5 Days Sahara Express from Marrakech

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5 Days Sahara Express from Marrakech

5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh Menara Airport

Visiting: Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Zagora

Tour operator:

Across Africa Tours Travel

Tour code:

244707

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French

Private Available:

From: $780 $743 Travel Club discount: -$37

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Join us on a captivating five-day tour to uncover the diverse wonders of this ancient land. Beginning in the vibrant city of Marrakech, you will journey through the captivating landscapes of Ouarzazate and the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. As the tour progresses, you'll explore the enchanting Zagora and the arid expanses of the Draa Valley. Each destination reveals a unique facet of the region's rich heritage and stunning scenery, offering an unforgettable experience of Morocco's cultural and natural beauty.

Highlights

Experience a short camel ride in the desert
Enjoy stargazing at the desert
Discover the city of Marrakech

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrival at Marrakech Menara airport, welcoming and assistance. Transfer by to your hotel & check-in. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 : Marrakech City Tour

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Full day Marrakech tour, the second oldest Imperial city called «the pearl of the south”. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the Dar Si Said Museum. Afternoon lunch at your leisure (own expense), visit of the souks and handicraft quarters. Then, visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Dinner and Accommodation at the hotel

Day 3 : Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora

Location: Ouarzazate

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Bedouin Desert Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and head out of the city toward the High Atlas Mountains to begin your tour. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through traditional Berber villages where local shepherds herd their flocks and enjoy panoramic views of Morocco’s open countryside. Stop for refreshments at a local cafe (own expense) before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a famous film production location. Enjoy free time to visit the site, or hire a local guide to explore in greater detail. Just after midday, continue to Ouarzazate for lunch at your leisure (own expense). Perhaps visit Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys have traded and socialized for centuries. In the early afternoon, continue through the Anti Atlas Mountains to the oasis of Agdz and enjoy time to relax, then carry on past the palm trees and Berber villages of the Drâa Valley to Zagora. On arrival, meet your camel caravan and set off on your camel trekking adventure deep into the Zagora Desert. Enjoy beautiful views of the setting sun on route to your desert camp, then enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars as locals play traditional folk songs for your entertainment. Overnight: Accommodation at a private tent in a Bedouin desert camp with showers and bathrooms ( outside your tent ).

Day 4 : Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Location: Zagora

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take an early stroll and enjoy beautiful views of the desert sunrise (optional) then, following breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Zagora and meet your driver to begin your return journey to Marrakech. Stop on route for refreshment in Agdz (own expense) and relax at your leisure, then continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch (own expense) and more free time. Visit Taourirte Kasbah (if you weren’t able to the previous day) and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient Moroccan meeting place. In the afternoon, hop back aboard your vehicle for the final journey across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

Day 5 : Departure

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Marrakech Menara airport. End of our services.

What's Included

Accommodation HB Breakfast and Dinner
English speaking guide
Transport with AC minivan
Camel Ride in Desert

What's Not Included

Flights
Cost of visa
Travel insurance
Gratuity for driver and guide
Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Mode of Transport

Transport with AC minivan

Accommodation

Private tent in a Bedouin desert camp

Check out our Q&As

What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Coronavirus is affecting travel plans everywhere with cancelled flights, route changes, and travel advisories. If you are looking for information about your booking, please read our coronavirus travel alert on https://www.acrossafricatours.com/ or contact us at info@acrossafricatours.com for more details
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Yes, We work with various NGOs in Africa to help in community development. Each each the company donates a huge donation to one of the many charities within Africa
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Where applicable will reschedule your tour for a later date and the paid funds moved to credit that can be applied to your future trips with us
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

You'll be joined by travellers with the same travel goals and interest.
Do I Need Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance is recommended and available to protect your investment while on board. Many travels and tours companies recommend that traveller pay non-refundable travel funds. Perhaps during the tour, anything can happen, and to prevent the client from uncertainties, travel insurance is recommended. African countries such as Ethiopia and Morocco have categorically made it clear that any arriva

Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No, as Vehicles are always fully booked upon departure
What documents will I receive before I travel?

After booking the trip you will receive a Trip voucher and an information packet to familiarize yourself with the destination before arrival.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, All accommodation meets the local health approval from the local governments. Due to covid19 properties are frequently inspected
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Across Africa Tour & Travel Company is one of the tour travels company as we are extremely cautious when choosing our business partners. We often vet our travel agencies, vendors, and suppliers, as we believe in integrity and honesty. Customer satisfaction is our norm and everyday motto. Nonetheless, as a trusted travel company, we choose to provide reliable and quality services to not only our es
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

We encourage sharing trips with travellers having common destinations and having to pay a single supplement. However, accommodations, hotels, camps, and lodges can never be shared. We are concerned about privacy and never encourage sharing of the rooms, camps, and spas at any cost. As a travel agency, we are concerned with travellers with disabilities. We usually make reasonable a
How long has the tour company been trading?

