5 Days Sahara Express from Marrakech

5 Days Sahara Express from Marrakech

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Tour Overview

Join us on a captivating five-day tour to uncover the diverse wonders of this ancient land. Beginning in the vibrant city of Marrakech, you will journey through the captivating landscapes of Ouarzazate and the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. As the tour progresses, you'll explore the enchanting Zagora and the arid expanses of the Draa Valley. Each destination reveals a unique facet of the region's rich heritage and stunning scenery, offering an unforgettable experience of Morocco's cultural and natural beauty. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Experience a short camel ride in the desert

  • Enjoy stargazing at the desert

  • Discover the city of Marrakech

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech

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Marrakesh
Marrakesh

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrival at Marrakech Menara airport, welcoming and assistance. Transfer by to your hotel & check-in. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 : Marrakech City Tour

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Marrakesh
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Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Full day Marrakech tour, the second oldest Imperial city called «the pearl of the south”. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the Dar Si Said Museum. Afternoon lunch at your leisure (own expense), visit of the souks and handicraft quarters. Then, visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Dinner and Accommodation at the hotel

Day 3 : Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora

Location: Ouarzazate

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Bedouin Desert Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and head out of the city toward the High Atlas Mountains to begin your tour. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through traditional Berber villages where local shepherds herd their flocks and enjoy panoramic views of Morocco’s open countryside. Stop for refreshments at a local cafe (own expense) before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a famous film production location. Enjoy free time to visit the site, or hire a local guide to explore in greater detail. Just after midday, continue to Ouarzazate for lunch at your leisure (own expense). Perhaps visit Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys have traded and socialized for centuries. In the early afternoon, continue through the Anti Atlas Mountains to the oasis of Agdz and enjoy time to relax, then carry on past the palm trees and Berber villages of the Drâa Valley to Zagora. On arrival, meet your camel caravan and set off on your camel trekking adventure deep into the Zagora Desert. Enjoy beautiful views of the setting sun on route to your desert camp, then enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars as locals play traditional folk songs for your entertainment. Overnight: Accommodation at a private tent in a Bedouin desert camp with showers and bathrooms ( outside your tent ).

Day 4 : Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Location: Zagora

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take an early stroll and enjoy beautiful views of the desert sunrise (optional) then, following breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Zagora and meet your driver to begin your return journey to Marrakech. Stop on route for refreshment in Agdz (own expense) and relax at your leisure, then continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch (own expense) and more free time. Visit Taourirte Kasbah (if you weren’t able to the previous day) and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient Moroccan meeting place. In the afternoon, hop back aboard your vehicle for the final journey across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

Day 5 : Departure

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Marrakesh

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Marrakech Menara airport. End of our services.

What's Included

  • Accommodation HB Breakfast and Dinner

  • English speaking guide

  • Transport with AC minivan

  • Camel Ride in Desert

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Cost of visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuity for driver and guide

  • Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

  • Passport Required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Mode of Transport

Transport with AC minivan

Accommodation

Private tent in a Bedouin desert camp

Check out our Q&As

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Coronavirus is affecting travel plans everywhere with cancelled flights, route changes, and travel advisories. If you are looking for information about your booking, please read our coronavirus travel alert on https://www.acrossafricatours.com/ or contact us at info@acrossafricatours.com for more details ...more ...less

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Yes, We work with various NGOs in Africa to help in community development. Each each the company donates a huge donation to one of the many charities within Africa

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Where applicable will reschedule your tour for a later date and the paid funds moved to credit that can be applied to your future trips with us

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You'll be joined by travellers with the same travel goals and interest.

  • Do I Need Travel Insurance?

