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Do you wish to spend the end of the year visiting Morocco? You will undoubtedly live the best 8 days in the former Cherifian empire featured with a special new year celebration. Begin this exciting journey from Marrakech ascending to Ouarzazate, then turn to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a marvellous Unesco heritage site. After that, make your way through impressive high Todgha gorges down to Merzouga, the gateway to the desert. Once you land up on the spot, choose a camel for a fun ride across the dunes towards Erg Chebbi camp where you will spend a great night. Lastly, have some time visiting the must-see places of Ouarzazate and Marrakech to wrap up your 8-day new year adventure..
8 days / 7 nights
From Marrakech
Small group
28-12-2021
Cross the highest 2260 meters Mountain Tichka pass – Stroll around in the alleys of The fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou – Ride through the thousand kasbahs road - Be amazed by the high cliffs of the Todgha Gorges - Make a camel through Merzouga gateway to the sandy dunes – Relax in Berber camp – Tuck away dinner in the heart of the desert and enjoy the animation of Berber songs and drumming – Catch the charming sunset and gaze at the starry sky – Explore Ouarzazate city and Kasbah Taourirt – Visit the must-see spectacular places of Marrakech.
After arriving at Marrakech airport, meet our team and you will be carried to your hotel to have a welcome dinner.
Today hit the road through the highest mountain pass `Tizi n Tichka -2260 above sea level throughout colourful changing sceneries down to Ouarzazate. Before heading to the city centre, we make a left turn towards the village of Ait Benhaddou, where you will stroll in the alleys of this true striking Kasbah, in fact, this place was classified by the Unesco as a universal heritage site.
Travel across thousands kasbahs paths along the valley linking the high Atlas to the anti-Atlas until you make it to Dades gorges. In Tinghir, have a pleasant time visiting the high impressive cliffs of Todgha Gorges which reach 250m in height. Tuck away a delicious dinner and overnight in Tinghir.
Today`s journey will touch down at the city of Erfoud, the starting of your desert expedition to Merzouga, brilliantly knowns for its high sandy dunes at the gates of the Sahara. Once you arrive, stretch your legs in the nearby hostel at the edge of the desert, then hop on your camel for a thrilling ride to Erg Chebbi camp. Meet Sahraoui people over mint tea, then have a personal time gazing at the beautiful sunset, then go enjoy your new dinner with celebration with locals with folklore dancing and songs. Spend the best night within the dunes.
Wake up to a delightful breakfast, then carry on a voyage back via Daraa valley, Tazzarine with a lunch break in Nkob towards Ouarzazate. End the drive though Agdz then to the little Hollywood.
Have the morning at leisure to visit Ouarzazate, go see the 17th century home of the Pacha Glaoui family `Kasbah of Taourirt`. Late afternoon, we hit the road back through the mountain pass Tichka down to Marrakech city.
Today, get lost under the skin of `the pearl of the south` Marrakech city with a tour. Check out the Koutoubia Mosque, the reflection of a long rich history with its glorious earth-coloured minaret towering over the place. Then visit the 19th century Bahia palace the home of the sultan Ba Hmad down to the 16th century Saadian tombs before ending in the spectacular famous Jamaa El Fna Square, the heart of the ochre city and its live daily life shows, an actual masterpiece of the oral heritage of humanity as selected by the Unesco. Have a break, then go mingle inside the old alleys of the medina, home to blacksmiths, dyers, leather workers, sellers of spices with exotic scents, cabinet makers, tailors, and much more to discover.
Today, your departure transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your flight time, assistance is guaranteed until you board the flight. But you can always extend your stay in Marrakech
Round airport transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (gas included)
6 nights in a charming Hotel or Riad
1 night in desert camp
Camel ride
Stay and tourism promotion taxes
half-board from dinner the 1st day to breakfast on the 8th day
our support and assistance
Flights
lunches
Drinks not included in meals
Tips
The price is based on 4 or more travellers
Departure is guaranteed starting from 2 people
Your booking must be made and confirmed at least 2 weeks in advance
While you are making the booking, we request that you pay a 30% deposit of the total payment either by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer. The remaining balance is to be paid on site only in cash. If you prefer to pay the total amount by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer, you have to do so one month before your arrival in Morocco.
Once you book your tour, one of our agents will arrange and communicate the time and meeting point. We will either meet you at the airport after you arrive, or we will pick you up from your accommodation on the departure day of your tour.
We advise you to bring light and soft (cotton) clothes, plus a short jacket, raincoat (During spring season) as well as a comfortable pair of sneakers.
It is simple and easy to book, you contact us by filling out the request form of the quote, then within 24 hours, one of our agents will reach out to with information on the availability and a quote along with steps to follow to make the reservation.
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