South Morocco Adventure: Marrakech to Essaouira - 15 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Marrakech, the "Red City
- Adventure through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert
- Explore its gardens and spice markets
- Experience and food tourin Marrakech
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Trip includes
- Guide English /french Guide Driver
- local Guide in imperial cities Meals All Dinners and breakfasts as mentionend This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Desertbrise Travel know the food option that you prefer. Transport Air-conditional Car /minivan
Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival, you'll enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Menara Airport (RAK) to your accommodation, about 30 minutes. Your driver will meet you at the airport and is happy to recommend how to spend your time in Marrakech.
Marrakech is Morocco's second-largest metropolis and is known as the "Red City" thanks to the natural red pigment of its walls. As you wander through its bustling center on a self-guided tour, you'll experience the city's vibrant sights, smells, and sounds. First, get...
The next day, you'll transfer from Marrakech to your accommodation in Imlil in the High Atlas. After an early departure, you'll drive through a picturesque valley known for its lush meadows and beautiful green gardens. Even in the winter months, you can catch glimpses...
Discover the incredible scenery of the Atlas Mountains and Mount Toubkal, which stands at 13,671 feet (4,167 m). With the help of a private hiking guide, you'll walk for about 3-4 hours within the Imlil Valley, meeting locals and learning about the area's history. Enj...
Head up and over the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy plenty of views of Mount Toubkal. Near the top of the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, panoramic vistas over the mountain range and the road twists down the mountainside.
After crossing into the desert, you'll reach the me...
Enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Aït Benhaddou to Boumalne Dades. Along the way, you'll see some beautiful desert scenery. You'll pass through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs and near Kalaat M'Gouna, which is named after the nearby Mount M'Goun and located i...
You'll now head to your Bedouin-style tent accommodation in Merzouga, stopping to see some of the desert communities in the Sahara. Your first stop is the desert town of Tinghir (Tinerhir). You'll find fantastic views of neighboring villages along an extensive river o...
Ride in a Jeep through the dunes of Erg Chebbi to discover the hidden secrets of this magical land. You'll meet with the local nomads, enjoy a cup of tea with a local family, and visit the Gnawa House in Khemliya village to explore traditional music. Afterward, if you...
Your driver will steer you through the scenic Anti-Atlas mountain range to the town of Zagora. You'll see dramatic river gorges and villages that cling to the mountains. This region is the homeland of the Aït Atta Berber nomads, the oldest nomadic tribe in the Atlas M...
Leave the Draa Valley behind and cross the Tizi N'Tinififft Pass, enjoying the sweeping views of the palm-filled valley and surrounding mountains. Your next stop is the picturesque town of Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara." After settling into your acco...
The next day, head west to the town of Taroudant, known as the "Grandmother of Marrakech." Its surrounding ramparts and historic medina (old town) make it look like a miniature version of bustling Marrakech. Start by admiring the old town's walls and gates, such as Ba...
Say goodbye to the Anti-Atlas Mountains and make your way to the Atlantic coast. You'll pass through the city of Agadir so you can enjoy a more scenic coastal route. Enjoy the views of the bright blue ocean, then head north to Essaouira, known as the "white pearl." Yo...
Discover Morocco's flavorful cuisine with a cooking class at a traditional riad (house with a garden/courtyard) in Essaouira. Together with a local chef and culinary enthusiast, you'll learn how to prepare one of Morocco's most popular and authentic dishes: tagine. Th...
As you transfer from Essaouira to your accommodation in Marrakech, keep your eyes peeled for goats in the nearby argan trees. Goats climb the trees naturally to eat their fruit and leaves! However, many farmers now "encourage" the goats to eat from the trees, as the p...
Say goodbye to Morocco as you transfer from your accommodation (or a pre-determined location) in Marrakech to Menara Airport (RAK). The ride typically takes about 30 minutes. Your driver will ensure that you arrive at the airport with plenty of time before your flight. Have a safe and comfortable journey home or to your next destination!
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Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
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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.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
DesertBrise Travel Reviews & Ratings
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I recently embarked on a 15-day tour through Morocco, and it was an absolutely unforgettable journey. From the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the serene tranquility...
A Fantastic Week in Morocco!
Our group of four adults, comprising two couples from the USA, had an exceptional vacation experience in Morocco. Our journey was a seamless delight, beginning with ...
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An Unforgettable Journey - From Start to Finish
An Unforgettable Journey - From Start to Finish I can't express enough how amazing our experience was with DesertBrise Travel, especially with Khalil. Right from ou...
Top service
I recently embarked on a 15-day tour through Morocco, and it was an absolutely unforgettable journey. From the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the serene tranquility...
A Fantastic Week in Morocco!
Our group of four adults, comprising two couples from the USA, had an exceptional vacation experience in Morocco. Our journey was a seamless delight, beginning with ...
Tour Operator
Desertrise Travel is an independent local Moroccan tour company based in the Saharan palm oasis town of M'Hamid and the Imperial city of Marrakech in Southern Morocco. We offer magical, authentic, personalized, private Moroccan tours and travel primarily from Marrakech, Tangier, and Casablanca, with a dynamic selection of unique experiences and activities to choose from. We also create Custom tours of Morocco to suit your specific tour and travel requirements. All our tours aim to provide you with authentic experiences and considered journeys that connect you to the culture and people of our homeland.
We Are About Providing Personalised Tours
DesertBrise Travel is an independent local Moroccan tour company based in the Saharan palm oasis town of Zagora and the Imperial city of Marrakech in Southern Morocco. We offer magical, authentic, personalized, private Moroccan tours and travel primarily from Marrakech, Tangier, and Casablanca, with a dynamic selection of unique experiences and activities to choose from. . We also create Custom tours of Morocco to suit your specific tour and travel requirements. All our tours aim to provide you with authentic experiences and considered journeys that connect you to the culture and people of our homeland.
