Archives for Amazigh Culture

WALKING TOURS

WALKING MOROCCO TOURS If you enjoy the outdoors you could choose to traverse the awe-inspiring landscape of the Atlas Mountains or Sahara on a walking TREK.   Step by step, engage with the natural environment and encounter the ancient indigenous Amazigh (Berber) Culture to explore the heritage, spirituality and lifestyle that has endured in Morocco throughout the years. SUGGESTED ITINERARIES: TREKS AZADEN VALLEY & TIZI OUSSEM – 2 days An overnight walk in the Toubkal National Park through Amazigh (Berber) villages perched on the foot of the mountains and virgin juniper forests. Drive from Marrakech to Imi Ourlad then trek to
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Categories: Amazigh Culture, CRAFTED Tours, Tailor made tours, and Tours.

ERG CHIGAGA & Atlantic Coast

ERG CHIGAGA & the Atlantic Coast 8 DAYS Marrakech, Skoura Oasis via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, Draa Valley, Erg Chigaga Desert Camp, Taroudant, Essaouira Day 1: Marrakech – Skoura Oasis Via the High Atlas Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the Ounila Valley, Telouet Kasbah, UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate to Skoura Oasis. Day 2: Skoura Oasis A day to relax and explore the life style and environment on a glorious walk through the oasis gardens, visit a traditional pottery and women’s textiles association and meet the locals. Day 3: Skoura – Erg Chigaga Desert Camp Via the Anti Atlas
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Categories: Amazigh Culture and SAHARA.

Hidden Treasures of the High Atlas

Hidden Treasures of the High Atlas: Zaouit Ahansal, Imilchil, Tamtatouchte, Skoura …from 6 Days departing from Marrakech Travel off the beaten track to some of the more remote areas of the High Atlas Mountains passing the dramatic Cathedral Mountain, picturesque valleys and lakes, high plateaus that are home to many traditional nomads. This tour will take you from the northern side and across the top to the arid south where you will pass through the spectacular Todra Gorge, returning to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, Skoura Oasis, Ouarzazate and Tizi’n’Tichka Pass. contact ZIGZAG…
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Categories: Amazigh Culture.

Ait Bougmez (Happy Valley)

Ait Bougmez (Happy Valley) 3 Days departing from Marrakech Travel from Marrakech to the most beautiful valley, off the beaten track and only open to traffic in recent years. Along the way you can explore the famous Ouzoud Falls and spend a relaxing day walking in the blissful environment or visit a local women’s textile cooperative to see some traditional rugs and wedding blankets. contact ZIGZAG…
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Categories: Amazigh Culture.

Ait Ben Haddou & Skoura Oasis

AMAZIGH (BERBER) CULTURE Experience unique village culture and capture a glimpse of rural lifestyles past and present. Ait Ben Haddou & Skoura Oasis 3 Days departing from Marrakech Travel across the High Atlas Mountains Tizi’n’Tichka Pass and the beautiful Ounila Valley stopping to see the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most spectacular Ksars (adobe walled city) in Morocco where families still live following ancient traditions. At Ait Ben Haddou you will have a guided tour of the village, including an opportunity to enter a private home for a unique
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Categories: Amazigh Culture.

REAL food

REAL Food: We like gourmet – but without the pretensions of many ‘foodie’ tours! You can do a cooking class in Marrakech in a state-of-the-art kitchen with all mod-cons or follow us on a REAL Food experience where you can cook tagine on a traditional coal brazier with a beautiful local family. Or bake REAL bread in a traditional clay oven. Or cook a whole goat ‘mechoui’ style in a special mud oven. Shop at the weekly market, walk the oasis and see how the REAL food is grown, make 7 times steamed REAL couscous and eat REAL seasonal fruit!
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Categories: Amazigh Culture and CRAFTED Tours.