Description
| Type of Tour: | Scheduled Departure – Escorted Coach Tour |
|---|---|
| Operates: | Departs Saturdays |
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Visit: | Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Merzouga – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech |
| Includes: | • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Marrakech (complimentary) • 7 Nights’ accommodation as per itinerary • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach and 4-wheel drive landcruiser as per itinerary • Local guide for sightseeing tours • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Porterage and tipping at hotels and restaurants for meals • Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) |
| Excludes: | • Airfare and airport taxes • Extras at hotels and meals not mentioned • Travel insurance, visa cost and tips |
| Notes: | • The tour operates with minimum 2 persons. • Includes multilingual tour escort (English, Italian, Spanish and French) |
Full Itinerary
Saturday: MARRAKECH
You will arrive at Marrakesh airport and be transferred to the hotel. What remains of the day will be your leisure.
Overnight: Marrakech (D)
Sunday: MARRAKESH / KASBAH TELOUET / VALLEE D’OUNILA / KSAR AIT BENHADDOU / OUARZAZATE
Breakfast and early departure by 4WD to Ouarzazate by the main road that crosses the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 m of high altitude) with a parade of varied and enchanting landscapes and small villages. Visit the sublime Kasbah of Telouet which is one of the oldest caravan routes to the Sahara, between Ait Benhaddou and Marrakesh. Departure to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the best preserved Ksars of all of Southern Morocco. You will arrive in Ouarzazate and do a panoramic visit of the city with stop in front of the Kasbah of Taourirt.
Overnight: Ouarzazate (BD)
Monday: OUARZAZATE / TINGHIR / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA
After Breakfast you will travel to Boumalne and EL Kelâa via the road of the thousand Kasbahs through Skoura. Visit Dades valley then continue onto Tinghir. Tinghir is famous for its magnificent Todra canyons whose rocks reach an altitude of 250 meters. After Lunch continue to the track road till Merzouga. Dinner and accommodation at Berber tents right under a sky full of bright stars.
Overnight: Merzouga (BD)
Tuesday: MERZOUGA / KHAMLlA VILLAGE / ZAGORA
In the early morning, enjoy a short walk to witness the sunrise over the sand dunes of Merzouga. After the unforgettable sunrise we return to the tent for breakfast and then we start an adventure in the desert to experience life in the region. We start with the trip around the dunes of Erg Chebbi sometimes pursue the tracks of the Paris-Dakar. We cross small villages and oases till the village of Khamlia known for their spiritual music of the Gnawa, old mines Mifis, local nomadic tent with tea hospitality and small fossils sites. After lunch we depart to Zagora. On the way, visit of splendid sceneries of pre-saharian desert dotted with Berber villages. Visit of Rissani birthplace of the present Alaouites Dynasty. Enjoy a tour in this great palm groves of Ziz visiting the Moulay Ali Cherfi Mausoleum.
Overnight: Zagora (BD)
Wednesday: ZAGORA / OUARZAZATE / MARRAKESH
After Breakfast, we head to Marrakesh, from Agdz, leading through numerous villages and palm groves along the Drâa river before reaching Ouarzazate. After lunch we continue via the Tizin ’tichka pass, to Marrakech
Overnight: Marrakech (BD)
Thursday: MARRAKECH
Visit of historical Marrakesh famous by its beautiful palaces and monuments: the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret and Menara Gardens. After lunch explore Majorelle Garden with its French-influenced architecture and the intriguing history due to the connection with the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent. Complete our sightseeing with a stop at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters.
Overnight: Marrakech (BD)
Friday: MARRAKECH
Today will be a day at leisure and enjoy your day exploring Marrakech.
Overnight: Marrakech (BD)
Saturday: MARRAKECH
After breakfast you will be transferred to Marrakech Airport. (B)
Rates on request, please e-mail: travel@itt.co.za
All rates will be converted at time of final payment according to ITT’s bank selling rates. Please double check the final ZAR amount with us on day of payment. All services are subject to availability time of booking and subject to the General Terms and Conditions of ITT Inspirations Travel & Tours (PTY) LTD.
ITT Inspirations Travel & Tours
Email: travel@itt.co.za
l Tel: +27 (0)31 266 0030
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