Moroccan Dunes | Guided Group Tour | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                MARRAKECH

Arrive at Marrakech Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner will be provided depending on your arrival time. Overnight in Marrakech. (D)

DAY 2:                                MARRAKECH

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, known as the “Pearl of the South.” Visit the beautiful Bahia Palace, the peaceful Menara Gardens, and admire the iconic Koutoubia Mosque (exterior). The tour concludes at the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square, where you will have free time to explore the vibrant souks and local markets. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 3:                                MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – BOUMALNE DADES

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart by 4×4 vehicle towards Ouarzazate, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres in the Atlas Mountains. After some free time in Ouarzazate, continue to the stunning Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and scenic gorges. Dinner and overnight in Boumalne Dades. (B, D)

DAY 4:                                BOUMALNE DE DADES – TODRA – MERZOUGA

After breakfast, travel to the impressive Todra Gorge, famous for its towering canyon walls. Continue to Merzouga and the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy time to explore the Sahara Desert, with the opportunity to witness a breathtaking sunset over the golden sands. Dinner and overnight in a traditional desert bivouac. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                MERZOUGA – ZAGORA

Breakfast in camp, followed by departure to Zagora, travelling through desert landscapes and traditional towns such as Rissani, Alnif, and Tazzarine. Discover the beauty of southern Morocco’s desert scenery, as you journey towards Zagora, known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” Dinner and overnight in Zagora. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE

After breakfast, enjoy free time in Zagora before travelling through the scenic Draa Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and traditional kasbahs. Continue to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH

Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue via the scenic Telouet route and cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass through the Atlas Mountains before arriving back in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                MARRAKECH

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. End of our services. (B)

ACCOMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

MARRAKECH: Zalagh Kasbah, or Adam Park

BOULMANE: Kasbah Tizzarouine, or Xaluca Dades

MERZOUGA: Golden Camp, or Le Belle Etoile

ZAGORA: Palais Asmaa, or Reda Hotel

OUARZAZATE: Kenzi Azghor, or Karam Hotel

INCLUDES:

• Bilingual tour director throughout the tour
• 8 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Transportation by 4-wheel drive (maximum 4 passengers per vehicle)
• Sightseeing tours with local guide in Marrakech and Ouarzazate
• Transfers on first and last day of tour

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your tour director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Baggage Policy: 1 suitcase per person up to a maximum of 25 kilos and maximum measurement of 157cm dimension (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of length, width and height). Only suitcases of higher measures will be accepted if they are shared between two passengers. Hand bags should be taken care of personally with you. Only one hand baggage per person is allowed. Compulsory excess baggage penalties apply. We recommend that you carry only the luggage you will need. Remember that your trip will be more enjoyable if you don’t have to continually worry about heavy and bulky baggage.
• When the group is made up of 12 or fewer passengers, the circuit will have no guide, but a knowledgeable expert driver-guide. Such change will not be considered as a significant change of the trip.