Camels & Kasbahs - Morocco Family Holiday

8 Days - from $850

Camel trek in the Sahara Camp in a kasbah Visit school and village in Atlas Mountains Snake charmers and slipper makers in Marrakech

Although close to home, Morocco is a world away! Marrakech, with its colourful souks, palaces and mosques, comes alive at night with snake charmers, travelling musicians, acrobats and storytellers. The magnificent Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou has been the perfect backdrop for many Hollywood films, including Gladiator. Nestled in the Atlas Mountains near the ruined fortress of Telouet, is the village of Tijzha, where we spend the night and have chance to visit the school. There may even be time for a game of football with the local children! A Saharan camel safari and sleeping in a Bedouin-style camp (or under the stars � your choice!) are also highlights for the whole family.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Ouarzazate. 2 Visit Atlas Film Studios (if no production is under way), then drive to Tazzarine. Visit the local palmerie. Overnight in permanent tented camp. 3 Morning camel trek; continue by vehicle to N'Kob. Afternoon free to laze by the pool. Camp in the grounds of a converted kasbah. 4 Travel from N'Kob to Ouarzazate, free afternoon. 5 Morning visit to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and then on to High Atlas Mountains and the village of Tijhza; afternoon walk. 6 Morning walk through the villages of the Tijhza Valley and visit the school. Scenic drive over mountain passes to Marrakech. 7 Morning walking tour of Marrakech; afternoon and evening free. 8 End Marrakech.

Mode of travel: Flights via Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc. Transport private mini/midi bus plus camel!
Group size: Min. 5, max. 16, plus guide and driver.
Accommodation: 4 nights hotel with pool, 2 nights camping. In the desert we sleep in traditional Bedouin-style tents which are made of coarse wool and normally sleep 4 - 8 people. 1 night in mountain gite, which is simple rural accommodation (with electric power and showers), dormitory-style with mattresses on the floor.
Food: All breakfasts and 3 dinners included.
Trip Reference: FMK
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.