Great Loup of South from Marrakech

Ouarzazate Marrakech N'kob Ouarzazate

Duration	Destination	Departure
7 days and 6 nights	Morocco (Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Tinghir)	Morocco (Marrakech)

Description

From the colourful, chaotic Marrakech medinas to the vast, serene Sahara desert, this fully-guided tour immerses you in the rich cultures and landscapes of South Morocco. Stay in traditional accommodation and explore villages off the beaten track. Visit the grand Ait Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site that has served as decor for many great movies. Travel through the Merzouga Sahara by a 4WD vehicle and relax outside the noise of the city. This seven-day tour starts every Tuesday from Marrakech and is a perfect option for travelers looking to discover the diversity of Morocco’s south in a short amount of time.

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Category
Category 4* Premium (Scheduled Tour) Half Board en, es, fr, it
Price includes - Airport transfers with assistance at arrival & departure - Accommodation in Half-board as per category and hotels in the program - Sightseeing & visits according to described program - Transportation with adequate AC deluxe vehicle with driver - Bilingual tour escort during the trip - Entrance fees to the monuments as in the program - Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels - VAT taxes Price does not include - Airfare to and from the trip destination - Gratuities (FOC rooms) - Personal items purchased during the tour - Travel Insurance - Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program - Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€) - All non-mentioned services - Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes
Category 5* Standard (Scheduled Tour) Half Board en, es, fr, it
Price includes - Airport transfers with assistance at arrival & departure - Accommodation in Half-board as per category and hotels in the program - Sightseeing & visits according to described program - Transportation with adequate AC deluxe vehicle with driver - Bilingual tour escort during the trip - Entrance fees to the monuments as in the program - Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels - VAT taxes Price does not include - Airfare to and from the trip destination - Gratuities (FOC rooms) - Personal items purchased during the tour - Travel Insurance - Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program - Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€) - All non-mentioned services - Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Program

Day 1:
Arrival – Marrakech
Arrival to Marrakech airport & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.

Day 2:
Marrakech
Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city «Ochre city". The historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, visit of the souks, handicraft quarters and the famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Overnight in hotel.
- Optional dinner with show.

Day 3:
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora (380 km)
Departure to Ait Benhaddou through Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m of altitude). Visit of its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site, that served as decor for many great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, Games of thrones... Continuation to Zagora crossing the Draa valley. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch.

Day 4:
Zagora – Nkob – Tazzarine – Erfoud (300 km)
Departure to Erfoud with a stop at Tamgroute village known for its pottery Center. The route also includes the villages of Tansikht, Nkob, Tazzarine and Alnif with splendid pre-saharian sceneries. Afternoon, continuation to Erfoud via the village of Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouites Dynasty. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch at Alnif & 4x4 Excursion to Merzouga dunes.

Day 5:
Erfoud – Tinghir – Ouarzazate (350 km)
In case the previous night was spent in the hotel in Erfoud, you can opt for optional 4x4 excursion to Merzouga to admire the sunrise from top of the sandy dunes. Departure to Tinghir, visit of its magnificent Todra Canyons where rocks reach an altitude of 250m. Afternoon, continuation to Ouarzazate via the road of the “1000 Kasbahs” crossing Kalaat M’Gouna & the Skoura valley. Short tour of the city of Ouarzazate upon arrival. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in local restaurant near the canyons.

Day 6:
Ouarzazate – Marrakech (220 km)
Departure to Marrakech. Afternoon free for leisure or optional excursions. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in restaurant.

Day 7:
Marrakech – Departure
Transfer with assistance to Marrakech Menara airport for departure.

Price includes

- Airport transfers with assistance at arrival & departure
- Accommodation in Half-board as per category and hotels in the program
- Sightseeing & visits according to described program
- Transportation with adequate AC deluxe vehicle with driver
- Bilingual tour escort during the trip
- Entrance fees to the monuments as in the program
- Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels
- VAT taxes

Price does not include

- Airfare to and from the trip destination
- Gratuities (FOC rooms)
- Personal items purchased during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program
- Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€)
- All non-mentioned services
- Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4* : Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5* Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech	Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakech - Arrival Terminal
2	4* : Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5* Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech
3	4*: Palais Asma / Ksar Tinsouline. 5*: /Riad Lamane/ Dar Soufiane or similarZagora	Ouarzazate
4	4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca / Palais du désert or similarErfoud	Zagora - Nkob, Tazzarine
5	4*: Karam Palace / Azghor. 5*: Ksar Ighnda / Oskar or similarOuarzazate	Tinghir
6	Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5* Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech
7		Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakech

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	Category 4* Premium	Category 5* Standard
Marrakech	4* : Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5* Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similar / Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5* Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similar	Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similar
Zagora	4*: Palais Asma / Ksar Tinsouline. 5*: /Riad Lamane/ Dar Soufiane or similar	Riad Lamane / Dar Soufiane or similar
Erfoud	4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca / Palais du désert or similar	Xaluca / Palais du désert or similar
Ouarzazate	4*: Karam Palace / Azghor. 5*: Ksar Ighnda / Oskar or similar	Ksar Ighnda / Oskar or similar