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Marrakech to the desert 6 days

In this circuit of 6 days and 5 nights we will have the opportunity to get to know the most famous and visited places in the Moroccan desert.

You will be able to enjoy the most beautiful arid and desert landscapes in the south of the country, thousand-year-old kasbahs, immense palm groves, beautiful Berber villages that are camouflaged in the landscape and the exciting dunes of Merzouga where you will also have the privilege of spending a night in the heart of Erg Chebbi in a haima camp.

Du Dades Valley – Route of the Thousand Kasbahs – Valley of the Roses – Ait Ben Haddou – Todra Gorges – N’Kob and the Draa Valley

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Departure in 4×4 or minibuses from Marrakech

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Price

Price per person

Marrakech to the desert 6 days

Price per person in double / triple room

Departure from Marrakech €265

Mandatory insurance + €20 per person

Covid-19 cancellation insurance + €15

Travel Dates

DAILY DEPARTURES

Price includes

Transportation during the route
3 nights in Marrakesh
1 night in a riad in the Dades Valley on a half board basis (dinner and breakfast)
1 night in a tent camp in the desert of Merzouga, with dinner included
Dromedary excursion through the dunes of the Merzouga desert (round trip, with a dromedary per person)
Breakfast and shower in Merzouga (in the camp or in a hotel, depending on the contracted package)

Documentation

Valid passport

Most nationalities do NOT need a visa. Consult need of visas here.

Price excludes

Tips to the guide
Lunches
Personal expenses in hotel not included in the tour

Itinerary

Summary of the days - Marrakech to the Desert 6 days

Day 1 – Summary of the day

Welcome to Morocco and Transfer to the Riad. Day off

Day 2 – Summary of the day

Meeting with the guide/driver at the airport and departure from Marrakech by road

Road route, which includes:
High Atlas
Route of the thousand kasbahs
Valley of the Roses
dades valley
Visit of the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Lunch en route not included
Dinner and night in a charming riad, in the Dades Valley

Day 3 – Summary of the day

Breakfast in the riad of the Dades Valley
Visit to the Todra Gorges
Lunch en route (Not included)
Arrival in Merzouga and camel ride to the camp
Dinner and night in the tents

Day 4 – Summary of the day

Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
Dromedary ride to Merzouga
Breakfast and shower (in the camp or in a hotel, depending on the
contracted package)
Road route through Alnif, Tazarine,
N’Kob and the Draa Valley
Lunch en route (Not included)

Day 5 – Summary of the day

Day off

Day 6 – Summary of the day

Airport transfer

ITINERARY

DAY 1. – Marrakesh
Arrival at Marrakesh airport. Transfer and assistance to the riad. Accommodation in the Riad.

DAY 2. – Marrakech –Ait ben Haddou – Dades – Todra Gorges.
Breakfast at the Riad. In the morning after picking you up at the Riad, we begin our adventure heading towards Ouarzazate through the Tichka neck 2,260 meters high and its spectacular landscapes. We will visit Ait ben Haddou (World Heritage Site) one of the best Kasbahs and setting of famous movies. (Gladiator, The Mummy, Babel among others) we will take the opportunity to eat watching the fortress. It is known for its proximity to the Atlas Mountains and the Draa River Valley.
After lunch we will cross the most famous route of the ancient Berber population, the Route of the kasbahs, which will accompany us for 50 kilometers and leave us right in Kelaa Mgouna and its Valley of Roses. Continuation to visit the Dades Valley.
Following the route until reaching the Todra Valley. Dinner in Riyadh.

DAY 3. – Gorges of Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga.
After breakfast, daytime visit to the Todra Gorges, a canyon with vertical walls that extends from its entrance for about 18 km towards Imilchil. Its highest walls reach approximately 300m in height, being its narrowest point about 10 to 20 meters wide.

