Atlas, Sahara & Marrakech holiday
| country: | Morocco |
| location: | Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert |
| departures: | 2009: 25 Jul, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 26 Dec 2010: 13 Feb, 27 Mar, 15 May, 17 Jul, 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 24 Dec |
| price: | From £1049 - £1299 (13 days) including flights from the UK. From £679 - £1299 excluding flights. Local payment 80 GBP. |
| offers: | Spend over £1000 per person on this trip and receive £100 discount if you book prior to 20th July 2009. Travel can be any time. Please quote RTD100AC at time of booking. The voucher valid for final payment only (not deposit) Only one voucher can be used per booking |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
This trip is a very comprehensive introduction to Morocco. Uncover its rich history while sightseeing in Fez, Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the fortified kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Experience an amazing variety of landscapes, from the sand sea at Merzouga to the majestic rugged scenery of the Atlas Mountains in Todra Gorge and the Valley of the Roses. Haggle in the souks of Marrakech and relax on the beach in Essaouira.
Fez & Volubilis
Explore Morocco's rich history in the Romanruins of Volubilis and the medieval centreof Fez, finding your way amongst souks, courtyards, mosques and historic colleges.
Merzouga sand sea
Get a feel for the vastness of the Sahara Desert as you look over an endless expanse of apricot coloured sand dunes at the sand seaoutside Merzouga.
Coastal Essaouira
Relax in the laid back former pirates' lair of Essaouira, while strolling along the beach, sampling delicious sea food, wandering the winding alleys and haggling for arts andcrafts.
Extend your holiday to the Atlas Mountains Retreat
Relax at the end of a busy trip in a scenic retreat in the Atlas Mountains. Pamper yourself at the traditional hammam, go for walks through the mountains or simply enjoy the spectacular views.
Fez & Volubilis
Explore Morocco's rich history in the Romanruins of Volubilis and the medieval centreof Fez, finding your way amongst souks, courtyards, mosques and historic colleges.
Merzouga sand sea
Get a feel for the vastness of the Sahara Desert as you look over an endless expanse of apricot coloured sand dunes at the sand seaoutside Merzouga.
Coastal Essaouira
Relax in the laid back former pirates' lair of Essaouira, while strolling along the beach, sampling delicious sea food, wandering the winding alleys and haggling for arts andcrafts.
Extend your holiday to the Atlas Mountains Retreat
Relax at the end of a busy trip in a scenic retreat in the Atlas Mountains. Pamper yourself at the traditional hammam, go for walks through the mountains or simply enjoy the spectacular views.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Casablanca, drive to Meknes |
| Day 2: | Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Roman Volubilis |
| Day 3: | Fez; city tour |
| Day 4-5: | Drive to Merzouga; explore sand sea |
| Day 6: | Drive to Todra; walk in the gorge |
| Day 7: | Walk in the Valley of the Roses; visitOuarzazate; overnight at Ait Benhaddou |
| Day 8: | Visit Ait Benhaddou;drive to Marrakech |
| Day 9: | Marrakech |
| Day 10-11: | Essaouira – relaxedcoastal port town |
| Day 12: | Return to Marrakech |
| Day 13: | Fly to London |
travellers' tales
It was a great experience and a good way to meet new people. The group I was with ranged in both age and ability. (more)
special offer on group travel
6 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 6 - 9 people onto one of our selected adventures we will give you £50 off per person10 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 10 or more people onto one of our adventures one person will go FREE
Terms & Conditions: The booking must comprise a minimum of six people, with one nominated lead passenger to whom all the booking correspondence will be sent to. Adult prices must be more than £900 per a passenger. Terms & conditions apply. Make an enquiry for more information.
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: Working closely with our local agent we do our best to support and encourage local schools and projects in all the areas of Morocco that we visit. We strongly discourage people from giving directly to children in the street as it encourages begging. We prefer to support local well-run organizations and projects which are of greater long term benefit to many more people.
If you would like to donate any gifts of pens, pencils or other learning materials your group leader will ensure that these are passed on to a suitable and worthy cause. All items will doubtless be gratefully received, however small. Subject to local constraints, you may be able to visit a school yourself and meet some of the children. If this is of interest to you, please discuss the opportunities that may be available to you with your group leader; we often find it can be one of the most memorable moments of your trip. Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. > |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |