Guide

•1 x Guide & 1 x Driver

Meals

•11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Others

HIGHLIGHTS Marrakech - Djemaa-el-Fna square, UNESCO-listed medina N’Kob – Berber Oasis of 45 fortified villages Todra Gorge - Morocco’s “Grand Canyon” Sahara Desert – Authentic Berber Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes with camel trek Ait Benhaddou – UNESCO listed ancient Kasbah city Essaouira – colourful fishing town and beautiful beaches

Transport

•Transport by air conditioned 4x4 or minibus (public bus between Marrakech & Essaouira) •Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on day 1 of the tour or if pre-accommodation is booked directly with Nomadic for our joining hotel (Should for any reason you take a local taxi, please check the sign with prices before you arrive at the taxi rank). DRIVING TIMES Day Number of hours travelling Day 1 0 hours Day 2 4 hours Day 3 2.5 hours Day 4 4 hours Day 5 4 hours Day 6 3 hours Day 7 4.5 hours Day 8 0 hours Day 9 3 hours Day 10 0 hours Day 11 3 hours Day 12 0 hours NB: Driving hours include necessary toilet stops, photo stops and lunch breaks.

Accommodation

•3* to 4* accommodation including 1 night in an authentic Berber Camp City /Town - Hotel Name Marrakech - Hotel El Andalous Ouarzazate - Hotel les Jardins de Ouarzazate Sahara Desert - Berber camp Todra Gorge - Hotel Kasbah Amazir N’Kob - Kasbah Ennakhile Ait Benhaddou - Hotel La Rose du Sable Essaouira - Hotel Miramar NB: The hotels listed above are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.

Not included:

Others

•Tipping kitty $60 per adult only (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips & Tour driver) • The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided. •Single Supplement (optional) £219 •Flights •Drinks •Lunch x 7 & Dinner x 4 •Spending money & optional activities

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included but is compulsory to join our tour.

Optional

Optional Services Single Supplement: £219 Pre/Post accommodation: SGL £60: DBL/TWN £90: TPL £125 Optional Activities (DH = MOROCCAN DIRHAM) •Guided city tour of Marrakech (approx. 3 hours = 200 DH) •Hammam in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) •Hot air balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains (2000 DH) •Movie studio visit in Ouarzazate (30 minutes = 80 DH) •Cooking classes in Todra (300 DH) •Quad biking in Ouarzazate AGE 16+ ONLY (2 hours = 590DH, 2 hours for 2 pax = 690DH) •Rock climbing in Todra Gorge AGE 16+ ONLY (1 hour = 250 DH, 2 hours = 390 DH) •Quad biking in Essaouira AGE 16+ ONLY (2 hours = 590DH, 2 hours for 2 pax = 690DH) •Horse riding in Essaouira (1 hour = 250 DH, 2/3 hours = approx. 300 DH/390 DH approx. •Windsurfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 600 DH) •Surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 350 DH) •Kayaking in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 350 DH) •Kite surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 700DH)

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Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport to our joining hotel, you can relax by the hotel pool before the pre-departure meeting at 18:00 hrs where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers. Overnight Marrakech (Dinner included).
Day 2 Day 2: Ait Benhaddou
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ait Benhaddou

Straight after breakfast, we will drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains. On arrival in Ait Benhaddou, we will have lunch and relax by the pool before we go for a guided tour of the village to learn about its rich history. Ait Benhaddou is one of the oldest villages in the south of Morocco and used as a backdrop for many international movies like Gladiator. Probably most famous of all are its old and splendid Kasbahs. Overnight in Ait Benhaddou (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 3 Day 3: Nkob
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nkob

Our journey today takes us to the Berber Oasis of N’kob. We will be driving through the Anti Atlas ranges to cross The Draa Valley which is one of the most famous places in Morocco for dates; we can stop and try some fresh ones if you like. N’Kob is one of Morocco’s best kept secrets, nestled amongst the exotic Palmeries and sat at the foot of the Jebel Saghro mountains. We will have time today to explore some of N’kob’s 45 mudbrick ksour’s (fortified village). We will learn about Ait Atta Nomad’s and their way of life. There will be some time to walk through the Palmerie and soak up the stunning views around followed by having tea in a local family’s home or head back to the hotel to relax for the afternoon. Overnight in N’Kob. (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 4 Day 4: Sahara Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sahara Desert

Excitement is in the air as we head towards the mighty Saharan Dunes. En-route we stop off for lunch and in the summer, we may even have time for a relaxing swim. It is then time to head towards the great desert dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga where we transfer to our camels and trek into the vast Sahara Desert in time for sunset. We then return to our authentic Berber Camp on the edge of the desert to spend the night enjoying local food, music, and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars. Overnight Berber camp (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 5 Day 5: Todra Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Todra Gorge

Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. From its plunging depths to dizzying heights. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. We will have time this afternoon to explore the Gorge with a visit to a traditional Berber cooperative for Berber carpets owned by local people. We will learn how the Berbers make their carpets and you will have chance to try your bargaining skills if you are interested in buying one. For those that fancy a cooking lesson, we will have an option to do this today to prepare and cook your own Moroccan lunch. Overnight Todra Gorge (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 6 Day 6: Ouarzazate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we head off through the road of The Roses Valley, famous in Morocco for roses. We will have a stop if you want to see a variety of different rose products. Our journey continues to Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of North Africa), which African traders once used on their journeys up to Europe. We can make an optional visit to the famous film studios which have been used for films such as The Kingdom of Heaven, Alexander the Great, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Living Daylights. Overnight in Ouarzazate (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 7 Day 7: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Marrakech

Today, we will drive back to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains and enjoying its’ magnificent views en-route. After checking in at our Marrakech hotel, you will have a free afternoon. This evening is a chance to enjoy the exotic ambience of dinner in the famous square of Djemaa El Fna. Overnight in Marrakech (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 8 Day 8: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Marrakech

This morning, why not book our optional guided city tour of Marrakech which includes the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia palace, and the Jewish quarter? In the afternoon, there will be time to explore the city independently. Within the rose-coloured walls of the medina, you find a reality that is not that far removed from a film set and ancient history; winding streets that open onto lush gardens and dark alleyways that lead to bustling souks. The focal point is the central square, the Djemaa el Fna, an extraordinary gathering point and marketplace. Full of colour, spicy aromas and traders, it is best seen in the evening when overflowing with food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists. Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast included).
Day 9 Day 9: Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Essaouira

We will be leaving those on the 9-day tour behind this morning as we take a leisurely drive to Essaouira; a colourful fishing town situated within 15th century Portuguese fortifications, where great beaches and surf beckon. Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the hustle & bustle of the Imperial cities. There is the opportunity to do some optional activities, such as quad biking, surfing, horse trekking and wind surfing or you can just simply sit on the beach and relax! Overnight Essaouira (Breakfast included).
Day 10 Day 10: Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Essaouira

Enjoy the beach and our optional activities again! Overnight Essaouira (Breakfast included).
Day 11 Day 11: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Marrakech

We use the Supratours public bus to head back to Marrakech mid-morning, before heading to the famous Djemma el Fna square for an optional group meal in the evening. Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast included).
Day 12 Day 12: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Marrakech

The tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast included).

12 days tour

Camels, Kasbahs & Beach Family Tour - 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Camels, Kasbahs & Beach Family Tour - 12 Days

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Ait Benhaddou

Day 3: Nkob

Day 4: Sahara Desert

Day 5: Todra Gorge

Day 6: Ouarzazate

Day 7: Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech

Day 9: Essaouira

Day 10: Essaouira

Day 11: Marrakech

Day 12: Marrakech

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