What You Get
Included in all options: 3 night excursion for two with accommodation, half board (breakfast and dinner), transportation, service of a guide during the tour and assistance of the travel provider, taxes and entrance fees to monuments
Services included in dedicated options: one night in desert tent and mint tea
- Bookings fulfilled by Atlas Voyages
- For more on Tour Operator partners, see the FAQ
See the options list at the end of ‘Getaways Report’ tab.
The Experience
Holidaymakers may discover the rich Moroccan culture along with scenic landscapes with a choice of four day tours departing from Marrakech.
- Departures on Tuesdays
- Meeting at 8 am in front of the hotel Ryad Mogador in Agdal district of Marrakech
- Staff speak: English, French, Spanish and Italian.
- Wi-Fi may be available depending on hotel.
- Pets not allowed
Imperial Cities Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday: Marrakech - Casablanca (250 km)
- Departure to Casablanca.
- Upon arrival, visit of the economic capital of Morocco: the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque .
- Optional: Fish lunch at restaurant.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 - Wednesday: Rabat - Meknes - Fez (220 km)
- Breakfast and departure to Rabat.
- Visit of the administrative capital of the country: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower.
- Departure to Meknes
- Optional: Lunch at a typical Moroccan Restaurant
- Visit of the Ismalian capital famous for its 40 km long walls, visit of the Bab Mansour, the Royal stables and the Jewish quarter.
- Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, and visit of the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis.
- Continue to Fez.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 – Thursday: Fez
- Whole day devoted to city-sightseeing of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina with its Attarine and Bouanania Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine mosque.
- Optional: Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina.
- Afternoon, visit of Fez Jdid (new city).
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 4 - Friday: Beni Mellal - Marrakech (485 km)
- Departure to Marrakesh via Meknes, Adaroch passing by farm of husbandry cows, Mrirerts, Khenifra.
- Optional: Lunch and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centres of Morocco.
- Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon. End of tour.
Departure Dates:
- Period A: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016
- Period B: 11, 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016
Tour Details:
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus or mini-bus (8, 12, 17, 36 or 48 seats)
- Accommodation in 4* hotels (1 night in Casablanca and 2 nights in Fez)
- Accommodation examples: Diwan hotel, Zalagh
The Great South
Itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday: Marrakech - Kasbah Telouet - Kasbah Ait Benhadou Ouarzazate (220 km)
- Departure by 4WD to Ouarzazate via the mountains of the high Atlas passing through the Tich’n’Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 m, via Telouet.
- Visit of the Kasbah of Telouet, former residence of the Glaoui family, one of the most influential families of this region.
- Optional lunch, and visit of Kasbah Ait Benhadou. This kasbah is the most famous one in Morocco and has served as setting for many famous movies, now a UNESCO protected monument.
- Short visit of Ouarzazate including the Kasbah of Taourirt.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 - Wednesday: Ouarzazate - Tineghir - Erfoud - Merzouga (400 km)
- After Breakfast, road to Boumalne and EL Kelâa via the road of the thousand Kasbahs, passing by Skoura.
- On the way, pass the Kasbah of Amerhidel, visit of Canyon Dades and continue to Tinghir, famous for its Todra canyons whose rocks reach an altitude of 250 meters.
- Excursion to the canyons and possibility for a short hike.
- Optional: Lunch at a restaurant situated at the foot of the canyons.
- Continue through the track road to Erfoud and Merzouga.
- Dinner and accommodation in Merzouga, in desert tents.
Day 3 – Thursday: Merzouga - Alnif - Zagora (310 km)
- Early morning, a short walk to see the sunrise over the sand-dunes of Merzouga, then back to the camp for breakfast and Departure to Zagora, via the village of Rissani, birthplace of the present Alaouites Dynasty.
- Continue to Alnif, a small Berber village, for optional lunch.
- Continue to Zagora via Tazzarine and Taghbalt.
- Excursion to Tamegroute, visit of the famous library containing an impressive collection of old Manuscripts and documents dating from the 12th century.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 4 – Friday: Zagora - Ouarzazate - Marrakech (360 km)
- After Breakfast, road to Marrakech, From Agdz, head forward on the track road leading through numerous villages and palm groves along the Drâa river before heading to Ouarazzate.
- Optional lunch.
- Continue via the Tizin ’tichka pass, to Marrakesh. End of tour.
