Start the day by enjoying a stroll along the river, surrounded by the sumptuousness of this unique
and rocky landscape. Then follow the "Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs", until Kalaat Mgouna - The
City of the Roses. We will also have the opportunity to visit the traditional villages of Skoura and 'El Kelaa des M'Gouna. A Kasbah is an ancient form of Castle, and even the word “Castle” has its origins in the word “Kasbah”. Then proceed to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, which are two locations of great historical and cultural importance in the Atlas mountains. You will feel
as if you have travelled in time to see the landscape and the lives of those who dedicated themselves to trade.
Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the most important ksar in the "Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs", a route of small fortifications that allowed the caravans of trade to travel between the Sahara Desert and the city of Marrakesh. It is still inhabited and used as setting, for movies, such as "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones" to add authenticity.
In Ouarzazate you can discover the ancient wall, the fortification of Kasbah Taouirt and the Palace of the Pasha Glaoui. It is a remarkable movie-making location, with some of the World's biggest studios. You can also visit the movie studios of Ouarzazate, one of the most prominent and important movie centre in the world. Movies such as the famous "Lawrence of Arabia" or "Gladiator" were shot here.
Upon arrival in Marrakech at late afternoon, in time to dine at the fantastic Jemaa el Fna Square, a market under open sky, where the mixture of scents, songs and shows are inebriating and where the tourists and locals often merge and dine side by side. Can experience the best of Moroccan street cuisine, among a variety of different sandwiches, teas. There are various stalls with a different specialty, and of course, the typical dishes, from Tagine to Couscous. Not to be missed the chance for someone just arrived in the city and want to share the exuberant and captivating life of the city.
Check in at a luxury RIAD in Marrakesh.
Free and overnight.