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3 Night Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

3 Nights

Morocco

Half Board and driver/guide included
Stay in local Riads, Berber Desert Camp with Camel Ride
Visit The Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Todra Gorge
Discover Ait Ben Haddou

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The Ultimate Cultural Morocco Tour

13 Nights

Morocco

Explore the Blue City of Chefchaouen
Experience a Desert Camel Trek
Experience local life, culture and cuisine
Discover the Ancient Medina of Fes

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£3689 pp*

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Our Best Selling Morocco Itinerary!

Moroccan Adventure, Marrakech to the Desert

5 Nights

Morocco

Accommodation and experienced driver/ guide
Camel Ride in Desert and guided tour of Marrakech
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Desert

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£1071 pp*

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3 Night Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

IMA8637 3 Nights Marrakech
- Half Board and driver/guide included
- Stay in local Riads, Berber Desert Camp with Camel Ride
- Visit The Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Todra Gorge
- Discover Ait Ben Haddou
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The Ultimate Cultural Morocco Tour

IMA3265 13 Nights Morocco
- Explore the Blue City of Chefchaouen
- Experience a Desert Camel Trek
- Experience local life, culture and cuisine
- Discover the Ancient Medina of Fes
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£3689 pp*

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Our Best Selling Morocco Itinerary!
Moroccan Adventure, Marrakech to the Desert

IMA5684 5 Nights Morocco
- Accommodation and experienced driver/ guide
- Camel Ride in Desert and guided tour of Marrakech
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Desert
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£1071 pp*

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Overview

Our Marrakech experiences are the perfect way to get under the skin of this bustling, energetic city. Founded in 1070, the historical sites and history alone is enough to fill a whole day of adventure, which is why we use our local guides to ensure that you’re able to see the very best of the city in the time that you’re there. From bustling medinas to the fortified wall that has surrounded the whole city since the 12th century. So if a Marrakech experience sounds like something you’re interested in, browse our range of exciting, locally run itineraries.

What our travellers are saying...

A mother daughter trip couldn’t have been more magical. The 4 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga covering caring varied landscapes was simply awesome. Mohammad, our guide and driver was simply the best. He was pleasant, polite, conversant, engaging, respectful, friendly , considerate, perceptive and simply great fun to enjoy the journey with. The desert camp was the icing on the cake. The camel ride, miles and miles of pristine sand dunes, The

Simply superb. Was very well organised and our driver was great. Too many highlights to write here... had everything in it... deserts, mountains, camels, tents, rivers, gorges, on road and off road routes, villages... one particular highlight was having lunch with our host's family...one of the hotels wasn't great but the host was happy to ownership of that and make it as comfortable as possible.

Hamid, a local to Merzouga, led the tour, and I cannot rate him highly enough. He drove long distances to get from Marrakech to the Sahara, stopping for the most amazing photo opportunities, pointing out little businesses on the way that provided rose water, argan oil and fossil artefacts, and was always ready to answer our questions. He formed a good connection with my children and truly showed them what life was like in Morocco. The accommodati

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Things to do in Marrakech

Saadien’s Tombs: This famous royal necropolis is one of the most beautiful examples of Moroccan architecture you can find in Marrakech. The iconic mosaic tiles and high pillars make you feel like you’re in the presence of royalty.

Bahia: This Moroccan palace was constructed in the 18th century and remains one of the most breathtaking buildings you’ll ever see. The beautiful mosaic tiles, the central square and the peaceful riad will all make for great pictures.

El-Badii Palace: This ruined palace is perhaps the grandest you can find in Marrakech, with a long courtyard with a beautiful fountain at its centre. Our local guide will show you around, giving you all the fascinating history of this iconic place.

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