Marrakech to Marrakech - 12 Days
PRIVATE TOUR:
Take your family on an adventure from the Sahara Desert to the beaches of the Atlantic coast visiting ancient Marrakech, Unesco listed Ait Benhaddou, the High Atlas mountains and a night under the stars in a Berber camp before a chance to relax in laid back Essaouira.
Tour Highlights
Marrakech - Discover the wonders of the UNESCO-listed medina, visit captivating Djemma el Fna and explore Majorelle - Yves Saint
Marrakech - Browse the souks of Djemaa el Fn and explore the charming medina independently or join an optional guided tour
Ait Benhaddou - Wander the streets of this famous UNESCO-listed kasbah, which has starred in many movies and TV shows
Sahara Desert - Ride a camel past the dunes of Erg Chebbi to our traditional Berber camp, for a night under the stars
Essaouira - Spend two days in this laid back coastal city - swim in the sea, delve into the medina or go shopping at leisure
N'kob - Taste local dates and explore this beautiful Berber oasis, then enjoy tea with a local Berber family
Todra Gorge - Explore this towering gorge known as 'Morocco's Grand Canyon', which is more than 1,000-feet high in places
Roses Valley - Pass through this lush region, stopping to see and smell some of the roses which grow here
Ouarzazate - Opt to visit the famous film studios in this pretty town, known as the 'Hollywood of Morocco'
Day 1 - Welcome
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to Marrakech and take in the delights of Djemaa el Fna.
Overnight - Marrakech
Day 2 - Ait Benhaddou
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou. This morning we travel across the High Atlas Mountains en route to legendary Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, this ancient site has been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. After lunch there's time to relax by the hotel pool before we enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable site, exploring the ancient winding alleys, towers and kasbahs - a handful of which remain inhabited today.
Overnight - Ait Benhaddou
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - N'kob
Ait Benhaddou - N'kob. After breakfast, we travel to the Berber Oasis of N'kob, located at the foot of the Jebel Saghro mountains, nestled amongst the exotic palmeries. The journey will take us through the Anti Atlas ranges to cross The Draa Valley which is famous for its dates. We can stop and try some fresh ones en rote. Upon arrival we have time to explore N’kob’s 45 mudbrick ksour’s (fortified village) and learn about Ait Atta Nomad’s and their way of life. We can also take a walk through the Palmerie where you can soak up the stunning views and then have tea in a local family’s home or you can head back to the hotel to relax for the afternoon.
Overnight - N'kob
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4 - Sahara
N'kob - Merzouga. This morning we head towards the Sahara Desert, stopping for lunch en route and in the summer there may be time for a relaxing swim. In Merzouga we transfer to our camels for an incredible trek across the vast Erg Chebbi dunes for a night at our authentic Berber Camp. An experience that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on travellers young and old! We enjoy a relaxing evening in the desert; we can scale the giant sand dunes and watch an incredible sunset before settling down to enjoy local food and listen to Berber music. Tonight we camp under the glittering Saharan stars.
Overnight - Berber Camp - Sahara
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Todra Gorge
Merzouga - Todra Gorge. Leaving the desert, we continue our journey to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. From its plunging depths to dizzying heights, the charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. This afternoon there will be time to explore the gorge and we visit a Berber cooperative to see how Berber carpets are made.
Overnight - Tinerhir
Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 - Ouarzazate
Todra Gorge - Ouarzazate. This morning we head off along the road of The Roses Valley en route to Ouarzazate - the Hollywood of North Africa. The Roses Valley is famous for its roses and there will be the opportunity to stop to see the variety of the rose products which are produced. This afternoon there's an optional visit to Ouarzazate's famous film studios which have been used for films such as The Kingdom of Heaven, Alexander the Great, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Living Daylights.
Overnight - Ouarzazate
Meals - Breakfast
Day 7 - Marrakech
Ouarzazate - Marrakech. Today we make an incredible journey over the Atlas mountains back to Marrakech. The afternoon is free to spend at leisure before we head out for dinner at one of the restaurants in Djemaa el Fna Square, the exuberant market place which literally springs to life in the evenings. Filled with spicy aromas, exotic music, market stalls, snake charmers, magicians, storytellers and more, it is undoubtedly the liveliest and most captivating attraction in Morocco!
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
Day 8 - Marrakech
Marrakech. This morning you can enjoy an optional guided tour of Marrakech, alternatively you can explore the city yourself or relax. Marrakech has some amazing places to explore, the winding streets and bustling souks, visiting Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter and the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque - the landmark of Marrakech, which towers over the ancient Medina.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
Day 9 - Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira. This morning we head to Essaouira, with a laid-back feel Essaouira is Morocco’s hippest coastal town. The windswept fishing port, broad beaches and ancient walled medina with ramparts built into the cliff have long been a favourite refuge for artists, sculptors, food lovers, surfers and backpackers. The medina is surrounded by a fortress with 5 main gates that you can navigate by.
Opt for a swim in the Atlantic, a game of football on the beach with the locals, an afternoon at the hammam, wind surfing or kite surfing (very cool to watch, even if you’d rather not participate yourself). The beach is also great for a stroll and since it runs for about 6 miles (10km) there’s plenty of it. By nightfall sit back and relax at any one of the many al fresco cafes.
Overnight - Essaouira
Meals - Breakfast
Day 10 - Essaouira
Enjoy a free day relaxing on the beach, topping up your tan, shopping in the quaint village souk or choose from a number of exciting optional activities such as quad biking, horse riding, surfing or wind surfing available about town.
Overnight - Essaouira
Meals - Breakfast
Day 11 - Marrakech
Essaouira - Marrakech. This morning offers free time for you to relax before we head to Marrakech.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
Day 12 - Goodbye Morocco
Sadly your Moroccan adventure ends today. A departure transfer to the airport is provided.
Meals - Breakfast
Included:
Breakfast daily, 1 dinner at our Sahara camp
11 nights accommodation & 1 night at Sahara Desert camp
Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech
Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 12
Driver, all transfers and transportation in private modern A/C tourism vehicles
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.
