MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (5 days) Morocco Express
MARRAKECH to MARRAKECH (5 days) Morocco Express
5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakech, Sahara Desert, Essaouira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
518
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through Morocco, starting and ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Experience the bustling energy of Djemaa el Fna Square, filled with snake charmers, buskers, and storytellers. Traverse the stunning High Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert, where you'll enjoy a camel trek and spend a magical night in a traditional Berber camp under the stars. Relax on the serene shores of Essaouira, savoring a fresh seafood BBQ on the waterfront. This tour includes accommodation in 3/4-star hotels and a desert camp, local crew services, and transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser or minivan.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Morocco! After a short transfer from the airport, you will have a free day to explore this vibrant city. Tonight you will meet your fellow travellers at your pre-departure meeting at 6pm, organised at the joining hotel in the heart of town. (Dinner)
Day 2 : Sahara Desert
Location: Sahara Desert
Accommodation Name: Caravane du Sud (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy a stunning drive over the High Atlas en-route to Zagora. We pass through the Draa Valley, a green and lush land of palmeries and amazing vistas. It is then time to head towards the great desert, where we transfer to camels for a trek into the Sahara Desert for a night at our Berber Camp. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 3 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving the desert, we travel back to Marrakech stopping for lunch en-route. We arrive back in Marrakech, where we have dinner in Djemaa El Fna (the legendary Main Square). The name Marrakech conjures up images of an exotic city, of magic carpets, snake charmers and spices brought in by camel trains. Set within the rose-coloured walls of the medina lies a reality that is not that far removed from an exotic film set - a tangle of winding streets that open onto verdant gardens and dark alleyways that lead to bustling souks. You can explore the central square, the Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and marketplace. It is full of colour, spicy aromas and traders. It is worth going to the marketplace in the evening when overflowing with food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists. Towering over all this is the Koutoubia mosque, the tallest building in the city, and a reminder of the importance of Islam to the lives of the city's residents. (Breakfast)
Day 4 : Essaouira
Location: Essaouira
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miramar (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Marrakech after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Essaouira, on the Atlantic Coast, a colourful fishing town situated within 15th century Portuguese fortifications, where great beaches and surf beckon. You have the day to relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets. There is the opportunity to do some optional activities, such as quad biking, surfing, horse trekking and wind surfing before relaxing for the evening. We spend the night in Essaouira. (Breakfast)
Extra days can be organised in Essaouira if required. Please contact us for details.
Day 5 : Essaouira To Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Essaouira after breakfast and travel back to Marrakech, arriving there at about lunch time. Alternatively, you can fly directly from Essaouira back to the UK. (Breakfast)
The trip ends upon arrival back in Marrakech, we normally arrive in the early afternoon. For this reason, please do not book return flights from Marrakech any earlier than the evening of your trip finish date.
Please note that this tour is run in conjunction with a local operator. Extra days can be organised in Marrakech if required. Please contact us for further details.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
3 nights in 3/4* hotel (shared rooms) and 1 night desert camp.
-
Arrival Transfer
Arrival transfer from Marrakech airport included on Day 1 (or if pre-trip accommodation is booked directly with Oasis for our joining hotel).
-
Transport
Transport in 4 x 4 Land Cruiser or Minivan.
-
Desert Camel Trek
Camel trek in the Sahara Desert.
-
Overnight Sahara Berber Camp
Spend the night in a traditional Berber camp in the Sahara Desert.
-
Services of Local Crew
Services provided by a local crew.
-
Meals
4 breakfasts and 2 dinners, including a Berber camp dinner.
What's Not Included
-
Visas
Visas are not included.
-
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions as listed in the Pre-Departure Information are not included.
-
Flights
Flights are not included.
-
Airport Taxes
Airport taxes are not included.
-
Drinks
Drinks are not included.
-
Meals Not Listed
Meals not listed in the itinerary are not included.
-
Tipping Kitty
Tipping kitty of $30 USD for hotel porters, hotel waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, Berber camel herders, restaurant tips, and tour driver is not included.
-
Nomadic Guide Tip
The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided.
-
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
-
End of Trip Airport Transfer
End of trip airport transfer is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transport provided by 4x4 Land Cruiser or Minivan, including a desert camel trek.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights in comfortable 3/4-star hotels with shared rooms and 1 night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.
Check out our Q&As
-
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights in 3/4-star hotels with shared rooms and 1 night in a desert camp.
-
Is airport transfer included in the tour package?
Yes, an arrival transfer from Marrakech airport is included on Day 1, or if pre-trip accommodation is booked directly with Oasis for the joining hotel.
-
What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses 4x4 Land Cruisers or Minivans for transportation.
-
What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners, including a Berber camp dinner.
-
What activities are included in the Sahara Desert experience?
The Sahara Desert experience includes a camel trek and an overnight stay at a Berber camp with local food, music, and stargazing.
-
Are there any optional activities available in Essaouira?
Yes, optional activities in Essaouira include quad biking, surfing, horse trekking, and wind surfing.
-
Is tipping included in the tour price?
No, a tipping kitty of $30 USD is required for hotel porters, hotel waiters, local guides, airport drivers, Berber camel herders, restaurant tips, and the tour driver. The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so you may offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided.
-
What should I do if I want to extend my stay in Essaouira or Marrakech?
Extra days can be organized in Essaouira or Marrakech if required. Please contact the tour operator for further details.
-
What time does the tour end on the last day?
The tour ends upon arrival back in Marrakech, usually in the early afternoon. It is advised not to book return flights from Marrakech any earlier than the evening of your trip finish date.
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you are travelling solo. On our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions, we will pair you up with a tent buddy of the same sex when we camp and the same goes for twin & shared rooms in hostels, so there is no need to go it alone! If you specifically would like to request your own single room whilst on the trip, this may be requested subject to availability and additional fee.
-
How many people do you take on your Trips?
On most of our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions our vehicles can carry a maximum of 24 travellers, the average however is around 16-20 on any one trip. Our Small Group Adventures have a maximum of 18 people per Tour Leader, although again the average is around 10-14 people.
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
Thursday - Monday
Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 24, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024Thursday - Monday
Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024Thursday - Monday
Nov 28, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024Book with Confidence
-
Free Date Changes
CTS demo white label allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
-
Low Deposit
CTS demo white label requires a minimum deposit of 55% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
-
Terms and Conditions