Thousand Kasbahs Route With Magical Night In The Desert

THE THOUSAND KASBAHS WITH MAGICAL NIGHT IN THE DESERT

• Departure from Ouarzazate.
• Duration: 5 days/4 nights.

ITINERARY:

Guided tour of ouarzazate- kasbah of tifoultoute- valley of ounila- kasbah of ait ben haddou- kasbah of telouet- lake of el mansour eddahbi- the palm grove of skoura- kasbah amridil- kasbah ait ben moro- the valley of the roses- the dades valley and gorges- the todra gorges and the draa valley- kasbah oulad othmane- kasbah of tamnougalt- agz- kasbah of caid ali in agdz- and according to choice, camel excursion

In the desert and night in haimas camp in erg chegaga or the dunes of tinfou- fint oasis.

End of tour: Ouarzazate.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE

DAY 1: KASBAH OF TIFOULTOUTE- TOUR OF THE VALLEY OF OUNILA AND VISIT THE KASBAH OF AIT BEN HADDOU- KASBAH OF TELOUET.

Today we will walk along the banks of the Ounila River, which gives its name to this valley in the south of the High Atlas. The valley is part of the oasis system of southern Morocco, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, but before leaving we will visit the Kasbah of Tifoultoute. This kasbah is located just eight kilometers from Ouarzazate. Its construction, ordered by the Glaoui clan, dates from the seventeenth century, with the main purpose of providing accommodation for the guests of the Pasha of Marrakech. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1953. Unfortunately, part of it has deteriorated as a result of the passage of time and the lack of sufficient funds for its preservation, but you can visit part of the building, which now houses the facilities of a hotel restaurant. It is quite likely that the complex will be familiar to you. The Kasbah was the setting for David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia and Franco Zefirelli’s Jesus of Nazareth. You will have enough time to visit it. After the visit we will head to the Ounila Valley.

The Ounila Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys in Morocco. The small river is the cause of the transformation of the hostile desert landscape in a veritable orchard, populated by palm groves, fig and almond trees, which contrast with the ocher and red of the surrounding environment and the steep cliffs that border part of its course. As it happens in the south of the country, the course of the water, generator of life, led to the emergence of numerous villages on its banks, built with earth, stone and straw, building materials used in the area, inhabited by descendants of Berber tribes. The unique beauty of the landscape attracted a multitude of painters, such as Jacques Majorelle, whose name will surely be known to you for giving name to a famous garden in Marrakech. Lights, colors and architecture of the Valley were immortalized in part of his canvases.

Along the road we will see dozens of Kasbahs, some unfortunately in a state of ruin, among which are those of Ameniter, Anguelz and Tamdagh and the collective granary of Tazlaft (external morphology very similar to a kasbah), until we reach the most famous of all: the exceptional Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and probably the best known of all the kasbahs of Morocco.

In fact, although it is popularly known by the name of Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou is actually a Ksar. The Ksar with walled villages, protected by watchtowers, in the manner and with the same defensive purpose for which medieval castles were built. The kasbah is a fortified house – not a village like the Ksar – in which the nobility or people of social relevance resided.

This Ksar, owned by the Tribe or Clan of Ben Haddou, was built in the eleventh century on a small plateau on the right bank of the Ounila River, from which dominates the middle channel of the Valley, became one of the main strategic control points of the route linking the ancient Sudan with the imperial cities of Meknes, Fez and Marrakech, via Telouet. Inside runs a real maze of streets that are grouped into three areas, the popular district in which the public square, the mosque and the Koranic school is located, which has houses of one or two floors, the Jewish quarter, in frank deterioration, in the upper right and the aristocratic district, which is the one that occupies the lower part, which is easily recognized by its houses of four and five floors and the beautiful external decoration. At the top of the hill there is a viewpoint, where there is a building used as a granary – strategically located at the top of the hill to protect the food sources in case of assault – from which you can enjoy the extraordinary landscape and the contrasts between the desert and the palm groves with the background of the High Atlas Mountains. It also has two cemeteries, the Muslim and Jewish. Currently there are just over ten families, since most of the residents of the Ksar moved to live in the “new” village, which is located on the other side of the river. Many of the buildings are now stores selling all kinds of goods but mainly local crafts and craftsmen’s workshops where you can see them working at their craft.

