Marrakech Desert Tours: A Great Way of Spending Holidays

Posted by Nomad Experience Travel on January 18th, 2016

Marrakech, the red city of Morocco, is the fourth largest city in the country and located in the foothills of the mighty Atlas Mountains. This mesmerizing imperial city with its red sandstone walls is steeped in history. It is mostly inhabited by the Berber farmers who live in small villages spread across the colorful city. The ochre city is one of the great holiday destinations that one must not miss while visiting the Mediterranean belt.

The bustling city of Marrakech is famous for its social, political and cultural significance and is a well-known tourist destination. People from different cultures and backgrounds come and visit the great medina. This fortified city is like a second home to French nationals and is famous for its traditional souks or the Berber markets which sell carpets, metal lanterns, handicraft and more to the tourists who throng the city every year in large numbers.

There are many desert tours and excursions outside the busy city of Marrakech which offer everyone a variety of countryside attractions that surround the city. Here are some of the main desert tours to make the most out of your Moroccan holiday. These excursions are sure to make your trip memorable for years to come.

•Two-Day Zagora Desert Tour: This excursion starts with an early departure from Marrakech and takes you through the Morocco Sahara Desert while crossing the high Atlas Mountains and the TiziNtichka pass. One gets the opportunity of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Camel rides are very common in Zagora, and the site offers a breathtaking view during sunset. One can stay overnight in a Berber desert camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere under the starlit sky

•Three-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga: This scenic and popular desert tour involves long driving hours but is worth the drive as it covers a dramatic and a stunning landscape. The topography is rich and consists of a series of valleys and oases. Tour includes visiting the Skoura oasis and climbing up the Dades canyons. One can ride a camel in Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a Berber desert camp after visiting Ouarzazate with its Kasbah of Taourirt

•Three-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Trip: This tour is a comprehensive trip which combines the trip to the Sahara desert with the two cities of Marrakech and Fes, making the tour all the more enriching. The main highlights of this trip include a drive along the Valley of the Roses which is also known as the road of 1001 kasbahs. This further includes a walk in the Todra oasis and a camel ride in Erg Chebbi. There is a long drive along the Ziz Valley which crosses the middle Atlas Mountains rich in cedar forests. Aside from spectacular views, the tour presents an opportunity to imbibe the culture of Morocco.

About the author:
Nourdine El Jakani is the owner of Nomad Experience Travel, a tours and traveling services providing organization registered in Marrakech with N° 29P/14. They offer a wide range of different kinds of tours consisting of group trips covering many areas in Morocco. Starting from one of the larger cities in Morocco they offer day tours to explore the areas and sites close to those cities.