Atlas Mountain 4x4 Tour

Marrakech Airport, Morocco - Marrakech Airport, Morocco
  • ATV in the Moroccan Desert
  • Dades Gorges
  • Road Of The Kasbahs Morocco
  • 4x4 trip in the Moroccan mountains

Details

8 Days | 7 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age: 12

Tour Description


Join us on a thrilling adventure through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains on our 4x4 tour! We'll pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech and start our journey towards the mountains. Drive through the countryside towards the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the most famous in Morocco. You have time to explore the area and might see wild monkeys. Stay the night. The next day we will cross the Middle Atlas to reach the small town of Kelaa M’Gouna. further to the town of Boumalne Dades. Afternoon take a short ride to the Dades Gorge and the Kasbahs overlooking the Dades River. Then We continue our four-wheel-drive journey to the town of Tinghir, afternoon pass by Tinejdad and stop at Rissani, the birthplace of the actual Alaouite Dynasty. Embark 4x4s to proceed to the village of Tamegroute, You find here five marabout tombs, burial places of spiritual leaders. Travel towards Quarzazate, at the strategic position at the crossroads of Marrakech and Agadir. Set off with your local guide to uncover Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city of Morocco. Proceed to the Bahia Palace, transferred to Marrakech Airport to say farewell.

Highlights

  • See the 110 meters high Ouzoud Waterfalls.
  • Visit the impressive Dades and Todra Gorges.
  • Tour Morocco's great southern valleys and oasis.
  • Stop at the Kasbahs Ait Benhaddou and Taourirt.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech Airport - Marrakech    

1 Stop

1

Marrakech Airport

Welcome to Morocco! Our representative meets you outside the terminal with a sign. Transfer to your hotel in Marrakech. Rest of the day at leisure.
4* Atlas Asni or similar
Dinner

Day 2
Marrakech - Ouzoud Waterfalls - Ben El Ouidane    

2 Stops

1

Ouzoud Waterfalls

Pickup hotel lobby and start your 4x4 adventure. Drive through the countryside towards the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the most famous in Morocco. The area is quite impressive with the 110 meters high falls. You have time to explore the area and might see wild monkeys.
2

Ben El Ouidane

Afternoon we proceed to reach the picturesque lake of Ben El Ouidane. You will drive through the magnificent Atlas mountain roads surrounded by holm oaks going along the oueds (rivers) around. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
4* Chems du Lac or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3
Kelaa M’Gouna - Dades Gorge - Boumalne Dades    

2 Stops

1

Kelaa M’Gouna

After breakfast we will cross the Middle Atlas to reach the small town of Kelaa M’Gouna. This oasis in the Dades Valley is well known for its yearly Roses Festival in May, lasting several days. The town produces rose water, essential oils and other cosmetic products. We head further to the town of Boumalne Dades.
2

Boumalne Dades

We head further to the town of Boumalne Dades. Afternoon take a short ride to the Dades Gorge with its spectacular scenery, coloured walls, rock formations and the Kasbahs overlooking the Dades River. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
4* Xaluca Dades or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4
Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorge - Rissani - Erfoud    

3 Stops

1

Todra Gorge

We continue our four-wheel-drive journey to the town of Tinghir, in the middle of an oasis covered with lush palm trees. Nearby we find the Todra Gorge, a string of wadis with dramatic rocky walls sometimes towering 300 meters above you.
2

Rissani

Afternoon pass by Tinejdad and stop at Rissani, the birthplace of the actual Alaouite Dynasty. The mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif is located at the edge of the town.
3

Erfoud

Reach Erfoud, the administrative capital for the region located between the Middle Atlas Mountains to the north and the Sahara desert to the south. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
4* Palm's Hotel or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5
Erfoud - Tamegroute - Tazzarine - Nkob - Zagora    

3 Stops

1

Tamegroute

Embark 4x4s to proceed to the village of Tamegroute, once one of the most important Quranic libraries in North Africa. You have the chance to visit here the existing libraries with around 4,000 manuscripts, and a clay pottery factory.
2

Tazzarine

Possible lunch (optional) at Tazzarine, a small Berber village. You find here five marabout tombs, burial places of spiritual leaders. Close by is Ait Ouazik, showing petroglyphs from 5,000 years BC.
3

Zagora

Passing by N'kob, a region where we can admire the pre-Saharan and Berber villages on the mountain slopes, we arrive at Zagora. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
4* Palais Asmaa or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6
Zagora - Ouarzazate Taourirt - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech    

3 Stops

1

Ouarzazate Taourirt

Breakfast and check out from hotel. Travel towards Quarzazate, at the strategic position at the crossroads of Marrakech and Agadir. Stop at the Kasbah Taourirt from the 19th century.
2

Ait Benhaddou

Proceed to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou located on the south foot of the Atlas mountain chain. This fortified Berber village has served as setting for many great Hollywood movies and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3

Marrakech

Proceed through the Tizi N’tichka Pass to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
4* Atlas Asni or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7
Marrakech Visit - Marrakech    

1 Stop

1

Marrakech

Set off with your local guide to uncover Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city of Morocco. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara Garden built in the 12th century and the Saadian Tombs. In this mausoleum you find the tombs of several Saadian sultans which ruled in the 16th and 17th century. Admire the design with floral motifs, calligraphy, wood carvings and marble. Proceed to the Bahia Palace, a fusion of Islamic and Moroccan style. After a stop at the red-stoned Koutoubia Mosque visit Dar Si Said Museum, the Museum of Moroccan Arts. Afternoon stroll in the alleyways of the largest Souq and handicraft quarters of the country. Then to the famous Jemaa el-Fna square with its non-stop entertainment. You find here storytellers, snake charmers, musicians, acrobats and delicious street food. Overnight Marrakech.
4* Atlas Asni or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8
Marrakech Hotel - Marrakech Airport    

1 Stop

1

Marrakech Airport

Dependent on your departure time you will be picked up from your hotel lobby and transferred to Marrakech Airport to say farewell.
Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Meet & greet at airport.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • Professional English speaking guide service on tour days.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Erfoud.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Boulmane Dades.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Ben El Ouidane.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Zagora.
  • 3 nights at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Marrakech.
  • Transportation in a/c 4WD with driver from day 2 to day 6.
  • Transportation in car or van on day 1, day 7 and day 8.
  • 1 airport transfer upon departure.
  • 1 airport transfer upon arrival.
  • VAT.

Exclusions


  •  Airfare. 
  •  Travel insurance. 
  •  Entry visa Morocco. 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Compulsory Christmas and New Year's gala dinner.  
  •  Tips, portage and private expenses.  

Practical Info


• As 4WD we use Toyota or similar brands.
• Dress code: In general both men and women should cover shoulders, upper arms and knees. Avoid transparent and tightfitting clothes.
• In summer time pack lightweight clothes, but also warm clothes when visiting the desert or the Atlas mountains. Warm clothing is needed for the cooler months, November until March.
• A small backpack to carry snacks and water, and depending on season sun protection is recommended.
• Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter mosques.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. We inform you when all services are confirmed. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 29 $USD per person from the day of booking up to 30 days before departure.
• 47 $USD per person for cancellations made between 30 to 15 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 15 to 08 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made between 08 to 02 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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