Day 1 FEZ – MERZOUGA
You will be met at your Hotel by your English speaking driver and depart Fes for Merzouga. Experience spectacular views of cedar forests, visit the Barbary Apes at Ifrane and tour through the beautiful and scenic Midelt on route to the Sahara. Travel through the Ziz valley and view the Efous oasis which offers amazing photographic opportunities. Arrive late in the afternoon for your night in Merzouga, the threshold of the Sahara.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 2 ERG CHEBBI – SAHARA DESERT
Erg Chebbi is the large sand-sea which effectively marks the start of the real Sahara and some of the dunes in this area rise to over 245 metres. The colours of the rising and setting sun over these dunes make for a truly magical experience.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your driver picks you up to meet your camels and guide. Your guide will take you into the desert, around an hour ½ – 2 hour ride by camel. When you reach your bivouac you can relax, climb the dunes or just star gaze while your guide prepares your evening meal.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE VİA TODRA GORGES
Rise early in the morning to see the amazing sunrise over the dunes then head back to your hotel in Merzouga to re-fresh and take breakfast before departing for Todra Gorge, Tinehir and Ouarzazate.
One of the highlights of the South is the massive fault in the plateau that divides the High Atlas from the Jebel Sarhro, called the Todra Gorges. The crystal clear river emerging from the deep ochre and pink rock formations offer a dramatic landscape and great photographic opportunites.
Travel through the beautiful Valley of the Roses, La Palmarie Skoura and the Cascades of Tizgni before reaching Ouarzazate.
Home of Morocco’s ’Hollywood’ movie Industry you can choose to stop off at the movie studios and see where films such as Gladiator and the Mummy.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 MARRAKECH VİA AIT BENNHADOU
On route to Marrakech is Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most exotic and best preserved Kasbahs in the entire Atlas Region. The Kasbah is now under UNESCO protection and has magnificent views of the surrounding palmeraie and beyond.
After driving through the High Atlas Mountains and some amazing scenery you’ll arrive at Marrakech and settle into your accommodation. Take a wander thru the souks and spend the evening at the famous Djemaa el Fna Square being mesmerised by snake charmers, storytellers and any other of the great spectacles that might cross your path!
Choose to eat in your Hotel, one of the many restaurants available or at the Djemaa El Fna Square.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 MARRAKECH
Today we take you on a guided Tour of Marrakech.
While Marrakech is alive with modern life and development, it is also home to a wealth of buildings, sites and artefacts of crucial importance to Moroccan history.
Your vehicle, driver and tour guide are at your disposal for the whole day. Some sights visited in the tour include the Koutoubia Minaret and gardens, the Saadien Tombs, the El Badi and El Bahia Palaces and Dar Si Said, home to the Museum of Moroccan Arts.
Tonight you can choose to dine in your Hotel or enjoy one of the many restaurants available.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 MARRAKECH – ESSAOUİRA
An Old Portuguese Fishing Port, once known as Mogador, this town is vibrant and rich in historical treasures and art.
Visit the old fort, listen to live music in the square or explore the colourful souks for artisinal goods.
Choose to dine in your hotel or one of the many delicious restaurants available.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 ESSAOUİRA – CASABLANCA
Spend the morning at leisure before heading to Casablanca. Your vehicle and driver are at your disposal for the remainder of the day to explore Casablanca as you like.
Meals: Breakfast
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWİN SHARE:
- Basic Accommodation: 800 Euro Per Person
- Mid Range Accommodation: 1200 Euro Per Person
- High End Accommodation: 1600 Euro Per Person
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation-Daily Breakfast & Dinner where stated
- Transportation in private deluxe A/C Vehicle-Private English speaking driver/escort available 24 hours for the duration of your tour
- Camel Excursion in the Sahara with expert local guide & Berber Bivouac
- Entrance fees to national monuments
- Bottled water whilst on the road (a max of 1.5 Litre per person per day)
EXCLUDED IN PRICE:
- Lunches unless stated
- Personal Drinks, Snacks & Alcohol
- Tips for drivers and tour guides
- Additional activities
*Prices above are approximate only and may vary according to individual needs and special requests.