Deserts and Rivers Adventure
Morocco is a land full of contrasts and a destination to awaken the senses. You will get a true sample of the extremes of this land on our Deserts and Rivers adventure. Travel from the heart of the Atlas Mountains by river sampling scenery few people get to experience. Along the way, you'll have gourmet food in spectacular surroundings. After your river journey, we'll return to Marrakesh to take in all that this fascinating city has to offer. We'll journey to the Sahara desert through Ait Bennhadou, the scene of so many great movies to the heart of the desert. Here you'll ride camels and sleep under the stars miles taking in the peace and serenity of this magical place. Morocco will surprise you in so many ways, but its variety of landscapes is illustrated perfectly on this trip.
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Price Includes |
(MT-9641-P) |
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All river and camping equipment is provided |
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America's Cup Buoyancy Aids, Helmets, Paddles, Wetsuits and Splash jackets |
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Tents, Thermo-Rests (sleeping mats). |
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Transfers to and from Marrakech Airport to the hotel. |
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All Meals as specified in the itinerary. |
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Qualified and experienced guides and safety kayakers. |
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Experienced Sahara Desert Guides |
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All transfers to and from the river and sahara |
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Price Excludes |
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Not included are flights, visas, departure taxes, travel insurance, inoculations, sleeping bags, video or dvd of your trip, alcohol, personal items or gratuities. You will also need to budget for meals in town which are not included in the price and any extra accommodation outside what is provided.
Extension available to Essaouira.
Extra nights available in Marrakech. |
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Suitability / Level |
Easy |
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Minimum Age |
8 |
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Theme |
Small Group Travel
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Max Group Size |
16 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1.
Arrive in Marrakech and be met by your Trip Leader. You'll spend the night in the heart of the old town in a Riad or traditional Moroccan Hotel.
No meals included.
Day 2.
A gorgeous drive through the heart of the Atlas Mountains to the river. On a clear day, you'll get spectacular views of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. We camp in a spectacular place beside the river.
Included: All meals
Day 3.
After a thorough safety talk and paddle instructions, you'll paddle off down the best river in Morocco. As well as all the fun rapids, you may well see monkeys or turtles from the raft. We stop in a superb lunch spot for a feast of gourmet sandwiches. This afternoon sees more fun rapids including the highlight, "Wee Stinky"
Included: All Meals
Day 4.
As the sun creeps over the hillside, you'll wake up to hot drinks and a yummy breakfast. We put on the water for some fun filled rapids in the morning before pausing and taking a walk up to a Kasbah, giving us a great outlook over the area. After a lunch of fresh salads, we float down another series of fun rapids camping at "Cheeky Monkey" Rapid in the heart of a spectacular gorge.
Included: All meals
Day 5.
After breakfast you'll drift through two spectacular gorges 400 metres high. As we emerge onto the lake, we get a tow across by power boat and then drive back to Marrakech. We'll sample of of the unique restaurants in the Djeema El Fna tonight and stay in the heart of the Medina.
Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6.
Today sees an amazingly scenic drive up to and through the heart of the majestic Atlas mountains. We board our 4 wheel drive vehicles early in Marrakech, stopping en route to enjoy a great lunch alongside the River Dades. We arrive mid afternoon into Erg Chebbi and enjoy local food, music and entertainment.
Included: All meals
Day 7.
Let’s try another type of transport today! Camels! After breakfast we board our new best friends, we take us to the Sahara Desert Great Dunes. We have some amazing photo opportunities here. We take a chance to enjoy lunch and relax. In the evening we visit a local Nomad village and meet the families who are totally at home and welcoming out here. We enjoy a traditional Moroccan Dinner with proud families entertaining us with music and dance. We Bivouac in the desert under the stars!
Included: All meals
Day 8.
We depart by camel back to Erg Chebbi Auberge, where we enjoy our lunch. We drive towards the Rissani Kasbah and other surrounding areas of interest for the afternoon. If you choose here, we can arrange an extra night in a desert Bivouac.
Included: All meals
Day 9.
Today we leave Erg Chebbi Auberge after breakfast and head for Ait Benhaddou and sample the history and hospitality of the locals. We have our lunch in the stunning Todra Gorge before making our way to Ouarzazate. We visit the Kasbah and in the evening after settling into our hotel we take a tour of the spectacular hillside medina. We enjoy dinner on the terrace of our hotel with Moroccan music and entertainment all included!
Included: All meals
Day 10.
After breakfast we depart Ait Ben Haddou bound for Marrakech. We stay in a Riad in the heart of the medina.
Included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 11.
After breakfast we take our return flight back home.
Included: Breakfast |
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Accommodation
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Accommodation the night before and after the raft trip is in a Riad (Traditional Morocco Hotel) in the heart of the Marrakech Medina. Whilst in the desert, we have 2 nights in a desert bivouac and the rest of the time in tourist hotels. |
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