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Discover your own Arabian Nights adventure in Marrakech & the Sahara! Incl. hotels, camel ride, all travel and breakfastMorocco: the gateway to Africa and a land of vibrant colour,.....
Discover your own Arabian Nights adventure in Marrakech & the Sahara! Incl. hotels, camel ride, all travel and breakfastMorocco: the gateway to Africa and a land of vibrant colour, fantastic landscapes, enticing aromas and truly enchanting culture. This trip through the Marrakech and the Sahara allows travellers to jump into the fairytales of the Arabian Nights, from discovering traditional villages in the ancient High Atlas Mountains to heading out into the desert to spend the night camped out under a clear, starry sky. Back in bustling Marrakech, negotiate for the best Moroccan produce in the souks, admire countless historical sites and indulge in the best Moroccan cuisine. What are you waiting for? An Arabian adventure awaits!
view more... view less...You have arrived in Marrakech - aptly named the Red City after the deep red walls, squares and buildings that saturate this fascinating destination. After you have landed at the airport, you will be met by your driver who will be waiting with a sign of the company logo and transferred to your hotel in Marrakech. Dependent on your flight, you will have time to explore the winding streets of the city, discovering fragrant food markets, spectacular architecture and tantalising cuisine. Night or day, walk along the picturesque market stalls close to the medina and glide over the beautiful fabrics, leather goods and Berber carpets - get ready for your Arabian adventure.
Riad Oriental Glory & Spa or similar
Day two in Morocco begins with an early start. After being picked up from your hotel around 07:30, you will head to the High Atlas Mountains. Following a 4.5-hour journey into the mountains (complete with two coffee breaks!), you will arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddo, for lunch. Remember that your driver is not a tour guide - so bring a good Morocco travel book for the ride! A mud-brick village on the edge of the mountain range: this unassuming hotspot has caught the imagination of many a film director over the years and is featured in numerous film and TV sets including The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Next stop is Ouarzazate, where you will have the option to visit the city's famous film museum. This museum exhibits works of art that were part of the production of some of the most famous movies made in the region. After soaking in the fascinating culture and history, you will head to Boumalne Dades. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive at the hotel where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley and a relaxing evening. Time to admire the surrounding mountains from the comfort of the swimming pool!
Xaluca de Dades or similar
Today you will discover the majestic gorges of Dades and spend a magical evening under the desert sky. You will be picked up at 08:00 and driven four hours into the Sahara, with two coffee breaks on the way to take in the scenery. Both the Todgha and the nearby Dades River have carved vast canyons for 40 kilometers along the mountains - well worth a visit en route. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga where you can enjoy a tea break at the riad Nasser Palace. Once freshened up, take a dip in the swimming pool before the next adventure: camel rides and nomadic tents! A 4x4 will take you to base camp. From here you will climb up on a camel and ride through the Sahara towards the nomad tents. That night, feast under the beautiful starry sky while enjoying live traditional music and a mesmerising dance performed by the nomads.
Imperial Glory Lodges or similar
After an unforgettable night in the Sahara Desert, climb back on your camel after breakfast and return to the hotel. This extraordinary experience takes place in the cool, calm hours of the morning, offering a serene experience of nomadic life in the Sahara. Once back at the hotel you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and cool off in the swimming pool.
Riad Chebbi or similar
After breakfast, you will depart for Marrakech at 07:30. The journey takes around 9 hours, making for a great road trip filled with a coffee break and lunch. Arriving back at your hotel in the late afternoon, use your final night to get to know Marrakech - wander around the souks, spend a couple of hours listening to the storytellers of Djemaa el-Fna and drink mint tea during the negotiation of the price of a Berber carpet. After shopping in the souks, you can visit some fascinating historical sites such as the tombs of the Saadian sultans, the artful Jardin Majorelle of Yves St. Laurent and the beautiful Ali ben Youssef Medersa. After a night packed with the magic of Morocco,
Riad Oriental Glory & Spa or similar
On Day 6 you will be picked up earlier to the airport to fly back home.