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The magic of the palm groves

Tour operator: Local agency

From the splendor of Marrakech to the hospitality of the Berbers in the desert.

Starting from:$619
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Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Age range
18+
Guide speaks
ItalianoIngleseFranceseSpagnolo
Group size
2-40 people

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Nature:
Natural oases, active volcanoes, tropical forests, and more.
Nature
30%
Urban:
Historical centers, street mazes, and all the comforts of the city.
Urban
50%
Adventure:
Trekking, canyoning, snorkeling, and many other activities.
Adventure
30%
Culture:
Museums, art galleries, historical buildings, and monuments.
Culture
70%
Relax:
In the pool, at the spa, or on a Caribbean beach.
Relax
40%
Intensity:
Required physical effort and pace of the journey.
Intensity
50%

What you'll visit

Ait Benhaddou
Ait Benhaddou
Marrakesh
Marrakesh
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Todra Canyon
Todra Canyon

Itinerary

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More information regarding the schedule and meeting point of the first/last day will be provided after booking.

day 1

Marrakech Square

MARRAKECH

Welcome to Morocco! Menara Airport, considered one of the top 10 most beautiful terminals in the world, welcomes us with its refined arabesques. We meet the staff for the transfer to the hotel, dinner, and the trip introduction.
Dinner included.

day 2

Morocco

MARRAKECH – KASBAH TELOUET – KASBAH AIT BENHADOU – OUARZAZATE

220 km
We leave early, off-road, heading towards Ouarzazate. We cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. We make a stop at the Telouet Kasbah, on the old caravan route to the Sahara. We set off again for Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the best-preserved Ksars in all of southern Morocco. We arrive at Ouarzazate, the city that rises in a pre-Saharan oasis. We want to visit it. We stop in front of the Taourirt Kasbah for a souvenir photo.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 3

Roads in the desert in Morocco

OUARZAZATE – TINEGHIR – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

367 km
We take the road to Boumalne and El Kelâa, passing through Skoura. We encounter the beautiful Kasbah of Amerhidel, until we reach the Dades Canyon, with its gorges carved into the red rock. We get off the off-road vehicle to admire it better. We continue towards Tinghir and its magnificent Todra Canyon. Sheer cliffs and unexpected thrills. Back in the off-road vehicle until Erfoud, then Merzouga. We are in the desert: we dine and spend the night in a tent.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 4

Desert dunes in Morocco

MERZOUGA – KHAMLIA – ZAGORA

310 km
Dawn over the sand dunes of Merzouga is unforgettable.
We discover the meaning of hospitality while having breakfast in a tent. We set off for Zagora; along the way, we visit the Khamlia village and the Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum. We reach our destination for the evening.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 5

Moroccan desert ruins

ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

360 km
We are heading towards Marrakesh from Agdz, on the road that leads through numerous villages and palm groves along the Drâa River. We reach Ouarzazate and continue through the Tizin Tichka pass, all the way to Marrakesh.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 6

Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech

MARRAKECH – MAJORELLE GARDENS

This morning we explore Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and the Menara Gardens, must-see attractions of the city of Marrakech. In the afternoon we visit the Majorelle Gardens: a walk through the lush greenery of the vegetation and the iconic blue with which the namesake painter decorated his studio. We end our day among the souks of Jamaa El Fna Square.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 7

Bahia Palace in Marrakech

MARRAKECH

Free day at your disposal to continue exploring the city at your leisure.
Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not provided.

day 8

Typical market of Marrakech

MARRAKECH

It's the day of return, we head back to the airport of Marrakesh.
Still in mind are the desert dunes, the canyons, the palm groves, the magical gardens of southern Morocco.
We thank and greet our fellow travelers, but most of all the country that welcomed us during these days.
Goodbye Marrakech!
Breakfast included.

What's included

  • Accommodation for six nights in a 3*/4*/5* hotel in a double room in Marrakech and a tented camp for one night 4*/5* in the desert (other options available)
  • Arrival and departure transfers and coach tour of Marrakech
  • Half board treatment (breakfast and dinner)
  • Multilingual local guide (including Italian)
  • 4x4 WD transportation with driver during the tour
  • Admission to monuments indicated in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance for medical/luggage

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Not included

  • Flight to/from Marrakech (meeting point)
  • Lunches (among the supplements, you have the option to add lunches)
  • Additional staff and tips
  • Everything not specifically mentioned in the section "what the fee includes"

Important things to know

Trip features

Journey open to travelers with no age restrictions.
You will travel with travelers from other agencies: the larger the group, the more fun it is!
The trip is organized by tour operators and local guides, selected by Tramundi for you.

General trip information

Remember to bring a valid passport with an expiration date not less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country.
We ask you to report any allergies and/or food intolerances immediately after booking.
The itinerary may undergo some changes before and/or during the trip.

Currency

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are not mandatory.

These directions are for informational purposes only; to confirm the necessity of any vaccinations, it is recommended to consult your doctor.

Documents and visas

A passport or identity card, with a minimum validity of 6 months upon entry into the country, is required. Entry without a visa is permitted for tourist stays of up to 3 months.

Emergency numbers

Emergencies: 112 Police: 19 (from landlines) and 112 (from mobile phones) Ambulance and Fire Brigade: 15 Roadside assistance: 5050 (on the highway)

Electrical outlets

Type C, E

Palm trees in the city and palm trees in the desert. From the bustling square of Marrakech to the ancient caravan routes to the Sahara. Discovering diverse and unexpected landscapes: in the red city, among the mountains, in the canyon, in the desert.

Travel without worries

Medical and luggage insurance and covid coverage always included, extended medical insurance, cancellation insurance and refund options available.
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