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Morocco’s West & Western Sahara

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Dakhla, Western Sahara → Marrakesh, Morocco

Country: Morocco, Western Sahara
Start: Dakhla, Western Sahara
End: Marrakesh, Morocco
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD, camel, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco's best-preserved fortified villages.
Discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the southernmost major city of the Roman Empire.
Wander through the medieval medina of Fès, one of the world's largest car-free urban centres.
Share dinner with a local family inside the Fès Medina.
Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
Sleep beneath Saharan stars in a luxury desert camp.
Visit Atlas Film Studios, the world's largest film studio by land area.
Explore Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum precinct.
Experience Jemaa el-Fnaa's storytellers, musicians, acrobats, and food stalls.
Fly to Dakhla in Morocco's Western Sahara region.
Traverse Dakhla's white dunes by 4WD.
Discover the desert pools and fish-filled lagoons of Imlili.
Observe flamingos and marine wildlife around the Dakhla Lagoon.
Explore Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques.
Travel from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara and Western Sahara in a single itinerary.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads, and desert camps on a bed and breakfast basis
Half-board dining (breakfast and dinner) in Merzouga and Ouarzazate
Return domestic flights between Casablanca and Dakhla
Private airport transfers throughout
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all touring and inter-city travel
Services of an English-speaking guide throughout the journey
Welcome drink on arrival
Guided visit to Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent cultural precinct
4WD transfers between Erfoud and Merzouga
Camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
Traditional dinner with a local family in Fès
4WD excursion in Dakhla, including visits to the White Dune and Imlili Desert
Entrance fees and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
Porterage of luggage at hotels and airports
Gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees, if applicable
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Meals and beverages not specifically listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, minibar purchases, and shopping
Tips for guides, drivers, and excursion staff
Optional activities and experiences not specified in the itinerary
Early check-in and late check-out charges where applicable
Any items not specifically listed under Inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to experience Morocco's cultural heartlands and the remote landscapes of Western Sahara.
Enjoy combining cities, history, deserts, and coastal scenery in one itinerary.
Interested in UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeology, and local culture.
Want the experience of a Sahara desert camp without undertaking strenuous trekking.
Appreciate authentic cultural encounters, including dining with local families.
Enjoy photography, especially desert landscapes, medinas, and coastal scenery.
Want a comfortable journey with private transport and quality accommodation.
Prefer slow-paced holidays with minimal road travel.
Dislike long driving days between destinations.
Have mobility limitations that make walking on uneven terrain difficult.
Prefer luxury beach holidays with limited sightseeing.
Uncomfortable with desert environments, sand, or remote locations.
Do not wish to participate in camel riding (although alternatives may sometimes be arranged).

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Morocco’s West & Western Sahara

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakesh

Day 2: Marrakesh

Day 3: Marrakesh

Day 4: Marrakesh – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Day 5: Skoura – Erfoud – Merzouga

Day 6: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fès

Day 7: Fès

Day 8: Fès – Casablanca

Day 9: Casablanca – Dakhla

Day 10: Dakhla – White Dune – Imlili

Day 11: Dakhla

Day 12: Dakhla – Casablanca

Day 13: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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