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Morocco is great for catching fantastic weather without having a long flight as it is due south of the European mainland. This means if you can only spare a long weekend but would like some brilliant sunshine then Morocco is the perfect place.

Most people visit Agadir, Rabat or Marrakech. Marrakech is particularly beautiful as it lies in the foothills of the spectacular Atlas mountains.

It is a city with a rich atmosphere steeped in history. From Roman ruins and Berber Kasbahs to Islamic monuments, its fascinating past is etched into its architecture. It also has very high standards of accommodation with a number of excellent four and five star hotels. It is the perfect city to hide away and relax as Winston Churchill did.

If you would like an intense experience of local culture then visiting a market is a must.

The hustle and bustle is everywhere and the number of people who are interested in your custom is incredible. When you engage with the stall holders you can pick up some tremendous value, high quality items. Their leather is some of the softest in the world for example and their jewellery and rugs some of the most intricate.

You can also pick up some wonderful local spices to add to your cooking at home.

Whether you want to make a simple cup of delicious mint tea or a more complicated moroccan lamb casserole the ingredients and techniques are here for you. And if you do not fancy cooking then many stallholders actually have a charcoal grill alongside so that they can cook for you then and there. Fresh produce, cooked in the traditional way, delicious!

Morocco is located in North Africa and has borders with both the Western Sahara in the south and Algeria in the east.

Separated from Europe by the 9 mile Strait of Gibraltar has meant that Morocco has long been a tourist destination for holidaying Europeans. In fact, with a ferry ride from Spain taking around one hour, many Spanish visitors arrive as day trippers or for weekend breaks. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Morocco are Agadir, Fez, Marrakech, Tangier and Casablanca. Agadir in the south of Morocco is the country’s main beach resort attracting European holidaymakers in search of sun, sea and sand. Fez is home to the ancient walled city (medina) of Fez el-Bali which is a great place for cultural sightseeing. Marrakech is a bustling city full of history where travellers can pick up a bargain at the many souqs (market stalls). Tangier sits on the northern coast looking out over the Strait of Gibraltar, and this is where most travellers coming from Spain arrive in Morocco. Casablanca sits further down the west coast and is home to the Hassan II Mosque one of the largest in the world. 

Weather in Morocco is largely sunny with the summer months of July to September becoming very hot, especially around the desert areas in the south-west. 

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Marrakech and Morocco Sahara

Marrakech and Morocco Sahara




Highlights of what you will live, discover and experience in 9 days tour to Marrakech and Morocco Sahara Desert:

Panoramic views of the highest road pass in Africa - Tizi n'Tichka
The ancient El Glaoui palace
The kasbah Telouet Explore the UNESCO World Heritage monument of Kasbah Ait ben Haddou
Cinema studios and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
1000 Kasbah road and Rose Valley
Explore Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge
Discover the nomadic life style in Merzouga
Taste Al madfouna (Berber Pizza)
Camel ride as you witness the magic moments of sunrise and sunset over the top of the high sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
Spent the night on Morocco Desert under the stars or in nomad tent
Explore Daraa Valley and Kasbah Tamnougalt
Explore Marrakech and its great monuments, sightseeings and tourists attractions
Day 1 : Marrakech meet and assist
You'll be met and assisted by one of our representatives at the Marrakech menara airport, who'll escort you to your riad for a good night's sleep.

Day 2 : Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Nice breakfast at your riad in Marrakech and depart towards Ouarzazate through the high Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the highest road pass in Africa (at 2260 m above the sea level).

Along the way from Marrakech to Ouarzazate you will have the chance to discover breathtaking countryside and a remarkable area characterized by the splendor and beauty of its various scenery and landscapes. Stop to visit the ancient palace of Pacha El Glaoui the Telouet Kasbah, and the Famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah where the lunch will be provided.

City tour of Ouarzazate sightseeing, visit the Taourirt Kasbah, cinema Studios. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Ouarzazate ? Rose Valley ? Dades Valley
Wake up and have your breakfast at the hotel in Ouarzazate, transfer to the fertile and blooming oasis of Dades Valley via the ancient trails of a thousand Kasbahs, the off-road trails of the Rose Valley and Boumalne Dades. Just after you leave Boumalne Dades, the mountain closes up on both sides of you, before it opens again and you are in a world of natural panorama where nature lovers will surely have their breath taken away by colors, scenery and natural wonders of Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4 : Dades Valley ? Tinghir Oasis Erfoud
Nice breakfast, and morning departure in 4x4 to discover Tinghir Oasis.

Continuing through a strange jumble of rocks shaped by the water, where ancient kasbahs lavishly decorate the natural environment. Discover the magnificent Todra Gorge and head towards Erfoud.

Erfoud is known by its marble industry and Crinoids fossils, It is also the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty which rules Morocco until nowadays. Dinner and overnight at the Kasbah Hotel.

Day 5 : Erfoud - Merzouga
Your breakfast will be served at your Kasbah hotel in Erfoud, after which you'll have a cultural visit to the berber villages around, to discover nomadic life style. Welcoming nice cup of tea with a nomade family.

Lunch at local restaurant in Rissani to taste Al Madfouna ( Berber Pizza).

After lunch back to Merzouga. Two-hours camel ride in the Sahara, You may be lucky enough to experience a sandstorm, a totally surreal experience, and witness the magical sunset from the top of Merzouga dunes.

We recommend an evening in Erg Chebbi dunes: music, stars, dinner and overnight at our nomad desert camp - a night from one thousand and one nights in the Morocco Sahara Desert.

Day 6 : Merzouga ? Tamnougalt Agdez
Brakfast and depart to the The village of Tamnougalt in the Draa River Valley. 6 km east of Agdz the largest ksour of Draa Valley, Kasbah Tamnougalt lies.

The road from Merzouga to Tamnougalt offers breath-taking scenery. Explore the Saharan Berber villages, Daraa Valley and Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight at Tamnougalt Kasbah.

Day 7 : Agdez to Ouarzazate and Marrakech
Have breakfast, and begin your journey through the Draa valley and over the Atlas mountains.

Along the way from Zagora, Ouarzazate and Marrakech you will have plenty of stops for photos and lunch.

Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Riad.

Day 8 : Marrakech Guided Tour
Nice big breakfast at you riad, followed by a guided city tour with a local experienced guide to the great monuments and the sightseeings of Marrakech: the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque (the tallest minaret in Marrakech), the Bahia Palace and the Menara Garden. Tour Marrakech along the walls of the old medina, Agdal Gardens, the souks and the world's famous Djemaa El Fna square. Enjoy your dinner at your riad.

Day 9 : Marrakech - Airport
Depending on your time of departure, you'll be transferred to Marrakech menara airport where you'll head back home with amazing stories and unforgettable memories about Marrakech and Morocco Sahara Desert.

This 9 days Marrakech round trip via Ouarzazate, Merzouga dunes and Agdez includes the following services:
A comfortable 4x4
All accomodations
English Speaking Driver
Certified English speaking guide
Breakfast and dinner
Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi sand dunes in Merzouga
Tour services does not include :
Airfare
Drinks
Extras
Tips
Lunch
* Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat.

* 25% reduction for children under 10 years old.

Why book this tour with Low Cost Morocco Travel?
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If you have any special request for 9 days tour to Marrakech, Ouarzazate and Morocco Sahara Desert please contact us or let us know what you want and our knowledgeable staff will customize a Morocco tour to match for you !


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