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Arriving in Morocco is like wandering onto a film set - suddenly you are transported to a place where people wear long robes and turbans, where donkeys clop along narrow alleyways and you can wander through exotic bazaars and souks. We'll stay mostly in traditional riads and kasbahs on this trip, with some camping in the desert. There's a trip to Ait Benhaddou, where 'Gladiator' was filmed, a camel ride into the dunes of the Sahara at Erg Chebbi, and the chance to go walking in the Atlas Mountains. We'll also visit the pretty seaside town of Essaouira, with its walled medina where no cars are allowed, before heading back to Marrakech.

what's included?

14 Night Itinerary

Nights 1-2: Marrakech:

• Stay in Sumptuous Merchants Riad complete with pool
• 2 night stay in Marrakech to explore the souks, bazaars and back streets

Nights 3-4: Valley of Kasbahs:

• Overland across the High Atlas into the Valley of the Kasbahs
• Overnight stay and time to explore the vast Todra Gorge and palmery
• Overnight at and wander through the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

Nights 5-8: The Sahara & Southern Valleys:

• Chill out time in converted Kasbah with pool in Ouazazete
• Anti Atlas and then spectacular drive over Tizzi-n-Test pass in High Atlas
• Traditional berber meals in the Sahara and at Todra Gorge
• Overnight Saharan camel expedition into the Erg Chebi sand dunes

Nights 9-11: Atlas Mountains:

• Stay at lovely mountain auberge, restaurant & pool
• Stay at the award winning Kasbah de Toubkal mountain lodge under Mt. Toubkal

Nights 12-14: Atlantic Coast & Return to Marrakech:

• 2 night stay in the beach town and colourful port of Essaouira

11 Night Itinerary

Nights 1-2: Marrakech:

• 2 night stay in Marrakech to explore the souks, bazaars and back streets
• Stay in Sumptuous Merchants Riad complete with pool

Nights 3-5: Valley of Kasbahs:

• 2 night stay and time to explore the vast Todra Gorge and palmery
• Overnight at and wander through the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

Nights 6-8: The Sahara & Southern Valleys:

• Traditional berber meals in the Sahara and at Todra Gorge
• Chill out time in converted Kasbah with pool in Ouazazete

Nights 9-11: Atlantic Coast & Return to Marrakech:

• 2 night stay in the Medina beach town and colourful port of Essaouira

what can I do on the way?

(Activities available at extra costs)

• Visit the amazing Atlas Film Studios
• Epic 2 day climb of Mt Toubkal (14 day itinerary only)
• Explore the Imlil area on a Berber village walk (14 day itinerary only)

General Notes:

Price Notes: There is no kitty or local payment. On our family trips we have no kitty or local payments because there is nothing worse than travelling around with wads of cash while trying to supervise the kids. From personal experience we know that families need to relax and forget about the hassle of money for a while. Pay upfront and bring only what you need for the extras.

Child's Price: There is a 10% discount off the trip price per child. Children must be aged 6 or above. Teenagers from 16 - 18 will be charged adult price. Children must be accompanied by 1 or more adults.

Trekking Mount Toukbal: at the time of booking please indicate whether you will be trekking or not as this affects the booking of accommodation. If you do not inform us and you decide to trek please note that you maybe charged for a nights accommodation that you do not use.

Hotel accommodation is based on twin, triple, quad or five sharing. At the time of booking please indicate your family's room requirements. If we do not hear from you we will book rooms we consider suitable.

Please note: Because of the nature of the areas we travel through we cannot guarantee the exact hotels we will stay in.