Rock the Kasbah - 10 Days
10 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakesh, Aït Benhaddou, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Erg Chebbi, Agdz, Ouarzazate, Brigade touristique
Tour operator:
Tour code:
361/RK
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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From:
$855
$831 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$24
Tour Overview
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TOUR: A Christmas of changing colours at Todra Gorge, impressive Kasbahs at Aït Benhaddou, camping under Saharan stars and ringing in the New Year in enchanting Marrakech, Guaranteed to be a festive season to remember!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: No Meals
23 December. Seasons Greetings and welcome to Morocco! Arrival transfer from the airport to our hotel. This evening (at 19:00) our welcome meeting takes place where you will meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.
Day 2 : Ait Benhaddou
Location: Aït Benhaddou, Skoura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura. This morning we drive onwards to the legendary Ait Benhaddou - a ‘fortified city’ situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, boasts some beautiful examples of ancient kasbahs. Only a handful of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, this incredible site had been the setting for many films including Gladiator. After exploring Ait Benhaddou we travel onwards to Skoura where we have an evening at leisure.
Day 3 : Dades Gorge
Location: Dadès Gorges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Skoura – Dades Gorge. Merry Christmas! We spend the morning visiting the kasbah Amherdhil before continuing to Gorge du Dades in the Dades valley. On arrival we take some time to explore the gorges, palmeries and kasbah ruins. We then have the evening to relax before enjoying a great Xmas dinner in the beautiful surroundings.
Day 4 : Erg Chebbi
Location: Erg Chebbi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Todra Gorge - Erg Chebbi. Crossing Jebel Sarhro, we enjoy lunch and a swim before travelling down to Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the start point of the mighty Sahara Desert. The Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights
of 150 metres!
The desert winds ensure this astonishing landscape is forever changing and no two days offer the same panorama. Mounting our camels, we trek across the vast rolling dunes of the Sahara and take in the breath-taking scenery. Arriving at our simple Berber camp, we enjoy dinner, music and a night under the Saharan stars, before retiring to our tents for the evening. Wrap up warm!
If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking.
Day 5 : Erg Chebbi
Location: Erg Chebbi, Agdz, Ouarzazate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Erg Chebbi – Agdz – Ouarzazate. Today we travel through Mercissi and Nkob in the Saghro Moutain region, passing the incredible rock formations and wells that have been dug over centuries by the nomads to get access to water, along the way. Onwards to the small town of Agdz, with its Palmeries, ancient Kasbahs and incredible views of Jebel Kissane Mountain. Our final stop of the day is Ouarzazate – Morocco’s film capital. This evening we enjoy a group meal together.
Day 6 : Ouarzazate
Location: Ouarzazate
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ouarzazate – Marrakech. Famous for being a prime filming location for many Hollywood TV shows and Blockbusters, we have the opportunity to explore the World's largest film studio this morning. Be sure to explore the iconic Colosseum used in 'Gladiator' and the prop jet used in 'Jewel of the Nile'. Carrying on we continue to Kasbah Telouet. Built in 1860 this kasbah was once home to the very wealthy Thami El Glaoui until he conspired with French Colonialists to delay Morocco's fight for independence.
Descending into the city of Marrakech, Morocco's pink city. We have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the Medina and the delights of Djemaa el Fna, the exuberant market place, which is a hive of activity, sights and smells at both day and night.
Day 7 : Djemaa El Fna
Location: Brigade touristique
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech and the afternoon is free to independently explore. The focal point of Marrakech is the central square - Djemaa el Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place. Full of colour, spicy aromas and traders, Djemaa el Fna is best seen in the evening, illuminated against a backdrop of the snowcapped Atlas Mountains, when it's overflowing with food stalls, snake charmers, fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists. Towering over all this is the Koutoubia mosque, the tallest building in the city.
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Two days of free time to explore Marrakech independently. Perhaps try a hammam and practice your bargaining skills in the souks. On New Years Eve there is the option to get together for dinner (and a few drinks) in a local restaurant to celebrate the coming of the New Year.
Day 10 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
01 January. Our tour concludes after breakfast and hotel check out. Happy New Year!
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 - 4 star hotels
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Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp
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8 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night at a Berber Camp in the Sahara Desert (hotel upgrade available)
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Guided sightseeing - Merzouga, Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
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Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
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All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
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Specialist local guides at some sites
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Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide
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Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on day 1
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All road taxes and tolls
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
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Note: On some road journeys, the tour leader may not be in your particular vehicle
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Entrance Fees: USD$30-50pp, paid in USD or local currency
Age Policy
18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Mid range lodge and luxury tents
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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What is the maximum group size?
6
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
OR Tambo International Airport group arrival transfer on day 1 and group departure transfer on day 8
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Dates & Availability
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Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 01, 2025Tuesday - Thursday
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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