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9-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara Desert & Atlas Mountains

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Start and end in Marrakesh
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marrakech

    Marrakech
    Start point
    Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (Marrakech Menara Airport )
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Riad El Habib or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting - Meet group and tour leader, review itinerary

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Marrakech city at your own pace
  3. Day 2

    Marrakech to Ouarzazate

    Marrakech to Ouarzazate
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch by river), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Riad Dar Barbara or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Journey through High Atlas Mountains
    • Picnic lunch by river
    • Atlas Film Studios guided tour - explore sets and props from Star Wars and Gladiator
    Landmarks
    Atlas Film Studios
    High Atlas Mountains
  4. Day 3

    Ouarzazate to Merzouga

    Ouarzazate to Merzouga
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Berber dinner with tagine and couscous)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Luxury Suerte Camp or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through mountain passes and oases
    • Traditional Berber dinner with tagine and couscous
    • Stargazing on the dunes
    Landmarks
    Erg Chebbi
  5. Day 4

    Merzouga

    Merzouga
    Meals
    Dinner (Berber dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Luxury Suerte Camp or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 ride across Erg Chebbi dunes
    • Fossil discovery at ancient seabed
    • Visit to Khamlia village - Gnaoua musicians experience
    • Traditional mint tea with local Berber families
    • Berber dinner
    • Bonfire gathering under stars

    Optional Activities

    • Camel trek across the dunes
    Landmarks
    Erg Chebbi
    Khamlia
  6. Day 5

    Merzouga to Dades Gorge

    Merzouga to Dades Gorge
    Meals
    Lunch (Medfouna lunch in Arfoud - local specialty Berber pizza stuffed with spiced meat and onions), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Riad Rihana Dades or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through dramatic rock formations and mountain scenery
    • Guided walk through Dades Gorge
    • Geology and landscape interpretation
    Landmarks
    Dades Gorge
  7. Day 6

    Dades Gorge to Aït Ben Haddou

    Dades Gorge to Aït Ben Haddou
    Meals
    Dinner (Tagine dinner - meal prepared during hands-on cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel La Kasbah or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah tour - UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Explore narrow alleyways and climb ramparts
    • Hands-on tagine cooking class
    Landmarks
    Aït Ben Haddou
    Ounila Valley
  8. Day 7

    Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech

    Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Riad El Habib or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Djemaa el-Fna market square
    • Djemaa el-Fna Market Square Walk - experience orange juice stalls, snake charmers, magicians, and water sellers
    • Marrakech Medina walk through winding alleyways and bustling souks
    • Bahia Palace visit
    • Saadian Tombs visit
    Landmarks
    Djemaa el-Fna
    Bahia Palace
    Saadian Tombs
  9. Day 8

    Marrakech

    Marrakech
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in traditional riad courtyard with authentic Moroccan dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Riad El Habib or Similer)

    Included Activities

    • Henna art workshop in the medina
    • Farewell dinner in traditional riad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Majorelle Garden - explore vibrant blue walls and exotic plants
    Landmarks
    Majorelle Garden
  10. Day 9

    Marrakech

    Marrakech
    End point
    Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (Depart at any time.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer - optional

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  • Paulo5.0•December 2022
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    Trip to Ouarzazate, very beautiful tour, but in Marrakech, be prepared to be a little disoriented during the...
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    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: Desertbrise Travel
    Dear Paulo, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience in spite of the situation. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon,
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