Morocco Desert & Dunes - 8 days

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Marrakech - Visit Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna Square on a guided tour of the Pearl of the South

Ouarzazate - Cross the High Atlas via the Col du Tichka to reach this gateway to the Dades Valley

Dades Valley - Admire the dramatic rock formations and walk through the towering Dades Gorges

Todra Gorge - Wander beneath sheer limestone cliffs carved by the Todra River in this narrow canyon

Merzouga - Experience the vast Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and stay overnight in a nomadic desert bivouac

Zagora - Journey through desert and hamadas to this remote town known as the Gate of the Desert

Ait Ben Haddou - Discover the UNESCO-listed kasbah, a fortified village of earthen clay architecture near Ouarzazate

Zagora - Journey through desert and hamadas to this remote town known as the Gate of the Desert

Ait Ben Haddou - Discover the UNESCO-listed kasbah, a fortified village of earthen clay architecture near Ouarzazate

Itinerary

Discover Morocco’s vibrant south on this eight-day adventure starting and ending in Marrakech. From exploring the “Pearl of the South” and its lively Jemaa el-Fna Square to crossing the dramatic Tichka Pass, you’ll journey through ever-changing landscapes. Travel by 4x4 to Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi for a magical night in a desert bivouac. Continue via Zagora and the lush Draa Valley, visiting the iconic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou along the way. Blending culture, desert scenery and mountain views, this tour showcases Morocco at its most captivating.

day 1Arrive in Marrakech

You will be transferred from the airport to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring at your own pace. Dinner is included depending on your arrival time.

Meals

1 Dinner

OverNight

Marrakech

day 2Explore Marrakech

day 3Ouarzazte at Leisure & Transfer to Dades Valley

day 4Visit Todra Gorges & Explore Erg Chebbi

day 54x4 to Zagora

day 6Free time in Zagora & Transfer to Ouarzazate

day 7Visit Ait Ben Haddou & Return to Marrakech

day 8Goodbye Marrakech

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Accommodation

Transfers between the airport and hotel as per itineraryAccommodation at 3-4 star hotels

Meals

Daily breakfast and 7 dinners

Transport

Transportation in luxury coach and 4-wheel drive (maximum 4 passengers per vehicle)

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Guided city tour with local guides in Marrakech and OuarzazateEscorted by a bilingual Spanish and English-speaking tour escort with local guides for some sightseeing (groups of 11 or fewer will not have a tour escort, and will be provided with the services of a driver)

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