    Travel insurance is recommended and available to protect your investment while on board. Many travels and tours companies recommend that traveller pay non-refundable travel funds. Perhaps during the tour, anything can happen, and to prevent the client from uncertainties, travel insurance is recommended. African countries such as Ethiopia and Morocco have categorically made it clear that any arriva ...more ...less

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, as Vehicles are always fully booked upon departure

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    After booking the trip you will receive a Trip voucher and an information packet to familiarize yourself with the destination before arrival.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, All accommodation meets the local health approval from the local governments. Due to covid19 properties are frequently inspected

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Across Africa Tour & Travel Company is one of the tour travels company as we are extremely cautious when choosing our business partners. We often vet our travel agencies, vendors, and suppliers, as we believe in integrity and honesty. Customer satisfaction is our norm and everyday motto. Nonetheless, as a trusted travel company, we choose to provide reliable and quality services to not only our es

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    We encourage sharing trips with travellers having common destinations and having to pay a single supplement. However, accommodations, hotels, camps, and lodges can never be shared. We are concerned about privacy and never encourage sharing of the rooms, camps, and spas at any cost. As a travel agency, we are concerned with travellers with disabilities. We usually make reasonable a

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been operating since May 2018

Reviews of this operator

Melissa Klar (Google Reviewer)  

Fantastic Tour company! Across Africa...

28-Nov-2023

Fantastic Tour company! Across Africa offers all kinds of tours all over Africa. I just completed the 15 day Madagascar trip and it was excellent. Very nice properties with good food and a wonderful guide and driver and a perfectly curated trip. It was an amazing destination. Megan the manager was just excellent, she and her team took care of us the entire way, there were demonstrations in the capital and they moved our hotel to a peaceful property for our safety and enjoyment. I am very impressed with this company and would highly recommend and trust traveling with them. I am hoping to book again with them for Chad and Niger.. ...more ...less

Peter Bourgeois (Google Reviewer)  

The all-included package with port...

01-Nov-2023

The all-included package with port and airport transfers was very good value. Masa was an exceptional guide. His intimate knowledge of the subway system allowed us to visit many more highlights than would have been possible without him. We were very comfortable and at ease throughout our trip while he shepherded us around Tokyo. Would not hesitate to recommend Masa and Across Africa Tours for Tokyo visits. ...more ...less

Barbara Salvagno (Google Reviewer)  

Highly recommended! Itravelled with Across...

07-Sep-2024

Highly recommended! Itravelled with Across Africa in Madagascar, joining a group tour of 15 days 14 nights. The itinerary was demanding but the organisition made it easier and enjoyable. Top car and driverrs(in Madagascar are essential considering the long distance and bumpy roads), comfort luxury hotel and lodge with delicious dinners. The guides are professional under every aspects, caring for you with attentive and kind attitude. Thanks Across Africa I made fantastic memories of this beautiful country and his people. ...more ...less

JennyLee Cooper (Google Reviewer)  

I would definitely recommend, we...

28-Feb-2025

I would definitely recommend, we did have some hiccups, but overall we are satisfied with our trip. Very budget friendly for the amount of things we did and where we stayed. The Linder Hotel in Frankfurt, Germany was very nice and it had a good breakfast. We enjoyed our excursions we went on. Germany’s train system is not great we had serval cancelled trains and had to go to information to find out what train to take next. Our first tour of Frankfurt was ok, but the Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg Castle was very good. These two were professional tour guides and gave some good recommendations. The first tour guide left us during our lunch and gave us some recommendations for some other fun things to do in the local area. The second tour guide was great she stayed with us and even waited to make sure we got on our train back to Frankfurt. My husband and I had a great time learning about the history, food and local beers to each area. ...more ...less

haley dervinis (Google Reviewer)  

We had a once in...

19-Jan-2025

We had a once in a lifetime experience in Namibia and it wouldn't have been as good as it was without our guide Shawn. Shawn provided exceptional communication and information. His connections and knowledge of the country ensured we were treated like family. He went above and beyond more times than I could count. He even hiked Big Daddy with us! In summary, accommodations were great, food was good, sights were amazing, and Shawn made all the difference. ...more ...less

Scott Seegmiller (Google Reviewer)  

We used Across Africa for...

