Morocco Desert Safari

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This budget tour offers a great opportunity to combine the sights and sounds of Marrakech with the awe inspiring desert dunes of Merzouga

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This budget tour offers a great opportunity to combine the sights and sounds of Marrakech with the awe inspiring desert dunes of Merzouga

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTizi n'Tichka
End CityOuarzazate

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Erg Chebbi
  • Marrakech
  • Ouarzazate

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • Transport in AC minibus/coach (4x4 landcruisers in the desert)
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • English speaking tour leader throughout and specialist local guides
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrances fees to monuments as stated

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive in Marrakech, transfer to hotel
On your arrival in Marrakech airport (RAK) our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in, relax after your flight, and have a first look around. Extra nights before the tour starts are available on requ...
OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Dinner

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Marrakech - pre-tour Single room supplement - Standard Hotels (MOSHDS) Single room supplement - Comfort Hotels (MOSHDS) Single room supplement - Superior Hotels (MOSHDS)

DAY 2: Marrakech, city tour
Today's tour of Marrakech, Mararkech's second oldest Imperial City, starts in the morning with visits to the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city, the Dar Si Said Museum, and the Bahia Palace wh...
OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco Desert Safari)

DAY 3: Across the Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou and onwards to Boumalne
After breakfast this morning we bid farewell to Marrakech and take a scenic drive across the mountains of the high Atlas, passing through the Tich'n'Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260m. After descending out of the mountains we'll stop at what is probably the most well-kn...
OVERNIGHT:
Boumalne Hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco Desert Safari)

DAY 4: Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes
We leave Boumalne today and continue on towards Erfoud, we'll pass by the Todra Gorge where rock faces reach up to 250m. Erfoud is on the edge of the famous Erg Chebbi sand dunes where you'll have a 4x4 drive into the dunes before returning to your Erfoud accommodation f...
OVERNIGHT:
Erfoud Hotel (or Berber Desert Camp)

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco Desert Safari) Overnight Desert Camp, 4x4 Safari and Dinner

DAY 5: Tinjdad Oasis, Dades Canyon, Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
You can rise early this morning and if staying in the desert camp take a walk or camel ride to witness an amazing sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes before returning to the camp. If staying in the hotel at Erfoud, an option is available to take 4x4 vehicles into the ...
OVERNIGHT:
Ouarzazate Hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco Desert Safari)

DAY 6: Cross the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Free afternoon
After breakfast today we'll make another crossing of the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'tichka col on our way back to Marrakech. You'll arrive in time to spend the afternoon exploring Marrakech's souqs and bazaars further for some final sightseeing and souvenir shopping, and to enjoy a final night back in the Djemaa el-Fna Square after dinner in the hotel.

OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech Hote

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco Desert Safari)

DAY 7: Marrakech departure
, transfer to the airport Our exciting week in Morocco comes to an end today. You'll have free time until you are transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Subject to your flight departure time, additional options such as spectacular hot air balloon flight ...
OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Marrakech hot air balloon flight Ourika Valley half day tour Extra day in Marrakech - post-tour

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Optional 4x4 desert safari and night in Berber desert camp
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for guide & driver
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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