Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport or Mrrakesh menara airport. Welcome, assistance and transfer for a sightseeing tour of the city. Independent lunch in a restaurant of your choice (suggestions will be provided) and departure to Marrakech (Fo those with arrival at casablanca airport). Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will be given time to settle in and freshen up. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morrocco. You will discover the Palace if the Bahia , the Saadian Tombs, the Menara Basin and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is well worth a visit. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the souk (market) lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. Later on, a Diffa Fantasia dinner will be provided under caidal tents at the famed "Chez Ali" restaurant. Enjoy the fantasia spectacle that features camel and horse shows, folkloric troops from different Moroccan regions and belly dancers. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3

After breakfast you depart for Ouarzazate over the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass. Keep your eyes open for the Berber villages tucked away in the mountain side. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, lunch will be served. In the afternoon, you will tour Aït Benhaddou, one of the world's most magnificent Kasbahs, this setting has been used for more films than any other location in Morocco; films including, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and recently The Gladiator. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 4

After breakfast, you will set out across the barren desert land in your 4 wheeled drive vehicles to wards the Sahara dunes at Mhamid. Upon arrival in Mhamid, take some time to relax and freshen up. Your accommodations will be a traditional Berber Tent near the giant dunes. Enjoy the sunset on the giant dune. Dinner will be served in your tent or under the stars.

Day 5

After an early breakfast, you will set out across the barren desert land in your 4 wheeled drive vehicles. You will experience the desolate vastness of the edge of the Sahara Desert . A picnic lunch will be served on route. Upon arrival in Merzouga, take some time to relax and freshen up. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 6

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Goulmima (depending on the road), for an exploration of this Berber village. The trip through the beautiful Amellago Valley will consist of some normal roads and some dirt tracks. You will continue through the picturesque Todra River Valley which makes for a beautiful journey towards the final destination for today, the magnificent, colossal Todra Gorges (600 feet). Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 7

After breakfast, the group will depart for Ouarzazate along the road of 1000 kasbahs. On route, you will visit the beautiful Dades Valley and stop for lunch at Elkalaa of M’Gouna, the city of roses. After lunch you will visit the Kasbahs of Taourirt and Tifoulout, and then on to Marrakech.

Day 8

After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight and assistance with the boarding formalities. End of our services.

General Information

Duration:

8 Days

Location Start:

Casablanca

Location Finish:

Casablanca

Payment Types:

Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

English, French

Extra Information

Extras -

This Morocco Tour Includes: -Greeting, assistance and transfer from Airport by Alliance tours staff -Accommodation for 7 nights on half board basis (2 meals/day) in the category of hotels selected. -Ground transportation in deluxe air-conditioned motor coach or private 4WD (if you have selected this option) throughout your journey. -Fantasia Dinner Show in Marrakesh. -Entrance fees to all monuments as indicated on the itinerary. -Baggage handling and tips at airports. Does not include: -Some Lunches -International Airfare: we offer competitive international airfare. Call us toll to inquire about rates. -Meals, laundry and phone charges and other items of personal nature. -Supplements: there are supplements for Christmas and New Year. -Travel Insurance: we strongly recommend the purchase of a comprehensive and affordable travel insurance to protect you against cancellation fees, etc.