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Desert Dreams: A Sahara Adventure from Marrakech 10 DAYS

10 Days

Overview

  • Day 01: Marrakech Arrival
  • Day 02: Marrakech Guided Tour
  • Day 03: Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
  • Day 04: Dades – Todra – Sahara Desert
  • Day 05: Sahara Desert – Fes
  • Day 06: Fes Guided Tour
  • Day 07: Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
  • Day 08: Chefchaouen – Rabat
  • Day 09: Casablanca – Marrakech
  • Day 10: Marrakech Departure

Accommodation :

  • 2 nights in Marrakech
  • 1 night in Skoura
  • 1 night in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
  • 2 nights in Fes
  • 1 night in Chefchaouen
  • 1 night in Rabat
  • 1 night in Marrakech

Visits  :

 

  1. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Marrakech.
  2. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
  3. Visiting the biggest gorge in Morocco, Todra, and the beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.
  4. Visiting Amridil Kasbah.
  5. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Fez.
  6. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic City of Meknes.
  7. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Volubilis.
  8. Visiting the world-famous Blue City, Chefchaouen, and its highlights.
  9. Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.
  10. Visiting the largest mosque in Africa, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Marrakech, the "Red City" and a tourism hub, your private driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You may visit Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square, and explore the souk bazaars in the Medina.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Today, you will explore the Moroccan tourism hub of Marrakech. Your local guide will show you the magnificent El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and Ben Youssef Madrasa, all dating back to the 12th century. To reach Jamaa El Fna Square, the iconic market square in Marrakech's old town, meander through the narrow lanes of the souk bazaars, which are lined with storytellers, magicians, food stalls, and snake charmers. Jamaa El Fna offers fresh fruit juice at the end of the day.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Leave the ochre-colored city of Marrakech behind and travel to the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass to observe the daily activities of isolated rural communities. In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture, home to one of Morocco's best-preserved kasbahs. Your route continues through Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa due to its use as a filming location for movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Star Wars. Spend the night in Skoura, a lush oasis surrounded by large palm trees with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura

Today, explore the renowned Kasbah Amridil, then head to the Sahara Desert via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the arid, mountainous Boumalne Dades. Todra Gorge, also known as the "Grand Canyon of the Sahara," offers one of Morocco's most spectacular and breathtaking natural vistas, with towering cliffs rising over 300 meters. Take a short hike through the cliffs, as the limestone formations provide an excellent hiking location. In the late afternoon, settle into the luxurious desert camp at Merzouga. The stunning reddish-hued sand dunes, which can reach up to 150 meters in height, create an otherworldly sight. Enjoy a 45-minute camel ride at sunset, followed by a traditional dinner around a campfire. Spend the night in comfort.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Depart from Fes and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. On the way up the Atlas Mountains, you will pass through Ifrane, a picturesque ski resort known as "Little Switzerland," and see Azrou's cedar forests and Barbary apes. For lunch, make a stop in Midelt, known for its apple production. Continue through the Ziz Valley, with its extensive palm groves, the primary source of Morocco's date production, as you descend the Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset, then take a 45-60 minute camel ride at dusk into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to set up camp in a luxurious tent at a desert oasis.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

Today, you will visit Fes, Morocco's cultural and spiritual center. Your tour guide will lead you through the oldest continuously operating medina in the world, often referred to as a "living museum." Explore the maze-like medina, bustling with artisans, markets, tanneries, and mosques, and travel back in time to the Middle Ages. Explore the specialized areas that divide the souk while passing donkeys carrying loads (this is one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets). Discover and enjoy places like the Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyine, Tanneries, Borj Sud, Moroccan artworks, Berber carpets, and zellige tiles & pottery.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

Start the day in the Imperial City of Meknes to tour the Old Medina, Royal Stables, Agdal Reservoir, and the most beautiful gate, Bab Mansour. Then, by land, head to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can explore some of the most magnificent and well-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. Your tour guide will lead you on a stroll past the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses, and Palaces, all adorned with stunning mosaics and dating back over 2000 years. After this journey into the past, travel to Chefchaouen, known as "The Blue City," for an overnight stay.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen

This morning, explore Chefchaouen, a small town known for its striking blue color, nestled between two mountains known as Ech-Chaoua (The Horns). This charming village is made up of steep, winding streets lined with white and indigo buildings that have been lime washed, little squares with intricate fountains, and homes with ornately carved doors and red tile roofs. In the afternoon, visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, located at the Royal Palace, the King's formal residence. Then, explore the Oudaya Kasbah, featuring a beautiful Andalusian garden, and the Hassan Tower, with its Mauresque design.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat

This morning, visit Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and commercial center. You will see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, a vast complex capable of accommodating 25,000 worshipers, with both land and water components; its minaret is the tallest religious building in the world. After a brief stroll along La Corniche, return to "the Red City," Marrakech, where you will spend the night. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Marrakech.

Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport.

Included

Included

  • Transport Included diesel & tolls & parkings with English speaking professional driver
  • Meals 9 breakfast, 2 dinner
  • Airport Transfers
  • Guided Tour of Marrakech
  • Guided Tour of Kasbah Amridil
  • Camel Ride at Sunset in Sahara Desert
  • Guided Tour of Fez
  • Guided Tour of Volubilis
  • Guided Tour of Chefchaouen
  • Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
  • Included site entrance fees and local guiding

Excluded

  • Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
  • Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Optional activities

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Amendments and Cancellations by Clients
Clients can cancel at any time. The cancellation will be effected at the time that Moroccan Odyssey receives a written request from the Client and the following cancellation charges will apply:

  • 60 days prior to arrival: 10% of the tour / service cost
  • 45 days prior to arrival: 25% of the tour / service cost
  • 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the tour / service cost
  • 15 days prior to arrival: 100% of the tour / service cost
  • No refund is given for a partially used Product.

If any member of the party is prevented from traveling because of death, injury, or serious illness of the client, close relative or friend, redundancy, or jury service, it may be possible to transfer the booking to another suitable person or departure date or tour of similar standard and cost provided that written notice is confirmed by Moroccan Odyssey. If a refund is payable by Moroccan Odyssey to the Client, the refund amount will be calculated according to the conditions set out above and with consideration of evidence of exceptional circumstances. Moroccan Odyssey will not pay fees charged to the Client by the Client’s bank for processing the credited amount.

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Regarding carriage by air, sea, and rail, and the provision of accommodation, Moroccan Odyssey’s liability in such cases will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international conventions. Moroccan Odyssey accepts no liability if additional costs to the Client are incurred due to delays, accidents, or disruptions of the Product(s) beyond the control of Moroccan Odyssey as a result of force majeure.

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Desert Dreams: A Sahara Adventure from Marrakech 10 DAYS