Marrakech & The Sahara(Trip #64699)

Tour Overview

Southern Morocco is a perfect destination: although hot in the high summer, it is pleasantly warm and usually sunny during the rest of the year. From the desert town of Zagora we travel by camel to the edge of the Sahara, spending the night at a traditional Bedouin camp. Returning north, we visit the 16th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Continuing our journey, we head into the High Atlas Mountains passing the crumbling remains of the great palace of Telouet. Nestled in these mountains, in a picturesque and remote valley, is the village of Tijhza and from here we take a short walk. Last but not least, there is time to explore the medina, souks and square of the 'pink city' of Marrakech.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Start Ouarzazate.
2 Travel to Zagora on the edge of the Sahara; camel trek.
3 Head north to the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
4 Into the High Atlas Mountains and village of Tijhza.
5 Morning walk; in the afternoon travel to Marrakech.
6 Explore Marrakech: palaces, souks and Djemaa el Fna.
7 End Marrakech.

(Reference ID: EDAMS)

Departure Dates

01/17/2009
02/21/2009
04/04/2009
04/11/2009
05/02/2009
09/05/2009
09/26/2009
10/17/2009
10/31/2009
11/14/2009
12/12/2009
12/19/2009
12/26/2009
02/13/2010
03/13/2010
04/03/2010
04/10/2010

Prices

Date: Base Price
01/17/2009: $738
02/21/2009: $756
04/04/2009: $792
04/11/2009: $792
05/02/2009: $792
09/05/2009: $756
09/26/2009: $756
10/17/2009: $792
10/31/2009: $792
11/14/2009: $738
12/12/2009: $738
12/19/2009: $792
12/26/2009: $792
02/13/2010: $792
03/13/2010: $837
04/03/2010: $837
04/10/2010: $837

Trip Information

Accomodations and comfort level:
4 nights hotels, 1 night gite, 1 night Bedouin camp.

Are meals included?
All breakfasts and 2 dinners included.

Notes :
Travel by private mini- or midibus and camel.