8-Day Morocco Desert Safari

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Explore the highlights of following cities: Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Tinghir, Erfoud
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Explore the highlights of following cities: Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Tinghir, Erfoud

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMarrakesh
End CityMarrakesh

Travel Themes

  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport and transfers
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Local English speaking & multilingual escort/guide throughout
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrances fees to monuments as stated

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Marrakech

Day 1, Arrive into 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:
3-star Marrakech hotel

| MEALS:
Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement (required if a same-sex room share not available), Extra night - pre-tour, Hotel upgrades

Day 2, Marrakech. Free day (or Majorelle Gardens tour)
Your day is free today to relax after your flight and start exploring Marrakech's Medina and markets. You can also choose to arrive in Morocco today if you wish, shortening the tour to 7 days. Note: From November 2018 the tour will include a visit to the beautiful Majore...
| OVERNIGHT:
3-star Marrakech hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3, Marrakech city tour
Today we have a full day sightseeing of Marrakech. We'll include visits to the Menara Gardens, The Bahia Palace, The Saadian Tombs, and the Koutoubia mosque. In the afternoon, we'll visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square which is surrounded by a maze of souks.

| OVERNIGHT:
3-star Marrakech hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, lunch

Day 4, To Ouarzazate via Ait Benhaddou
We'll depart Marrakech today by 4WD. Our destination for today is the town of Ouarzazate. Along the way we'll drive over the high mountain pass of Tich'n'Tichka and pass by the Kasbah of Telouet which was the former residence of the Glaoui family. After a break for lunch we'll visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou which has been featured in many movies. We'll arrive into Ouarzazate late in the afternoon.

| OVERNIGHT:
3-star Ouarzazate hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5, To Merzouga via Tinghir and Erfoud
After breakfast we join the road of a thousand Kasbahs towards Merzouga. On the way, we pass the beautiful Kasbah of Amerhidel and visit the Dades Canyon. Tinghir is famous for the Today Gorge and time permitting, you'll have the opportunity for an optional short hike before lunch. We'll end our journey today in Merzouga where we'll spend a special night at a berber camp.

| OVERNIGHT:
Berber camp

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6, To Ouarzazate via Ait Benhaddou
This morning we recommend rising before breakfast for a hike to the top of the nearby sand dunes for a view of the amazing sunrise. After returning to the camp for breakfast, we'll drive to the nearby town of Zagora, passing through the small towns of Rissani and Alnif.

| OVERNIGHT:
3-star Zagora hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7, To Marrakech
We have a long drive ahead today, passing through interesting landscaped back to Marrakech. Spend your last evening in Marrakech where you can catch up on some last minute shopping before ending the tour tomorrow.

| OVERNIGHT:
3-star Marrakech hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8, Departure from Marrakech
You'll have some free time in Marrakech today until you are transferred back to the airport for departure.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 2 Free day in Marrakech

You'll have a full day free in Marrakech today to begin exploring before our escorted tour tomorrow.

Day 3 Marrakech city tour

Today we have a full day sightseeing of Marrakech. We'll include visits to the Menara Gardens, The Bahia Palace, The Saadian Tombs, and the Koutoubia mosque. In the afternoon, we'll visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square which is surrounded by a maze of souks.

Day 4 To Ouarzazate via Ait Benhaddou

We'll depart Marrakech today by 4WD. Our destination for today is the town of Ouarzazate. Along the way we'll drive over the high mountain pass of Tich'n'Tichka and pass by the Kasbah of Telouet which was the former residence of the Glaoui fam...

Day 5 To Merzouga via Tinghir and Erfoud

After breakfast we join the road of a thousand Kasbahs towards Merzouga. On the way, we pass the beautiful Kasbah of Amerhidel and visit the Dades Canyon. Tinghir is famous for the Todra Gorge and time permitting, you'll have the opportunity f...

Day 6 Zagora

This morning we recommend rising before breakfast for a hike to the top of the nearby sand dunes for a view of the amazing sunrise. After returning to the camp for breakfast, we'll drive to the nearby town of Zagora, passing through the small towns of Rissani and Alnif.

Day 7 To Marrakech

We have a long drive ahead today, passing through interesting landscaped back to Marrakech. Spend your last evening in Marrakech where you can catch up on some last minute shopping before ending the tour tomorrow.

Day 8 Departure from Marrakech

You'll have some free time in Marrakech today until you are transferred back to the airport for departure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $925
Price per day$116
Last Updated: 3/10/2022

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Do not waste your time and money.

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What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Visa fees
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • 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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