Departure Dates:
- Period A: 26 Jul, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 13, 20, 27 Sept,22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016
- Period B: 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016
Tour Details:
- Transportation by 4WD Toyota Landcruiser with driver (5 people per car)
- Mint tea in host family at the Kasbah Aït
- Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels (1 night in Ouarzazate, 1 night in desert of Merzouga, 1 night in Zagora)
- Accommodation examples: Fint Hotel, in tents at a desert camp within the Merzouga desert, Palais Asmaa
Options
Option 1: with ‘Imperial Cities’ tour
- £245 per adult, based on double occupancy valid in Period A
- £299 per adult, based on double occupancy valid in Period B
- £279 per adult, based on single occupancy valid in Period A
- £335 per adult, based on single occupancy valid in Period B
- £125 per child valid in Period A
- £149 per child valid in Period B
Option 2: with ‘The Great South’ tour
- £265 per adult, based on double occupancy valid in Period A
- £299 per adult, based on double occupancy valid in Period B
- £289 per adult, based on single occupancy valid in Period A
- £325 per adult, based on single occupancy valid in Period B
- £135 per child valid in Period A
- £149 per child valid in Period B
*Per Person Offer
Customer must purchase two vouchers to complete booking.
Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.
For more on Tour Operator partners, see the FAQ.
Fine Print
Validity:
Valid for departures on dates between Jul-Dec 2016, depending on option chosen.
Option 1 (Imperial cities tour) departure dates: Period A: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016; Period B: 11, 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016.
Option 2 (Great South) departure dates: Period A: 26 Jul, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016; Period B: 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016.
Price for 1 adult or 1 child under 12 years old, based on single or double occupancy, with one voucher per person. A minimum of 2 people are required to ensure the tour.
Booking:
A minimum booking period of 7 days in advance is required.
Booking required by email: regulartours@atlasvoyages.com. Please attach your voucher to the email.
7-day modification policy (before departure). No cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable once confirmed.
Limit 1 voucher per person. May buy multiple as gifts
Limitations:
Unmarried couples need to check with merchant if they can stay in a double room.
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
For EU citizens: A passport valid for at least 6 months after your return date is mandatory.
For non-EU citizens: please get in touch with the closest Moroccan embassy to know more about Visa or any requirements you may need.
Excludes: Personal expense, lunches and personal insurance.
The tours don’t include the nights in Marrakech.
Pets not allowed. Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian.
Wi-Fi may be available according to hotel. Wi-Fi will not be available on the night spent in tents for the Great south tour.
A minimum of 2 people are required to ensure the tour. Atla voyages may propose other dates in case the tour doesn’t have 2 persons.
Other Information:
The hotels are located in Casablanca and Fez for option 1, in Ouarzazate, Merzouga (tent accommodation) and Zagora, Morocco. Meeting at 8am in front of the hotel Ryad Mogador in Agdal district.
Excludes flights. City tax included.
Valid for stay in standard room for 2 people (adults).
Optional lunches available for €12 per lunch, to be paid directly to the partner. Guests will be able to find other restaurant to have their own lunch if they don’t want the optional ones.
Additional persons:
Max 1 additional child under 12 years old may stay in room.
*Price from £125 per child; from £245 person, based on double room occupancy; from £ 279 per person, based on single occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
Valid for departures on dates between Jul-Dec 2016, depending on option chosen.
Option 1 (Imperial cities tour) departure dates: Period A: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016; Period B: 11, 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016.
Option 2 (Great South) departure dates: Period A: 26 Jul, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 22, 29 Nov, 6, 13 Dec 2016; Period B: 18, 25 Oct, 20, 27 Dec 2016.
Price for 1 adult or 1 child under 12 years old, based on single or double occupancy, with one voucher per person. A minimum of 2 people are required to ensure the tour.
Booking:
A minimum booking period of 7 days in advance is required.
Booking required by email: regulartours@atlasvoyages.com. Please attach your voucher to the email.
7-day modification policy (before departure). No cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable once confirmed.
Limit 1 voucher per person. May buy multiple as gifts
Limitations:
Unmarried couples need to check with merchant if they can stay in a double room.
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
For EU citizens: A passport valid for at least 6 months after your return date is mandatory.
For non-EU citizens: please get in touch with the closest Moroccan embassy to know more about Visa or any requirements you may need.
Excludes: Personal expense, lunches and personal insurance.
The tours don’t include the nights in Marrakech.
Pets not allowed. Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian.
Wi-Fi may be available according to hotel. Wi-Fi will not be available on the night spent in tents for the Great south tour.
A minimum of 2 people are required to ensure the tour. Atla voyages may propose other dates in case the tour doesn’t have 2 persons.
Other Information:
The hotels are located in Casablanca and Fez for option 1, in Ouarzazate, Merzouga (tent accommodation) and Zagora, Morocco. Meeting at 8am in front of the hotel Ryad Mogador in Agdal district.
Excludes flights. City tax included.
Valid for stay in standard room for 2 people (adults).
Optional lunches available for €12 per lunch, to be paid directly to the partner. Guests will be able to find other restaurant to have their own lunch if they don’t want the optional ones.
Additional persons:
Max 1 additional child under 12 years old may stay in room.
*Price from £125 per child; from £245 person, based on double room occupancy; from £ 279 per person, based on single occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.