MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (8 days) Marrakech and Sahara Teen Tour

MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (8 days) Marrakech and Sahara Teen Tour

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MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (8 days) Marrakech and Sahara Teen Tour

8 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Erg Chebbi, Todra River, Aït Benhaddou

Tour operator:

Oasis Overland

Tour code:

527

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

12-85

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

4WD, Camel Trekking-Riding

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Tour Overview

Immerse your family in a diverse range of Moroccan history, culture and experiences, from the snake charmers and entertainers of Djemaa El Fna in Marrakech to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and a night spent out under the Saharan skies in a traditional Berber desert camp. A visit to the spectacular Todra Gorge allows for opportunities to rock climb, or learn some traditional Berber crafts. This trip is run in conjunction with a local operator.

Highlights

  • Explore exotic Marrakech, filled with snake charmers, magic carpets and spices brought by camel trains

  • View the rugged landscape around Ouarzazate, the perfect backdrop for films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator'

  • Spend the night in a traditional berber camp enjoying local food, music and an amazing night out under the stars!

  • Hike through Todra Gorge - known as Morocco's Grand Canyon

  • Take a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou and its Kasbah

  • Traverse the impressive High Atlas Mountain ranges

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Morocco! After a short transfer from the airport, you will have a free day to explore this vibrant city. Tonight you will meet your fellow travellers at your pre-departure meeting at 6pm, organised at the joining hotel in the heart of town.

Day 2 : Ouarzazate

Location: Ouarzazate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Les Jardins de Ouarzazate (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we travel to Ouarzazate. For centuries Ouarzazate has been the place where people from the Atlas Mountains, Draa and Dades Valley have converged to do business. The modern town we see today was built as a French garrison in the 1920's and the movie business took off here in the 1950's. The region has since built quite a resume as a body-double for Tibet, Rome, Somalia and Egypt. Following lunch, there is an optional tour of the Film Studios, famous for films such as Gladiators, The Last Temptation of Christ and the Living Daylights. There is also an option for Quad Biking in the desert, or just exploring the town and Kasbah, which featured as a backdrop in Star Wars.

Day 3 : Sahara Desert

Location: Erg Chebbi

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Auberge La Caravane (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we enjoy a stunning drive where we will stop to visit traditional irrigation wells. This intricate network of canals, dates back to the 14th Century and covers more than 300km. We stop for an optional lunch, and in the summer - a relaxing swim before heading towards the great desert dunes of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, where we transfer to our camels for a trek into the Sahara to our authenic Berber Camp. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.

Day 4 : Todra Gorge

Location: Todra River

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Amazir (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a wonderful breakfast in the Dunes we leave the desert and stop along the way to visit ancient irrigation wells. We can see how they were created from an intricate network of underground canals, running from the Atlas to the Sahara, more than 300km and dating back to the 14th century. We move on to Todra Gorge. We have lunch at our hotel on arrival here. The stunning gorge, set amongst the Palmeries and hemmed in by 300m cliffs changes colour throughout the day, as the sun moves from east to west. We have time to explore the gorge or, go for some optional rock climbing. We go to Tizgui, one of the old villages of Todra and visit a local carpet cooperative where we learn how to make Moroccan tea and a Berber rug.

Day 5 : Ait Benhaddou

Location: Aït Benhaddou

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: La Rose Du Sable (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We have a leisurely depart from Todra this morning as we head off to Ait Benhaddou. On the road also known as the road of a thousand Kasbahs we will make a stop at Kasbah Amridil. This is one of the best Kasbah examples in Morocco and once featured on the Moroccan 50 Dirham bank note. We arrive at Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO World Heritage site for lunch. We will make a guided tour of the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou this afternoon, a traditional pre Saharan habitat of earthen walled dwellings fortified by surrounding walls and guarded by 4 corner towers. This evening we will enjoy dinner and soak up the atmosphere of this inspiring place.

Day 6 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will depart this morning traversing the mighty and impressive High Atlas mountains en route to Marrakech.There is a chance to go on an optional guided tour of Marrakech in the afternoon which takes approximately 3 hours and includes Bahia Palace, The Medina, pharmacy visit and a walk around the Katoubia Mosque or you can just explore for yourself. You can enjoy a free night in Marrakech, enjoy the hussle and bustle of the medina, eat in Djamma el Fna square, shop, visit a club or if you prefer a quieter time, why not enjoy a nice meal at the hotel and bar?

Day 7 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

There is time today to take an optional hot air balloon ride before breakfast, consider any optional excursions in the region or just explore more sights and soak up the incredible atmosphere of Marrakech. The hotel pool is a welcome sight for you at the end of your day in town. The day ends with our last group meal in the Djemaa El Fna ,the legendary main square full of acrobats, snake charmers, juice sellers and various open air restaurants.

