Camels & Kasbahs

8 days - from $905

An active week in Morocco, exploring the country on mountain bikes, camels and on foot. This trip takes you to the desert, mountains, Berber villages and old kasbahs.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Draa Valley - mountain biking
• Desert Camp - camel ride
• Todra Gorge - hiking
• Ait Benhaddou

You head off in the direction of Agdz, where you'll pick up your mountain bike. From here you explore the beautiful Draa Valley and local villages while cycling along dirt roads.

Travelling to Merzouga, you meet your next mode of transport: camels. Riding over sand dunes, you make your way to the overnight camp of Bedouin-style tents.

You'll hike through a section of the spectacular Todra Gorge before moving on to Bou Trarar near Dades Gorge. This area is dotted with traditional villages and kasbahs, some of which you will have time to explore on foot.

On returning to Ouarzazate, you have time for a half day outing to the historic fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, which has served as a backdrop to many films.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Fly to Ouarzazate Day 2 Tamsahalte; biking in Draa Valley Day 3 Erg Chebbi; overnight camel trek Day 4 Erfoud; camel ride Day 5 Tinerhir; Todra Gorge walk Day 6 El Kelaa Mgouna; Dades Gorge villages Day 7 Ouarzazate; visit Ait Benhaddou Day 8 Return home

Transport, accommodation and meals: Transport - Minibus, local taxi, mountain bike, camel, on foot Distinctive Accommodation - Hotels (6nts), nomad tents (1nt) Meals included - 7 breakfasts & 2 dinners
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 12 years There are no special skills or fitness requirements for this trip. The bike ride is about 30km along dirt roads. The camel rides to and from the camp are each about 2 hours, and the walking in Todra Gorge is for around 2.5 hours.
Group size: Maximum 20 people. .
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Trip Reference: FXAS