Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech
Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech
Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech
5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Tizi n'Tichka, Dadès Gorges, Telouet Kasbah, Kalaat M'Gouna, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Marrakesh, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra River, Rissani, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Midelt, Azrou, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Ifran, Errachidia Province, Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Rabat, Meknes, Casablanca
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Tour5
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
4-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
The whole history of Morocco is inscribed on the walls of the four cities of the circuit of the imperial cities: Marrakech and the Jemaa El Fna Square, Fez and the Nejjarine Fountain, Meknes and Bab El Mansour, Rabat and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, but also Volubilis and Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, all classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Wandering the labyrinthine Souks/Markets of Marrakech or Fez, your senses are awakened by the sound of trade’s people at work, the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with tiny villages and the big dunes of the desert Sahara.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech - Tadart-Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou -Skoura- Dades Valley.
Location: Tizi n'Tichka, Dadès Gorges, Telouet Kasbah, Kalaat M'Gouna, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Marrakesh, Ait Ben Haddou
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Pickup from Marrakech at 7:00 am. We will drive for approximately 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi 'n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.
Then, we will drive in the direction of Ouarzazate where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterwards, we will drive to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley. The night will be spent at a hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2 : Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga - Camel Trek - Desert Camp
Location: Todra River, Rissani, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we will drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge, and then go to Tinjdad village where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will pass through the towns of Erfoud and Rissani In the direction of Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax by the swimming pool and have berber tea. Around 5:30pm, we will ride the camels from the hotel for about one hour and a half through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the berber tents, have some time to relax, drink berber tea with nomads at the camp, and go over to the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the camp, followed by music around the campfire.
Overnight in the berber tent.
Day 3 : Camel Trek - Atv - Merzouga Village - Ziz Valley - Medilt - Ifrane - Fes.
Location: Midelt, Azrou, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Ifran, Errachidia Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Before sunrise, we will wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise and after that you will have time in the camp to enjoy the sandboard if you like, to have breakfast and take a shower . Then we will ride camels back to Merzouga to the hotel to meet your driver. In the surroundings of Merzouga you will enjoy 1hour of quad in the desert, visit the villages and discover the nomad culture.
We leave Merzouga en route to Fez, starting by the visit of Rissani market and passing through many places: Arfoud, Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, Ifrane and Fez. On a good day you might be able to catch a glimpse of the monkeys that live in the forests. We will stop for lunch along the way in one of the many restaurants. Dinner and night will be in your riad.
Day 4 : Fès - Meknès - Volubilis - Rabat.
Location: Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Rabat, Meknes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, you will have a quick visit to Fes, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Morocco, then we will drive to Meknes. You will explore Meknes, one of the Imperial cities in Morocco and then we will stay in the region for lunch and during the afternoon we’ll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. At the end of the day we will drive to Rabat where you will spend the last night. Dinner and night will be in your riad.
Day 5 : Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat
Meals Included: Breakfast
At the beginning of the day you will have a sightseeing tour of the administrative capital of Morocco. You will visit The Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of incomplete mosque initiated by The Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour.
Then we will continue to Casablanca where you will have lunch and visit the Hassan II mosque. You will have time to walk around in the city before to take the highway and drive back to Marrakech ( 4pm at Marrakech)
What's Included
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Private transportation with A/C
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Pick up/drop off at your hotel
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English speaking driver/ Guide
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1 night in the hotel in Dades with dinner and breakfast
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1 night in a luxury camp in the desert with dinner and breakfast
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1 night in a riad in Fes with dinner and breakfast
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1 night in Rabat with dinner and breakfast
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Camel ride in Merzouga erg chebbi dunes
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Sanboarding in Merzouga erg Chebbi dunes.
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
What's Not Included
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The tourism company has been trading for 12 years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can join the tour once it has left.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Document organizing trips and means of transportation
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, do you manage "one share" but private
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Just contact us and we will change it for you
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Booking Policy
1. Info needed. Your full name and the name and full address of your hotel in Morocco are required for booking a tour with us. (Or flight details if your tour start from airport)
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Regular temperature checks for staff Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Gear/equipment sanitized between use Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks provided for travelers Guides required to regularly wash hands Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Contactless payme
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
- The copy of passport - Full name - Hotels info - flights info
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