Day 8 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. For those flying out of Marrakech on this day you can arrange airport transfers with your guide, and these can be booked any time for this day – there is luggage storage at the hotel should you need to check out before your go to the airport.
Please note - This trip is run in conjunction with a local operator.

What's Included

  • Accommodation - 6 nights in 3/4* hotel (shared rooms) + 1 night desert camp

  • Arrival Transfer from Marrakech airport included on Day 1 (or if pre-trip accommodation is booked directly with Oasis for our joining hotel)

  • Transport in 4 x 4 Land Cruiser or Minivan

  • All road taxes and tolls

  • Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou

  • Sahara Camel trek

  • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners including a Berber camp dinner

  • Services of 1 or 2 person crew (Local Tour Leader and Driver)

What's Not Included

  • Visas

  • Optional Excursions as listed in the Pre-Departure Information

  • Flights

  • Airport taxes

  • Drinks

  • Tipping kitty $50 USD - for hotel porters, hotel waiters, local guides used for City tours, airport drivers, Berber camel herders, restaurant tips & Tour driver

  • The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided

  • Travel Insurance

  • Spending money

  • End of trip Airport Transfer

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

Mode of Transport

Transport is by minivan, 4x4 Land Cruiser and Camel!

Accommodation

Accommodation is in shared rooms (between 2 people of the same sex from your trip unless you are a couple). We use basic 3 star hotels along with a night camping in a traditional Berber camp in the Desert. Some hotels even have swimming pools and sun-lounge areas. In some hotels you may be able to upgrade to a single room (at your own expense). Temperatures in Morocco are generally high, particularly during the summer months from May to September, so take sunscreen. However in winter temperatures can drop right down in the evenings, but as long as you bring some warm clothing and a sleeping bag for this night in the desert then you should be more than comfortable.

Check out our Q&As

  • Where does the trip start?

    The trip starts from the El Andalous Hotel at approximately 6pm on the evening of Day 1 of your trip. The El Andalous is a large, comfortable and spacious hotel in the Nouvelle Ville area of Marrakech. All rooms have a TV, airconditioning and a balcony. It has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool, with a small supermarket and ATMs nearby. It is about a twenty-five minute walk, or five minute taxi ride to the Medina and Djeema El Fna square. Trip Joining Point: El Andalous Hotel - Marrakech Start Time Day 1: 18:00 Address: Avenue du President Kennedy , Marrakech, 40000 Telephone: +212 524 448226 Website: www.alandalousmarrakech.com Email: assist-direction@elandalous-marrakech.com

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No, flights are not included in this tour. Day 1 in your departure city, is an arrivals day. For your convenience we would advise that you arrive at the latest, on the afternoon of this day. You may wish to allow some extra time to explore your arrival and departure cities. Departing flights: we recommend not to book a flight departing before midday on your last day of the trip. One way ticket: If you intend to travel on a one way ticket to meet up with one of our trips, without possessing an onward flight ticket - we recommend that you have a copy of your payment confirmation/receipt (that you will be sent at time of your balance payment) available at immigration to assist easy entry.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport Arrival Transfers are included in the cost of your adventure (provided you request these via the UK office or your account six weeks before your departure). On arrival into Marrakech airport you will be met by a representative holding an OASIS OVERLAND sign. Please note they will be waiting just outside the airport terminal building due to rules at the airport - please look out for them and introduce yourself. If you have not arranged an airport transfer and need to take a local taxi, it is approximately 100 to 180 Dirham to the city. There is a sign before the taxi rank advising you of prices. You can purchase Morocco Dirham at the airport Forex Bureau or ATM but this can also be done easily at your Hotel or from ATMs near the Hotel. The hotel is about a ten minute drive from the airport. If your flight is delayed by more than 2 hours before departure - or - if after arriving in Marrakech Airport you cannot find your airport transfer please call Brahim (Morocco Tour Manager) +212 (0) 661 252 381 - Emergency number. Airport transfers can be arranged with your tour leader on Day 1 or directly with the hotel on arrival if your trip finishes at the same hotel.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Maximum 16 people.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes, if you are travelling solo. On our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions, we will pair you up with a tent buddy of the same sex when we camp and the same goes for twin & shared rooms in hostels, so there is no need to go it alone! If you specifically would like to request your own single room whilst on the trip, this may be requested subject to availability and additional fee.

  • How many people do you take on your Trips?

    On most of our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions our vehicles can carry a maximum of 24 travellers, the average however is around 16-20 on any one trip. Our Small Group Adventures have a maximum of 18 people per Tour Leader, although again the average is around 10-14 people.

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