Camels & Kasbahs - Family Holiday8 days - from $810Camel trek in the Sahara Camp in a kasbah Snake charmers and slipper makers in MarrakechAlthough close to home, Morocco is a world away! Take an impressive journey through beautiful palm groves of the Draa Valley before arriving in the amazing Sahara Desert for our first highlight - a camel safari ride, some wonderful nomad hospitality and camping under the desert stars. On our journey north, we pass Kasbah Taourit and then visit the magnificent Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou - the perfect backdrop to 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 with the local Berbers (and maybe even enjoy a game of football with the local schoolchildren!). Our final treat is the colourful souks, palaces and mosques of Marrakech, which comes alive at night with snake charmers, travelling musicians, acrobats and storytellers. Itinerary:Day 1 Start Ouarzazarte. 2 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 Ouarzazarte, afternoon visit to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. 5 Transfer to High Atlas Mountains; afternoon helping the inhabitants in the remote village of Tijhza. 6 Morning walk through the villages of the Tijhza Valley. 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 and camel. Group size: Normally 5 to 16, plus leader 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. Some hotels are not heated so it can feel cold during the winter months. Food: All breakfasts, 1 lunch 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. Notes: Child must be aged 5 to 11 at time of departure. Deduct GBP25 for a child sharing with 2 adults Trip Reference: FMK |
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| Start | End | Prices in US$ | Total Price | Availability | |
| 12 Feb 12 | 19 Feb 12 | $890 | $890 |  | |
| 08 Apr 12 | 15 Apr 12 | $820 | $820 | | |
| 27 May 12 | 03 Jun 12 | $860 | $860 |  | |
| 03 Jun 12 | 10 Jun 12 | $860 | $860 | | |
| 14 Oct 12 | 21 Oct 12 | $810 | $810 | | |
| 21 Oct 12 | 28 Oct 12 | $890 | $890 | | |
| 28 Oct 12 | 04 Nov 12 | $890 | $890 | | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | $950 | $950 | | |
| 29 Dec 12 | 05 Jan 13 | $950 | $950 | | |
| 10 Feb 13 | 17 Feb 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 17 Feb 13 | 24 Feb 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 24 Mar 13 | 31 Mar 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 31 Mar 13 | 07 Apr 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 07 Apr 13 | 14 Apr 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 26 May 13 | 02 Jun 13 | $890 | $890 | | |
| 20 Oct 13 | 27 Oct 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 27 Oct 13 | 03 Nov 13 | $930 | $930 | | |
| 22 Dec 13 | 29 Dec 13 | $960 | $960 | | |
| 29 Dec 13 | 05 Jan 14 | $960 | $960 | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012 /13 brochure, due to be published in October 2011.