8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes
8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes
8-Days Tour Sea of Dunes
8 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakech, Dades Valley, Merzouga, Zagora, Ouarzazate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
188
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
8-64
Tour operated in:
, SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through the mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco with the "Sea of Dunes" tour. This journey begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you'll explore iconic sites like the Bahia Palace and Jemaa El Fna Square. Travel in luxury coaches and 4x4 vehicles, guided by a tour director and local experts, as you traverse the stunning Col du Tichka to the Dades Valley and the breathtaking Todra Gorges. Experience the magic of the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend a night in a nomadic bivouac. Continue through the desert landscapes to Zagora, the "Gate of the Desert," and explore the palm groves and kasbahs of the Drâa Valley. Conclude your journey with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech. Enjoy daily breakfasts, seven dinners, and comfortable accommodations throughout this captivating Moroccan adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: hotel of the chosen category
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called “Pearl of the South”. Monumental visit to the most interesting places such as Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, La Koutoubia and we finish at Jemaa El Fna Square with free time to walk around the area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel of the chosen category.
Day 3 : Marrakech – Dades (4X4)
Location: Dades Valley
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Departure towards Ouarzazate crossing the Col du Tichka on this day at 2,2260 meters high. Arrival in Ouarzazate and free time to visit this city. Continuation of the route to the Dades Valley where you can visit the Gorges of the same name. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Dades – Todra – Merzouga (4X4)
Location: Merzouga
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast and departure to the Todra Gorges to visit this geographical accident. Continue towards Erfoud. Finally arrival at dunes of Erg Chebbi where the afternoon will be dedicated to visit this great expand of sand. You will see the sunset in the dunes, an awesome visual spectacle. Dinner and overnight in a nomadic bivouac in the dunes.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Zagora (4X4)
Location: Zagora
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast and departure towards Zagora passing through cities such as Rissani, Alnif or Tazzarine. We will see the impressive red dans dunes from Erg Chebbi to Zagora, known as “The Gate of the Desert”, crossing the dazzling deserts and hamadas of the south of Morocco. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Zagora – Ouarzazate (4X4)
Location: Ouarzazate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel and free time in Zagora, before embarking on the route to Ouarzazate, crossing the extensive palm groves of the Drâa and the kasbahs that they adorn. Arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 7 : Ouarzazate – Marrakech (4X4)
Location: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast and departure to Ait Ben Haddou to admire thus World Heritage Site. Continue to Telouet through a road of impressive beauty. Then, we will descend through the Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport.
What's Included
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Guided City Tour
Guided city tour with local guides in Marrakech and Ouarzazate.
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Tour Director
Tour director throughout the journey.
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Transportation
Transportation in luxury coach and 4-wheel drive with a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle and a Spanish-speaking driver.
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Airport Transfers
Transfers from/to Airport to your hotel.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided in a luxury coach and 4-wheel drive vehicles, accommodating a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle. A Spanish-speaking driver ensures a smooth journey, with transfers from/to the airport and your hotel included.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodation at selected hotel classes throughout the tour, with daily breakfast and 7 dinners included. Experience a unique overnight stay in a nomadic bivouac amidst the dunes of Erg Chebbi, offering a memorable desert experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a luxury coach and 4-wheel drive vehicles, with a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle and a Spanish-speaking driver.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes daily breakfast and 7 dinners.
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Is there a tour guide provided throughout the journey?
Yes, a tour director is provided throughout the journey, and there are guided city tours with local guides in Marrakech and Ouarzazate.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at a selected hotel class.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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Will there be any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time in Marrakech on the first day and in Zagora on the sixth day.
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What is the highlight of the visit to the dunes of Erg Chebbi?
The highlight of the visit to the dunes of Erg Chebbi is watching the sunset, which is described as an awesome visual spectacle.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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Free Date Changes
Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Julia Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform julia travel, 0 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.
Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.