ERASMUS TRIP TO: MOROCCO
Sahara Desert Expedition
November 09th to 13th , 2022
Trip to Morocco low cost
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In this adventure you will live the unique experience of riding dromedaries and spending a night in the middle of the Sahara desert. The highlights are the sky and the typical desert people’s party, super lively with lots of music, dancing and typical food.
You will also have the opportunity to discover the Atlas Mountains, visit the city of Ouarzazate, the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the incredible Gorges du Todra and much more.
Important information
Programme
Inclusions
- Day 1:
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Arrival in Marrakech
Tour starts at Marrakech International Airport (RAK). There you will meet your guide. You will spend the first night in Marrakesh, Hotel Palais Al Barjah (or similar) located in the Modern area of Marrakesh.
The journey from the airport takes around 25min. Remember to Exchange Money in the airport for your convenience.
MARRAKECH - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Gorge Dadès
You will leave Marrakech at 7:00 am, after breakfast, the tour departs towards the desert, passing through the Atlas Mountains. The high Atlas Tizin” Tichka will be toured with stops for photos, appreciation of the landscapes and buy water & snacks.
You will also have the opportunity to visit, with a local guide, the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where the famous Kasbah (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site), this spectacular landmark has been the scene of renowned films and series such as: Game of Thrones, The Gladiator, The Nile Gem and so on.
During the trip to the hotel will be able to cross the Palm Oasis and also to visit the Gorge Dadès.
Gorge Dadès - Todgha Gorge - Errachidia - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga
After breakfast we leave towards Merzouga, passing through the Todgha Gorge. Free lunch. After that we will continue the trip to Merzouga desert. We will stop on the region of Irrachidia where we will do henna tattoos with Berber women's and we will also have typical clothes borrowed to take pictures. Next stop is Erg Chebb Dunes, Merzouga Desert, at this point we leave in a caravan of dromedaries for approximately an hour that will take us to the tent camp.
We will stop to see the sunset. At the camp we will have a traditional dinner and typical music. We will spend the night here in the middle of Merzouga Desert. You will see how beautiful are the desert Sky at night.
Accommodation:
STANDART tents (tent, dinner, party, sandboard and breakfast)
Merzouga - Valle de Draa - Anti Atlas - Ouarzazate – Argan Cooperative - Marrakech hotel
We wake up before dawn to contemplate the sunrise on the great dunes. After that we leave Merzouga Desert, crossing the arid and at the same time interesting desert landscapes until reaching the Draa Valley where, in the path we take the time to get to know people and traditions.
We will cross the Anti Atlas to reach Ouarzazat and soon we reach Marrakech with estimated arrival at night.
You will also visit the cooperative of producers of the famous Argan oil, where you can learn about the extraction process and its use.
Overnight in Marrakech
Accommodation: Hotel Akabar (or similar)
Marrakech Airport
Transfer to the airport and end of the tour.
IshAllah see you soon!
- airport transfer (2x)
- 1 night in a shared room in marrakech with breakfast (hotel Palais Al Barjah)
- local guide in English and Spanish in Marrakech
- van with driver/guide 24h
- 1 night IN A SHARED ROOM in Hotel Gorge Dadès (dinner and breakfast included);
- henna tattoo
- Typical clothes for photos
- sandboard
- dromedary
- 1 NIGHT IN A STANDARD TENT (DINNER and breakfast included + traditional PARTY)
- 1 NIGHT IN A SHARED ROOM IN MARRAKECH WITH BREAKFAST (HOTEL akabar)
Exclusions
- airfare
- test for covid
- lunches and drinks
- dinners not mentioned
- entrances to museums, kasbahs, gardens or something like that
- health insurance
- and anything else that is not mentioned in the "Services included"
Important
- A minimum of 30 participants is required
- Number of places are limited
- PARTIES ARE DEPENDENT ON COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
- mandatory covid vaccination certificate
FORM OF PAYMENT
- 60€ entry per person by booking on the website
- 110€ Remaining balance is payable in cash (Euro) on the first day of the tour.
Price of the trip: 170€
1 – you must register and pay the reserve in the amount of €60
2 – Passport: to make this trip you need a passport, if you don’t have a passport, contact your embassy. If you need help with the process, write to us at [email protected]
3 – Buy your flight: the flight is not included in the travel package, the average price of the two flights is €60, we advise you to buy your trips with Ryanair. You must buy the flight to marrakech on the date indicated for the start of this adventure
4 – Payment for the trip: Payment for the trip is made in Marrakech upon check-in at the hotel. you have to make the payment in euros in the amount of €110 in cash.