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Sunday : Marrakech / Arrival
Arrival to Marrakech airport. Assistance and transfer to hotel. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy our exclusive sightseeing tour around the city. Marrakech is the “pearl of the south” founded by the “Almoravides” dynasty at the end of the 11 Century. Discovery of the souks of Marrakech and the “Djemaa El Fna” square. Visit to “Menara and Agdal gardens, the Koutoubia, and the Bahia Palace. Optional Dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant with folklore show.
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Monday : Marrakech- Ouarzazate
Breakfast and departure to Ouarzazate through the Tichka Pass (2260 m). Optional lunch in Kasbah Ait Benhadou. Visit of this fortified village, the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco of “glawa's land”. In the afternoon continue to Ouarzazate, visit of “Tiffoultout and Taourirt” Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tuesday: Ouarzazate-Zagora
Breakfast and departure to Zagora via the Draa Valley( Palm grove). Visit the village of Amzrou (an old Jewish village). Optional lunch. Optional visit of M'hamid, the last settlement before the Sahara. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Wednesday : Zagora- Rissani - Erfoud + Optional visits of Merzouga
Breakfast and departure to Erfoud. Stop at Rissani ; the capital of “Tafilalt”, where the “Alawite” dynasty ancestors are buried, visit of the 17th century Kasbah and imposing ruins of “Ksar Abbar”. Optional lunch. Continue to Erfoud. Diner & overnight at the Hotel. OPTIONS OPTION 1: Sunset and return to the Hotel Erfoud is the gateway to one of the most beautiful natural sites in the world, the amazing dunes at Erg Chebbi. In the afternoon Arrival at your hotel where you change vehicles to a 4-wheel drive and departure over a track road (about 1 hour 15 mn) Arrive at the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi which were featured in fil Lawrence of Arabia. The dunes are a majestic sight and you can spend as much time as you like walking among them as you witness the sunset. If you get too tired or seem to go too far, there are several camel drivers who will find you and bring you back! Return to your hotel for a late supper OPTION 2: 1 Night Bivouac at MERZOUGA DUNES Drive by 4x4 from Erfoud, 55 km . En route you would stop at a fossil quarry and visit the lake. If there is water, you have to witness a spectacular cluster of wild birds. Proceed to desert, the golden sand dunes of Merzouga, one of the unforgettable sights in Morocco. Switching to camels, and trek into the vast and silent Sahara, to Berber camp for overnight Bivouac Description Magic and unusual venue for an unforgettable experience Bivouac decoration: On arrival at the Camp, you would be greeted in a big nomadic tent (made with camel hair). On the ground: Carpets, tables and traditional chairs & lamps. Light: Burning wood fire, storm lanterns and a light generator for the whole camp. Table set up (minimum basis): White or coloured napkins, tables and traditional Chairs Dinner: Meals are served on a round table for 6 to 8 pax. Sample of menu served during a seated bivouac dinner: *Variety of Moroccan salads Tagine with chicken, lemon and olives*Tagine with beef and prunes*Kebab*Seasonal fruits* Mint tea & Moroccan pastries Sanitary: Chemical toilets, toilets paper and soap, hot water, mirrors. Optional Entertainment upon request: Folkloric entertainment, blue me with torch, dromedaries. Belly dancers, Henna, snakes charmer, monkey tamers, fantasia (depends on location)…Open air night club with DJ or orchestra, stage, lightning OPTION 3: Camel Riding (Mehari) One night in the sand dunes and Camel riding (according to the Bedoui way of life). Upon your arrival, camels would be waiting for you to experience an unforgettable ride. The «desert ship» would carry you through sand dunes and spectacular scenery. It will be followed by a magical guided-tour and the admiration of a star studded sky. Then a bivouac would be set up around a wood fire. Bedouin traditional dinner and accommodation will be provided under a nomadic tent.
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Thursday : SUNRISE at MERZOUGA DUNES + Erfoud – Ouarzazate
To see Merzouga, no one ever regretted getting up at 5 am to witness the unique sunrise : admire and watch the pink disc of the sun appearing over the gigantic dunes of Merzouga. After breakfast : Morning departure to Tinghir via Tinejdad road with its magnificent Kasbahs. - Optional lunch. Visit of the Todra canyons. Continuation to El Kelaa through the Dades Valey. Short sightseeing of El Kelaa (roses Festival in May). Departure to Ouarzazate through the road of thousands Kasbahs. Dinner & overnight at the Hotel.
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Friday : Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Breakfast & departure to Marrakech. Optional Lunch or at the Hotel. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure Or choice of half day excursions.
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Saturday : Marrakech / Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Marrakech Menara airport. Assistance and flight back Home
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