Who has not ever dreamed of falling asleep to the beautiful star and waking up with dromedaries? Amazing trip to the heart of the Moroccan desert, between Zagora and Merzouga.
From Marrakech the road to the desert is long. By car, a full day is necessary to reach Zagora and not miss the sunset. Fortunately, the road is beautiful and offers a variety of breathtaking landscapes. Between snowy mountains, red rocks, palm groves and oasis, time passes fast.
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On the way, young and old will be delighted to be able to hold in their hands a chameleon and a iguana baby. The Berber village of Agdez and the valley of Draaa, with its palm-tree, is a little bit to be missed.
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Around 5 p.m., while the sun begins its descent, the 4×4 are abandoned to climb back of dromedaries. In about forty minutes, the nice animals – sometimes greedy – to the chaloupe approach bring visitors to destination in a peaceful silence.
In luxurious tents, mint tea and royal couscous await guests. A musical animation follows: rhythmed by the Tam-tam and Berber folk songs, the starry night is animated. Later, while only the stars illuminate the camp, total silence could surprise more than one, accustomed to the lights and ambient noise of the city.
You knew: in the desert the nights are cold. Sand is a bad caloriator and quickly returns heat to space. In winter, it can even freeze.
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The Atlas studios of Ourzazate
On the way back, a stop is required in Ouarzazate. Known as "the door of the desert", the city houses cinema studios, the city's emblem. Shot locations Game Of Thrones , visitors will be able, such as grassy actors, to take a walk in the heart of more true decors than nature.
Come on. Ali Baba and the 40 thieves , Gladiator or Prince of Persia , the Atlas studios have contributed to many famous films including some of the decors and costumes can be admired during the guided tour of the studio-museum.
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Buddhist statues, Egyptian and false Ferrari boats, all the elements are gathered to ensure total immersion in the film world. Is this famous plan familiar to you?
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We are in 50 after Jesus Christ. The whole Gaul is occupied by the Romans ...All?... No! A village populated with Gaulish irreducibles still resists the invader.
And now?
Another little one not to miss, the tiny fortified village of Ait-Ben-Haddou , in the valley of the Uunila. Listed in UNESCO World Heritage , this famous typical filming place gives to discover a traditional Morocco.
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Merzouga and its infinite sand dunes
Sand at a loss of sight. Immensity. A breathtaking show. An experience that only those who stay a week or more will be able to offer. 3 days and 2 nights of journey are necessary to have time to go to Merzouga, a small Saharian village 50 km from the Algerian border.
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On site, silence surprises. Only Berber musical animations can come to disturb this quiet environment, guaranteeing a tranquillity.
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