How many hours in the bus from destination to destination?

The longest coach drive is 6 -7 hours, most drives are 3-5 hours long but the coach stops every 2-3 hours.

What is typical group size for this tour?

Our tours range from 2 to 16 passengers.

Can you also please provide a list of optional activities available throughout the tour?

You can opt for rock climbing 1 hour, quad biking (2 hours ), hammam spa, hot air balloon ride or movie studio visit (30 minutes). You will need to ensure you have insurance that covers the optional activity you decide to do.

Does this tour include a camel trek?

The tour does include a camel trek to a Berber camp and also a visit to Ouarrzazate.

Do you think the weather will be unbearably hot during the tour?

The weather will definitely be very hot at that time of year, however to counteract that, we have air conditioning in the transport and hotels along with swimming pools.

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Marrakech & Sahara - Private Tour - 8 Days

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Start and end in Marrakesh

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Operator: Nomadic Tours
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech
Start point
El Andalous Hotel Marrakech, Av. du President Kennedy, Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz 40, Morocco (Reception, 18:00)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Film Studios in Ouarzazate (famous for Gladiator, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Living Daylights) - 80 DH
- Quad biking in Ouarzazate - 2 hours = 590 DH, 2 hours for 2 people = 690 DH
- Explore Ouarzazate
Day 3
Ouarzazate to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local food at Berber Camp)
Included Activities
- Camel trek into Sahara Desert at sunset
- Overnight stay at authentic Berber Camp with local food and music
Optional Activities
- Swimming break during summer months
Landmarks
Erg Chebbi
Day 4
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in the dunes), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient irrigation wells (Khettaras) with explanation of 14th-century construction
- Guided visit to Tizgui village
- Learn Moroccan tea making and Berber rug making at local carpet cooperative
Optional Activities
- Rock climbing in Todra Gorge - 1 hour = 300 DH
- Explore Todra Gorge
Landmarks
Todra Gorge
Day 5
Todra Gorge to Ait Benhaddou
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasbah Amridil
Landmarks
Ait Benhaddou
Kasbah Amridil
Day 6
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Marrakech - approximately 3 hours (2-4 people = 200 DH, 5-9 people = 150 DH, 10+ people = 100 DH)
- Bahia Palace Entry Fee - 100 DH
- Hammam in Marrakech - prices from 150 DH
- Explore Marrakech independently
- Dine in Djemaa el Fna square
- Shopping in the medina
- Visit nightclubs or enjoy a quiet meal at hotel
Landmarks
Bahia Palace
Koutoubia Mosque
Medina of Marrakech
Day 7
Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Last group meal at Djemaa El Fna square)
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains - 2000 DH
- Cooking class in Marrakech - 350 DH
- Guided city tour of Marrakech (if not done on Day 6)
- Bahia Palace visit (if not done on Day 6)
- Hammam experience
- Explore Marrakech independently
Landmarks
Djemaa El Fna
Day 8
Departure from Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Erg Chebbi

Landmarks
Todra Gorge

Landmarks
Ait Benhaddou
Kasbah Amridil

Landmarks
Bahia Palace
Koutoubia Mosque
Medina of Marrakech

Landmarks
Djemaa El Fna

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

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Shona
March 5th, 2024
5
Great experience. Very well organised. Tour guide and driver both excellent. Bus was comfy. Hotels were good and...
Great experience. Very well organised. Tour guide and driver both excellent. Bus was comfy. Hotels were good and felt like we were off the beaten track a bit. Food was good lots of tajine and they catered for vegetarians. Sahara experience was amazing - better than expectations. Kids 15 and 17 really enjoyed it all. Nice to have some time in Marrakesh at the end to explore ourselves. There is a lot of driving - it is broken up but most days about 4 hours to cover the distances.Show more
Traveled in February 2024
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Anonymous
March 5th, 2024
5
I went on this tour with my 14-year-old son and it was a great experience for us both. Lots of time in the minibus...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Alexandra
January 10th, 2023
5
This tour was absolutely amazing! If you’re thinking of going anywhere in the world, go to Morocco in this tour!!...
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Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: Nomadic Tours
Thank you Alexandra for taking the time to provide such wonderful feedback. We value your positive comments and are happy that you found the tour fantastic! Thanks again from the Nomadic Tours Team!
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Stephen
August 6th, 2019
5
Aissa was a very knowledgable and personable guide who would go the extra mile.
Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: Nomadic Tours
Thank you for this feedback Stephen. I am glad Aissa was a great guide for your tour and hope to see you in Morocco another time! From the Nomadic Team.
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Arthur
Asked on October 1st, 2016
How many hours in the bus from destination to destination?
Transport
- Nomadic ToursOperator•Written October 2016
  The longest coach drive is 6 -7 hours, most drives are 3-5 hours long but the coach stops every 2-3 hours.
P
Philip
Asked on February 1st, 2016
What is typical group size for this tour?
Group size
- Nomadic ToursOperator•Written February 2016
  Our tours range from 2 to 16 passengers.
A
Andrew
Asked on February 1st, 2016
Can you also please provide a list of optional activities available throughout the tour?
Other
- Nomadic ToursOperator•Written February 2016
  You can opt for rock climbing 1 hour, quad biking (2 hours ), hammam spa, hot air balloon ride or movie studio visit (30 minutes).
  You will need to ensure you have insurance that covers the optional activity you decide to do.
K
Kathy
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Does this tour include a camel trek?
Other
- Nomadic ToursOperator•Written January 2016
  The tour does include a camel trek to a Berber camp and also a visit to Ouarrzazate.
B
Brittany
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Do you think the weather will be unbearably hot during the tour?
Other
- Nomadic ToursOperator•Written January 2016
  The weather will definitely be very hot at that time of year, however to counteract that, we have air conditioning in the transport and hotels along with swimming pools.

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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Tour ID: 7162

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Marrakech & Sahara - Private Tour - 8 Days

Itinerary

Marrakech

Marrakech to Ouarzazate

Optional Activities

Ouarzazate to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Merzouga to Todra Gorge

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Todra Gorge to Ait Benhaddou

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech

Optional Activities

Marrakech

Optional Activities

Departure from Marrakech

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