Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

Merzouga Marrakech Ouirgane Quarzazate Tinghir < <      Coach Air Nights 2 1 1 2 2 2 Tinghir What’s included ✔ Return flights Gatwick to Morocco with Easyjet. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Marrakech, 4 H The Red Hotel Tinghir, 3 H Kasbah Tomboctou Merzouga, Camp Merzouga Experience Ouarzazate, 3 H Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studios Ouirgane, 3 H La Bergerie ✔ 23 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Day 1: UK to Marrakech D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to tonight’s hotel in time for a welcome dinner this evening. Day 2: Marrakech B/L/D Embark on a city tour, commencing at Marrakech’s largest mosque and minaret - the 12th century Koutoubia Tower. Next, weave through a labyrinth of alleyways, teeming with the colourful stalls which epitomize Marrakech’s souks. Finally, witness the colourful dyers souk, before watching as the world famous Djema El Fnaa Square transforms from a day market into an immense show of dancers, musicians, and snake charmers this evening. Day 3: Marrakech to Tinghir via Tiz N’Tichka B/L/D Following breakfast, set off on a scenic journey towards the High Atlas. Pause to absorb panoramas of the Touama streams and verdant vegetable terraces from Toufliht Park, before journeying onwards towards the Tizi N’Tichka path, ‘the gateway of the Sahara’. After lunch, reach the town of Kelaa Mgouna and peruse the local beauty products. Day 4: Tinghir to Merzouga via Todra Gorges B/L/D Set out for Merzouga this morning. On arrival into the fortified villages of Tinekdad and Erfoud, spend time at leisure to explore before journeying through Tafilalt, the largest Saharan oasis in Morocco. Later, your arrival into Merzouga is announced as a camel ride transports you to your evening accommodation. This evening settle into your desert camp whilst listening to the rhythmic beats of an entrancing drum performance. Day 5: Merzouga to Quarzazate B/L/D Rise early to catch the first glimpse of sunlight emerge over the vast Saharan landscape, before discovering the elaborately adorned gate of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. Later, arrive in the small villages of Tazzarine and N’Kob for a flavourful lunch and short stroll along the Draa River. Conclude today’s exploration in ‘the door of the desert’ - Ouarzazate. Day 6: Quarzazate B/L/D Mirroring the image of a remarkable life-sized sandcastle, begin your day with a visit to the official residence of the Pacha of Marrakech - Taourirt Kasbah, a stunning citadel encompassing over 300 rooms made entirely of earth and straw, all connected by a warren of corridors. Next, continue to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, in which traders transported gold, ivory and salt. Spend an afternoon at leisure to discover a breathtaking area used as a backdrop for many a Hollywood blockbuster. Day 7: Quarzazate to Ouirgane B/L/D Travel to the southern verge of the Atlas Mountains today, then this afternoon, begin the return journey along the Tiz N Tichka pass, stopping in Taddert village. Snake past abrupt valleys and majestic mountain peaks before descending onto the three famous valleys; Zat, Ourika and Ghighaya. Head towards the village of Ouirgane later this afternoon. Day 8: Ouirgane B/L/D This morning, explore tranquil town of Ouirgane on a walking tour. Witness the higher elevations of the massif, before visiting the home of a local family for cup of authentic mint tea. After lunch, return to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Day 9: Ouirgane to Marrakech to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Moroccan Explorer: Mountains to Desert What you’ll see ⚫ Journey through the incredible High Atlas Mountains ⚫ Take in awe-inspiring vistas of the sun-drenched Sahara ⚫ Meander through the spectacular Todra Gorges ⚫ Traverse desert landscapes and spend a night in a desert camp Uncover Moroccan traditions, spice filled souks, rugged landscapes and sun- scorched desert plains, as you wind through a mystical land in the shadows of North Africa’s tallest mountain range - the mighty High Atlas. Includes direct flights P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £259 Extend your tour Essaouira beach stay, 3 nights, 3 H Half Board from £279 or 5 H B&B from £259 Agadir beach stay, 3 nights, 4 H Half Board from £299 Departures & from prices Mar 24 £1,099 Mar 25 £1,149 Jun 24 £1,099 Jun 25 £1,149 Sep 24 £1,049 Sep 25 £1,099 Oct 24 £1,049 Oct 25 £1,099 Nov 24 £949 Nov 25 £999 Feb 25 £949 • Lead-in price based on 13 Nov 24 & 12 Feb 25 • A single supplement starts from just £279 • Tipping paid locally £48 pp per tour Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 Africa 117 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details