Marrakech Express - 5 days

Marrakech Express - 5 days

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Marrakech Express - 5 days

5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakesh, Zagora, Essaouira

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2901/MARE

Group size:

2 - 16

Age range:

15+ yrs

Trip Styles:

Small Group

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Tour Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing Moroccan adventure, where Marrakech's bustling streets unfold into the vastness of the Sahara Desert. Traverse the High Atlas and meander through the Draa Valley's lush landscapes before venturing into the Sahara on camelback, immersing yourself in an authentic Berber Camp under the Sahara stars. The journey includes a visit to the coastal city of Essaouira, framed by 15th-century Portuguese fortifications.

Highlights

  • Sahara Desert - Ride a camel into the famous sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies as you spend a night at an authentic desert Berber Camp

  • Marrakech - Delve into the medina and Djemaa el Fna independently

  • Essaouira - Relax and explore this quaint fishing city, home to a beautiful medina and beachside cafes

  • Enjoy a drive over the High Atlas Mountains, pass through the lush Draa Valley and spot green palmeries and amazing vistas

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Take some time to unwind by the hotel pool or explore before our welcome meeting at 18:00. This is an opportunity to meet your guide and fellow travelers. Dinner at the hotel is provided.

Day 2: Sahara Desert

Location: Marrakesh, Zagora

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marrakech - Zagora - Sahara Desert. Today, we embark on a breathtaking journey through the High Atlas, making our way to Zagora. Our route takes us through the picturesque Draa Valley, characterized by lush palmeries and stunning panoramas.



As we continue our adventure, we approach the vast desert, and transition to camel transport for a trek into the Sahara Desert. A night awaits us at an authentic Berber Camp, where we enjoy local cuisine, traditional music, and experience a magical evening beneath the Saharan stars.

Day 3: Back To Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sahara Desert - Marrakech. Departing from the desert, our journey takes us back to Marrakech, with a break for lunch along the way. Upon reaching Marrakech, you can opt to join us for dinner at Djemaa El Fna, the renowned Main Square (booked & paid locally).

Day 4: Captivating Essaouira

Location: Essaouira

Meals Included: Breakfast

Marrakech - Essaouira. After breakfast in Marrakech, we embark on a scenic drive to Essaouira, a vibrant fishing town surrounded by 15th-century Portuguese fortifications, offering beautiful beaches and surf. Once in Essaouira, you have the day at your leisure – whether you choose to unwind on the beach or explore the UNESCO-listed medina.

Navigating the medina is a breeze as any city gate leads to its heart. The beach, conveniently located in front of the Medina, is lined with cafés featuring inviting terraces, perfect for relaxation. Blue doors and window frames adorn the landscape, along with numerous artist shops offering carpets and Thuya wood carvings.

For those seeking more adventure, optional activities like quad biking, surfing, horse trekking, and wind surfing are available (booked & paid locally).

Day 5: Goodbye

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Essaouira - Marrakech. This morning, enjoy breakfast with a picturesque view of the Atlantic before we make our way back to Marrakech. The tour concludes upon our arrival in Marrakech.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3-4 star

  • 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners, including a Berber Camp dinner

  • 3 nights in 3-4 star hotels, 1 night camping at an authentic Berber Camp

  • Sahara Camel Trek

  • Entrance fees to all included sightseeing & all road taxes and tolls

  • Escorted by an English speaking tour leader

  • Transportation and transfers in private 4x4 or minivan/touring vehicle

  • An airport arrival transfer day 1 (Marrakech Airport)

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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Trawls (Google Reviewer)  

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05-Feb-2024

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Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Paul Kelly (Google Reviewer)  

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9...

26-Feb-2023

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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