Route of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive
9 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakech, Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech, Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Saadian Tombs, Marrakech, Medina of Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Tilougui Camp, Rissani, Erfoud, Merzouga, El Kelaa M'Gouna, Boumalne Dades, Skoura, Amridil Kasbah, Ait ben Moro Kasbah, Fint Valley, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
74039
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
21-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable self-drive adventure through Morocco with the "Route of 1000 Kasbahs" tour. This journey begins and ends in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you can explore iconic sites like the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa market. Travel through the stunning landscapes of Ouarzazate, Zagora, and Merzouga, experiencing the beauty of the desert and the charm of ancient kasbahs. Discover the fragrant Rose Valley in Boumalne Dades and the lush palm groves of Skoura. Enjoy the tranquility of the Fint Valley, surrounded by mountains and traditional villages. With comfortable accommodations and a rental car at your disposal, this tour offers the perfect blend of cultural exploration and scenic drives, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic Moroccan experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL MARRAKECH
Location: Marrakech, Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech, Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Saadian Tombs, Marrakech, Medina of Marrakech
Accommodation Name: Meriem hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Dinner
After landing at Marrakech Airport and clearing customs, our agent/driver will be waiting to meet and greet you outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first. Our representative will provide you with all the vouchers you’ll need for this trip and then take you to the air-conditioned transfer to your hotel in Marrakech. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps going out to admire the city’s top monuments, which include the magnificent Koutoubia mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptionally decorated Saadian Tombs, and the walled Medina and its maze of alleys and side streets.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2 : MARRAKECH/CAR PICK UP – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE (210 Km – 4 hrs)
Location: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate
Accommodation Name: Le Fint hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, pick up your rental car at 8:00 in the morning at your hotel reception. We recommend you begin your adventure by driving to Ait Ben Haddou, which is one of the famous ksars (‘castles’) of the south and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You might find this location familiar, as it is also the preferred filming site of many famous TV shows and films. Afterwards, continue your trip to Ourzazate, where you can visit the famous Glaoui Kasbah. Then check in at your selected hotel to spend the night.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 3 : OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA – TILOUGUI CAMP (175 Km – 3 hrs)
Location: Ouarzazate, Zagora, Tilougui Camp
Accommodation Name: Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and then hit the road again to drive towards Zagora, one of the prettiest towns in Southern Morocco. It still preserves many ancient Kasbahs and old fortresses on the foothills of the Anti-Atlas, or Lesser Atlas. After Zagora, keep driving along the Tamegroute road in order to reach Tilougui, a serene desert camp 9 kilometres from Zagora. This beautiful camp, accessible by car, is a calm oasis filled with palm trees and surrounded by golden dunes in the heart of the desert.
Overnight in Zagora.
Day 4 : TILOUGUI – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (385 Km – 4 hrs)
Location: Rissani, Erfoud, Merzouga
Accommodation Name: Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After enjoying breakfast in the wilderness, depart for Merzouga to continue your desert odyssey. We suggest making a stop in Rissani to visit a spectacular 17th-century Kasbah before continuing to Erfoud, where you can stroll through its vibrant and colourful souk. Also in Erfoud is the Borj, a fortified tower overhanging the village that offers a magnificent view of the surrounding palm groves and desert. Lastly, continue driving to Merzouga, where you’ll check in and spend the night.
Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 5 : MERZOUGA – BOUMALNE DADES (245 Km – 4 hrs)
Location: Merzouga, El Kelaa M'Gouna, Boumalne Dades
Accommodation Name: Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Charge your batteries with breakfast before departing to Boumalne Dades, located at the edge of a desert plateau. Then you’ll eventually reach El Kelaa M’Gouna, a city located in the heart of the fragrant Rose Valley, thus known for its extensive cultivation of roses for cosmetic purposes. Here are grown other local delicacies such as saffron. The location is also famous for celebrating an annual rose festival. Check in to your hotel and spend the night.
Overnight in Boumalne Dades.
Day 6 : BOUMALNE DADES – SKOURA (75 Km – 1.5 hrs)
Location: Boumalne Dades, Skoura, Amridil Kasbah, Ait ben Moro Kasbah
Accommodation Name: Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today follow breakfast with a leisurely drive to Skoura, a quaint town hidden in a lush palm grove. Here you can visit the fascinating Amridil Kasbah, the Ait ben Moro Kasbah and other picture-worthy local attractions. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day making the most of your time in this historically rich location.
Overnight in Skoura.
Day 7 : SKOURA – OUARZAZATE – OASIS FINT VALLEY (60 Km – 1.5 hr)
Location: Skoura, Ouarzazate, Fint Valley
Accommodation Name: Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at your leisure in Skoura before getting back in the car to drive to Ouarzazate. After lunch (not included) in this city known for being the gate to the Sahara, park your car at the Al-baraka des Loisirs and at the established time hop onto a 4x4 transfer that will take you deep into the desert to find the Oued Noujoum eco-lodge in the splendid Fint Valley, 15 kilometres from Ouarzazate. Make sure to call the ecolodge to confirm the transfer time, although it’s usually between 16:30 and 17:00. Once in the ecolodge, make yourself at home and enjoy the peace and quiet of your new abode for the night.
