Early Arrivals in Marrakech
2 Nights & guided tour of Marrakech Medina | Oct 17-19, 2024
Explore one of the Imperial Cities of Morocco - Marrakech, also known as The Red City. Before you retreat to Bab Zouina for a week of serene beauty, experience the bustle of old Marrakech with a local guide. Your “add-on” includes 2 night’s accommodation in a modern hotel with all the comforts of home & a little Moroccan opulence. As well, you’ll be greeted at the airport upon arrival by one of our local drivers, who will bring you to the accommodation. The next day, you’ll head out with one of our best guides to explore the old town with a professional.
Day 1: Arrivals in Marrakech
Meet & greet your fellow travelers at the Marrakech accommodation. Settle in, unwind, wash off the jet lag. We recommend an appointment in the hotel hammam - Arabic for “spa”, where you’ll be fully scrubbed, washed, and massaged - restored to new!
Meals included: None, but dinner can be purchased in the hotel restaurant or many of the walkable restaurants nearby.
Day 2: History & Souks in The Red City
Start your day with a traditional Moroccan breakfast & head out with your local guide to discovery the history of Marrakech, including site visits to a Palace, Koranic School, Spice Market, and the many artisan markets within the old Medina. We’ll include a break for lunch, where you can enjoy some tasty local fare before venturing into the souks (markets) to learn about Moroccan artisan work. The tour will conclude around 5 or 6pm and you'll have some free time in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Sahara Extension - The “Southern Loop”
Explore the magic of the Sahara desert | Oct 26-30, 2024
Your departure day from Bab Zouina doesn’t have to be the end of your time in Magical Morocco. If you’re with us, we’ll pick you up at 9am for a 5 day & night jaunt to the dunes of Erg Chegaga - the highest and most amazing in the Moroccan desert.
Day 1: Rock the Kasbah & the Draa River Valley
Rise & shine - we’re going on a road trip! Prepare for a 9am departure as we head south to re-trace the steps of the ancient tran-Saharan trade routes. Today’s drive has many stops, including a site visit to a centuries-old Kasbah & an overnight stay in the palm oasis of the Draa River Valley. Our favorite overnight accommodation in Agdz awaits!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Off-road to Erg Chegaga
Our journey continues South, as we drive beyond the city of Zagora to the last village on the map, M’hamid el Ghizlane - and literally the “end of the road”. We’ll do some off-road driving through the dunes & rocky surface to get to our destination for the next two nights - our nomad camp in Erg Chegaga - the highest dunes of the Moroccan Sahara!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Glamping, Dunes & Nomads in the Sahara
Wake up for the sunrise if you’re an early bird! We’ll have breakfast together and the head out to visit a nomad family, where you’ll learn about their culture and ways of living “off grid”. You’ll also have the chance to see how nomads make bread in a “sand oven”. After lunch, we’ll have some free time before getting ready to ride camels into the sunset & play on the dunes (hello, sandboarding!). End the day around the campfire with our local camp staff for some singing, dancing, and maybe sleep under the stars!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Moroccan Rugs & the “Hollywood” of Africa
Today we say goodbye to our desert camp and head back to the main road, where we’ll pass the village of Taznakt, a famous place for Moroccan weaving and carpet production. We’ll visit a women’s weaving co-op, where you can see the weavers in action and maybe even purchase a rug for your home - so you’ll always have a piece of Morocco with you! Our day’s journey ends in the city of Ouarzazate - a famous site for movies and TV series - many of which you’ll recognize. Enjoy an overnight in a beautiful hotel with a swimming pool, some Moroccan wine, and a hot shower to wash off the sand.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Return to Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll start making our way back to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again, with a few sites to see on the way. Expect to arrive back in Marrakech late afternoon. We'll check in to a hotel in the new city (Gueliz) where you'll have some down time to grab a local dinner (we can recommend a few places that are walking distance) and prepare for your next journey - to home or wherever that may be!
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
What’s Included & How to Book
Early Marrakech arrivals : (2 person shared room) $250 / (single) $300
Sahara extension : (2 PERSON SHARED ROOM) $1025 / (Single) $1150
Full package (early arrival & Sahara) : $1275 (Shared) / $1450 (single)
Confirm your spot with a $500 deposit by clicking the button of your selection below. Additional payments can be made over time, or all at once. Those booking only the Marrakech portion (Oct 17-19) will be prompted to pay in full at checkout. We accept all major credit cards, Venmo (@thatladyjade), and paypal. For CC payments made through our website, we add 2.5% to cover fees. For more info on our booking process, cancellation policy and more - check out our FAQ here.
Deadline to book is June 30, 2024.
Inclusions
Meals (listed above per day)
Accommodations in a double/twin room or single (upon request)
Full time, English-speaking guide born & raised in the Sahara region of Morocco
Transportation (airport transfers & road trip transport in licensed tourism vehicles with professional drivers)
Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)
Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more
Exclusions
At meals, we provide drinking water for the table. Any other alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages are not included.
Purchased souvenirs, a few meals, covid tests & transport to covid testing facilities are not included.
Entry fee to historical sites & monuments (expect to pay $2-$10, depending on the site)
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