8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes

8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes

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8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes

8 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakech, Dades Valley, Merzouga, Zagora, Ouarzazate

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

188

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-64

Tour operated in:

, Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1424

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through the mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco with the "Sea of Dunes" tour. This journey begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you'll explore iconic sites like the Bahia Palace and Jemaa El Fna Square. Travel in luxury coaches and 4x4 vehicles, guided by a tour director and local experts, as you traverse the stunning Col du Tichka to the Dades Valley and the breathtaking Todra Gorges. Experience the magic of the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend a night in a nomadic bivouac. Continue through the desert landscapes to Zagora, the "Gate of the Desert," and explore the palm groves and kasbahs of the Drâa Valley. Conclude your journey with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech. Enjoy daily breakfasts, seven dinners, and comfortable accommodations throughout this captivating Moroccan adventure.

Highlights

  • Guided city tour in Marrakech, including Bahia Palace and Jemaa El Fna Square.

  • Cross the Col du Tichka to reach Ouarzazate and explore the Dades Valley.

  • Visit the Todra Gorges and witness the sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

  • Experience a nomadic bivouac stay in the dunes of Merzouga.

  • Travel through the red sand dunes from Erg Chebbi to Zagora, "The Gate of the Desert."

  • Explore the palm groves and kasbahs of the Drâa Valley en route to Ouarzazate.

  • Admire the World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou and the scenic road to Telouet.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel of the chosen category

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called “Pearl of the South”. Monumental visit to the most interesting places such as Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, La Koutoubia and we finish at Jemaa El Fna Square with free time to walk around the area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel of the chosen category.

Day 3 : Marrakech – Dades (4X4)

Location: Dades Valley

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast. Departure towards Ouarzazate crossing the Col du Tichka on this day at 2,2260 meters high. Arrival in Ouarzazate and free time to visit this city. Continuation of the route to the Dades Valley where you can visit the Gorges of the same name. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Dades – Todra – Merzouga (4X4)

Location: Merzouga

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast and departure to the Todra Gorges to visit this geographical accident. Continue towards Erfoud. Finally arrival at dunes of Erg Chebbi where the afternoon will be dedicated to visit this great expand of sand. You will see the sunset in the dunes, an awesome visual spectacle. Dinner and overnight in a nomadic bivouac in the dunes.

Day 5 : Merzouga – Zagora (4X4)

Location: Zagora

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast and departure towards Zagora passing through cities such as Rissani, Alnif or Tazzarine. We will see the impressive red dans dunes from Erg Chebbi to Zagora, known as “The Gate of the Desert”, crossing the dazzling deserts and hamadas of the south of Morocco. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 : Zagora – Ouarzazate (4X4)

Location: Ouarzazate

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and free time in Zagora, before embarking on the route to Ouarzazate, crossing the extensive palm groves of the Drâa and the kasbahs that they adorn. Arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7 : Ouarzazate – Marrakech (4X4)

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast and departure to Ait Ben Haddou to admire thus World Heritage Site. Continue to Telouet through a road of impressive beauty. Then, we will descend through the Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport.

What's Included

  • Guided City Tour

    Guided city tour with local guides in Marrakech and Ouarzazate.

  • Tour Director

    Tour director throughout the journey.

  • Transportation

    Transportation in luxury coach and 4-wheel drive with a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle and a Spanish-speaking driver.

  • Airport Transfers

    Transfers from/to Airport to your hotel.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with transportation provided in a luxury coach and 4-wheel drive vehicles, accommodating a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle. A Spanish-speaking driver ensures a smooth journey, with transfers from/to the airport and your hotel included.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable accommodation at selected hotel classes throughout the tour, with daily breakfast and 7 dinners included. Experience a unique overnight stay in a nomadic bivouac amidst the dunes of Erg Chebbi, offering a memorable desert experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a luxury coach and 4-wheel drive vehicles, with a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle and a Spanish-speaking driver.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes daily breakfast and 7 dinners.

  • Is there a tour guide provided throughout the journey?

    Yes, a tour director is provided throughout the journey, and there are guided city tours with local guides in Marrakech and Ouarzazate.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided at a selected hotel class.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.

  • Will there be any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time in Marrakech on the first day and in Zagora on the sixth day.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to the dunes of Erg Chebbi?

    The highlight of the visit to the dunes of Erg Chebbi is watching the sunset, which is described as an awesome visual spectacle.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Lawrence Delaney (Google Reviewer)  

My wife and I toured...

29-Nov-2024

My wife and I toured Park Guell and Sagrada Familia with tour guides Matthew (Park Guell) and Marc (Sagrada Familia) on November 25th 2024. We showed up about twenty minutes late to our tour of Park Guell because our taxi driver dropped us off at the wrong location. Despite this, Matthew was very understanding and accommodating to both us and others on our tour with other specific or individual needs, ensuring to either wait at a location a little longer or offer an alternative path for those who needed a bit more assistance maneuvering within the park. When arriving at the Julia Travel location after our tour, he provided nearby restaurant recommendations and tips for avoiding potential pickpocket attempts in the crowded city center. Matthew’s Barcelona experience is second to none! Marc provided an amazing tour of the incredible Sagrada Familia. His passion, thoroughness, and efficiency in conducting the tour were very impressive. Despite the heavy crowds, he did a great job directing our tour group through Sagrada Familia in an organized manner while also pointing out specific details about the church that we wouldn’t have otherwise noted. Julia Travel provided two great tours through significant locations within Barcelona. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn more about these locations!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Julia Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform julia travel, 0 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

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

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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