Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
Overview
Highlights
- Journey from bustling Marrakech, across the High Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara
- Explore the captivating medina and souks of Marrakech, known as the Red City
- Ride mules to a Berber village and cycle the southern slopes of the Atlas Mountains
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Our tour of Morocco starts in the Red City. With its dusty rooftops, maze-like streets and bustling souks, Marrakech encompasses the essence of Morocco. Head to the medina and people watch while you sip a mint tea in Jemaa el-Fna (the main square) or visit the Jardin ...
We'll depart Marrakech after breakfast and head south, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and winding our way up the peaks of the Atlas Mountains. The High Atlas is North Africa's greatest mountain range and has been a barrier between the northern plains and the pre-S...
After breakfast, we'll head out on a hike through the valley. Walking along cultivated fields, we'll learn about the channels built to divert the waters from the melting snow into the terraces and mud-built villages. Heading down the southern slopes of the High Atlas,...
This morning, we'll take to the saddle and cycle from Ait Ben Haddou down towards the Draa Valley and the town of Ouarzazate. The total duration of our ride is 21km and a support vehicle will drive alongside us for non-cyclists. Note that helmets are supplied in two s...
Turning south today, we'll follow the course of the Draa River, spending the morning driving through the changing scenery towards the oasis of Zagora, 'The Gate of the Desert'. Once a major outpost along the caravan route, it apparently takes 52 days by camel from her...
Retracing our steps, this morning we'll head back north on camelback. Meeting our bus on the road, we'll journey on to Tamegroute, where we'll stop to visit the 17th-century zaouia (a multi-functional space of worship and learning). This was once the base of the Nacir...
Today we drive back to the Red City and dive straight into the heady delights of Marrakech with a guided tour. We'll pass by the rose-coloured Koutoubia (booksellers) Mosque on the way to Bahia Palace, an open-air museum that's famous for its decorated stucco walls an...
Our tour of Morocco ends at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Caroline
Apr 2024
Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
Explore didn’t disappoint. Such a well organised & active trip for my teenage son & I. Great small group of 11 - 6 like-minded adults & 5 kids aged 9-15 ...
Sarah
Apr 2024
Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
This holiday was amazing!! With teenage boys, we went for the fun action-packed itinerary and we were not disappointed - it offered so many activities and experience...
Matthew
Apr 2024
Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
Camel riding and camp
Tracy
Jan 2024
Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure
This was an amazing adventure to take our family on over the Christmas season. Action packed, loads of cultural experiences and a perfect introduction for our gran...
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