest minaret in the world, Mohammed V square .Right after lunch, we continue to the beautiful red city of Marrakech. You will have enough time to discover this city that will surprise you. Overnight in here.
Included
- Transfer from/to Marrakech
- Accommodation (Berber houses/refuges)
- All meals on the trek
- English/French-speaking guide
- Mules for heavy luggage
- Water and daily snacks
Not Included
- Accommodation in Marrakech
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Ski equipment & Crampons
