Rock the Kasbah

Rock the Kasbah 10 Days | Starts/Ends: Marrakech

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners COVID SAFE GUIDE TOUR: A Christmas of changing inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at colours at Todra Gorge, impressive our Sahara camp • 8 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night at a ITINERARY Kasbahs at Aït Benhaddou, Berber Camp in the Sahara Desert (hotel camping under Saharan stars upgrade available) Day 1 : Marrakech and ringing in the New Year • Guided sightseeing - Merzouga, Dades 23 December. Seasons Greetings and in enchanting Marrakech, Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech welcome to Morocco! Arrival transfer from the airport to our hotel. This evening (at 19:00) our Guaranteed to be a festive season • Camel trek into the Sahara Desert • welcome meeting takes place where you will to remember! All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. • Specialist local guides at some sites Overnight - Marrakech HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide Day 2 : Ait Benhaddou Trip Highlights • Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura. This morning we drive onwards to the legendary • Marrakech - UNESCO-listed Place Djemaa day 1 Ait Benhaddou - a ‘fortified city’ situated el Fna,(medina, souks and market place) • All road taxes and tolls along the former caravan route between the • High Atlas Mountains and views of Mt Sahara and Marrakech, boasts some beautiful Toubkal - North Africa’s highest peak What's Not Included examples of ancient kasbahs. Only a handful • Dades Gorge - The ‘Valley of the Roses' • Tipping Kitty: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO and Jebel Sarhro or local currency World Heritage listing, this incredible site had • Erg Chebbi sand dunes - Reaching some • Entrance Fees: USD$30-50pp, paid in been the setting for many films including 150m high USD or local currency Gladiator. After exploring Ait Benhaddou we • Merzouga - Berber village and start point • International flights and visa travel onwards to Skoura where we have an for our • Note: On some road journeys, the tour evening at leisure. camel trek into the great Sahara leader may not be in your particular Overnight - Skoura (B, L, D) • Ouarzazate - Opt to visit the film studio vehicle • Ait Benhaddou - UNESCO-listed fortified • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We kasbah city recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and What's Included USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

Rock the Kasbah - 10 Days updated on 27-09-2021 03:38:34 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Rock the Kasbah

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Day 3 : Xmas in Dades Gorge Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Day 7 : Djemaa el Fna Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking. Overnight - Merzouga (B, L, D) Day 5 : Erg Chebbi Erg Chebbi – Agdz – Ouarzazate. Today we travel through Mercissi and Nkob in the Saghro Moutain region, passing the incredible rock formations and wells that have been dug over centuries by the nomads to get Skoura – Dades Gorge. Merry Christmas! access to water, along the way. Onwards to This morning enjoy a guided tour of We spend the morning visiting the kasbah the small town of Agdz, with its Palmeries, Marrakech and the afternoon is free to Amherdhil before continuing to Gorge du ancient Kasbahs and incredible views of Jebel independently explore. The focal point of Dades in the Dades valley. On arrival we take Kissane Mountain. Our final stop of the day Marrakech is the central square - Djemaa el some time to explore the gorges, palmeries is Ouarzazate – Morocco’s film capital. This Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market and kasbah ruins. We then have the evening evening we enjoy a group meal together. place. Full of colour, spicy aromas and to relax before enjoying a great Xmas dinner Overnight - Ouarzazate (B, L, D) traders, Djemaa el Fna is best seen in the in the beautiful surroundings. evening, illuminated against a backdrop of Overnight - Dades Gorge (B, L, D) Day 6 : Ouarzazate the snowcapped Atlas Mountains, when it's overflowing with food stalls, snake charmers, Day 4 : Camel trek & Sahara fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists. Towering over all this is the Koutoubia mosque, the tallest building in the city. Overnight - Marrakech (B, D) Days 8-9 : Free time in Marrakech