Undoubtedly the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most photographed places in Morocco and one of the iconic images of this country for being the set of hundreds of films since the sixties of the last century, some of them very popular, such as the Jewel of the Nile, Gladiator, Alexander the Great,

Lawrence of Arabia, and most recently, the setting for part of the third season of the popular Game of Thrones television series.

These kasbahs proliferated due to the need to provide service and protection to the commercial caravans heading from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech through the port of Tizi-n-Tichka. Probably, the most important on this road were that of Ben Haddou, and that of Telouet, strategically located before facing the last climb of the port that leads to the imperial city of Marrakech. Between one and the other, we will make a brief stop to visit the Kasbah of Tamdaght, just seven kilometers from Ait Ben Haddou, a little known kasbah that, although partly in ruins, has a lot of charm. This Kasbah, built in the 19th century, has nine watchtowers, which is unusual. Although it is home to one family, it is possible to visit it. It is from Tamdagh that the river begins to box in and the terrain gains space in the form of steep rocky slopes. From Amniter the road moves away from the river to gain altitude, to reach Telouet we will have to leave the asphalt to follow a dirt track dotted with potholes.

The kasbah of Telouet, also known as Kasbah Glaoui is not usually visited, because it is a little far from the route known as the route of the thousand Kasbah, but although outside the deterioration of the kasbah is evident, keeps unsuspected treasures inside.

The Kasbah of Telouet was built between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in a strategic enclave of the Moroccan High Atlas, before facing the last climb of the port that leads to the imperial city of Marrakech, which allowed him to control the passage of all goods flowing through the Atlas and also close to one of the main salt mines of Morocco, a very precious commodity. This allowed the family to amass a considerable fortune. Probably the best known member of the family was Thami el Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech and Lord of the Atlas. He was one of the richest men in the world. After his death, his property and wealth became part of the state.

The interior of the palace is of great beauty. The decoration, in Andalusian style, is composed mainly of tiles, stucco, and polychrome cedar wood ceilings and is so exquisite that it more than compensates for the detour. From the rooftop terrace you can enjoy an unbeatable panoramic view of the village of Telouet and the Atlas Mountains.

After the visit we will return to Ouarzazate.

DAY 2 – LAKE OF EL MANSOUR EDDAHBI- THE PALM GROVE OF SKOURA- KASBAH AMRIDIL- KASBAH AIT BEN MORO- THE VALLEY OF THE ROSES- THE VALLEY AND GORGES OF THE DADES.

Before starting the day, which will be intense, we will stop on the outskirts of Ouarzazate to see the artificial lake of El Mansour Eddahbi. The lake is actually a set of interconnected lakes that constitutes the main water reservoir near Ouarzazate. The Dades River, one of the most important in Morocco, which we will travel today, flows into this lake with which we will begin our tour. It will be a brief stop, because our next visit really has more interest.

The palm grove of Skoura, framed by the imposing massif of M’Goum to the north and the desert chain of Jebel Saghro to the south is an immense palm grove with more than 140,000 palm trees. What distinguishes Skoura from other palm groves in the south is the great concentration of Kasbahs that it houses in its interior, a rich architectural heritage that speaks of the splendor of more glorious times that, unfortunately, is being lost for lack of conservation work and funding that allows them.

Skoura is one of those visits that require a quiet walk to enjoy its great beauty, how you can create an artistic and harmonious environment with the most basic materials provided by nature, and above all tells us about a way of life in a time that seems to have been suspended. It is a jewel outside the conventional tourist circuits in Morocco that grows around an oasis populated by palm, almond and olive trees planted in the twelfth century by the Almohad sultan Yaqub al-Mansour.

One of the peculiarities of Skoura is that its population speaks only Arabic. Although originally the population was mainly Berber, in the nineteenth century was mostly occupied by Arab tribes from the Draa Valley, possibly because of a major plague epidemic that decimated its initial population.

As already mentioned, inside the palm grove there are several dozen kasbahs, but the best known are the Kasbah of Ameridil and Ait Ben Moro, which we will visit.

The Kasbah of Ameridil is one of the best preserved. It began to be built in the late eighteenth century, around eight houses joined by the facades to which were added watchtowers at each corner and in the central areas of the walls. In the 20th century the construction was extended. The most modern part, which houses a riad, is the one that can be visited. They have a small exhibition of traditional tools.