24-Oct-2024

We used Across Africa for our travel in Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and Madagascar in October 2024. My wife and I envisioned a group on a bus waiting in lines. What joy we felt when we were the only ones on our tour. Communication was improved once I learned I was coordinating with Maureen in Addis Ababa. We started chatting on WhatsApp and all doubts were eliminated. Hotel choices were excellent, and while not always what we expected, we remember that we are in Africa where power comes from a generator and roads are dirt and challenging. We packed light and had 13 flights in our 1 month adventure. Not one flight was late, cancelled, or annoying. Food was provided on every flight once we left the USA. How does the happen? The local guides provided were great, and independently arranged by Across Africa. We only had to pay for tips and drinks. Transfers were fantastic I loved looking for my name on a card as we exited the baggage claim area. Hotel check ins were seamless, since Across Africa prepaid all hotels. It was my first trip to Africa. I probably could have put together this trip by myself, but I would not do so. I would have not saved money or time. Africa is a special place and requires a special person to make it work. Across Africa is special. ...more ...less

Camila Teixeira (Google Reviewer)  

We had a great time...

29-Aug-2024

We had a great time during our tour to Namibia. The guide Silverius was respectful and professional. The itinerary was followed as planned. The lodges were all very good, especially Moon Mountain Lodge, which offers amazing views of the desert and where the food was excellent. I'd suggest replacing one of the hotels, Hotel A La Mer, which is not of the same standard (rooms were dark, dated and we could hear a lot of noise from the outside). ...more ...less

Paulette Reid (Google Reviewer)  

The tour itself was good...

15-Apr-2024

The tour itself was good & I loved Goree Island but it was a super busy day with traffic and ferries not running on time. Our guide assured us we had plenty of time but we wasted it at lunch which was so slow, missed the ferry that would have gotten us back in time then bus was stuck in traffic making us almost miss the cruise ship. We got back 20mins after all aboard time ...more ...less

Cathy Chen (Google Reviewer)  

Major error of almost making...

02-Apr-2024

Major error of almost making us late to cruise ship, we made it by 1 minutes time after ship gave us 15 min more beyond final call. The tour guide definitely has time management issues, Goree Island ferries we did not board and get off at promised times and lunch took very long. Pretty stressful day but happy to see Dakar for what it is. ...more ...less

Kerry Dalton (Google Reviewer)  

Start of the tour was...

25-Feb-2025

Start of the tour was very poor. No guide provided, only a driver. Received an email the night before that Mr Heinz specifically would be our guide , but he was not there. Driven to the Kolmanskoop ghost town. Nothing at all told to us. The group figured out from asking around we were expected to wait for the public tours offered by the park. After 1.5 hrs waiting around we did join of the park guided groups which was pretty good and informative. The group agreed to cut out after the first half and continue on the ‘tour’. Felt we had wasted a fair bit of our time waiting around. By this time the company had ‘found’ us a replacement guide. So on to Diaz point. At this point another couple that supposedly were on our tour had caught up via taxi. We had room at the very beginning but the company had by now shifted 2 more onto our van so now we were full. Not sure what exactly was going on with this issue but these folks had to continue on with their taxi. There was a bit more information provided from that point onward, but that information was only replayed to those in the front seats of the van. Those of us in the rear were out of luck. At least someone was in charge of the so called tour now. I suppose we ended up seeing the things we paid to see. The lunch stop at the resort (not included) was a very nice stop but most could have waited until return to the ship probably. I would not take or recommend this provider for a tour. Too many issues and lack of any organization for my liking. We saw what we paid for warranting some stars, but it was a poor overall experience. ...more ...less

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    Across Africa Tours Travel requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of across africa tours travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

5 Days Sahara Express from Marrakech

5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh Menara Airport

Visiting: Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Zagora

Tour code:

244707

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

5

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Budget

Interests:

History

Private Available:

Request A Private Tour

From: $780 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 15-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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