N 512 Hay El Massira Ouarzazate
Tel : 06 96 79 07 34
Email : contact@desertbreeze-tours.com
N 512 Hay El Massira Ouarzazate
Tel : 06 96 79 07 34
Email : contact@desertbreeze-tours.com
N 512 Hay El Massira Ouarzazate
Tel : 06 96 79 07 34
Email : contact@desertbreeze-tours.com
N 512 Hay El Massira Ouarzazate
Tel : 06 96 79 07 34
Email : contact@desertbreeze-tours.com
For those who can only spend a few days in Marrakech but still want to explore palm groves, rocky deserts, and oases, we offer seven day trips. Perfect for a weekend!
For those with a few extra days who wish to discover the imperial cities or relax on the expansive beaches of the Atlantic coast, we offer 2-day excursions.
Finally, for those who, despite a busy schedule, do not want to miss a full immersion in the desert, we have 3-day excursions that will take you to the heart of the Sahara!
Meet your driver at 8:30 AM in front of your hotel or riad to start your excursion to Essaouira. Leaving Marrakech, the landscape changes: vineyards and olive trees give way to argan trees as you approach the coast. Along the way, you will pass through small lively towns, local trading hubs. After passing Chichaoua, the journey alternates between straight stretches and curves before the ocean suddenly reveals itself. From the hills surrounding Essaouira, you can admire the bay where the city is nestled. Upon arrival, you will explore the ancient medina, characterized by its salt- and wind-worn walls. Stroll through the labyrinthine streets with white houses and blue doors, where getting lost is as easy as finding your way. The picturesque aspects of Portuguese architecture, the bastions emerging from the wave-beaten rocks, and the peaceful atmosphere create a charming and fascinating ambiance. Follow the seagulls to the port, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the beach stretching out in front of the city. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.
At 8:00 AM, meet your driver near your hotel or riad for an adventure heading south. You will leave Marrakech and gradually ascend towards the High Atlas, passing through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, which reaches an altitude of 2260 meters. The route will take you through picturesque villages and lively trading posts, offering a vivid glimpse of local life. The landscape changes rapidly, revealing a fascinating palette of colors and rock formations that make the journey captivating and varied.
After crossing the pass, the road descends towards the Aït Ben Haddou Ksar, a superb example of fortified architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. Dominating a hill of sandstone by the Onila River, the Ksar unfolds in all its splendor. After leaving the car and crossing the new village, you will reach the entrance to the ancient fortified city. Explore the narrow streets lined with kasbahs adorned with geometric patterns and arches sculpted from clay, and climb up to the old granary, once the last bastion in case of a siege. After the visit, get back in the car for a return to Marrakech through increasingly varied landscapes. You will arrive in the city in the late afternoon.
At 9:00 AM, meet your driver near your hotel or riad to head towards Tahannaout. The road to Asni winds through the High Atlas Mountains, offering enchanting panoramas of verdant valleys and picturesque plateaus. You will witness the striking contrast between earthy reds, lush greens, and the blue sky, while observing daily life in Berber villages. The adobe houses, made of straw and clay, line the valley, giving the impression that time has stood still in these traditionally steeped places.
Crossing the Rherhaia Gorges, you will reach Asni, a charming Berber village located at 1150 meters altitude, dominated by the majestic Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4160 meters. Every Saturday, the local market comes alive, with streets bustling with vendors selling fruits and vegetables, domestic animals, and donkeys. You will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional tea ritual with a Berber family before continuing your journey.
Continuing along the northern slopes of Jebel Toubkal, you will reach the village of Setti Fatma. After a break, you will return to Marrakech, passing through the Ourika Valley and following the river of the same name. Return to Marrakech is expected in the afternoon.
Meet your driver at 8:30 AM near your hotel or riad for a departure northeast towards Beni Mellal and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Upon arriving at the village of Ouzoud, perched at 1500 meters altitude, you will leave your vehicle and continue on foot. You will follow a trail leading to the majestic Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in North Africa, where the Ouzoud River cascades down 110 meters, breaking on rocky ledges before plunging into the el-Abid River canyon.
As you follow the path, you can get close to the main waterfall and choose to continue the walk along the Oued or relax on its banks. Another trail will lead you to spectacular panoramic viewpoints. Return to Marrakech is expected in the afternoon.
Meet your driver at 9:00 AM near your hotel or riad for a departure to the Ourika Valley, located about 70 km from Marrakech, at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
En route, you will pass through a patchwork of cultivated fields before reaching the village of Tnine de l’Ourika, where the most lively market in the valley takes place every Monday. You will be surrounded by picturesque landscapes with vibrant colors, observing the daily life of Berber villages nestled on the mountainsides. Along the Ourika River, which has water year-round, you can admire the poplars and weeping willows shading the banks, as well as the almond and cherry trees in bloom from February to April.
The route ends at the village of Setti Fatma, where you will have the opportunity to take a 2-hour walk through nature to the waterfalls. In early afternoon, you will return to your vehicle for the trip back to Marrakech.
Meet your driver at 9:00 AM near your hotel or riad for a departure to Oukaïmeden, located 75 km from Marrakech and at 2650 meters altitude. This ski resort is an ideal place to immerse yourself in the traditional Moroccan atmosphere while enjoying alpine scenery surrounded by snowy peaks, picturesque valleys, and Berber villages.
In winter, from January to March, the village of Oukaïmeden offers ski equipment rental as well as lessons for beginners and advanced skiers. You will have the chance to enjoy the snow-covered slopes winding down the mountain in a spectacular setting.