Overnight in Oasis Fint Valley.
Day 8 : OASIS FINT VALLEY – MARRAKECH/CAR RETURN (230 Km – 4.5 hrs)
Location: Marrakech, Jemaa el-Fnaa
Accommodation Name: Meriem hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, hop back onto the 4x4 transfer that will take you from the ecolodge back to Al-baraka de collect your rental car. Then take the wheel and drive all the way back to the red city of Marrakech, where your journey started. Once there, spend some time browsing the souks and admiring the rich craftsmanship of their wares. Then go explore the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Marvel at this humming hive of activity as the sun sets over this vast space packed with stalls and heaving with snake charmers, Gnawa musicians and a myriad of colourful characters. Later, return your rental car at the hotel, where you’ll check in and enjoy one last night in Morocco. All details and exact time should be agreed with our agent in day 2 on car's delivery time.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 9 : DEPARTURE MARRAKECH
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to the trip’s last breakfast at the hotel before bidding farewell to Morocco and hopping on your transfer to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight to your following destination.
What's Included
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Transportation
Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa are included.
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Car Hire
Car rental in Marrakech from day 2 to day 8 with unlimited mileage and comprehensive insurance is included.
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4x4 Transfer
Transfer on 4x4 to/from ecolodge Nojoum in Fint Valley is included.
What's Not Included
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Meals
Lunches and tips in the restaurant and hotels are not included.
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Visas and Flights
Visas, international flights, and airport taxes are not included.
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Insurance
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature such as drinks are not included.
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Entrance Fees
Visit and entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Car Hire Exclusions
Compulsory security deposit, petrol, and pick-up or drop-off in a different location than the Marrakech hotel are not included.
Requirements
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.Please Note
- Please take note that every driver has to be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driving licence and at least 2 years of driving experience required.
- Compulsory security deposit (it will be returned to you upon returning the vehicle); blue card 5000 dirhams for categories A to E.
- Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech Airport. After the customs formalities, our agent/driver will be waiting for you outside the airport, in front of the arrival exit holding a sign with your name. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first.
- Day 2: Pick-up of rental car at 08:00 in your hotel reception.
- Day 7: You must call directly the Ecolodge Oued Noujoum to confirm the transfer time: Mr Said Lamrani 06 61 21 27 97 or tel. Number 05 24 88 40 41 www.ecolodge-ouednoujoum.com. The transfer is usually between 16:30 and 17:00, but the customer must call the ecolodge to confirm whether there has been any change.
- Day 8: Return of rental car will be at the hotel. All details and exact time should be agreed with our agent on day 2.
- For unmarried couples with Moroccan nationalities, please inquire about local legislation concerning accommodation.
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Accommodation options
Day 1, 8 Marrakech:
- Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)
- Standard Hotel Category = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)
- Car Group A = Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan or similar
- Car Group C = Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee or similar
- Car Group D = Hyundai Accent or similar
Pre/Post- night in Marrakech:
- Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
This self-drive tour includes car rental from day 2 to day 8 with options like Ford Fiesta or Hyundai Accent, airport transfers, and a 4x4 transfer to the ecolodge in Fint Valley. Enjoy unlimited mileage and comprehensive insurance.Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights of accommodation in a variety of settings, including standard 4-star hotels in Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and Skoura, a bivouac camp in Zagora, an auberge in Merzouga, a kasbah in Boumalne, and an ecolodge in the Oasis Fint Valley.Accommodation options
Day 1, 8 Marrakech:
- Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)
- Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)
- Standard Hotel Category = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)
- Car Group A = Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan or similar
- Car Group C = Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee or similar
- Car Group D = Hyundai Accent or similar
Pre/Post- night in Marrakech:
- Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 8 nights of accommodation in standard hotel categories, including stays at Meriem hotel or similar in Marrakech, Le Fint hotel or similar in Ouarzazate, Tilougui Camp or similar in Zagora, Kasbah Yasmina or similar in Merzouga, Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar in Boumalne, Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar in Skoura, and Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar in Oasis Fint Valley.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners.
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What are the car hire options available for this self-drive tour?
Car hire options include Car Group A with vehicles like Ford Fiesta or Renault Logan, Car Group C with vehicles like Peugeot 301 or Citroen Elysee, and Car Group D with vehicles like Hyundai Accent. The car rental includes unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance with an excess of 5%, and flexible pick-up and drop-off times.
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Are there any specific requirements for drivers on this tour?
Yes, every driver must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driving license with at least 2 years of driving experience. A compulsory security deposit is required, which will be returned upon returning the vehicle.
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What is the process for picking up and returning the rental car?
The rental car is picked up at 8:00 AM on the second day at the hotel reception in Marrakech. The car is returned at the hotel in Marrakech on the last day of the tour, with all details and exact time agreed with the agent on the second day.
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What is the procedure for the 4x4 transfer to the ecolodge in Fint Valley?
On the seventh day, after arriving in Ouarzazate, you park your car at Al-baraka des Loisirs and take a 4x4 transfer to the Oued Noujoum eco-lodge in Fint Valley. You must call the ecolodge to confirm the transfer time, which is usually between 16:30 and 17:00.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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