Day - 1 -
Upon your arrival at Marakech international Airport, your driver and local Berber Mountain guide will welcome and drive you all the way to the Atlas Mountains. Leaving the vibrant ochre city of Marrakech behind and heading to the tranquil majestic Mountains.
Once you arrive at your accommodation in the peaceful foothills you can relax and unwind with a cup of tea while enjoying the views of the green hills and valleys.
Day - 2 -
Today you will enjoy a wonderful trek, visit locals in their villages and enjoy tea with Berber family before returning to the lodge through some simple yet wonderful and peaceful villages and landscapes. The local guide will be all the time at your service. So you can enjoy the trek and nature at your own pace.
After watching the sun rise over the mountains, you return downhill to Kasbah du Toubkal where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, or explore the village further.
Day - 3 -
Your second full day in the mountains will bring you the joy to amble in the Toubkal National Park where the highest peak in North Africa arrogantly stands. At your return to your Gite where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, or explore the village further.
Day - 4 -
Today, a 4x4 trip is on the list from the small village of Telouet to the majestic Ait Ben Haddou by way of the lands of the Glaoui family, authoritative Berber tyrants who repressed the southern part of Morocco for the French colonizer. Two lovely nights will be devoted to enjoy the splendid Ait Ben Haddou.
Day - 5 -
The charming backdrop of several Hollywood films and the UNESCO-listed site as a world heritage that needs to be protected, Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most famous kasbah in Morocco. It is famous for its Ksar; an amazing grouping of red clay constructions surrounded by high walls and supported by towers in the corners overlooking the river. Well-protected from the unwanted visitors, KsarAit Ben Haddouwas an important stop on the road of the caravan coming from Sahara and heading to Marrakech. Today, the site illustrates Morocco’s spectacular southern architecture and lifestyle. The town’s residents live in a village on the other bank of the river and only very few of them still live in the Ksar.
Day - 6 -
On your sixth day of this pleasing journey you will catch sight of countless Kasbahs and reinforced Berber villages while crossing the vivid Draa Valley heading south to Zagora. The Almoravid fortress which is still resistant in the top of Zagora Mountain despite the damages caused by time and nature. Every year, the locals celebrate the Mousem of Moulay Abdelkader Jilali which is a festival honouring Moulay Abdelkader who is believed to be a saint.
At the outskirts of the town, a mural painting that substitutes the original sign indicates “Tombouctou 52 days” to refer to the time needed to get there by foot or by camel. Zagora is known for its oasis and its family farming of dates.
Day - 7 & 8 -
Go back in time and find out more about the Draa Valley and its prominent position as a former spiritual heart of Morocco.
You will than head towards the north of the Draa Valley to spend the night in Ouarzazate that shelters another Kasbah of the notorious Glaoui. Ouarzazate is a lovely magical city situated in the south of Morocco. It is the opening gate of the great south of the country from which all enchanting treks are initiated.
Famous for its multiple Kasbahs, Ouarzazate looks like a big remote network of magical constructions built by the locals who are in the most part Berbers.
Day -9, 10 & 11 -
It’s time to explore another lovely Berber town, this time in the Sous region. Taking the serpentine road through the Anti-Atlas Mountains furnished with charming Kasbahs and breath-taking passes and views will definitely do you good. Arrive to the friendly Taroudant that is nicknamed “small Marrakech” where Tashelhit; a language variety spoken by Berbers, is widely used and where you will spend 3 enjoyable nights.
The morning will be dedicated to explore the town and tour its colourful Berber market, while a visit to the neighbouring Kasbah of Tioute is planned for the afternoon.
The last day is for you to stroll around the city and explore its pleasure at your own pace and meet the locals.
Day -12 -
Your driver will take you today through the giddy and astonishing pass of Tizi-n-Test over the High Atlas Mountains to enjoy your final night at the ochre city Marrakech, where you will be warmly greeted and welcomed. After Check in at your Riad, you will take time to familiarise yourself with your room and enjoy the facilities the Riad can offer. This evening you will have the chance to visit the famed square of Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over coals in bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers, hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama that unfolds, as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging storytellers seduce rapt crowds.
Day - 13 -
Today is the day you say goodbye to this beautiful warm country. After your breakfast, your driver will take you today to your departure Airport to catch up your flight home in time.
We hope you will have had a very enjoyable and memorable visit, but more importantly have experienced the heritage and culture of the people of this area and have given them an important boost in confidence in these difficult times.
Have a safe journey and we would love to welcome you again !