Ouarzazate – Marrakech. Famous for being a prime filming location for many Hollywood Todra Gorge - Erg Chebbi. Crossing Jebel TV shows and Blockbusters, we have the Sarhro, we enjoy lunch and a swim before opportunity to explore the World's largest film travelling down to Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the studio this morning. Be sure to explore the start point of the mighty Sahara Desert. The iconic Colosseum used in 'Gladiator' and the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote prop jet used in 'Jewel of the Nile'. Carrying frontier town of Merzouga are renowned for on we continue to Kasbah Telouet. Built in their incredible height and size. In parts the 1860 this kasbah was once home to the very Two days of free time to explore Marrakech vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights wealthy Thami El Glaoui until he conspired independently. Perhaps try a hammam and of 150 metres! with French Colonialists to delay Morocco's practice your bargaining skills in the souks. fight for independence. On New Years Eve there is the option to get The desert winds ensure this astonishing together for dinner (and a few drinks) in a local landscape is forever changing and no two restaurant to celebrate the coming of the New days offer the same panorama. Mounting our Descending into the city of Marrakech, Year. Overnight - Marrakech (B:2) camels, we trek across the vast rolling dunes Morocco's pink city. We have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the Medina and of the Sahara and take in the breath-taking Day 10 : Marrakech scenery. Arriving at our simple Berber camp, the delights of Djemaa el Fna, the exuberant 01 January. Our tour concludes after breakfast we enjoy dinner, music and a night under the market place, which is a hive of activity, sights and hotel check out. Happy New Year! (B) Saharan stars, before retiring to our tents for and smells at both day and night. Overnight - the evening. Wrap up warm! Marrakech (B) HOTELS If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our

Rock the Kasbah - 10 Days updated on 27-09-2021 03:38:34 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Rock the Kasbah

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Highlighted below are some of the hotels Set amongst the towering dunes of Erg PRICES / DATES 2021 which we frequently use on this tour, though Chebbi, the Berber camp is designed with a we reserve the right to substitute these traditional Moroccan theme. The permanent Date Twin Share Single hotels to ones of a similar standard. tents include multiple beds and electricity 23 Dec USD 1,260 USD 1,665 Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your (after night fall) Camping out in the desert confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival is a wonderful experience, due to the lack PRICES / DATES 2022 information. of light pollution, the stars come out in abundance and really are a sight to behold. Date Twin Share Single Adam Park Hotel & Spa 23 Dec USD 1,260 USD 1,665 Guests can expect a very comfortable stay at the Adam Park Hotel & Spa. Each of the elegant rooms feature a patio or balcony with views of the surrounding area. Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. Several restaurants offer a variety of options including Italian specialities, Moroccan Ksar Ben Youssef favourites and international cuisine. There are also plenty of ways to unwind after a day Hotel La Perle Du Sud exploring Marrakech, with an outdoor pool, fitness centre and a spa offering rejuvenating A comfortable hotel emanating authenticity massage treatments. from it's show of modern art to traditional features and furniture. La Perle Du Sud is located in the heart of the city, close to a number of local restaurants and bars. Bright guest rooms offer air-conditioning and free WiFi access throughout. A swimming pool allows guests to relax and bask in the Moroccan sunshine. Kasbah Tizzaouirine Overlooking Oued Dades, Kasbah Tizzarouine offers rustic Moroccan accommodation. Guest rooms vary from the quirky cave rooms to the more palatial Berber suites. The hotel also includes an outdoor pool and seating on a beautiful terrace giving great panoramic views of PRICES / DATES INFO the surrounding hills and valley. Staff at the Kasbah are very helpful and the restaurant Departure dates noted with a 'G' comes with great recommendations. Those are guaranteed to operate. All other who are in to local music can enjoy and join departure dates are guaranteed with a in with drumming sessions that take place minimum of 4 persons. The 'Twin Share' each night. price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. The 'Solo Room' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Solo Rooms can also be booked by any other Desert Camp person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.