Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou - 4 Days
PRIVATE TOUR: Enjoy a city break with a difference in captivating Marrakech. Just a short hop from Europe, step into an outlandish world of snake charmers, soothsayers, and vibrant souks! Plus, take in the historic kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most famous attractions!
Tour Highlights
Marrakech - Enjoy a guided city tour of Morocco's most famous city, plus plenty of free time to delve into Djemaa el Fna and the charming medina at your own pace
Ait Benhaddou - Journey into the High Atlas Mountains for a visit to this historic UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, one of the most famous sites in the country
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Day 1 - Welcome
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Welcome to Morocco! Arrival Marrakech and transfer to your hotel close to the Medina. Spend the remainder of today at leisure. Opt to head out and see the famous Djemaa el Fna Square this evening. Snake charmer’s orange juice sellers, food stalls and story tellers all inhabit the square, and provide entertainment for the evening.
Overnight - Marrakech
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Day 2 - Marrakech
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Spend the morning with your Marrakech town guide to get an overview of this wonderful city and its bustling souks. Stretching over the medieval part of Marrakech, the souks are winding streets of stalls and small businesses. Interspersed are palaces, madrassa (Qur'anic schools) and many cafes and restaurants.
The rest of the day is free for you to independently explore Marrakech at your own pace. Perhaps visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs or head to the Jardins de Majorelle. This evening, consider visiting the Hivernage with its upmarket cafes.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 3 - Ait Benhaddou
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This morning we depart, across the plain of Haouz and into the rugged High Atlas Mountains where you can admire the views enroute to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is situated in Souss-Massa-Draa on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and more recently, Gladiator were all filmed at Ait Benhaddou, which was once a significant stop for traders carrying gold, salt and slaves along the famous Southern Caravan Route moving through the Sahara. After exploring this incredibly well preserved site, we journey back to Marrakech.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 4 - Goodbye Morocco
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Our holiday comes to an end. After breakfast and hotel check out, there is an included transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight. Should you wish to further explore Marrakech or any of Morocco's other cities or sights, please enquire so we can arrange the perfect holiday for you.
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Meals - Breakfast
Included:
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Marrakech
Driver, all transfers and transportation in a private air-conditioned tourism vehicle
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 4 (Marrakech Airport)
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Not Included:
International or domestic flights and visas
Personal travel insurance Personal expenses
Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow Euro 4-5 per day or part thereof, per traveler for your guide and Euro 3-4 per day, per traveler for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture.
Entrance Fees: Euro 55-75pp, paid in local currency
Please Note:
The price may vary depending on the level of accommodation you choose & season of travel. If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, we will happily provide you with a quote for transportation only.
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