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Aït Benhaddou

Marrakesh, mountains & desert tour

11 days from £5,245pp
Aït Benhaddou
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Tour highlights

  • Embark on a 'tasting trail' through vibrant Marrakesh, discovering the country's delicious cuisine.

  • Spend a night in a luxury tented camp in the Sahara Desert.

  • Visit Aït Benhaddou, an iconic ksar town used as a location in many films.

  • Hike through the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and meet a local Amazigh family.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Marrakesh. You'll be met at the airport by a private car and driven to your centrally located hotel.

    • Marrakesh souq
      Marrakesh souq
    • Spices in the medina, Marrakesh
      Spices in the medina, Marrakesh
    • Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh
      Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

  • Today embark on a privately guided tour of the hidden side of Marrakesh, including its fondouks, souqs and the Majorelle Gardens. Late this afternoon, embark on a tasting trail through Marrakesh with your private guide, sampling some of the country's delicious cuisine from stalls and restaurants.

    • Orange seller in Marrakesh, Morocco
      Orange seller in Marrakesh, Morocco
    • Souqs of Marrakesh
      Souqs of Marrakesh
    • Dried fruit and nut stand
      Dried fruit and nut stand

  • You have the day at leisure. We suggest wandering through the souqs to try out your haggling skills, before exploring one of the cafés or restaurants overlooking Djemaa El Fna.

    • Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
      Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
    • Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
      Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
    • Food stalls, Marrakesh, Morocco
      Food stalls, Marrakesh, Morocco

  • Enjoy a historical tour of the city including the intricately decorated 16th-century Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Mosque.

    • Food vendor, Marrakesh, Morocco
      Food vendor, Marrakesh, Morocco
    • Food stalls on the square, Marrakesh, Morocco
      Food stalls on the square, Marrakesh, Morocco
    • Food stalls in the atmospheric Djemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco
      Food stalls in the atmospheric Djemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco

  • Leave Marrakesh today and drive to Skoura, via Telouet and the iconic kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. You'll be accompanied by your private driver, who will be able to stop along the way for as many photo stops as you wish.

    • Large kasbah in Skoura's palm grove
      Large kasbah in Skoura's palm grove
    • Skoura, Morocco
      Skoura, Morocco
    • Skoura, Morocco
      Skoura, Morocco

  • You'll be driven to the Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert today, staying in a luxury desert camp overnight. Watching the sunset over the endless dunes and the unbroken starscape will be one of the highlights of your trip.

    • Sahara Desert, The Erg Chebbi
      Sahara Desert, The Erg Chebbi
    • The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
      The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
    • The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
      The Erg Chebbi, Morocco

  • Today you leave the desert with your private driver and drive to Ouarzazate via the spectacular scenery of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge.

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    • Old Kasbah in the South of Morocco
      Old Kasbah in the South of Morocco
    • Ouarzazate, Morocco
      Ouarzazate, Morocco
    • Small village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco
      Small village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco

  • You'll be driven to the High Atlas Mountains today. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax at your hotel and admire the views.

    • Local woman in village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco
      Local woman in village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco

  • At leisure in the High Atlas Mountains. There are a number of walks in the local area that take you through the mountain foothills and the Ouirgane Valley.

  • Today, you venture to a rural Amazigh village to explore their local life and rituals. You will spend time with an Amazigh family and cook a traditional meal together in their home. You will also visit a ceramic and weaving workshop in the village.

  • Return to Marrakesh Airport with your private driver, ready for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Marrakesh
 
Skoura
 
The Erg Chebbi
 
Ouarzazate
 

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