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  Oasis, Dunes & Desert
 

A marvellous exploration of Morocco's "Ville Rose", combined with the scenic highlights of the country's "Deep South". Savour the contrasts of different peoples, traditions, and cultures. Experience the drama of the the towering Atlas Mountains, the vast Sahara desert, imposing valleys, magnificent gorges and remote oases with ancient kasbahs. Plus all the excitement of the exotic city of Marrakesh.

 
 8 days / 7 nights ex MARRAKESH
 Itinerary    
     
 Saturday Marrakesh arrival
Arrival at Marrakesh Menara airport. Welcome, assistance and transfer to the hotel in Marrakesh. Check–in, dinner and accommodation.
   
 Sunday         Marrakesh
Full day tour of Marrakesh; the second oldest imperial city known as the  'Pearl of the South'  with the Saadian tombs, Koutoubia,  Bahia palace and Menara Gardens. Afternoon exploration of the souks and the Djemaâ El Fna with its various attractions. Tonight you will experience the Diffa Fantasia Dinner.
   
 Monday     Marrakesh - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, depart by 4 x 4 to Ouarzazate via Taddert & the Tiz-in-Tichka pass (2260m). Continue to Telouat Kasbah by road. Afternoon visit of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Drive to Ouarzazate, check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
   
 Tuesday Ouarzazate - Zagora
After  breakfast,  visit Ouarzazate and Tifoultout & Taourirt  Kasbahs. Then depart  to Zagora via Agdz and the Draâ valley. In the afternoon, tour of the sandy dunes of  Tinfou and the famous library of  Tamegroute. Return  to Zagora, dinner and overnight.
   
 Wednesday Zagora - Alnif - Erfoud
After breakfast, drive to Erfoud via Tazzarine and Alnif through the Saghro mountains. After lunch carry on the route to Erfoud passing by Rissani ; the birth place of the Alaouite dynasty. Arrival to Erfoud and  orientation tour. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight accommodation.  Optional : Bivouac at dunes of  Merzouga .
   
 Thursday Erfoud - Tineghir - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, departure to Tineghir via Tinejdad road passing by Ksar Touarig. Visit of the Todra gorges with their impressive bare of escarpements. Continuation to Ouarzazate through the Dades valley and El Kelaa M’gouna. Arrival to Ouarzazate, check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
   
 Friday     Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
Breakfast, morning free at leisure. In the afternoon, departure to Marrakesh via the tarred road. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
   
 Saturday Marrakesh departure
After breakfast, departure transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport for return flight and assistance to the boarding formalities.


TOUR INCLUSIONS:
* Accommodation with private facilities * Full Board * Deluxe Air Conditioned vehicle for arrival and departure transfers at Marrakesh * Sightseeing tour of Marrakesh * a 4 x 4 with driver from the 3rd - 7th day * A qualified multilingual speaking guide * Entrance fees to monuments and porters for luggage * Tips at hotels, taxes and services


 

 

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