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| An 8 day tour designed to give you a great introduction to the sights and sounds of Morocco. We start exploring Marrakech before travelling through the unique desert landscape of the Atlas Mountains. |
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Day 1: Arrive into Marrakech
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip.
(Overnight 3-Star City Hotel)
(Dinner)
Day 2: Marrakech. City tour
Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then visit the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace which both host intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. Today's tour ends at the lively Djemaa El Fna Square.
(Overnight 3-Star City Hotel)
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Marrakech. Drive to Ourazazate then on to Zagora
After breakfast this morning we travel through local Berber villages and cross the Tizi N'tichka col which at 2260m is the highest pass in Northern Africa. Later on we arrive into Ourazazate or 'place of no noise'. An incredibly dramatic landscape, this area has played host to countless well known films. In the afternoon we depart for Zagora by crossing the imposing Draa Valley. Bordered by palm groves this sparsely populated town is close to the village of Tamegroute – an important site for Sufi Muslims which we will visit.
(Overnight 3-star Period Hotel)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Drive to Erfoud. 4WD desert trip and camp in Merzouga
This morning sees us drive to Erfoud. Lodged in an idyllic setting between the Atlas mountains to the north and the Sahara desert to the south Erfoud is the administrative capital of the region. From here we make the short trip to Rissani and the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty – Morocco's current royal family. We then transfer into 4WD vehicles and travel through the dunes to Merzouga where we will watch the sunset over the desert before sleeping under the stars in a traditional Berber camp.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 5: Merzouga. Drive to Tinghir
After breakfast with our Berber hosts we then continue our drive through the Atlas Mountains to the oasis town of Tinghir and include a visit to the nearby Todra gorge.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: Tinghir. Drive to Ouarzazate via Boulmane
Departing this morning along the road of a thousand Kasbahs we arrive into Boulmane from where we visit the impressive Dades Canyon offering great views of the surrounding desert landscape. We then travel back to Ouarzazate stopping en-route at the beautiful Kasbah found at Amerhidel.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7: Ouarzazate. Drive to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou
After breakfast this morning we drive to Morocco's most well known Kasbah at the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. After lunch we head back to Marrakech traversing the Tizi N'tichka col once more. The rest of the day is free.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8: Marrakech. Departure transfer to the airport
Free day. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
(Overnight 3-Star City Hotel)
(Breakfast) |
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Marrakech - Dinner Fantasia show
An unbelievable night of entertainment, offers the chance to experience the sights and sounds of Moroccan musicians and dancers,
while eating a 5 course meal in caidal tents. Berber Tribes singing and greeting you upon arrival, it delivers all sorts of entertainment-food,
song, dance, horse back stunts, fireworks, parades, acrobats, belly dancers.
Agadir - Safari 4x4 to Massa
This is an exciting excursion by 4x4 to the south of Agadir, a day to see the pre-Saharan areas of Morocco. Guests will discover Youssef Ben Tachefine dam where they will be able to take some wonderful photos of this magnificent dam that provide most of Agadir's water, the sand dunes of Resmouka which dominate the landscape. a walk along the river Massa before taking the track along by the Atlantic Ocean, stopping on the superb beach of Sidi Rbat then back to Agadir. |
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| What's Included |
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All accommodation as stated in the itinerary |
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Transportation in modern vehicles adapted to the number of participants. |
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All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service |
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Services of a licensed guide during the whole tour. |
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All entrance fees to the monuments indicated in the tour program |
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary |
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Tipping |
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| Dates and Rates 2012 |
| Tour prices are structured in the same way as budget airlines. The first seats are the cheapest but the prices will increase up to the normal rate as bookings are made. So book early! |
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