Marrakech & The Sahara

7 Days - from $738

A busy and rewarding one-week adventure encompassing the Sahara Desert, High Atlas Mountains and Marrakech

Southern Morocco is a perfect destination: although hot in the high summer, it is pleasantly warm and usually sunny during the rest of the year. From the desert town of Zagora we travel by camel to the edge of the Sahara, spending the night at a traditional Bedouin camp. Returning north, we visit the 16th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Continuing our journey, we head into the High Atlas Mountains passing the crumbling remains of the great palace of Telouet. Nestled in these mountains, in a picturesque and remote valley, is the village of Tijhza and from here we take a short walk. Last but not least, there is time to explore the medina, souks and square of the 'pink city' of Marrakech.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Ouarzazate. 2 Travel to Zagora on the edge of the Sahara; camel trek. 3 Head north to the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. 4 Into the High Atlas Mountains and village of Tijhza. 5 Morning walk; in the afternoon travel to Marrakech. 6 Explore Marrakech: palaces, souks and Djemaa el Fna. 7 End Marrakech.

Mode of travel: Travel by private mini- or midibus and camel.
Group size: Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local guides.
Accommodation: 4 nights hotels, 1 night gite, 1 night Bedouin camp.
Food: All breakfasts and 2 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $68.04
Trip Reference: AMS
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.