Morocco Family Tour with Sahara Discovery

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Tour Code: ODY-MA-001B

Destination: Morocco

Duration8 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Family

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About This Trip

This 8-day trip features the highlights of southern Morocco. Beginning in the chaotic city of Marrakech, see the Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Visit the Glaoi Kasbah and Ait Ben Haddou by traveling southeast and crossing the high Atlas Mountains. Spend two days in the Sahara Desert, unwinding under a blanket of stars and experiencing desert-exclusive activities like camel rides and sandboarding. Return to Marrakech and relax before your departure.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2

Marrakech

Jardin Majorelle-Yves Saint Laurent Mansion, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Jemaa el-Fnaa
3

Telouet

Tizi n' Tichka Mountain Pass, the Glaoui Kasbah
4

Agdz Oasis

Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley
5 - 6

Sahara Desert (Zagora)

Camel Ride, Desert Camping, Optional Activities such as Sandboarding and Nomadic Family Visit
7 - 8

Marrakech

Free at leisure, Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Enchanting Marrakech, Morocco

You will be picked up from the exit of the airport and transferred to your hotel. If you are arriving on a late flight, you might want to consider pre-booking dinner on this first evening so that you can relax after your flight without having to worry about finding a restaurant.

Marrakech

Day 2: Artisan Heritage Sightseeing of Marrakech

Today, your private guide will join you for a Marrakech highlights tour. You'll first visit the Jardin Majorelle Garden, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. Then proceed to the Bahia Palace, which was built in the late 19th century. Continue to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the largest Islamic college in Marrakech. Of course the Jemaa el-Fnaa, located in Marrakech Medina, it's a must for all visitors to Marrakech. After sightseeing, you can enjoy your afternoon relaxing on one of the sun loungers.

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Marrakech

Day 3: Glaoui Kasbah, the Lost Palace

After breakfast, you'll drive through the magnificent Tizi n' Tichka mountain pass over the High Atlas Mountains.

Stop at Telouet for lunch before touring the Glaoui Kasbah, the town's main attraction. It was an old palace which showed an amazing Moroccan architectural beauty, but was left to ruin after the eviction of Glaoui family. After the tour, check in your hotel close to Ait Ben Haddou and enjoy your free time.

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Ait Ben Haddou

Day 4: From City to Oasis

This morning, after checking out your hotel, you'll explore the Ait Ben Haddou, which is a World Heritage site and has been well preserved. Plenty of famous movies have been shot there, including The Mummy and Gladiator. Later, you will head to the Draa Valley before arriving in Agdz, an oasis in desert.There you can spend a whole afternoon taking a relaxing stroll through towering date palms and lush farmland.

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Agdz

Day 5: A Journey in Sea of Sand

Starting early in the morning, passing by Zagora, you'll head further to the desert. From M'hamid, start your off-road journey which takes around 2 hours with a special view of nomadic farmers and herds of camels.Upon arrival at the camp, have a free time to rest. In the evening, you'll enjoy fantastic stars in the sky - a starry night you will never forget.

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Camping Site

Day 6: Free Day in Sahara Camp

Today you'll be at leisure in camp. Or you can choose to take optional tours (with extra costs) such as Sahara Camel Trekking, Sand Boarding and Nomadic Family Visit.

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Camping Site

Day 7: Returning to Marrakech

In the morning, you will be driven back to Marrakech. It will be a long drive with stopovers for breaks and photo opportunities. On arrival in the evening, check in at hotel and enjoy your free time.

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Marrakech

Day 8: Last Glance of Morocco, Departure

Free at leisure until your private transfer escorts you to the airport for your departure flight. It's time to say goodbye, we thank you for travelling with us and warmly welcome you to join us again.

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