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Package ID: 1313 |
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| Escape to the Moroccan Sahara |
Your private tour to explore the High Atlas Mountains, the
Berber villages, the Nomad & the Arab life style .......... if your
goal to do it all in 5 days. |
"Tour is based on 4* luxury accommodation" "Hotels can be changed for lower budgets" This journey lasts 5 days, and can be customized with private car or luxury van and driver according to your travel dates. "2 people with private car and English speaking driver" "3 people and more with a private luxury van and English speaking driver" Itinerary: After your arrival to Marrakech, you will be escorted to your luxury hotel or riad at the old city (Medina). Itinerary: Day 1 - Marrakesh, An enchanting palm oasis set against the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh is Morocco's second oldest majestic imperial city and retains the splendor of its ancient past. Buildings are blushed in hues of rosy earth, and horse-drawn carriages clip along broad avenues lined with palm, lime and orange trees. Donkeys carrying carts trawl past fragrant gardens of roses, honeysuckle and jasmine. Explore with your certified guide the ancient Bahia Palace from the days of the harem, now populated by a sentry of nesting storks, enter the ancient royal Saadian Tombs, explore the vibrant and historic Jewish mellah where some of the best jewelry is found in Morocco, and view the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entry into the 9th century walled medina. B&B at your Luxry hotel or riad in Marrakech . Day 2 - Ouarzazate We continue our adventure along the majestic beauty of the High Atlas Mountains, through the scenic route of Tizi n’Tichka’s lush oasis valleys and Tizi n’Test, mountainous areas highly popular with trekkers. You’ll stop for lunch at a Berber village on your way to Ouarzazate........ was built by the French in the 1920s, and has since been a frequent location for Hollywood film shoots. We’ll visit one of the famous kasbahs of Morocco, Tifoultoute, used as a hotel for the cast of Lawrence of Arabia in the 1960s. Although it was once protected by a powerful dynasty, now its only guards are a sentry of large storks nesting atop its towers.......... You will visit the Moroccan MGM Film Studio. B&B at your luxury hotel Hannan Club in Ouarzazate. Day 3 - Boumalne du Dades - Tinghir - Todra Gorges - Camel ride & overnight in Merzouga After a special Berber breakfast, You’ll depart for Tinghir, traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous Kinky. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky. Explore the mystical Saharan landscape as you ride by camel over the stunning sugar-fine sands of Merzouga as the red sun sinks. As night falls, watch traditional folkloric dance and listen to the heady intoxicating beat of Berber drum music and song during the traditional pouring of mint tea. Watch bread being baked in the sand, and delight in a Moroccan feast of harira soup, a savory tagine (stew with meat and vegetables), couscous, fresh fruit and exquisite Moroccan pastries. At nightfall, we’ll sleep under a nomad tarp beneath flickering stars in the clear desert sky. Experience a sense of timelessness in the still, silent desert unchanged since caravans loaded with spices, gold and indigo crossed long ago. (Lodging is also available at Todra’s local auberge at the edge of the dunes.) Good walking shoes are recommended. Day 4 - Tinghir - Ouarzazate – Marrakech A day trip back to Marakech The night beats in the heart of the old city's famed square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over coals in the bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers, hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama unfolding as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging storytellers seduce rapt crowds. Wind your way through the serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the bustling souk, unchanged for over 1000 years, where you'll discover the best of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Dinner at the famouse square of Djemaa el-Fna. B&B at your luxury Hotel Riad or hotel in Marrakech. Day 5 - Marrakech Transfer to Marrakech airport with plenty of tails of Arabian days and nights. Note: If you wish to modify or change the entire itinerary according to your interest and desire, please let us know! Cost: USD 1290 based on double occupancy USD 2380 for 2Pax What is included: * B&B and dinner daily * Private car, Gas & guide for entire trip * Airport transfers * Certified guide in Marrakech * All taxes * Agency fee Not Included: * International Airfare * Lunch * Drinks * Travel Insurance Note "Hotels can be changed for lower budgets" Upgrade to 5* or 5* deluxe accommodation is available. We can't make the sun shine, or the rain fall, but we can promise to do everything in our power to ensure an unforgettable and exceptional visit to Morocco. I hope you'll join us.
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