When planning a backpacking trip, it is important to choose the right gear. A good backpack is essential, as it needs to be able to carry all of your gear and be comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. A lightweight tent and sleeping bag are also important, as they will keep you warm and dry at night. Additionally, a camping stove, water filter, and appropriate clothing.
Backpacking can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it also requires proper planning and preparation. It is essential to be familiar with the area you plan to visit and to be prepared.
When choosing a destination for your backpacking trip, it is important to consider the level of difficulty of the trail and the weather conditions. Some popular backpacking destinations include national parks, wilderness areas, and mountain ranges. It is also important to obtain any necessary permits and to be aware of any regulations or rules for the area you plan to visit.
After breakfast, we’ll explore “the oldest living Medina in the world” with a local official guide. Our tour includes the bustling souks (markets), the Royal Palace gateway, the 9th-century Karouine Mosque and University, and the tomb of the city’s founder, Moulay Idriss II. Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant in the old Medina. Post-lunch, we will visit the Nejjarine Fountain, the old Harem Garden, and the Batha Museum. The day concludes with a panoramic view of the city.Here possible visit of Kasbah Tamnougalt. Here we descend into the palm grove of the Draa Valley, the the longest river valley of Morocco.
In the morning, we head to Imouzzer, a region rich with cedar, juniper, and cork oak forests. This area is known for its wildlife, including birds, wild boar, and Barbary apes. Our route ascends into the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing nomadic Berber tents and goat herds. After a late lunch in Midelt, we continue along mountain roads overlooking the Oued Ziz, through Kasbahs and palm groves, arriving in Merzouga by late afternoon. We will spend the night in this gateway to the Sahara Desert.
In the morning, we explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4×4, visiting a Berber house to enjoy Gnawa music from Ghana and Sudan. We’ll see deserted mines, meet Berber nomads, and explore palm tree oases. After lunch in Merzouga, we embark on a camel adventure into the sand dunes, where we’ll stay overnight in a desert camp with drum music. This is a perfect opportunity to capture stunning sunset and sunrise photos. We end the day climbing the high dunes to watch the sunset, and we spend the night in nomad tents
We begin the day with a sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Our journey to Ouarzazate includes visits to Berber shops offering fossils, carpets, lamps, and leather goods. We will arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Leaving Ouarzazate in the morning, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, an 11th-century kasbah featured in over 20 films, including Gladiator. After lunch, we travel through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, reaching Marrakech by evening
We spend a full day touring Marrakech, starting with the Menara Gardens, which feature a large pool used for irrigating the surrounding fields. Our sightseeing includes the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and the Dar Si Said Museum of Jewelry. An optional lunch in the Medina is followed by a stroll through Marrakech’s vibrant souks. We conclude the day with a sunset drink overlooking the lively Djemaa El Fna Square from a café terrace. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning, we depart Marrakech and return to Fes, concluding our tour.
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