These Gorges open into the exuberant Todra Valley where crops and palm groves intermingle with small towns. Departure to Merzouga passing through Tingdad and Erfoud. Arrival in Merzouga in the afternoon. Before sunset, departure on a camel crossing, crossing the Erg-Chabi Dune Sea where we can contemplate the spectacular sunset in the Sahara dunes. Transfer to the Haimas Camp to prepare for the Night Party and enjoy the desert.
DINNER . Accommodation at the Camp.

DAY 4. – Haimas Camp – Merzouga – Alnif – Nkob –Ouarzazate- Marrakech.
After seeing the sunrise at the camp and having breakfast, departure to Al Nif, visit the “Round Mountain” (setting for numerous films), a route parallel to the Saghro mountains. We continue to Ouarzazate where we will make a stop before arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon.

DAY 5.- Marrakesh
Day off. Accommodation in the Riad

DAY 6. – Marrakesh.
Breakfast at the Riad. Free day up to 3 hours before flight departure. Transfer to the airport.

accommodation

Marrakesh. Riad Baraka or similar, with breakfast (3 nights)
▪ Todra Gorges: Riad Dar Ayour or similar, in HB (1 night)
▪ Merzouga Haimas Camp or similar, in HB (1 night)
Luxury Jaima supplement with private bathroom: €79 per person

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FAQ | Important to know before booking

Important newsImportant to know before booking

* Price per person. ** High season dates / March, April, May, October, Easter, Christmas
and end of the year. *** Children 2-12 years. Consult supplements to connect with the group in case
for arrivals outside the itinerary and for departures from other parts of Andalusia. 1.- Passengers are
responsible for your ferry tickets. Losing them entails additional expenses that can
they vary according to the time of year. 2.- It is important to travel with 1 suitcase per person. Extra luggage
There is an additional charge of € 20 per extra bag. 3.- Due to weather conditions u
other reasons of force majeure, the itineraries may suffer alterations or alterations in the order of
Software.

Nationalities | Documentation

It is necessary to carry a valid passport. Some nationalities need to manage an entry visa to the country. In this case, you must contact the Moroccan consulate in your home country. If you have questions about your nationality, you need a visa, click here: VISA TRAVEL TO MOROCCO

forms of payment and how to book on the web

You can book by filling out the form on the side or by sending us an email. The amount of the trip can be paid in installments. We will provide you with all the options once you contact us.

Local currency

In Morocco, the local currency is the dirham. Very easy to get right on the spot. Such as exchange offices, banks and even in hotel lobbies.

$ 1 equals about 10 dirharms. Depending on the official course of the day, this can vary downward or upward.

It is very common to accept the euro or the dollar in shops and establishments.

Withdrawing money from an ATM or paying directly with a credit card are perfectly valid activities.

Cancellation insurance

Our cancellation policy adapts to the new travel times after covid-19.

We have agreed with our providers to facilitate free cancellation up to 5 days in advance. We know that unfortunately we are in different times.

Therefore, Almanatour encourages clients to book the trip knowing that they will have full flexibility to change the date of the trip due to restrictions. covid taxes, as well as the full refund of the amounts paid. Even so, we inform you that we have a complete range of modern insurances that, in some cases, include PCR and payment of possible cancellations, confinement and other unforeseen expenses. Contact Us

If you wish, you can take out trip cancellation insurance. This must be subscribed at the time of booking (never prior payment of the trip and contract), this insurance has no possibility of reimbursement and covers cancellation in case there has been an unforeseen event that prevents the trip. Cancellations are not covered without a duly documented justification or due to circumstances already existing at the time of booking (pre-existing illnesses, for example).

Click here to see the types of insurance that Almanatour can offer you and request a quote.

Some valid examples are the death of a first-degree relative, the hospitalization of the traveler or a first-degree relative, or unavoidable and unforeseen commitments, such as a court summons. The cancellation insurance would be subscribed with the INTERMUNDIAL / ARAG company, having to contact them directly in case of wanting to make use of it. The cost of insurance for each traveler depends on the cost of the trip per person (regardless of the number of days or the nature of the trip).