As a professional family team of Saharan heritage, we are able to provide you with insights and a sense of our homeland you would otherwise not encounter while in Morocco. Our Morocco tour packages and Desert tours primarily depart from Morocco’s larger destination cities, making our collection of Marrakech tours, Casablanca tours & Tangier tours convenient and popular choices. We also customize our tours to suit your travel requirements should you wish your tour to depart from Fes, Essaouira, or Agadir. We welcome any more specific customized tour requests or inquiries, therefore please don’t hesitate to get in touch and tell us exactly what you’re looking for from your visit to Morocco.
We Are About Authentic Travel Experiences
Here at Morhara, we offer hassle-free private, Moroccan tour packages, custom Morocco tours, and a range of day trips for independent travelers, couples, families, and private groups. As local Moroccan tour specialists, we can offer and share with you insights and experiences unique to our homeland, that you would otherwise not have access to.
We offer private, personalized, authentic tours throughout Morocco and specialize in desert tours to Erg Chigaga, in our home region. Our service and tours are client-centric so that we can provide you with the best possible personalized service. Our tours range from short day trips from Marrakech and adventure tours to much longer trips, such as our 15-day tour of the Imperial Cities, Essaouira & Erg Chebbi.
Many of our tours visit and explore the opulent Imperial Cities, the dramatic Atlas Mountains, the gleaming white beaches of the Mediterranean & Atlantic, the Kasbah-lined Draa & Dades Valley, and last but not least the mighty Moroccan Sahara. All are inclusive of special unique on-and-off-road experiences along the DesertBrise Travel way!
We Are About Desert Adventures
We are local desert specialists, providing Morocco desert tours to the best dune regions, where you can choose to stay in either luxury accommodation or Berber Desert Camps at Erg Chigaga, Erg Chebbi, and Erg Lihoudi Dune sets. We take guests into the historically authentic towering dune sets of Erg Chigaga and we share with you the love and knowledge of the desert we have as native Moroccans. All our Desert Tours include camel trekking and sandboarding as optional extras. Should you wish to visit one of the Moroccan desert regions our 10-day Atlas Trekking & Erg Chebbi Desert Tour and our 8-day Marrakech, Erg Lihoudi, & Erg Chigaga Desert Tour offer memorable and exciting desert adventures.
If you want to experience the Moroccan desert but you are nervous about safety, we’d like to reassure you that we are experienced when it comes to safely navigate through the Sahara. Due to our desert heritage, we have an instinctive understanding of the ever-changing desert landscape and our off-road 4×4 driving skills allow us to traverse the shifting Saharan sands with relative ease. Our desert trips are most certainly an adventure, but we have the background, experience, and skills to ensure you are completely safe at every stage of the tour.
In the words of a client, “Khalil and his team are super drivers, they have the GPS in their minds and as sons of the Desert, they are there in their element.
We Are About Sharing Our Saharan Heritage
As co-owner, Khalil is passionate about his family heritage, which is intrinsically linked to the Moroccan Saharan nomad way of life.
Like many nomadic families in the region, Khalil’s father was forced to settle his family beyond the desert due to increasing and severe water shortages. As a result, the family’s generational nomadic lifestyle became no longer sustainable and their nomadic way of life had to be abandoned.
However, the desert and the nomadic calling remain in Khalil’s blood; the ways of the desert belong to his family and to the DesertBrise Travel team. Khalil is proud of his country and is committed to his culture and heritage. This pride and heritage continue to influence and shape the Morocco tours we offer. It is this heritage and culture specific to southern Morocco and the Sahara — that we want to share with our guests.
We Are About Memorable Moroccan Tours
Khalil and his touring team all have intimate knowledge of their homeland, making them accomplished, confident, and considerate drivers and dessert guides. The entire touring team has a proven track record of managing the holiday experiences of national and international visitors alike.
Khalil and the DesertBrise travel team are warm, friendly, and inviting. We believe that it’s vital to make people feel welcome and the team of Moroccan guides is always happy to have a chat and meet any of your tour guide needs and wishes. All of our Moroccan tour guides are accomplished linguists; they are fluent in Moroccan Darija of course, as well as English, French, and Spanish.
We are sure you will quickly feel at ease with Khalil or any member of our team when you meet them in Morocco. We hope you will get a sense that our guides care about your safety and your enjoyment, and that you have a truly unforgettable experience in Morocco.
Our Mission
We strive to be the highest rated tour company in Morocco Imagine seeing all the greatest icons of Morocco. Desert, Cities, and Mountains, totally immersed in the Local culture of every region you across and the fours seasons in just 1 Tour.
Planning unique custom trips, Providing a fun, relaxed, and social atmosphere for group travelers, Connecting travelers to locals and authentic experiences, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations
We are local specialists, providing wide range of activities and tours around Morocco Kingdom, fom the north the Coast to the Desert.
We loved it because we have great customer service and connect travelers to locals and authentic experiences ,also we make family travel fun and easy.
We normaly collect all the information about the rom the travller and give 2-3 options of itineraries
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Logistics
In case of cancellation:
A deduction from the total amount will be made:
- free of charge for More than 21 days
- 25% for a cancellation From 21 to 15 days before the date of arrival.
- 50% for a cancellation From 14 to 7 days before the date of arrival.
- 75% for cancellation for less than 7 days before the date of arrival.
- 100% for cancellation in 48h before the date of arrival.
- All Dinners and breakfasts as mentionend
This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Desertbrise Travel know the food option that you prefer.
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