South Tour : From Agadir

 

DAY 01

Arrival at Agadir al Massira airport. Welcome and transfer to the hotel . Dinner & accommodation in Agadir .

 

DAY 02

Breakfast and departure to Marrakech via Chichaoua . Upon arrival to Marrakech , the visit of the historical city starts by : the Menara garden , the Saadian tombs , the Bahia palace and the Koutoubia .   Afternoon , visit of the famous Djemaa el Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters .

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Marrakech .

 

DAY 03

Breakfast and departure to Zagora, the last big settlement before the endless sand sea of the Sahara desert .   Driving on the national road, passing by the high Atlas and crossing the Tizin Tichka pass (2260) .       Visit of the Kasbah Ait Benhadou , the best preserved Kasbah of morocco and actually under UNESCO protection . The Kasbah has served as decor for several films like for example : Laurence of Arabia .   Then driving on the  roads  , crossing Taznakht , Bou Azzer and Draa valley while following the left side of the Draa river .

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Zagora .

 

DAY 04

Breakfast and visit of Zagora’s area starting by Tameegrout oasis and its library , which contains scriptures dating back to the 12th century.   Continuation to Merzouga via Tazzarine and Er-Rissani . On the way to Merzouga, the road crosses the pre-saharian desert with its magnificent landscapes and numerous berbere villages where time has stood still .

Dinner and accommodation in Kasbah at Merzouga .

 

DAY 05

Optional : Early morning is reserved to admire the sunrise over the sand dunes of Merzouga which offers us a spectacular view, especially to those who don’t mind an early wake up .

After breakfast , the tour heads to Tinghir via Erfoud , Moulay Brahim and Tinejdad .

The afternoon is devoted to the exploration of gorges du Todghra with its towering rocks reaching an altitude of nearly 300 meters .

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Tinghir .

 

DAY 06

Breakfast and the trip continues to Ouarzazate , along the Dades river, lined with palm trees and Berber villages famous for their rose production .

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Ouarzazat .

 

DAY 07

Breakfast & morning sightseeing of Ouarzazat .continuation to Agadir via Taznakht . The trip continues to Taroudant before arriving to Agadir city . 

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Agadir .

 

DAY 08

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for return flight , with our full assistance .

Or , dinner and accommodation at the hotel for the stay during the next week.

 

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