Morocco Express 5 days
5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakesh, Zagora, Essaouira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MEX5
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Gluten free on request
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
For the ideal Morocco holiday adventure exploring both the rural and city life of Morocco, our Morocco Express Marrakech 5-day tour has everything you could need! With this tour, you get to visit the golden Saharan sands and experience the vibrant city life of Marrakesh with the guidance of an English-speaking tour guide that will show you some hidden gems that no visitors should miss. One highlight you can look forward to is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night in an authentic Berber camp under the stars in the desert. The tour will end at the humming city of Marrakesh- the perfect place to wind down after your adventurous tour of Morocco. The sights of Marrakech are as magical as you would imagine, and it is the most recommended place to visit first in Morocco. This Morocco holiday provides some time in Marrakech before you get to experience an incredible camel ride into the Sahara. After that, we will visit the lovely city of Essaouira for a day and finally return to Marrakech. A fantastic hotel based tour, this Morocco tour package includes stays at a 3/4* hotel along with a night of exciting camping in a traditional Berber camp under the stars in the desert. Transportation is either by a minivan or 4x4 Land cruiser. From 2025, this tour will only be available as a private tour. 2 Pax £1058 each. 3 Pax £908 each. 4 Pax £808 each. 5 Pax £708 each. 6 Pax £658 each.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Morocco!
Following your transfer from the airport to our joining hotel, you can relax by the hotel pool before the pre- departure meeting at 18:00 hrs. where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers.
Overnight Marrakech (Dinner included).
Day 2 : Sahara Desert
Location: Zagora
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Caravane du Sud
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we enjoy a stunning drive over the High Atlas en-route to Zagora. We pass through the Draa Valley, a green and lush land of palmeries and amazing vistas.
It is then time to head towards the great desert, where we transfer to camels for a trek into the Sahara Desert for a night at our authentic Berber Camp.
We enjoy local food, music, and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.
Overnight Berber camp (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 3 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving the desert, we travel back to Marrakech stopping for lunch en-route.
We arrive back in Marrakech where we have an optional dinner in Djemaa El Fna (the legendary Main Square). Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast included).
Day 4 : Essaouira
Location: Essaouira
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miramar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Marrakech after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Essaouira; a colourful fishing town situated within 15th century Portuguese fortifications, where great beaches and surf beckon.
You have the day to relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the medina, so you are unlikely to get lost.
The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artist’s shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets.
There is the opportunity to do some optional activities, such as quad biking, surfing, horse trekking and wind surfing. Enjoy a great night out in Essaouira.
Overnight Essaouira (Breakfast included).
Day 5 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will have breakfast over-looking the Atlantic this morning, then head back to Marrakech where the tour finishes on arrival. (Breakfast included).
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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1 guide & 1 driver
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4 breakfasts & 2 dinners
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Arrival airport transfer
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping kitty $40 per person (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips & Tour driver).
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Tip for Nomadic guide
The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided.
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Guided city tour of Marrakech
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3 lunches & 2 dinners
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Country Entry Visas
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Departure transfer
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International Travel
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Optional Activities
Optional Activities • Hammam in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) • Quad biking in Essaouira (2 hours = 590 DH, 2 hours for 2 pax = 690DH) • Horse riding in Essaouira (1 hour = 250 DH, 2 hours = 300 DH, 3 hours = 390 DH) • Windsurfing in Essaouira (2 hours =600 DH) • Surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = 350 DH) • Kayaking in Essaouira (2 hours = 300 DH) • Kite surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = 600 DH)
Optional Extras
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Single Room Supplement
For 1 person to have a private single room
Mode of Transport
Private minivan or 4x4
Accommodation
3 to 4* accommodation
HOTEL NAMES
City /Town Hotel Name
Marrakech Hotel El Andalous
Sahara Desert Caravan du Sud
Essaouira Hotel Miramar
NB: The hotels listed above are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can book pre or post accommodation at the starting/ending hotels for £80 single room, £110 twin or double, £150 triple, £220 family room
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Are there any cultural dress codes or guidelines for Morocco?
When visiting mosques and local families during the tour, it is important to dress modestly out of respect for the local culture. For both men and women, this typically means covering shoulders, chest, and legs. Women can also choose to bring a scarf to cover their hair when entering a mosque but it is not mandatory. It's advisable to avoid tight-fitting clothing and ensure that knees and shoulders are covered. Observing these dress code guidelines will show respect for the cultural norms and religious practices in Morocco.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading over 25 years.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A tour voucher with a check-list and a pre-departure email.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, you can pay extra for a single room for the duration of the tour. Just add the single supplement when you book.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, for every booking we take, we donate to projects such as the Ait Ouham Association
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