The Kasbah of Ait Ben Moro, like that of Ameridil, is an extraordinary example of a collective Kasbah. It also dates from the eighteenth century. It is currently used as a hotel, like many of those preserved in the palm grove. It is the rehabilitation for these purposes that is allowing the preservation of this unique architectural heritage.

After this immersion in the culture of the Kasbah, today we will dedicate the day to enjoy the extraordinary contrast of the Atlas landscapes.

However, before developing what we will see below, I would like to tell you that just twenty kilometers north of the palm grove, seventy kilometers from Ouarzazate, very successful archaeological exploration work began some years ago and is still continuing. Dinosaur enthusiasts will surely know that two specimens of Tazoudasauros, a “small” sauropod weighing barely two tons, were found in these lands. A large lizard that lived at the beginning of the Jurassic period, approximately 180 million years ago. It is not the only important discovery made in Morocco.
In 2017, the discovery of the oldest known remains so far of homo sapiens was made known worldwide, taking the history of this species, our own, back 100,000 years. The discovery was made at the site of Djebel Irhoud, in a cave located 100 kilometers west of Marrakech.

The Valley of the Roses is located at the foot of the High Atlas, at the confluence with the Dades Valley, which we will visit next. The name of the Valley responds to the fact that the main crop in the area is the rose, which occupies hundreds of hectares of land, although saffron is also grown in the area. The best time of the year to enjoy the area is from mid-April to mid-May, the flowering season.

May, the flowering season. The intoxicating fragrance of the rose bushes is best appreciated during the month of May.

The distillation of essences and the production of perfumes is the most important industry in the area.

The rose grown here is the damascena rose, one of the most sought-after species in the world because of its intense perfume. It is also one of the most resistant species to cold and drought. It is believed that this variety of rose was introduced in the 11th century by one of the commercial caravans from Mecca.

It takes one ton of rose petals to produce one kilogram of rose essence. Harvesting is a hard and essentially feminine activity. Harvesting a kilo is a labor that takes more than an hour. If you are interested in knowing details about the collection and elaboration of essences we can visit a local cooperative in Keela M’gouna.

The best known village in the Valley is Keela M’gouna for hosting one of the most important festivals in Morocco: “the festival of roses”, which is held every year the first weekend of May, very crowded by the attendance of Moroccan families living in other cities who come to the call of hospitality for which the population of the Atlas is famous. During the days of the festival Keela doubles its population. In the festival there is an atmosphere of joy, you can enjoy the local cuisine, it is a perfect platform to learn about the products of local crafts, there is a parade of floats and music and traditional dances resound throughout the city.
We continue to the Dades Valley, a valley that takes its name from the river that flows through it.
Curiously, this valley lacks date palms, something unusual in southern Morocco, however there are abundant fig trees, so this valley is also known as the Valley of figs, although we also find other crops such as wheat, poplars, birch, walnut and almond trees. Where the water arrives it is an orchard, where it does not, it is a desert.
Silence surrounds the impressive landscape, spectacular rock formations border the winding course of the river, which winds its way through golden and reddish cliffs.

We will pass through Boumalne Dades where we will make a stop to contemplate the so-called ”monkey fingers”. The cliffs of Tamlalt are curious formations of red sandstone in vertical and rounded shape. Seen from a distance and due to their grouped disposition, they look like a group of fingers sculpted in the rock, hence they are known as ”monkey fingers”. They are one of the great attractions of the Dades Gorges. From this area the earth turns red due to the presence of iron oxide in the rock.
About six kilometers from Boulmane Dades, in Ait-Youl, we will see from the outside the Kasbah of Mohadach. It has a peculiarity that I want you to notice, because this kasbah has five towers. It is usual that the kasbah has no more than four, usually located at the corners.
We will spend the night in a nice riad in the area, where you will be served a delicious dinner based on dishes of Berber cuisine. You will have free time for a pleasant walk in the surroundings.

DAY 3.- TODRA GORGES AND DRAA VALLEY- KASBAH OULAD OTHMANE- KASBAH OF TAMNOUGALT- AGZ.

