The Earth of the South

Day 1 – Marrakech
Arrival at Menara airport. Warm welcome by your guide. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and night at hotel.

Day 2- Marrakech / Ouarzazate
After breakfast, visit of the capital of the south, which once gave its name to the country. The Koutoubia mosque, a strikingly beautiful example of the combination between apparent simplicity and superb craftsmanship of the Hispano- Moresque art. The Saadien Tombs, an outstandingly beautiful feature of architecture of the 16th Century. The Bahia Palace, with its luxurious apartments which open onto an inner courtyard. The Menra Gardens planted with olive trees and disposing of a great system of irrigation.
In the afternoon, depart for Ouarzazate through the high Atlas Mountains, via the Tizin’ Tichka Pass (2260). The road passes through various villages of the high Atlas, with dominating pisé houses.
Arrival in Ouarzazate in the evening. Dinner and night at hotel.

Day 3-  Ouarzazate
After breakfast depart for an excursion to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, classified by UNESCO as one of the worlds cultural treasures, which was once the stage for many famous international shootings.
Return to Ouarzazate for lunch.
In the afternoon depart for the Taourirt Kasbah, its historical importance and architecture make it one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. The terrace of the ancient Glaoui’s residence offers a splendid view of the fortified villages, oasis and mountains.
Dinner and night at hotel.

Day 4 – Ouarzazate / Tinghir / Ouarzazate
After breakfast depart for Tinghir through the valley of the Dades, on the road of the Kasbah’s and oasis; Skoura, known for the cultivations of roses, then the Kelaa of Megouns (City of Roses). Arrivals in Tinghir, famous for it’s extensive palm groves, outstanding Ksours and Kasbah’s. Visit f the town
In the afternoon depart for an excursion into the Todra Gorges (Canyon). Free time to profit of the site, then return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and night at hotel.

Day 5 – Ouarzazate / Zagora / Ouarzazate
Breakfast. Depart for Zagora, through the Draa Valley, the road follows the oued Draa, with palm groves laid out along the banks and dotted with about fifty kasbah’s, Ksours and fortified villages. Arrival in Zagora, this large village known ad the " Gate of the Desert” is an ideal staging post before the entrance to the desert. We then depart on an excursion to Tamegrourte; an old aged religious center with its library possessing precious manuscripts of illuminated Koran an ancient works of history and medicine. You may also take time to visit the pottery district.
Lunch at a restaurant of this region
Return to Quarzazate in the evening. Dinner and night at hotel.

Day 6 – Ouarzazate
Free day in Ouarzazate. Relax by the swiming pool , shopping ….
Half board at the hotel.

Day 7 – Ouarzazate / Marrakesh
After breakfast depart for Marrakesh. Arrival for lunch.
In the afternoon, continue your tour with a panoramic tour of the ocher – red ramparts built in the 12th century. Then on to the famous Jamaa El Fna Square, the traditional meeting place of astonishing characters, storytellers, acrobats, snake charmers a spectacle that defies belief. From there reaching the souks with its various quarters of craftsmanship in the central area of the Medina. In the evening, depart for a farewell dinner in an ancient palace in the medina with belly dance and Moroccan folklore.
Night at hotel

Day 8 – Marrakech
After breakfast, and according to flight hours, free time then transfer to the airport. Assistance for the registration formalities.