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Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou - 4 days

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Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2171/MAT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

None

Tour operated in:

English

From: $735 $700 Travel Club discount: -$35

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day cultural journey through Morocco with the "Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you'll enjoy a guided tour of its bustling souks and iconic sites like Djemaa el Fna. Stay in charming accommodations such as the Riad Palais des Princesses and Riad Imilchil, offering traditional Moroccan hospitality and stunning rooftop views. Venture into the High Atlas Mountains to explore the historic UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a cinematic backdrop for films like Gladiator. With daily breakfast, a lunch, and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, this small group tour ensures an enriching experience. Enjoy the convenience of private transfers and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Morocco.

Highlights

Marrakech - Enjoy a guided city tour of Morocco's most famous city, plus plenty of free time to explore Djemaa el Fna and the charming medina.
Ait Benhaddou - Journey into the High Atlas Mountains to visit this historic UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah.
Explore the bustling souks of Marrakech, with their winding streets of stalls and small businesses.
Visit the famous Djemaa el Fna Square, known for its snake charmers, orange juice sellers, and food stalls.
Admire the views of the High Atlas Mountains en route to Ait Benhaddou.
Discover the filming location of movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator at Ait Benhaddou.

Places You'll See

Marrakech

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Morocco! Arrival Marrakech and transfer to your hotel close to the Medina. Spend the remainder of today at leisure. Opt to head out and see the famous Djemaa el Fna Square this evening. Snake charmer’s orange juice sellers, food stalls and story tellers all inhabit the square, and provide entertainment for the evening.

Day 2: Marrakech City Tour

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the morning with your Marrakech town guide to get an overview of this wonderful city and its bustling souks. Stretching over the medieval part of Marrakech, the souks are winding streets of stalls and small businesses. Interspersed are palaces, madrassa (Qur'anic schools) and many cafes and restaurants.

The rest of the day is free for you to independently explore Marrakech at your own pace. Perhaps visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs or head to the Jardins de Majorelle. This evening, consider visiting the Hivernage with its upmarket cafes.

Day 3: Ait Benhaddou

Location: Ait Benhaddou

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we depart, across the plain of Haouz and into the rugged High Atlas Mountains where you can admire the views enroute to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is situated in Souss-Massa-Draa on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and more recently, Gladiator were all filmed at Ait Benhaddou, which was once a significant stop for traders carrying gold, salt and slaves along the famous Southern Caravan Route moving through the Sahara. After exploring this incredibly well preserved site, we journey back to Marrakech.

Day 4: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our holiday comes to an end. After breakfast and hotel check out, there is an included transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight. Should you wish to further explore Marrakech or any of Morocco's other cities or sights, please enquire so we can arrange the perfect holiday for you.

For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

What's Included

Accommodation
Our rating: Superior
Breakfast daily and 1 lunch

Enjoy daily breakfast and one lunch during your tour.
3 nights 4 star hotels and riads

Stay in 4-star hotels and riads for 3 nights.
Guided tour of Marrakech

Experience a guided tour of Marrakech with a licensed English-speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees to all included sightseeing

All entrance fees for included sightseeing activities are covered.
Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites

Benefit from the services of a licensed English-speaking tour guide at all included sites.
Driver, all transfers and transportation in a private modern air-conditioned tourism vehicle

Travel comfortably with a driver and all transfers in a private modern air-conditioned tourism vehicle.
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 4 (Marrakech Airport)

Enjoy an airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 4 from Marrakech Airport.

What's Not Included

International flights and visa

International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Tipping is not included and is considered a personal gesture.

Accommodation

Experience the charm of Moroccan hospitality at the Riad Palais des Princesses and Riad Imilchil. Both accommodations offer beautifully decorated rooms with traditional furnishings, free Wi-Fi, and stunning rooftop terraces. Enjoy the central location in Marrakech's medina, close to the vibrant Djemaa el Fna souk.

Age Policy

Not recommended for under 5yrs

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and transportation. Enjoy the convenience of airport arrival and departure transfers, ensuring a seamless journey from start to finish.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides accommodation in 4-star hotels and riads, including the Palais des Princesses and Riad Imilchil, both offering traditional Moroccan style with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and rooftop terraces.
Is there a guided tour included in Marrakech?

Yes, there is a guided tour of Marrakech included, where you will explore the city's bustling souks, palaces, and other historical sites with a licensed English-speaking tour guide.
What is the significance of Ait Benhaddou?

Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasbah, known for its historical significance as a stop for traders on the Southern Caravan Route and as a filming location for movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour includes an airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 4 from Marrakech Airport.
What meals are included in the tour?

The tour includes breakfast daily and one lunch.

Is the tour suitable for young children?

The tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free. Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions. The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too. On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places. I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace. If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9...

26-Feb-2023

TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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