Short way to see Ouarzazate
2 Days Tour : Ouarzazate and Surrounding , Ait Ben Haddou , Skoura Valley
Day 1: Marrakech - Skoura Palm grove
We will collect you at 9 AM at your place of accommodation. We will then depart in the direction of Ouarzazate across the High Atlas Mountains and through the pass of Tizn'Tichka ( best named as the pass of “high pastures”). This mountainous chain offers beautiful, diverse landscapes and views of numerous small villages set on terraces. After crossing over the pass, We then take the old caravan route leading to Ouarzazate visiting several kasbahs on the way, the first being the Kasbah Telouet. This extraordinary palace was built by the powerful tribal leader and Pasha of Morocco el Glaoui, known as the ‘vulture sultan.’
After lunch, we follow a trail which will take us through the ksour (fortified villages), until we reach the Ounila valley with its wonderful river, verdant valleys, and hillsides alive with brilliant colours. Our last stop before Ouarzazate is Ait Ben Haddou is one of the World Heritage site, this is one of the finest and best preserved examples of both earth architecture and of a fortified village in Morocco, and has served as an appropriate location for many epic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Alexander.
After the visit of the Kasabh you will then return to the main road to Ouarzazate where you can stop, for visit the kasabh of Taourirt or take photos . Finally you will be taken to the palm grove of Skoura, about 20 kilometers from Ouarzazate, to a charming guest house with pool where you will dine in bio-aromatic gardens.
After lunch, we follow a trail which will take us through the ksour (fortified villages), until we reach the Ounila valley with its wonderful river, verdant valleys, and hillsides alive with brilliant colours. Our last stop before Ouarzazate is Ait Ben Haddou is one of the World Heritage site, this is one of the finest and best preserved examples of both earth architecture and of a fortified village in Morocco, and has served as an appropriate location for many epic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Alexander.
After the visit of the Kasabh you will then return to the main road to Ouarzazate where you can stop, for visit the kasabh of Taourirt or take photos . Finally you will be taken to the palm grove of Skoura, about 20 kilometers from Ouarzazate, to a charming guest house with pool where you will dine in bio-aromatic gardens.
Day 2: Skoura - Fint Oasis - Marrakech
After breakfast, discovery of the palm grove of Skoura (kasbah d’Amerdihil). You will then be taken to the Oasis of Fint, This beautiful oasis is composed of four villages and is known for the magnificent views it offers to travelers. Twelve hundred people live in these villages. It is interesting to see the traditional life that takes place there, notably the irrigation system for agriculture. You will lunch here or in the way back . Finally you will return to Marrakech in the afternoon .
The whole excursion has plenty of time to stop for photos, as suits you.
The whole excursion has plenty of time to stop for photos, as suits you.