After breakfast we will head to one of the strong points of the South: The Todra Gorges. This Todra valley is part of the ecosystem of the Tinerhir Oasis.
The course of the Todra River has formed a gorge of vertical walls of enormous proportions (300 m) and great beauty; fifteen kilometers from Tinerhir the gorge is narrowing by the passage of the river, which in this section is very shallow, creating a closed passage that when traveled on foot makes the height of the canyon is perceived more impressive and is aware of our small size.
The Todra Gorge is a famous climbing site in Morocco but above all, it is a unique place. We will take a short walk, about half an hour, in this part where the canyon narrows, so that you can appreciate in all its details the rugged beauty of the landscape. The Todra Gorges, unlike the Dades Gorges, are seen from below. The Dades can be seen from above, after traveling a winding and somewhat dangerous road.
From there we will head towards the Draa Valley, which extends from Agdz and Zagora, along the old caravan route between the mountains and the river. This route, which is approximately 200 km long, is one of the most beautiful routes in Morocco.

This beautiful valley that runs along the river of the same name. It is the longest river in Morocco and crosses the whole country as far as Mauritania. The river, almost 400 km long, remains invisible in the intermediate stretch between Agdz and M’hamid for more than 60 km, its course runs subway, the landscape before the eyes is arid, hostile and desolate, to re-emerge from Agz, which literally and accurately translates as “resting place”, from this population nature overflows by the presence of water. Palm groves and fields of crops cover the horizon as far as the eye can see, in an outpouring of life that would not be possible without the presence of the river. Fortified villages and kasbahs follow one another along the Valley, in a landscape of great beauty marked by the strong contrast between the desert and the green vegetation that grows under the protection of the river, evidence of the boldness and magnificence of life, which is able to emerge even in a hostile environment. In this area, along with palm trees, fruit trees abound, mainly fig and pomegranate trees. As we move through the Draa Valley to the south you will notice that the skin of the inhabitants is getting darker. They are the descendants of the Haratins, the first inhabitants of the Saharan oases, who settled there when the Sahara dried up. The Haratines are an ethnic group distinct from the rest of the local inhabitants, of Arab and Berber descent, which extends across southern Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania and Algeria and although the Jewish community is no longer present, as almost all left Morocco in 1967, one cannot deny the influence they had on the development of the economy of the valley, because many of the trades that remain in the palm groves of the southern oases, such as carpentry, jewelry, brass work, carpet weaving and others were introduced and developed by the Jews who found refuge in the area after the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem and because of the harassment of Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arabs.

In the Draa Valley there are more than a hundred Ksar, some in ruins, others still inhabited or redirected to tourist accommodation.

On the way to Agdz we will visit two Kasbah, that of Oulad Othmane and Tamnougalt.

The first, the Kasbah of Oulad Othmane, in the town of the same name, dates from the first half of the nineteenth century. It was ordered to be built by the leader of the Arab tribe Ouled Yahia, originally from Yemen, and loyal to Glaoui, when the rest of the tribes rose up against the French in the early twentieth century. It is a magnificent example of adobe architecture. It is currently a hotel destination.

Tamnougalt is a town just over five kilometers from Agdz. The architectural ensemble of the Kasbah and the Ksar, declared a World Heritage Site, is a corner of imposing beauty, the most important enclave of traditional Moroccan architecture on land and one of the most beautiful in the south of the country. It was chosen by Bertolucci for the filming of part of the movie “The Sheltering Sky”.

Originally, Tamnougalt was an important enclave of the Jewish community, but later immigrants settled in the area, mainly from Nigeria and Mali and from the Berber tribe of the Mezguitas. This population dates back more than five hundred years, although in reality its urban expansion reached its peak in the sixteenth century, when the Kasbah was built, when a member of the Mezguitas family settled in the ksar.

Its location is privileged, at the crossroads of a road that has been used for centuries by caravans coming from Asia, hence the name of the town, which translates as “crossroads” or “crossroads”. Therefore, from the beginning, the inhabitants of the Ksar provided protection to the caravans, offered them lodging, and thus the town became an important trading center, which enjoyed prosperity thanks to the collection of customs duties on all goods and merchandise passing through this route.

The dromedaries of the caravans coming from the south were loaded with gold, ivory, slaves and salt. For this reason the majority of the population of Tamnougalt and Agdz is black, as is the case in Khamlia, because they are descended from slaves.

