MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (5 days) Morocco Express
MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (5 days) Morocco Express
$516
MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (5 days) Morocco Express
5 Days Starting and ending in 31.636356,7.996869
Visiting: Morocco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
518
Recommended For:
Group size:
1 - 10
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Morocco sun & sand in 5 days! Enjoy the hustle & bustle of Marrakech, camel trek into the Sahara desert where you spend the night in a Berber camp, followed by a relaxing day on the beach. This trip is run in conjunction with a local operator.
Highlights
Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco! After a short transfer from the airport, you will have a free day to explore this vibrant city. Tonight you will meet your fellow travellers at your pre-departure meeting at 6pm, organised at the joining hotel in the heart of town. (Dinner)
Overnight: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
DAY 2: SAHARA DESERT
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 Berber Camp. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Overnight: Caravane du Sud (or similar)
DAY 3: MARRAKECH
Leaving the desert, we travel back to Marrakech stopping for lunch en-route. We arrive back in Marrakech, where we have dinner in Djemaa El Fna (the legendary Main Square). The name Marrakech conjures up images of an exotic city, of magic carpets, snake charmers and spices brought in by camel trains. Set within the rose-coloured walls of the medina lies a reality that is not that far removed from an exotic film set - a tangle of winding streets that open onto verdant gardens and dark alleyways that lead to bustling souks. You can explore the central square, the Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and marketplace. It is full of colour, spicy aromas and traders. It is worth going to the marketplace in the evening when overflowing with food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists. Towering over all this is the Koutoubia mosque, the tallest building in the city, and a reminder of the importance of Islam to the lives of the city's residents. (Breakfast)
Overnight: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
DAY 4: ESSAOUIRA
We leave Marrakech after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Essaouira, on the Atlantic Coast, 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’re 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 artists 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 before relaxing for the evening. We spend the night in Essaouira. (Breakfast)
Extra days can be organised in Essaouira if required. Please contact us for details.
Overnight: Hotel Miramar (or similar)
DAY 5: ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKECH
We leave Essaouira after breakfast and travel back to Marrakech, arriving there at about lunch time. Alternatively, you can fly directly from Essaouira back to the UK. (Breakfast)
The trip ends upon arrival back in Marrakech, we normally arrive in the early afternoon. For this reason, please do not book return flights from Marrakech any earlier than the evening of your trip finish date.
Please note that this tour is run in conjunction with a local operator. Extra days can be organised in Marrakech if required. Please contact us for further details.
What's Included
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Accommodation - 3 nights in 3/4hotel (shared rooms) 1 night desert camp
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Arrival Transfer from Marrakech airport included on Day 1 (or if pre-trip accommodation is booked directly with Oasis for our joining hotel)
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Transport in 4 x 4 Land Cruiser or Minivan
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Desert Camel Trek
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Overnight Sahara Berber Camp
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Services of Local Crew
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4 breakfasts, 2 dinners, including a Berber camp dinner
What's Not Included
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Visas
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Optional Excursions as listed in the Pre-Departure Information
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Flights
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Airport taxes
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Drinks
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Meals not listed in the itinerary
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Tipping kitty $30 USD - for hotel porters, hotel waiters, local guides used for City tours, airport drivers, Berber camel herders, restaurant tips & Tour driver
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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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Travel Insurance
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End of trip Airport Transfer
Check out our Q&As
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you are travelling solo. On our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions, we will pair you up with a tent buddy of the same sex when we camp and the same goes for twin & shared rooms in hostels, so there is no need to go it alone! If you specifically would like to request your own single room whilst on the trip, this may be requested subject to availability and additional fee.
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How many people do you take on your Trips?
On most of our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions our vehicles can carry a maximum of 24 travellers, the average however is around 16-20 on any one trip. Our Small Group Adventures have a maximum of 18 people per Tour Leader, although again the average is around 10-14 people.
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Cancellation Policy
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