Dunes and Desert Experience, Private tour
Dunes and Desert Experience, Private tour
$1326
Dunes and Desert Experience, Private tour
6 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakech, Ait Ouglif, Merzouga, Ouarzazate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
40841
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Come see a variety of facets of Morocco on this tour that takes you from the modernised imperial city of Marrakech, to the depths of the hot Moroccan desert, with its endless dunes, oases and kasbahs. This tour gives you the chance to discover large swaths of intact nature and the ancestral lifestyle of this land’s nomad peoples. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Agdal Garden before losing yourself in the bustling souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.Ouarzazate: The perfect starting point for a journey of desert discovery, it’s very popular as a cinema-city and is also known for its well-preserved kasbahs.Erzouga: This jewel of the Sahara is known for its endless dunes and large number of birds.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah & Spa
After arriving at Marrakech Airport, you’ll be welcomed by a tour representative who’ll be waiting for 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. You’re then transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, be that beginning to explore the colourful city of Marrakech at your own pace or simply relaxing and enjoying the services available at the hotel.
Overnight in Marrakech
Day 2 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazate Gorges De Dades (330 Km – 6 Hrs)
Location: Ait Ouglif
Accommodation Name: Ksar Sultan
After breakfast, meet your driver in the hotel reception at about 8:00 in the morning to kick off your private tour. Begin a drive up into the Atlas Mountains until reaching the Tizi-n-Test pass, which stands at 2,226 metres of altitude, and along the way you will see a number of the typical villages that dot the High Atlas, as well as this incredible natural area’s landscapes. Arrive then at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and well known around the world for features in movies like Gladiators or TV shows like Game of Thrones. After a break for lunch in the small town of Ait ben Haddou, continue to Ouarzazate, an ancient city you’ll stop to explore. Your next stop is the fortified village of Kelaat M'Gouna, famous for its yearly rose festival. Wrap the day up with a drive toward Dadés Gorges, a stunning natural site. Check in and have dinner at your selected hotel before spending the night.
Overnight in Dadés Gorges
Day 3 : Dadés Gorges Todgha Gorge Merzouga (215 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Merzouga
Accommodation Name: Bivouac Erg Chebbi
Breakfast in the hotel is followed by drive to the Todgha Gorge. As you explore this beautiful river canyon, the vividness of the location’s colours will make stop you several times for pictures. Continue then on your route and make a stop at Erfoud for lunch (included). Afterward, proceed to the dunes of Erg Chibbi. Here you’ll swap your means of transport for a sturdy 4x4, with which you’ll bounce and trundle toward Merzouga. Make yourself at home in this cosy desert camp and admire the sunset while sitting on the top of one of the infinite dunes. Enjoy a warm dinner around the campfire with the local Berber team, who will most certainly make you feel welcome and at home.
Overnight in Merzouga
Day 4 : Merzouga Rissani Alnif Tazzrine Draa Valley Ouarzazate (375 Km 5.5 Hrs)
Location: Ouarzazate
Accommodation Name: Kenzi Azghor
Today you will be woken very early in the morning – and with good reason! Climb to the top of the dune in the pre-dawn dark to enjoy a breath-taking view of the sunrise. After breakfast, climb back into the 4x4 and drive toward Rissani, the capital of Tafilalt, where prominent members of the ancient Alawite dynasty are buried. You’ll continue to Alnif Village by crossing Jbel Saghroto to reach the Berber town of Tazarine. You will then have lunch (included) in N’kob Village before driving through the gorgeous Draa Valley, a green oasis that blooms miraculously in the middle of the desert landscape. Lastly, once you leave the desert behind, you’ll arrive to Ouarzazate, where you’ll check in and spend the night at the hotel.
Overnight in Ouarzazate
Day 5 : Ouarzazate– Marrakech (200 Km – 4Hrs)
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah & Spa
After breakfast, step out into the streets and join a guided tour of Ouarzazate that will take you to visit the former Pacha el-Glaoui Palace and the Taourirt Kasbah, built in 17th century. Enjoy a break for lunch (included) and the drive up into the stunning Atlas Mountains to the Tizi-n-Test pass, which has some unforgettable views that will make you feel like the king of the world. Once you descend from the mountains, you’ll reach Marrakech, where you’ll check in to your hotel at around 19:00.
Overnight in Marrakech
Day 6 : Departure Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
After one last breakfast in the hotel, hop onto your transfer to Marrakech Airport depending on what time you scheduled your onward flight, and bid farewell to Morocco as your tour comes to an end.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Operated with French, English, or Spanish-speaking driver
The tour is operated with a driver who speaks French, English, or Spanish.
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German-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra)
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5 nights’ accommodation
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5 Breakfasts
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4 Lunches
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5 Dinners
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Private 4x4 vehicle with A/C and a French, English, or Spanish-speaking driver
A private 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning and a driver who speaks French, English, or Spanish is included.
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Transfer to and from the airport at arrival and departure
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Meet & Greet on day 1
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Operated with French English or Spanish-speaking driver
What's Not Included
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Visas and international flights, and airport taxes (clients pay direct)
Visas, international flights, and airport taxes are not included and must be paid directly by the clients.
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Driver-guide tips
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Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance are not included.
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Telephone bill, laundry, and any items of a personal nature such as drinks and meals not stated in the programme
Telephone bills, laundry, and any personal items such as drinks and meals not mentioned in the program are not included.
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Visit and entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visas and international flights and airport taxes (clients pay direct)
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Personal travel baggage and medical insurance
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Telephone bill laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks and meals not stated in the programme
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Visit and entrance fees to museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning, driven by a French, English, or Spanish-speaking driver. Airport transfers at arrival and departure are included.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at Zalagh Kasbah & Spa in Marrakech, Ksar Sultan in Dadés Gorges, Bivouac Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, and Kenzi Azghor in Ouarzazate, offering a mix of hotel and desert camp experiences.
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are available for the driver during the tour?
The driver can speak French, English, or Spanish. A German-speaking guide is available at an additional cost.
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What type of vehicle will be used for the tour?
A private 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning will be used for the tour.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, transfers to and from the airport at arrival and departure are included.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Is accommodation included in the tour package?
Yes, 5 nights' accommodation is included in the tour package.
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What is the meeting point upon arrival in Marrakech?
Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, a tour representative will meet you outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it.
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What activities are planned for the first day in Marrakech?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Marrakech at your own pace or relax at the hotel.
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What notable sites will be visited on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will visit the Tizi-n-Test pass, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, and the fortified village of Kelaat M'Gouna.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Todgha Gorge?
You will explore the beautiful river canyon, take pictures of the vivid colors, and then continue your route to Erfoud for lunch.
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What special experience is planned in Merzouga?
In Merzouga, you will stay in a desert camp, admire the sunset from the dunes, and enjoy a warm dinner around the campfire with the local Berber team.
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What is the highlight of the fourth day in the desert?
The highlight is waking up early to climb a dune and enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunrise.
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What historical sites will be visited in Ouarzazate?
In Ouarzazate, you will visit the former Pacha el-Glaoui Palace and the Taourirt Kasbah.
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What is the final activity of the tour before departure?
The final activity is having breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to Marrakech Airport for your onward flight.
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We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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