The Kasbah of Tamnougalt is remarkable for the extraordinary decoration of the walls and the height of its towers. Inside the Kasbah there is a small museum on the habits of life in a ksar.

In the ksar the houses usually have two floors. Families reside in the upper or lower floor depending on the outside temperature. They are quite cool houses despite the extreme heat in some seasons of the year. All these houses are connected to each other by covered passageways.

DAY 4.- AGDZ- KASBAH OF CAID ALI IN AGDZ- AND ACCORDING TO CHOICE, CAMEL TREKKING IN THE DESERT AND NIGHT IN HAIMAS CAMP IN ERG CHEGAGA OR TINFOU DUNES.

Agdz is a small town, located about 69 kilometers from Ouarzazate, with 11,000 inhabitants, whose landscape is dominated by the presence of the impressive rocky ridge of Djbel Kissane, 1,535 meters high, which follows the course of the Draa river for about 40 km. Its economy is based mainly on agriculture and tourism, because from this city depart many of the 4×4 routes that head west towards Taroudant and Tazenakht, as it was once a host city, due to its location, of trade routes from the south.

In Agdz is especially remarkable the Kasbah of Caid Ali, which we will visit. Currently a hotel site run by the descendants of Caid Ali, chief of the Mezguita, a famous character in the history of Morocco for his confrontation against the Pasha El-Glaoui who sought the support of the tribes of the south in an attempt to overthrow King Mohammed V.

The kasbah offers the possibility of a guided tour of exceptional interest by the facilities, which include mainly the tour of the reception rooms and the office of the Caid, as well as the roof from which you will have magnificent views of the valley.

Also of interest is the Kasbah Glaoui, which during the reign of Hassan II was used as a secret prison.

A truly unique aspect of this city is the orchard of Hart Chaou. It is a communal farming practice. The oasis is a shared resource cultivated by the city’s inhabitants.

TWO OPTIONS:

1.- M’HAMID -NIGHT IN THE DESERT IN ERG CHEGAGA.

The most recommended option, if what you are looking for is the experience of not seeing traces of civilization for dozens of kilometers around.

Erg Chegaga is “the other desert”, the one that is less visited because it is more inaccessible. Before reaching the camp, we will visit the Sacred Oasis of Oum Lâalag.

2.- ZAGORA – NIGHT IN THE DESERT IN THE TINFOU DUNES.

We will walk through the palm grove of Zagora and climb the Djbel Zagora to have a panoramic view of the whole area.

We will visit with a guide the Ksar of Tissergate, about eight kilometers from Zagora, the sixteenth century, a magnificent example of the defensive architecture of southern Morocco. The ksar is a labyrinth full of corners and secret nooks and crannies, in which its well-known covered passages stand out. Walking through them, as dark and uninhabited as they seem, leads one to think that the ksar is uninhabited, something far from reality, since more than fifty families live inside, but the reason for the confusion is because the residents make a living on the terraces that we do not see.
Inside the ksar there is a really interesting museum, the Museum of Arts and Traditions of the Draa Valley. The museum’s collection allows us to discover the way of life of the different tribes living in the region.as to the collection of customs duty on all goods and merchandise that passed through that route.

The dromedaries of the caravans coming from the south were loaded with gold, ivory, slaves and salt. For this reason the majority of the population of Tamnougalt and Agdz is black, as is the case in Khamlia, because they are descended from slaves.

The Kasbah of Tamnougalt is remarkable for the extraordinary decoration of the walls and the height of its towers. Inside the Kasbah there is a small museum on the habits of life in a ksar.

In the ksar the houses usually have two floors. Families reside in the upper or lower floor depending on the outside temperature. They are quite cool houses despite the extreme heat in some seasons of the year. All these houses are connected to each other by covered passageways.

DAY 5.- RETURN TO OUARZAZATE, GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY AND VISIT TO THE FINT OASIS. END OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES.

The current city of Ouarzazate was born as a military post at the time of the French protectorate. This site was chosen for its strategic location, as Ouarzazate is located halfway between the desert and the imperial city of Marrakech and because it is not far from the Atlantic coast. Keep in mind that Ouarzazate is half a day’s journey from the two great desert regions of Morocco, Erg Chegaga – through the city of M’Hamid – and Erg Chebbi – through Merzouga.

