The Magic of the Sahara Desert

Marrakech, Morocco - Marrakech, Morocco

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Ora di inizio: 14:00

Dettagli

5 Giornis | 4 Nottis

Tipi di tour: Privato

Disponibilità: Everyday

Sistemazione: 4* Hotels and Camp

Età minima: 18

Descrizione della torre

A quick holiday trip in Morocco and visit some famous landmarks in the country. This tour commence in Marrakech, where you dive into the lively souks, and historic palaces of this iconic city. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou with its ancient kasbahs and stunning desert landscapes. Visit Zagora the gateway to the Sahara Desert, known for its picturesque palm groves and breathtaking desert scenery. Lastly, explore Oaurzazate the 'Hollywood of the Desert,' home to film studios and the impressive Taourirt Kasbah.

Punti salienti

Indulge with the traditional Arabic structures of Marrakech.
Discover the majestic mud-brick village architecture in Ait Ben Haddou.
Explore the picturesque desert town of Zagora.
Visit the dramatic desert landscapes and captivating oases of Ouarzazate.

Itinerario del tour

Day 1
Marrakech Airport - Marrakech Hotel
1 Fermati

Marrakech

Arrive at Menara airport in Marrakech. Meet and greet by your English speaking driver/guide, then transfer to the hotel. Transfer to your hotel and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Marrakech.

20 ore

4* Kech Boutique Hotel or similar

Day 2
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora
2 Stops

Ait Ben Haddou

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Sahara Desert crossing the high Atlas Mountains. Stop first at the wonderful fortress of Ait Ben Haddou. The village is a great example of earthen clay architecture that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is an iconic landscape immortalized in such films as “The Man Who Would Be King (film (1975)”, “Jesus of Nazareth (1977)”, “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”, “Gladiator (2000)”, “Son of God (film) (2014)”.

5 ora

Zagora

Continue to Zagora along the Draa Valley. Arrive to Zagora late in the afternoon. Enjoy a Sunset camel ride to your charming desert camp. Overnight in Zagora.

3 ora

Tizi Plus Camp or similar

Colazione & Cena

Day 3
Zagora - Ouarzazate
2 Stops

Zagora

Breakfast at the desert camp. Enjoy the city tour of Zagora including the famous Tamgroute library. The latter has Coranic scripts dating back to the 12th century. Visit Tamgroute village where pottery is the main labor of the inhabitants. Zagora is flanked by the mountain Zagora from which the town got its name. Originally it was called 'Tazagourt' the singular of plural 'Tizigirt’ in Amazigh (Berber) language.

2 ora

Ouarzazate

Transfer to Ouarzazate, also known as “Morocco’s Hollywood”. Start the city tour with a panoramic view of Taourirt Kasbah, which is considered one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Next, visit the film studios where some of the most famous desert landscapes were and are still being shot. Overnight in Ouarzazate

3.5 ora

4* Ksar Ben Youssef or similar

Colazione & Cena

Day 4
Ouarzazate - Marrakech
1 Fermati

Marrakech

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Marrakech, “Paris of the Sahara” as Winston Churchill once described it. Enjoy an afternoon half day guided tour. Stop first at the Koutoubia Mosque, which is an old monument built under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199). This monument inspired other buildings such as the Giralda in Seville in Spain and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Stop next at the Bahia Palace. This Palace was built in the late 19th century and was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. Continue the tour with the world famous Jema El Fna Square where you will enjoy amazing performance of traditional activities by storytellers, snake charmers, peddlers of traditional medicines. Your last stop is the bustling souks in the old medina. Transfer to your hotel in Marrakech and overnight.

8 ora

4 Kech Boutique Hotel or similar

Colazione

Day 5
Marrakech Hotel - Marrakech Airport
1 Fermati

Marrakech Airport

Breakfast in the hotel. At a pre-arrange time, pick up and transfer to Marrakech airport for your departure flight.

20 ore

Colazione

Inclusioni

Accommodation in a double/twin/single rooms.

Porterage at airport and hotels.

Entrance fees to monuments.

Sunset camel ride in the desert.

Local guide in Marrakech.

English speaking driver/guide.

Modern air-conditioned minivan during tour.

Dinners in Zagora and Ouarzazate.

Daily breakfast.

All taxes.

Esclusioni

Airfare.

Travel Insurance.

Entry Visa to Morocco (if applicable).

Meals and beverages not stated.

Any personal expenses.

Any additional tours or activities.

Tips to the driver or local guides.

Others not mentioned in the inclusions.

Informazioni pratiche

• The price is calculated for this itinerary. Modified itineraries may result in higher costs.
• Any change in the number of passengers affects the quote.
• The driver/tour guide escorts according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• We do not check the availability of accommodation when planning your trip. Once you booked and any hotel is not available, we search an alternative and inform you.
• You walk several km in during day tours, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
• All guides in Morocco are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco and are not part of our team.
• The size of the vehicle used for the tour is based on the number of travelers. Nexus Travel DMC assumes that each traveler carries 1 suitcase and 1 hand luggage. If clients travel with more luggage, we need to be informed in advance. In case a larger vehicle needs to be used to store all luggage, additional costs will be covered by clients.

Come prenotare questo tour

- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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