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8-Day Sahara Adventure

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Overview

Discover Morocco on this Sahara Desert trip from Marrakesh; the southern oasis, valleys and the Atlas Mountains of beautiful Morocco. Travelling by a 4x4 Landcruiser across Morocco will enable you to cover a vast amount of terrain in the most enjoyable and relaxing way.

From classic camel trekking to luxurious desert camps under a blanket of stars and riveting Sahara 4x4 tours, you'll fall in love with Morocco's nature as you journey along a route that has been trodden on for centuries.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Marrakesh

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Arrival in Marrakesh

Transfer from the airport to the hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing in Marrakesh. You'll have dinner at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Atlas Asni4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Hôtel Atlas Asni

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 2

Sightseeing in Marrakesh

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Sightseeing in Marrakesh

Spend the day visiting the famous sites of Marrakesh such as the Bahia Palace, intended to be one of the greatest structure in the city and the Koutoubia Mosque, with its iconic minaret. In the afternoon, visit of the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handicraft centres. Tomorrow your Sahara Desert trip from Marrakesh begins.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Atlas Asni4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Menara Gardens

    Bahia Palace

    Tombs of Saadian

    Koutoubia Mosque

    Jemaa el-Fna

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 3

Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakesh Starts Here

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Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakesh Starts Here

Departure by land rover to Ouarzazate via the High Atlas mountains passing through the Tich’n’Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 metres. Visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, the most famous in Morocco that has served as a set for many great movies. The Kasbah is actually under UNESCO protection. Continue to Zagora, the track road leads through numerous villages and palm groves along the Drâa river.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Lamane3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ait Ben Haddou‌

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Marrakesh to Zagora

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

    Aït Benhaddou

    Drâa-Tafilalet

Day 4

Saharan Adventure

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Saharan Adventure

Excursion to Tamegroute, to visit the famous library containing old books dating from the 12th century. Departure to Erfoud, partly by track road and partly by normal road through Tansikht and Nkob where splendid scenery of pre-Saharan desert dotted with Berber villages. Arriving in Merzouga, go on a camel ride to see the sunset over the sand dune. Dinner and accommodation are in tents.

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    Accommodation

    Auberge La Belle Etoile

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tamgroute Excursion

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Tamegroute to Merzouga

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Drâa-Tafilalet

    Tamegroute

    Merzouga

Day 5

Gorgeous Day Hike

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Gorgeous Day Hike

Once you hike in the magnificent palm groves and meet the friendly Berber villagers of Todra Gorge, Morocco will never be the same for you. You'll have an excursion to the canyons with the possibility for a short hike. Continue to Boulmane where we enter the Dades canyons via the road of the thousand kasbahs.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Xaluca Dades4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise over the Sand Dunes

    Dades Gorges

    Gorge Todra Hike

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    Restaurants

    Hotel Xaluca Dades

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Merzouga to Hôtel Xaluca Dades

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Merzouga

    Hassilabied

    Drâa-Tafilalet

    Tinghir

    Boumalne Dades

Day 6

Drive to Ouarzazate

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Drive to Ouarzazate

Departure to EL Kelâa from where we take again the track road to the village of Skoura. On the way, we pass the beautiful kasbah of Amerhidel. The track road continues till Ouarzazate at the foot of the Atlas mountains. When you arrive, you'll be free to walk around more kasbahs and become acquainted with the centuries-old history of the town, a popular stopping point on the old trading routes to East Africa.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Dar Chamaa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Skoura Villages

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Boumalne Dades to Ouarzazate

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Boumalne Dades

    Skoura

    Tarmigte

Day 7

Drive to Marrakesh

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Drive to Marrakesh

You'll have a short visit to Ouarzazate including the Kasbah of Taourirt. Continue to Telouet by a track road which is one of the most difficult parts of this tour. We are crossing two river beds and are climbing the Atlas mountains. The scenery is stunning. Visit of the Kasbah of Telouet, former residence of the Glaoui family, one of the most influential families of this region with lunch on the way. Via the Tich’N’tichka pass, we'll continue to Marrakesh.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Atlas Asni4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Taourirt Kasbah

    Telouet Kasbah

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Taourirt to Marrakesh

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tarmigte

    Ouarzazate

    Telouet

    Marrakesh

Day 8

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for departure.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hôtel Atlas Asni to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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