But, although the city is young today, Ouarzazate already had a past rich in culture and history, as it was a trading stop on an ancient caravan trade route connecting the Orient with Marrakech.

Ouarzazate is the great gateway city to the desert, but it is not only desert that it offers, as its privileged location connects it with the oases of the great south and the so-called route of the thousand kasbahs, all of which have been declared World Heritage Sites because of their exceptional importance. The most iconic of them, the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is very close, just 35 kilometers away.
Perhaps it was its proximity to the desert that gave it its name. Ouarzazate, in Tamazigh language means “without noise”. Today the city is inextricably linked to cinema. It is home to the country’s two film production studios, a film school and a film museum. Well-known directors and actors resided here for a time, such as Martin Scorsesse who shot in the city Kundum, Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet who under the orders of Iñárritu made the famous film Babel, David Lean who located here the shooting of the famous Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles, Ridley Scott with Gladiator, Bernardo Bertolucci were just some of the many who spent some time here. The nearby Ait Ben Haddou was the filming set for part of the third season of Game of Thrones.
On our guided tour we will visit part of this visual history of cinema, but also the new part of the city, such as Al-Mouahidine Square, a busy area for locals, which has a very lively atmosphere, Mohammed VI Avenue, Rue de la Poste or the Place de 3 March, as the historic part of the medina with its adobe houses, souks and cooperatives where you can enjoy the atmosphere, crafts and the color and aroma of spices. The guide will show you the different neighborhoods that are inside: the Arab quarter, the Berber area and the Jewish quarter and places of worship: synagogue (now a museum) and mosques.
Near Ouarzazate are the cities of Tinehir, known for its beautiful silver jewelry and Errachidia, famous for its ceramic craftsmanship.
The great attraction of the medina, undoubtedly on its own merit, is the Kasbah of Taourirt, located on the hill. Although called kasbah, actually Taourirt, with its 15,000 square meters is a ksar, an inhabited fortified village connected by an intricate network of alleys around the residence of the Pasha. The ksar, really spectacular, began to be built in the seventeenth century but had several extensions, the most important of them in the twenties of the last century, by order of the Pasha of Marrakech, Thami El Glaoui, absolute lord of the southern provinces. Taourirt was one of his many residences. Thami El Glaoui was known as the Lord of the Atlas and was Pasha of Marrakech between 1912 and 1956.

The residence of the Pasha is one of the most important kasbahs in Morocco. It is connected to the outside world through a small entrance but inside it houses nearly 300 rooms, arranged in a maze of passages and steps. The rooms that can be visited are part of a restoration project carried out with the financial support of UNESCO and there is still a part of the kasbah in ruins, but if you go to the back of the building there are some families who live among them and that, for a fee, will give you to know inside their homes, it is their way of life.

Also worth a visit is the Atlas Corporation Studios, the most important film studio in the city, but you can also make a brief stop, if you wish, in the other studio, the CLA Studio, located at the entrance of the city in front of the Kasbah Taourirt.

We will finish our route with a visit to the Fint Oasis, about 15 kilometers from the city in the direction of Zagora. The name of the oasis is really proverbial, as it can be translated as “hidden” or “hidden”, and how to suspect taking a look at the arid environment that so close can be found such an orchard. In the oasis are four small villages, surrounded by cliffs of changing colors as the day progresses, in which its inhabitants have a traditional and quiet way of living very different from the neighboring Ouarzazate. It is worth taking a short walk through them and let yourself be carried away by the charm of rural life of the hospitable people of the south.

The tour INCLUDES:

• Arrival and departure transfers to your hotel/riad.
• Transportation throughout the tour in a private air-conditioned high-end vehicle with accompanying driver-guide in the language of your choice: Spanish, English, Italian or French.
• Visits detailed in the program.
• One night in desert camp, half board (dinner and breakfast).
• Excursion through the desert dunes by camel (one camel per person), at sunset or sunrise, as circumstances dictate.
• Free time to visit the visits detailed in the program, as well as stops on request to walk or take pictures.

The circuit does NOT include:

• Drinks.
• Tips for visits.
• Half day lunch.
• Everything NOT specified in “the price includes”.