5-Day Marrakech to Todra Gorges, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Alnif, Zagora, Ouarzazate and Rose Valley Tour

Tour Code: GOL-MOR-021
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: English
Quality: Budget
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5-Day Marrakech to Todra Gorges, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Alnif, Zagora, Ouarzazate and Rose Valley Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

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

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


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Highlights :

Devote some of your vacation time to discover old Kasbahs and canyons. Have a full day spent in the desert of Erg Chebbi. Admire the valleys of palm trees and the drive amid the Atlas mountains.

Itinerary

Set off from Marrakesh towards Ouarzazate via the High Atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy the view of Berber villages built along the valleys, pass through Tizi N Tichka, a wonderful winding road at a height of 2260m above sea level. Then, we reach the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fascinating old castle, considered to be the best one in Morocco because of its rich history dating back many centuries. Walk within the ruins and discover the quiet life of the families living there. Drive through Ouarzazate and Skoura to overnight in a hotel in the Rose Valley.


Head to the valley of Dades, then the gorges of Todra, have a break from time to time to enjoy the landscapes. Passing by the valleys of palm trees, you find yourself in the town of Erfoud, very known for fossils shops, which you’ll have the chance to visit. In the afternoon, draw into the desert town of Merzouga where you will experience something different. Overnight in a hotel by the sand dunes.


There’s so much to see in Merzouga area, drive a 4×4 to discover the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, visit some nomads and oases nearby. The village of the dark-skinned people is included on to-be-visited list. Once you arrive at the village, listen to the original folk music of Gnawa made with a kind of large drums and otheru traditional instruments. Then drive back to the hotel. In the afternoon ride on camels and enjoy the charming sand dunes and the quiet environment around. Merzouga is said to be one of the world’s best places to watch sunset. Reach the camp, be welcomed with a cup of tea and have dinner. Delight in Berber music and overnight in a tent.


Wake up as early as possible to watch the sunrise and ride on camels back to the hotel to freshen up and breakfast. After that, we go towards Zagora through the towns of Tafilalt, Alnif and the Jbel Saghrou amid the Anti-Atlas mountains, pass by the Tazarine town, N’kob, and the Draa valley of palm trees. Then head to our next destination, Zagora where you will overnight at a hotel.


The day starts with crossing the Draa valley and Tizi N’Tniffift in the Atlas mountains. Have lunch in Ouarzazate and visit the stunning Kasbah of Taourirt. In the afternoon, we drive to our final destination, Marrakesh via Tizi N Tichka.

Acommodations

We offer to categories of accommodation standard (3 stars) and superior (4 stars).

Standard:

  • Roses valley: Kasbah Ait Ben Hadda or Chez Talout
  • Merzouga (fisrt night): Dar Tafouyte or Riad Amar o Riad Mamouche
  • Merzouga (second night): standard desert camp
  • Zagora: Kasbah Sirocco or similar

Superior:

  • Roses valley: Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette or similar
  • Merzouga (fisrt night): Riad Azawad or Riad Madu or similar
  • Merzouga (second night): Azawad Luxury Desert Camp
  • Zagora: Dar Sofian or similar

Attractions


  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.

Pricing


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What's Included

  • AC and comfortable Vehicle 4wd Toyota Land Cruiser or Minivan
  • Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Pick-up from your accommodation
  • 3 nights with half-board (diner and breakfast) in Skoura, Merzouga and Zagora
  • Night with half Board (diner and breakfast) in desert camp in Merzouga
  • Camel riding in Erg Chebbi dunes

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

  • Tour will depart from Marrakech.

Return Location

  • We will end the tour in Marrakech.

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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