4-Day Marrakech to Dades valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi and Ziz valley Tour

Tour Code: GOL-MOR-017
Duration: 4 Day(s) / 3 Night(s)
Tour Guide: English
Quality: Budget
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4-Day Marrakech to Dades valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi and Ziz valley Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


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Highlights :

Enjoy the landscapes of the high Atlas mountains and Explore the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou and the Kasbah of Taourirt in 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. Experience Camel riding over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Itinerary

At 8am departure from Marrakech, drive through a beautiful green valley rich with vegetation along the sides. Winding slopes and perfectly camouflaged Berber villages up to the Tichka peak of the High Atlas panoramic stop (2260 m a.s.l.). Continue to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou: Fascinating 800-year old Berber architectural structures.

Once arrived to the top of the Kasbah hill, we will enjoy the great view towards the ancient caravan roads to Marrakech and the distant peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit of the Kasbah ruins, silent witnesses of the ancient culture of the Kasbah inhabitants.

After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou heading to Ouarzazate. Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt then drive towards Dades valley through Skoura palm and the road of Thousand Kasbahs. Late afternoon arrive to your accommodation in Dades valley. Overnight in the hotel/Kasbah.


After breakfasts drive towards Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy a walking tour beside the valley. Carry on the road to Merzouga across Jorf palm Trees and the town of Erfoud where you can visit a workshop production of marble fossils.

Arrival at the impressive dunes of Merzouga late afternoon. Overnight stay in hotel/Riad.


The day is dedicated to discover the Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi. We will drive through the desert on a 4×4, visiting the nomads behind the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We also go to the village of the dark-skinned Khamlia people and enjoy listening to original music and folk songs of the Gnawas. From there back to the hotel/Riad.

Camel ride at sunset and overnight stay in a Berber tent in the heart of the dunes.


Attractions

Early morning wake up for camel riding and outstanding sunrise. Arriving to the hotel for refreshing and breakfast. On the way to Fes you’ll cross the town of Rissani and Tafilalet; the center of allaouit dynasties, the valley of Ziz and Ziz gorges.

After lunch in a local restaurant in middle Atlas Mountains continue the road through the cedar forests. Cedar was already used from the Phoenician times and Roman time for woodcraft, essences and Building even ancient Marine boats. Then pass through Azrou; typical Zayan Middle Atlas Berber village and Ifran.

Arrival to Fes at 6pm approx.

Accommodations:

Standard accommodation:

  • Dades Valley: Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Dar Ahlam or similar
  • Merzouga (first night): Riad Mamouche, Ksar Merzouga, Dar Tafouyte or similar
  • Merzouga (second night): standar camp

Superior accommodation:

  • Dades Valley: Auberge Chez Pierre, La Perle Du Dades, Xaluca Dades or similar
  • Merzouga (first night): Riad Azawad, Riad Madu or similar
  • Merzouga (second night): Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar


  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

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What's Included

  • Transportation in AC and comfortable vehicle
  • Fuel, tolls and any other associates expenses
  • Hand pick-up and drop-off
  • English speaking driver
  • 2 nights with half board (diner and breakfast) in hotel in Dades valley and Merzouga
  • Night with half board (diner and breakfast) in desert camp in Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Camel riding
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou

What's Excluded

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.

Departure Location

Departure Location

  • Depart in the morning in Marrakech at 8:00 AM

Return Location

  • Tour will end in Fes City at 6 PM.

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation Charges would be based on the departure date.

10% for cancellation request made 8 days or more before departure date.
100% cancellation charges would apply for any cancellation request made 7 days before departure date.

6% processing and handling fee would apply to all cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

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