DESERT ESCAPADE
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
MARRAKESH – OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA – TENGHIR –OUARZATE-MARRAKESH
GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 – maximum 6 PARTICIPANTS
The tour is executed in a comfortable minivan with a local bilingual driver. Official local guides will join the group for certain visits and attractions mentioned in the inclusions
DAY 1 MARRAKESH
Arrival at Casablanca airport, transfer followed by photographic (photo stop) tour of the city including the Hassan II Mosque (exterior), the Corniche and the Royal Palace. We then take the road to Marrakesh. Lunch at leisure and rest of the day on your own to allow you to relax or go for a stroll in the city. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. (D)
Accommodation: Marrakesh for 2 nights
DAY 2 MARRAKESH
The day is dedicated to the discovery of the Red imperial city “Marrakesh la Rouge” with the local guide. We will visit the Koutoubia, it fascinates by the beauty of its forms and architecture. We will also see Bahia Palace, a group of houses were assembled and arranged to design a Palace at the end of the 19th century by the Moroccan architect El Mekki on behalf of the great vizier Ahmed ben Moussa also known as Ba Hmad (1841-1900). The visit will continue with the Saadian Tombs, from the famous Saadian dynasty. This superb royal tomb testifies the refinement of the Hispano-Moorish architecture which characterize 16th century. We will also visit the Menara Gardens. After lunch break (not included), continuation towards the famous square, Jema El Fna, and a walk through the various souks (markets) to see all kinds of wonders for sale. Tonight we have dinner in a traditional restaurant in Marrakesh . (B/D)
DAY 3 MARRAKESH - OUARZAZATE - ZAGORA 197 KM
After breakfast, depart to Ouarzazate, through the high Atlas Mountains, passing by Tizin Tichka (2260 m). Stop in Kasbah d’Ait Ben Haddou, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, to take pictures. Continue towards Zagora, via Draa Valley. Visit of Zagora and Amzrou, ancient Jewish village. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. (B/D)
Accommodation: Zagora for 1 night
DAY 4 ZAGORA- ERFOUD- MERZOUGA 338 KM
After breakfast, departure to Erfoud. Stop in Rissani, Tafilalt’s ancient capital and stop for a visit of Kasbah from the 17th century and the ruins of Ksar Abbar. After your free time for lunch, proceed to Erfoud. Once you reach Erfoud, you will transfer to a 4×4 vehicle to cross the majestic dunes towards Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride where you will soon learn about a Bedouin’s lifestyle. Following that, a guided visit of the surroundings and admire the beautiful sunset. Note: This Nomad Camp doesn’t serve alcohol but you can bring your own wine. Overnight at a desert camp in nomad tents. (B/D)
Accommodation : Merzouga under the tent for 1 night
DAY 5 ERFOUD- TINGHIR- OUARZAZATE 364 KM
After breakfast, return to Erfoud in a 4×4 vehicle and departure to Ouarzazate, via Rissani for a stop to visit a fossil museum where you will find a well-presented collection curated by Moroccan paleontologist Brahim Tahari; it includes fossils, bones, minerals, flints, crystals, and assorted oddities. There is a shop should you want to purchase your own bit of prehistory. Continuation towards Tinghir, a charming town known for its magnificent palm-grove and its famous Todra Gorge. We then cross Dades valley Kelaa M’gouna (the city of roses) and Skoura. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. (B/D)
Accommodation: Ouarzazate for 1 night
DAY 6 OUARZAZATE - MARRAKESH
After breakfast, stop at the Taourirt Kasbah, a citadel set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Departure for Marrakesh by passing through Tizi n‘Tichka, the highest mountain in Northern Africa. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. (B/D)
Accommodation: Marrakesh for 1 night
After breakfast, transfer to the airport (B)
INCLUSIONS
- 6 nights at the hotels or Riads (one dinner at a restaurant in Marrakesh) including 1 night in a bivouac tent in the Sahara desert
- daily breafast and dinner including a dinner in a traditional restaurant in Marrakesh
- Return airport transfers Marrakesh ( supp for Casablanca transfers on request $)
- Transportation by an air conditioned minibus with private driver, throughout the tour (7 days) including one bottle of water per person, per day.
- Transfer by 4×4 from Erfoud to Merzouga, return
- Camel ride from Merzouga to the Nomad Camp for the beautiful sunset
- Local guides during the visit of Marrakesh
- Visit and entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the itinerary
Not included: International flights (available upon request), the beverages, tips to the driver and local guides , travel insurance and all other item not mentioned.
PRICE IN $ CAD PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OCC
RATES in $ CAD, starting from per person sharing a double room – Desert Escapade
NOTE – Daily departures available if you have your own party of 2 to 6 participants!
LOW SEASON |
HIGH SEASON |
June 1st to Aug 31st 2021 |
Sept 1st to Nov 14th 2021 |
Nov 15th to Dec 23rd 2021 |
Dec 24th to Jan 7th 2022 |
Jan 8th to Feb 28th 2022 |
March 1st to May 31st 2022 |
June 1st to Aug 31st 2022 |
Sept 1st to Nov 14th 2022 |
Desert Escapade
7days
Land only |
PRICE in CAD per person |
LOW SEASON |
HIGH SEASON |
2 pp |
4 pp. |
6 pp |
2 pp |
4 pp |
6 pp |
4* superior |
1699 |
1199 |
1099 |
1789 |
1249 |
1149 |
5* standard |
1869 |
1349 |
1299 |
1869 |
1369 |
1299 |
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Also available for 8 or 10 persons in a 12 seater minibus (in request)
Single supplement on request
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCOMMODATION
Few types of accommodation are offered according to your budget: a combination of 4* hotels and Riads (comparable to Canadian 3*) or a combination 5* hotels and Riads (comparable to Canadian 4*)
The stars attributed to hotels in Morocco are based on the North African standards. We consider one or two stars lower than the American or European standards. The hotels are safe, clean and well located, Riads are charming and special accommodation that are not rated. They are often located inside the medina (old historic center) and a short walk through the pedestrian streets can be required to get to the Riad. Similar hotels can come back confirmed. The official list of accommodation will be remitted along with the travel documents, 3 weeks prior to departure.
Riads are Charming small hotels in Morocco.
ACCOMMODATION REQUEST OR SIMILAR – ACCORDING TO AVAILIBILITY
Cities |
4* hotels and Riads |
5* hotels and riads |
Or similar |
Or similar |
Marrakesh |
Palm Plaza |
Riad Aliya |
Ouarzazate |
Ksar Tinsouline |
Riad Salam |
Zagora |
Azawad Riad & Desert Camp |
Sahara Luxury Camps |
Merzouga |
Farah DarChama |
Riad Tama |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment
The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.