The company has been operating since May 2018

Reviews of this operator

Melissa Klar (Google Reviewer)

Fantastic Tour company! Across Africa...

28-Nov-2023

Fantastic Tour company! Across Africa offers all kinds of tours all over Africa. I just completed the 15 day Madagascar trip and it was excellent. Very nice properties with good food and a wonderful guide and driver and a perfectly curated trip. It was an amazing destination. Megan the manager was just excellent, she and her team took care of us the entire way, there were demonstrations in the capital and they moved our hotel to a peaceful property for our safety and enjoyment. I am very impressed with this company and would highly recommend and trust traveling with them. I am hoping to book again with them for Chad and Niger..

Peter Bourgeois (Google Reviewer)

The all-included package with port...

01-Nov-2023

The all-included package with port and airport transfers was very good value. Masa was an exceptional guide. His intimate knowledge of the subway system allowed us to visit many more highlights than would have been possible without him. We were very comfortable and at ease throughout our trip while he shepherded us around Tokyo. Would not hesitate to recommend Masa and Across Africa Tours for Tokyo visits.

Barbara Salvagno (Google Reviewer)

Highly recommended! Itravelled with Across...

07-Sep-2024

Highly recommended! Itravelled with Across Africa in Madagascar, joining a group tour of 15 days 14 nights. The itinerary was demanding but the organisition made it easier and enjoyable. Top car and driverrs(in Madagascar are essential considering the long distance and bumpy roads), comfort luxury hotel and lodge with delicious dinners. The guides are professional under every aspects, caring for you with attentive and kind attitude. Thanks Across Africa I made fantastic memories of this beautiful country and his people.

Kim Willis (Google Reviewer)

Had a 1 to 1...

26-Feb-2024

Had a 1 to 1 guide experience with Shawn. 4 nights, 5 days comfort tour in Namibia. I can thoroughly recommend the trip. All the highlights and was looked after extremely well by Shawn. Very knowledgeable so was happy to leave everything to him during the tour. Saw all the highlights and Shawn knew the best way to do things. Namibia is a fascinating country - so many different sides. I've been to other parts of Africa (I love the continent) and was so pleased to be able to have this new experience.

Camila Teixeira (Google Reviewer)

We had a great time...

29-Aug-2024

We had a great time during our tour to Namibia. The guide Silverius was respectful and professional. The itinerary was followed as planned. The lodges were all very good, especially Moon Mountain Lodge, which offers amazing views of the desert and where the food was excellent. I'd suggest replacing one of the hotels, Hotel A La Mer, which is not of the same standard (rooms were dark, dated and we could hear a lot of noise from the outside).

Paulette Reid (Google Reviewer)

The tour itself was good...

15-Apr-2024

The tour itself was good & I loved Goree Island but it was a super busy day with traffic and ferries not running on time. Our guide assured us we had plenty of time but we wasted it at lunch which was so slow, missed the ferry that would have gotten us back in time then bus was stuck in traffic making us almost miss the cruise ship. We got back 20mins after all aboard time

Cathy Chen (Google Reviewer)

Major error of almost making...

02-Apr-2024

Major error of almost making us late to cruise ship, we made it by 1 minutes time after ship gave us 15 min more beyond final call. The tour guide definitely has time management issues, Goree Island ferries we did not board and get off at promised times and lunch took very long. Pretty stressful day but happy to see Dakar for what it is.

Karen Setty (Google Reviewer)

I paid in full upfront...

12-Jul-2024

I paid in full upfront (about a month prior) to book a day trip from a niche location where other tour providers weren't available. Unfortunately, my visa did not arrive in time and I had to cancel my entire trip a couple of days before my flight left. The purpose of the trip has passed, so it's not an option for me to reschedule. Even though I notified Across Africa Tours a week in advance, I did not receive any money back. They cited a policy that was never shared upfront and states that it can be changed at any time without notice to customers. They instead issued a coupon that expires in one year, which I will be surprised if I can use. It's pretty unfortunate that they kept all of my money even though the visa issue was out of my control and the policy was hidden. Other tour activities I've seen recently allow 24-72 hour cancellation for a full refund. I might be able to understand Across Africa's policy if it was a weeklong or longer tour commitment, but it was only a part-day excursion for one person. They seem happy to push all of the risk onto the customer. Lesson learned: wait to pay at the last minute!

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