Marrakech, Atlas Mountains and Desert Sand Dunes Travel Plan

On arrival in Marrakech you will be met at the airport and transferred to your Riad to commence your Moroccan adventure.

This is a full day where you will visit the bustling Medina with a private guide.

The Saadian Tombs were sealed for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917.The tombs are magnificently decorated with colorful tiles, Arabic script and elaborate carvings.

The Bahia Palace was built in the 19th C combining both Islamic and Moroccan style. Set up by the Grand Vizier of the Sultan for his concubines it is certainly impressive with its vast courtyard.

A beautiful relaxing spot is at the Menara gardens built to the west of Marrakech with the central basin irrigating the surrounding olive groves and orchards.

At Ben Youssef Medersa see buildings covered in an abundance of decoration: carved cedarwood, exquisite stuccowork, and colorful zellij tiles, similar to the Alhambra palace in Granada.

This afternoon discover Djemaa El Fna square, the pulsing heart of the city that becomes a medieval style entertainment area with jugglers, story tellers, musicians, and fortune tellers.

The Dar Si Said Museum in Morocco is housed in an opulent palace that is a delight to explore. You will see strong Hispano-Moorish decorations,exquisitely decorated doors and window frames, stunning cedar wood intricate carvings, and a reproduction of a bridal salon.

The day tour will finish with a stroll and relaxation at the Marjorelle gardens where luxurious plants from the five continents are presented in an enchanting framework.

After a rest at the Riad you will be picked up for an hour and a half horse carriage tour around the walls of the old city before dinner at the Yacout restaurant. This grand old palace wih gleaming lanterns, richly stained glass windows and marble pillars, waterfalls and a roof terrace is a stunning setting for dinner.

After your busy day seeing Marrakech, today is a relaxing day where you can enjoy Marrakech on your own or build in one of our optional extra experiences.

This evening go to Al Kasbah for the spectacular Berber show and feast. Here you will see dancers, musicians, acrobatics and of course the famous horseman with their Arabian Stallions.

Today the private driver will take you off road on the track to the Atlas Mountains. You will lunch at La Bergerie in the heart of the Atlas Mountains before arriving at the Richard Branson owned Kasbah Tamadot.This is about a 2 1/2 hr journey

Here you can take a guided Moutains walk, dip in the indoor or outdoor infinity pool, play tennis, table tennis, indulge in a traditional Moroccan Hammam, meander around the fragrant gardens or star gaze through the telescope at night.

Today is a long but well worth it as your driver guide takes you through the Tichka Pass to Ouarzazate.The Tichka Pass is 2,260 m high with fabulous views and traditional Berber villages, inhabited for generations.

Stop at Telouet Kasbah Telouet which was once an important stop on the Southern Caravan route for traders carrying spices, slaves and other commodities.

After lunch under the tents at Fint Oasis continue to Kasbah Taourirt which is set among a background of stunning mountain scenery and the Sahara Desert, and is one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco.

Finally Aït Benhaddou is one of the best preserved Kasbahs in Morocco and is a 'fortified city' along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been the backdrop to several films including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Jesus of Nazareth.
Overnight at Berbere Palace Hotel

Today travel along the track road past palm plantations, numerous Kasbahs and Ksours prior to stopping for lunch in Zagora. Continue to the small village of M'Hamid where the Sahara begins and the stunning Erg Lihoudi dunes are in front of you.
The surrounding landscapes of the Draa Valley makes this an unforgettable sight.

Overnight at Casa Juan, an exclusive Berber House in the sand dunes of the Sahara desert.

Today you have a day of relaxation to explore the surroundings. This is a place away from tourist routes amidst a sea of sand and small adobe villages that have hardly changed with the passing centuries.

There is a swimming pool and the view from the terrace over the desert is one of the most evocative and relaxing there is. Take a book and relax glancing up at the viwe to imagine the Carvans passing through on their way to Marrakech laiden with exotic goods.

After breakfast you will transfer back to Ouarzazate for your overnight stay at Hotel Berbere Palace and your last night in Morocco.

Today a very early start for your transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Casablanca and onwards to the UK.