Big South & Kasbahs by 4x4
A 9 day trip to Morocco provided by Homeric Tours
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See Morocco by an air-conditioned 4x4 - a great way to view the beautiful and famous Atlas Mountains and Morocco's unbelievable landscapes. Spend a night in the Sahara under a nomadic tent, trek a mountain range, visit the many famous Kasbahs, see the gorges of the Atlas Mountains, watch the sunrise and sunset over the sand dunes of the Sahara and much more!
Truly unique and unforgettable experience!
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Departures:
Big South & Kasbahs by 4X4 departs Fridays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.
Places Visited:
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Tinghir
Activities:
Children Friendly
Family Vacation
Hiking & Trekking
History & Archaeology
Outdoor Adventure
Spectacular Scenery
Price:
From $1913 Including Airfare
Detailed Description
TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:
- Roundtrip airfare New York/JFK on Royal Air Maroc including fuel surcharge*
- 3-night hotel accommodations in Marrakech
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Zagora
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Merzouga
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Tinghir
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Ourzazate
- Breakfast and lunch OR dinner daily throughout the tour
- 6-day tour of Big South and Kasbahs by air-conditioned 4x4
- Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees
- The service of an English speaking guide during the tour
- All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort
- Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort
- Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person.
- All hotel room taxes and service charges.
- 24 Hour "Emergency" Hotline.
- USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :
SAT - NEW YORK:
Depart USA for an overnight flight to Casablanca. Full service on board.
Day 2 :
SUN - MARRAKECH:
Arrival in Marrakech. You will be met and assisted upon arrival and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (D)
Day 3 :
MON - MARRAKECH:
After breakfast depart for a sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Visit Menara Garden, Saadien Tombs, Bahia Palace and Koutoubia. After lunch at hotel visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters. Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L)
Optional Fantasia Show with dinner $75pp
Day 4 :
TUES - MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA:
After breakfast, departure by Land Rover to Ouarzazate via Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ouarzazate for a short visit. Continue to Zagora via the Anti Atlas Mountains, Berbere villages and palm groves along the Daraa River. Dinner and overnight in Zagora. (B,D)
Day 5 :
WEDS - ZAGORA / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA:
After breakfast take an excursion to Tamegroute to visit its famous library and the sand dunes of Tinfou. Depart for Erfoud via Tansikht, pre-saharian desert Nkob and the Berbere village Tazzarine. Continue to Merzouga via Erfoud, Alnif village and Rissani. Dinner and overnight in Erfoud. Chice of overnight at the hotel room or at the nomadic tent. (B,D)
Optional Bivouac overnight at nomadic tent in Merzouga desert $150pp
Day 6 :
THURS - MERZOUGA / ARFOUD / TINGHIR:
Early morning excursion to see the sunrise over the sand dunes of Merzouga. Return for breakfast to departing for Tinghir Oasis. Visit Todra Gorges and stop at the canyons for short hike. Dinner and overnight in Tinghir. (B,D)
Day 7 :
FRI - THINGHIR / OUARZAZATE:
After breakfast, depart for Boulmane where you enter the Dades canyons for a visit. Continue to Kalaa M'gouna Kasbah, Valley Dades and Skoura village. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate. (B,D)
Day 8 :
SAT - OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECH:
After breakfast, short visit of Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Taourirt and Ait Benhaddou. Continue to Kasbah Talouet crossing 2 river beds and climbing the Atlas Mountains. Continue to Marrakech for dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)
Optional Fantasia Show with dinner $75pp
Day 9 :
SUN - MARRAKECH / NEW YORK:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to New York via Casablanca. Enjoy lunch and in-flight movie on board. Same day arrival in New York.. (B,L)
