Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Overview
During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most important imperial cities of the country which is Marrakech, and to make things even more interesting your driver will be taking one spectacular road throughout Ait Ben Hadou and the Tizin Tichka pass.
Camel trekking is optional and not included in this tour but we can add it if you request it in advance.
You will have three days with our companionship to discover the most possible about this pearl of Morocco and the Moroccan desert offering you one amazing travelling experience.
We assure you the most experienced, friendly and multi languages speaking drivers and guides throughout the entire tour.
We also assure you the most comfortable vehicles you can find in the market to ensure your total comfort and safety.
Included/Excluded
- Hotels 2 night
- 2 Breakfasts
- Transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
- Professional English Speaking Driver
- Professional Guide in Marrakech
- Entrance Fees to historical sites
- Portage Tips
- Airfare
- Drinks
- Personal Spending
- Professional Guide in Marrakech
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel Insurance
Tour Plan
Today’s journey takes us to another side of the Moroccan territory which is Marrakech or the pearl of Morocco where you will be spending the night and having dinner.
After breakfast we will be heading to Marrakech through the Tizin Tichka pass, making a stop at the Ait ben Hadou Kasbah so you can enjoy more of the vast Moroccan desert.
But before we start this journey you will be having a historical tour of the region of Ouarzazat.
Nicknamed the door of the desert, Ouarzazat is primarily occupied by Berbers who constructed many of the prominent Kasbahs and buildings for which the area is known.
It has become an important holiday destination in Morocco and a base for excursions across the Draa Valley and Ait Benhaddou that has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and which you will be visiting today as well.
The Ouarzazate studios area is one of the largest movie studios in the world in terms of land and a famous location for film making which has invited many international companies to work here and film several historical movies including Mission Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, The Man Who Would Be King, Kingdom of Heaven and Babel and Asterix & Obelix.
By arriving to Marrakech your desert experience is officially over, but only to open a door to a new experience within the imperial city of Marrakech where you will be spending the night and having dinner.
After having your breakfast in your hotel or riad you will have your guide picking you up and taking you on one amazing historical tour of Marrakech which includes the Majorelle Gardens, El Koutoubia Mosque, the Jewish Mellah or quarter, and The Saadians Tomb to end your tour with.
So like it was mentioned above, your tour will start by the Majorelle Garden which is one of the most visited sites in Morocco.
It took French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) forty years of passion and dedication to create this delightful garden in the heart of the “Ochre City”.
In 1947 he opened his gardens to the public and, through this period he also painted a glorious ceiling at The Mamounia hotel.
Afterwards we will be heading to The Koutoubia Mosque which is the largest one in Marrakesh; the mosque is ornamented with curved windows, a band of ceramic inlay, and decorative arches with a large plaza overflowing with magnificent gardens.
Once we finish with this historical mosque we will head to the Jewish quarter or Mellah Founded in 1558 by Moulay Abdallah, your guide will be walking you through this entire district and giving you a full resume concerning the history of this area personifying the Jewish culture and presence in Morocco.
Your tour will continue on to the Saadian Tomb which dates back to the Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) and which were only discovered in 1917.
Once discovered they were restored by the Beaux-Arts service and because of the beauty of their decoration, they have been a major attraction for visitors in Marrakech.
Once your tour is over you will head back to your Riad or Hotel and have the rest of the day free to wonder around the streets of Marrakech or just relax.
Once your tour is over with we will be dropping you back at your hotel in Ouarzazat.
We enjoy you had a great time with our companionship and see you soon.
