Oasis, Dunes and Desert Tour

7 days/6 nights

Low Season: $1050 pp/do
Single Supplement: $250

2010 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov 14, 21, 28; Dec 5, 12
2011 Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; May 29; Jun 5, 12, 19 26; Jul 3, 10, 17;
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28

Shoulder Season: $1250 pp/do
Single Supplement: $275

2010 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 7
2011 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 24, 31; Sep 4, 11, 18, 25

High Season: $1375 pp/do
Single Supplement: $300

2010 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Dec 19, 26*
2011 Jan 2; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22;
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

*Holiday supplement applies. Call for details.

Minimum 4 people for departure.

DAY 1/Sun- Arrive in Marrakesh, the "Pearl of the South." You will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in before continuing on a day tour of the city. Marrakesh was founded in the 11th century by the Almoravides. The first stop will be at the Koutoubia Minaret followed by the Saadien Tombs - a 14th century necropolis, the Dar Si Said Museum, Agdal and Menara gardens, Bahia and Bedii palaces and the tanners square, then you are free for lunch. Afterwards, we continue on to the souks with their narrow paths known for their fascinating colors, and the Jemaa El Fna Square. Overnight in Marrakech.

DAY 2/Mon - After breakfast depart for Ouarzazate via Taddert. We will be going through the Tiz-in-Tichka pass (2260m in altitude) which is in the center of the Atlas Mountains. Continue on to Kasbah Telouat via an impressive track road to the Berber village of Ait Benhaddou to visit the ruins of the ancient Kasbah. Lunch on your own then continue on to Ouarzazate. Dine together at the hotel and overnight in Ouarzazate.

DAY 3/Tues - After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate with Kasbahs Taourirt and Tiffoultout then depart by tarred road to Zagora. Our drive goes through the scenic Draa Valley, past magnificent kasbahs with a stop at Agdz, and a visit to Tansikht along the track-road. Stop for lunch on your own, then enjoy an orientation tour of Zagora before visiting the sandy dunes of Tinfou and the famous library of Tamegroute. Return to Zagora in time for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4/Weds - After breakfast, depart for Erfoud, via Tazzarine and Albnif with some free time en route for lunch. Traveling through the scenic Sargho Mountains, we will pass by Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty. We arrive in Erfoud to visit this beautiful town. Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5/Thurs - Drive to Tineghir via Tinejdad road passing by Ksar Touarig. Visit of the Todra Gorges - lunch on your own. Continuation to Ourzazate through the Dades valley and El Kelaa M'gounia. Arrival to Ouarzazate check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6/Fri - After breakfast, morning is free at leisure with lunch on your own. In the afternoon, departure to Marrakesh . Check in at the hotel , dinner and overnight.

DAY 7/Sat - After breakfast, depart for Marrakesh Menara airport where there will be assistance with departure formalities.

Cities and Sites to be visited:
Agdz, Albnif, Marrakesh, Berber Village of Ait Ben-haddou, Dades Gorges, Draa Valley, El Kelaa de M'gouna, M'semrir, Ouarzazate, Tansikht, Tazzarine, Tichka Pass/Atlas Mountains, Tinghir, Todra Gorges, and Zagora.

Hotels:
Imperial Holiday, Kenzi Azghor, Reda, Palm Club

Included:

• 6 Nights at Half Board (breakfast, and dinner)
• Transportation by deluxe A/C minivan for whole tour
• Multi-lingual Guide
• Entrance fees to Monuments
• Porterage of luggage
• Taxes and service fees

Not Included:

• Personal expenses such as room service, mini-bar charges, telephone/fax calls, laundry, dry cleaning, etc.
• Optional tours or entrance fees not shown on the itinerary.
• Refreshments, alcoholic beverages, snacks, etc., en route or during meals
• Tips for guide and driver (we usually recommend $4 for the driver and $7 - $8 for the guide, per person per day).
• Travel insurance - which we highly recommend you purchase.
• Holiday Season Surcharges apply
   

Supplement for excursion to Merzouga Dunes by Land Rover and Bivouac night at the Dunes  $150.00 on Day 4

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