Morocco Group Discovery 8D/7N

Morocco Group Discovery 8D/7N

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Morocco Group Discovery 8D/7N

8 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Zagora

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

6181

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Camping

Activities:

Walking

From: $700

NB: Prices correct on 03-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night journey through Morocco with the Morocco Group Discovery tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you'll explore its rich culture, cuisine, and architecture. Travel through the stunning High Atlas Mountains to the historical kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Benhaddou. Experience the dramatic landscapes of Ouarzazate and the breathtaking Todra Gorge. Spend a magical night under the stars in a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert, and witness the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Conclude your journey with a visit to the ancient village of Rissani and the serene town of Zagora before returning to Marrakech. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and delicious meals throughout this captivating Moroccan adventure.

Highlights

  • Discover the stunning culture, cuisine, and architecture of Marrakech

  • Camp underneath the stars in the stunning dunes of the Sahara Desert

  • Stop at historical gems and natural wonders on a road trip to the desert

  • Explore the Majorelle Gardens, a surprising oasis in the middle of busy Marrakech

  • Visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque and the lively souks around Djemaa El Fna square

  • Travel through the scenic mountains of the High Atlas and visit Ait Benhaddou

  • Experience the dramatic landscape of Ouarzazate, a popular filming location

  • Witness the amazing sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara Desert

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech, Morocco

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Duration: 8 Days

Departure Time: 24h


Marrakech Airport Pick-Up


You will be picked up at the Marrakech airport upon arrival and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax, explore, and get settled in. If you arrive early enough, you can head into Marrakech's famous Djemaa el Fna Square for a first taste of Moroccan food at one of the main street stalls, while watching the many street performers and salesmen offering their wares. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2: Marrakech, Morocco

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Majorelle Gardens Tour (B/D)


Wake up and enjoy an included breakfast before taking in the sites of Marrakech. We'll travel to the Majorelle Gardens after breakfast, which have been painstakingly and lovingly created over 40 years by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. The mix of colourfully painted walls, water features and beautiful planting is a pleasure to explore and a surprising oasis in the middle of busy Marrakech. The iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner purchased the gardens in 1980 and saved them from ruin, also creating a museum in the grounds including their personal collection celebrating Berber culture. You can spend the afternoon exploring the Medina independently or take another escorted tour to the Menara Gardens and the Palmeraie area on the outskirts of Marrakech, where over a hundred thousand date palms, as well as fruit and olive trees, are irrigated by a network of reservoirs and channels outside the city. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 3: Marrakech, Morocco

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Marrakech City Tour (B/L)


Today's tour of Marrakech includes the Menara gardens, and a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We also visit the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace which hosts intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the lively souks and handicraft centres around the famous Djemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 4: Marrakech-Quarzazate, Morocco

Location: Ouarzazate

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Ait Benhaddou & Travel to Quarzazate


After breakfast this morning we take to our 4WD vehicles and bid farewell to Marrakech for a few days. Our destination today is Ouarzazate, which we'll reach via the scenic mountains of the High Atlas, passing through the Tich'n'Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260m. Along the way we'll make various stops, the first being at the Kasbah of Telouet, which is the former residence of the Glaoui family - one of the most influential in the entire region. Next we'll head to what is probably the most well-known kasbahs in Morocco - Ait Benhaddou. We'll make a final short stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt before reaching our accommodation in Ouarzazate, or 'place of no noise'. An incredibly dramatic landscape, this area has played host to countless well-known films. This evening you'll have dinner at the hotel.

Day 5: Quarzazate-Merzouga Desert, Morocco

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation Name: Berber desert camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Todra Gorge & Overnight in Desert Bedouin Camp


After breakfast in Ouarzazate we'll travel along the road of a thousand Kasbahs towards the Moroccan deserts. Along the way we'll pass by the Kasbah of Amerhidel and visit the spectacular Dades Canyon before arriving in Tinghir, which is famous for the Todra Gorge whose rocks tower above visitors at around 250 meters. Time permitting, we may have the opportunity to arrange an optional hike in the Gorge (payable locally). Later this afternoon we'll pass through Erfoud before finally arriving into Merzouga where you'll spend the night in a Berber desert camp, at the foot of some of North Africa’s most impressive sand dunes.

Day 6: Merzouga Desert-Zagora, Morocco

Location: Zagora

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Zagora & Sahara Desert


We'll rise early this morning to witness the amazing sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. After returning to the camp for breakfast we'll start our departure to Zagora via the important village of Rissani which is famous for being the birthplace of the Alaouites Dynasty. Continuing on our way we'll make a stop in the small berber village of Alnif where we will have time to get some lunch. The final leg of our journey today takes us to Zagora, where we'll spend the night.

Day 7: Zagora-Marrakech, Morocco

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return to Marrakech


After breakfast today we'll join the road for the long drive back to Marrakech, passing through numerous villages and palm groves before making another crossing of the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'tichka col. We'll arrive back into Marrakech late this afternoon where you'll have the evening free for some last-minute shopping and a final taste of Moroccan life in the square.

Day 8: Marrakech, Morocco

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast

Marrakech Airport Drop-Off


Today your adventure will come to an end with a Marrakech airport drop-off. We wish you safe travels for your journey onward!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7 Nights in standard hotels

  • Transport

    All transport in A/C 4x4 Landcruisers
    Airport transfers & tour transport
    Marrakech airport pick-up ; drop-off

  • Meals

    7B / 1lL / 6D

  • Activities

    Marrakech city tour
    Merzouga Berber Camp Experience
    Visits To Telouet, Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, Kasbah of Taourirt
    An experience of Bedouin culture ; the Great Sahara

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide throughout tour

What's Not Included

  • Other meals/drinks

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with all transport provided in A/C 4x4 Landcruisers, including airport transfers and tour transport, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in standard hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your Moroccan adventure.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in standard hotels.

  • What type of transport is used during the tour?

    All transport is provided in A/C 4x4 Landcruisers, including airport transfers and tour transport.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Marrakech city tour, a Merzouga Berber Camp Experience, and visits to Telouet, Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, and the Kasbah of Taourirt. Additionally, there is an experience of Bedouin culture and the Great Sahara.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, an English-speaking guide will be with you throughout the tour.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will be picked up at Marrakech airport and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Marrakech or relaxing.

  • What can I expect on the second day of the tour?

    On the second day, after breakfast, you will visit the Majorelle Gardens and have the option to explore the Medina independently or take another escorted tour to the Menara Gardens and the Palmeraie area.

  • What will we do on the third day in Marrakech?

    The third day includes a tour of Marrakech, visiting the Menara gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the lively souks around Djemaa El Fna square.

  • What is planned for the fourth day of the tour?

    On the fourth day, you will travel to Ouarzazate via the High Atlas mountains, stopping at the Kasbah of Telouet, Ait Benhaddou, and the Kasbah of Taourirt.

  • What will we do on the fifth day of the tour?

    The fifth day includes traveling along the road of a thousand Kasbahs, visiting the Dades Canyon, Todra Gorge, and spending the night in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga.

  • What can I expect on the sixth day of the tour?

    On the sixth day, you will witness the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, visit Rissani, stop in Alnif for lunch, and then travel to Zagora for the night.

  • What is the plan for the seventh day of the tour?

    The seventh day involves a long drive back to Marrakech, passing through villages and palm groves, and crossing the Atlas Mountains again. You will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

  • What happens on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day, you will be dropped off at Marrakech airport for your onward journey.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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