Route of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive

Route of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive

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$1295

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Tour Overview

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. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • :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

  • Boulmane Dades:  This town is a stone’s throw away from the ‘Rose Valley’, where the cultivation of roses is the locals’ main economic activity, creating wondrous rose water, essential oils and beauty products

  • 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

Itinerary

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL MARRAKECH

Marrakesh
Marrakesh
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Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation Name: Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Dinner

After landing at Marrakech Airport and clearing customs, our agent/driver will be waiting to meet and greet you outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first. Our representative will provide you with all the vouchers you’ll need for this trip and then take you to the air-conditioned transfer to your hotel in Marrakech. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps going out to admire the city’s top monuments, which include the magnificent Koutoubia mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptionally decorated Saadian Tombs, and the walled Medina and its maze of alleys and side streets. 

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2 : MARRAKECH/CAR PICK UP – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE (210 Km – 4 hrs)

Location: Ouarzazate

Accommodation Name: Le Fint hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, pick up your rental car at 8:00 in the morning at your hotel reception. We recommend you begin your adventure by driving to Ait Ben Haddou, which is one of the famous ksars (‘castles’) of the south and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You might find this location familiar, as it is also the preferred filming site of many famous TV shows and films. Afterwards, continue your trip to Ourzazate, where you can visit the famous Glaoui Kasbah. Then check in at your selected hotel to spend the night. 

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 3 : OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA – TILOUGUI CAMP (175 Km – 3 hrs)

Location: Zagora

Accommodation Name: Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and then hit the road again to drive towards Zagora, one of the prettiest towns in Southern Morocco. It still preserves many ancient Kasbahs and old fortresses on the foothills of the Anti-Atlas, or Lesser Atlas. After Zagora, keep driving along the Tamegroute road in order to reach Tilougui, a serene desert camp 9 kilometres from Zagora. This beautiful camp, accessible by car, is a calm oasis filled with palm trees and surrounded by golden dunes in the heart of the desert.

Overnight in Zagora.

Day 4 : TILOUGUI – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (385 Km – 4 hrs)

Merzouga, Morocco

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation Name: Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After enjoying breakfast in the wilderness, depart for Merzouga to continue your desert odyssey. We suggest making a stop in Rissani to visit a spectacular 17th-century Kasbah before continuing to Erfoud, where you can stroll through its vibrant and colourful souk. Also in Erfoud is the Borj, a fortified tower overhanging the village that offers a magnificent view of the surrounding palm groves and desert. Lastly, continue driving to Merzouga, where you’ll check in and spend the night. 

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 5 : MERZOUGA – BOUMALNE DADES (245 Km – 4 hrs)

Boumalne Dades, Morocco

Location: Boumalne Dades

Accommodation Name: Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Charge your batteries with breakfast before departing to Boumalne Dades, located at the edge of a desert plateau. Then you’ll eventually reach El Kelaa M’Gouna, a city located in the heart of the fragrant Rose Valley, thus known for its extensive cultivation of roses for cosmetic purposes. Here are grown other local delicacies such as saffron. The location is also famous for celebrating an annual rose festival. Check in to your hotel and spend the night.

Overnight in Boumalne Dades.

Day 6 : BOUMALNE DADES – SKOURA (75 Km – 1.5 hrs)

Location: Skoura

Accommodation Name: Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today follow breakfast with a leisurely drive to Skoura, a quaint town hidden in a lush palm grove. Here you can visit the fascinating Amridil Kasbah, the Ait ben Moro Kasbah and other picture-worthy local attractions. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day making the most of your time in this historically rich location.

 Overnight in Skoura.

Day 7 : SKOURA – OUARZAZATE – OASIS FINT VALLEY (60 Km – 1.5 hr)

Location: Fint Oasis, Finnt

Accommodation Name: Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at your leisure in Skoura before getting back in the car to drive to Ouarzazate. After lunch (not included) in this city known for being the gate to the Sahara, park your car at the Al-baraka des Loisirs and at the established time hop onto a 4x4 transfer that will take you deep into the desert to find the Oued Noujoum eco-lodge in the splendid Fint Valley, 15 kilometres from Ouarzazate. Make sure to call the ecolodge to confirm the transfer time, although it’s usually between 16:30 and 17:00. Once in the ecolodge, make yourself at home and enjoy the peace and quiet of your new abode for the night.

Overnight in Oasis Fint Valley.

Day 8 : OASIS FINT VALLEY – MARRAKECH/CAR RETURN (230 Km – 4.5 hrs)

Marrakesh
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Marrakesh

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation Name: Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, hop back onto the 4x4 transfer that will take you from the ecolodge back to Al-baraka de collect your rental car. Then take the wheel and drive all the way back to the red city of Marrakech, where your journey started. Once there, spend some time browsing the souks and admiring the rich craftsmanship of their wares. Then go explore the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Marvel at this humming hive of activity as the sun sets over this vast space packed with stalls and heaving with snake charmers, Gnawa musicians and a myriad of colourful characters. Later, return your rental car at the hotel, where you’ll check in and enjoy one last night in Morocco. All details and exact time should be agreed with our agent in day 2 on car's delivery time.

 Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9 : DEPARTURE MARRAKECH

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Marrakesh
Marrakesh

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to the trip’s last breakfast at the hotel before bidding farewell to Morocco and hopping on your transfer to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight to your following destination.

What's Included

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 8 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 8 Marrakech:

Standard Hotel Category  = Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Day 2 Ouarzazate:

Standard Hotel Category  = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*

Day 3 Zagora Tilougui:

Standard Hotel Category  = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)

Day 4 Merzouga:

Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Yasmina or similar  (Auberge)

Day 5 Boumalne:

Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)

Day 6 Skoura:

Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)

Day 7 Oasis Fint Valley:

Standard Hotel Category  = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

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


MEALS: 

  • 8 breakfasts
  • 8 dinners.

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa
  • Transfer on 4x4 to/from ecolodge Nojoum in fint valley.

CAR HIRE: 

  • Car rental in Marrakech on day 2 to day 8.
  • Unlimited mileage.
  • Comprehensive insurance with excess of 5% (franchise).
  • Service free of charge: flexible pick up & drop-off the vehicle in Marrakech
  • Optional second driver
  • Emergency contact
  • Flexible pick-up and drop off times

What's Not Included

  • Lunches & tips in the restaurant & hotels.
  • Visas and international flights, and airport taxes (clients pay directly).
  • 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

NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:

  • 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

Requirements

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • 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

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 8 Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Day 2 Ouarzazate:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*

Day 3 Zagora Tilougui:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)

Day 4 Merzouga:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Yasmina or similar  (Auberge)

Day 5 Boumalne:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)

Day 6 Skoura:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)

Day 7 Oasis Fint Valley:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)

CAR HIRE OPTIONS                                

  • 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

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/Post- night in Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

This self-drive tour includes car rental from day 2 to day 8 with options like Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan, Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee, or Hyundai Accent. Transfers from the airport to the hotel and vice versa, as well as 4x4 transfers to/from the ecolodge in Fint Valley, are also included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of accommodation in a variety of settings, including 4-star hotels in Marrakech and Ouarzazate, a bivouac camp in Zagora, an auberge in Merzouga, and kasbahs in Boumalne and Skoura, as well as an ecolodge in the Fint Valley.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 8 Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Day 2 Ouarzazate:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*

Day 3 Zagora Tilougui:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)

Day 4 Merzouga:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Yasmina or similar  (Auberge)

Day 5 Boumalne:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)

Day 6 Skoura:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)

Day 7 Oasis Fint Valley:

  • Standard Hotel Category  = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)

CAR HIRE OPTIONS                                

  • 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

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/Post- night in Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation in various settings, including 4-star hotels in Marrakech and Ouarzazate, a bivouac camp in Zagora, an auberge in Merzouga, kasbahs in Boumalne and Skoura, and an ecolodge in the Fint Valley.

  • What kind of car options are available for the self-drive tour?

    Car rental options include Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan, Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee, or Hyundai Accent. The car rental is available from day 2 to day 8 and includes unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance with an excess of 5%, and flexible pick-up and drop-off times.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include visiting the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Jemaa el-Fnaa market in Marrakech; the fortified village of Kelaat M'Gouna in Ouarzazate; the desert outpost of Zagora; the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Erfoud; the golden dunes of Merzouga; the 'Rose Valley' near Boulmane Dades; the fertile oasis of Skoura; and the ancestral lifestyle of the Fint Valley. ...more ...less

  • What is the process for picking up and returning the rental car?

    The rental car is picked up at 8:00 AM on day 2 at your hotel reception in Marrakech. The car is returned on day 8 at the hotel in Marrakech. All details and exact times should be agreed with the agent on day 2.

  • Are there any specific requirements for drivers?

    Yes, every driver must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driving license, and at least 2 years of driving experience. A compulsory security deposit is also required, which will be returned upon returning the vehicle.

  • What is not included in the tour package?

    The tour package does not include lunches, tips in restaurants and hotels, visas, international flights, airport taxes, personal travel, baggage and medical insurance, telephone bills, laundry, personal items such as drinks, and entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary. Petrol and pick-up or drop-off in a different location than the Marrakech hotel are also not included in the car hire.

  • What should visitors wear when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco?

    Visitors should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can also be very useful during the stay.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

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

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

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Route of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive

9 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Skoura, Fint Oasis Finnt

Tour code:

74039

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Camping

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

4WD, Walking

From: $1295 (USD)

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

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