Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive

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duration 9 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-33094
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Operated in English

Starts Marrakech, Morocco
Ends Marrakech, Morocco

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Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Agdal Garden, and wander through the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market.
Ouarzazate: Visit the fortified village of Kelaat M'Gouna, famous for its yearly rose festival.
Zagora:This desert outpost is the point from which the ancient Saadian dynasty set out to conquer Timbuktu.
Erfoud: The gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Merzouga: Admire the desert and take in the sights of its golden dunes.
Skoura: A fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves; its most well-known site is the Amerdil Kasbah.
Fint Valley: Located 15 km from Ouarzazate, this incredible oasis is surrounded by mountains and is home to several villages that still maintain an ancestral lifestyle that’s unique in the region.
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The trip "Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive" starts from and ends in Marrakech. It is an art and architecture trip that takes 9 days taking you through Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Skoura and 6 other destinations in Morocco. "Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive" is a guided private trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Cross the majestic High Atlas and explore Morocco’s great south on this fascinating 9-day adventure. Spend a night in a tent camp at the foot of the Merzouga dunes and see the sun rise and set over the desert landscape. On this journey you will also visit some of Morocco’s most iconic cities, like Marrakech, Erfoud or Ouarzazate. Come discover the true essence of Morocco.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech (car Pick Up) – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate (210 Km – 4 Hrs)
Day 3: Ouarzazate – Zagora - Tilougui Camp (175 Km – 3 Hrs)
Day 4: Tilougui – Erfoud – Merzouga (385 Km – 4 Hrs)
Day 5: Merzouga – Boumalne Dades (245 Km – 4 Hrs)
Day 6: Boumalne Dades - Skoura (75 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Day 7: Skoura – Ouarzazate – Oasis Fint Valley (60 Km – 1.5 Hr)
Day 8: Oasis Fint Valley – Marrakech (car Return) (230 Km – 4.5 Hrs)
Day 9: Departure Marrakech

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)
Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)
Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)
Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)
Standard Hotel Category = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)
8 nights' accommodation

Meals

8 breakfasts
8 dinners.

Transport

Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa
Transfer on 4x4 to/from ecolodge Nojoum in fint valley.
Service free of charge: flexible pick up & drop-off the vehicle in Marrakech
Optional second driver
Flexible pick-up and drop off times

Others

Car Group A = Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan or similar
Car Group C = Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee or similar
Car Group D = Hyundai Accent or similar
Car rental in Marrakech on day 2 to day 8.
Unlimited mileage.
Comprehensive insurance with excess of 5% (franchise).
Emergency contact

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Lunches & tips in the restaurant & hotels.
Visas and international flights, and airport taxes (clients pay direct).
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks.
Visit and entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary
Compulsory security deposit (returned upon return of the vehicle);Borrows blue card 5000,-DH for category A to E and 1500,-DH F card.
Petrol
Pick up or drop off in a different location than the Marrakech hotel

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 1001 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 1000 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 January 2027, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 January 2027, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 1000 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Please take note that every driver has to be at least 21 years old. Valid driving licence and at least 2 years of driving experience required. Compulsory security deposit (it will be returned to you upon returning the vehicle); blue card 5000 dirhams for categories A to E. Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech Airport. After the customs formalities, our agent/driver will be waiting for you outside the airport, in front of the arrival exit holding a sign with your name. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first. Day 2: Pick-up of rental car at 08:00 in your hotel reception. Day 7: You must call directly the Ecolodge Oued Noujoum to confirm the transfer time: Mr Said Lamrani 06 61 21 27 97 or tel. Number 05 24 88 40 41 www.ecolodge-ouednoujoum.com. The transfer is usually between 16:30 and 17:00, but the customer must call the ecolodge to confirm whether there has been any change. Day 8: Return of rental car will be at the hotel. All details and exact time should be agreed with our agent on day 2. For unmarried couples with Moroccan nationalities, please inquire about local legislation concerning accommodation. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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