MOROCCO & WESTERN SAHARA
Untamed desert of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
March 03 - March 17, 2023
Led by local guide
Few places on earth compare to the Sahara Desert - a natural wonder of vast plains and sand dunes that spreads across the southern and eastern regions of Morocco. It is one of the most sporadic populated territories in the world where nomads still roam the land and Saharan traditions are still upheld. This “off the beaten tracks” experience is for passionate travelers and Sahara lovers combining adventure with refined cultural interactions. Crossing the vast desert and traversing the Atlas Mountains towards the Atlantic coast in comfortable A/C 4x4 vehicles, explore stone citadels and prehistoric rock art sites, visit traditional oases towns, and meet the hospitable people of the Berber ethnic group. There will also be opportunities to ride camels in the desert and experience traditional Moroccan fishing. Overnights will mostly be in superior hotels and riads, with one night at a fixed luxury camp.
Can be combined with MAURITANIA Extension (March 18 - March 25, 2023)
Trip Cost (land Only):
Morocco & Western Sahara: $6,500.00
per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $995.00
Price based on a group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Trip Grade: III Lodging Level:*-****
Tour Includes
Arrival and departure transfers.
A/C transportation throughout the tour.
Accommodation in double room as mentioned in standard 3 - 5* hotels, permanent luxury desert camps, and authentic deluxe riads.
English-speaking local guide throughout the tour.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
All activities described in the tour and entrance fees to all sites mentioned unless listed as optional.
Bottled water while on drives.
Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International air USA-Marrakech / Dakhla -USA.
Moroccan Visa (currently not required for US Citizens).
Beverages (soft and alcoholic) with or without meals.
Any required pre arrival & pre departure PCR tests.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, excess luggage, etc.)
Transfers if not arriving/departing on tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or misconnections.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Gratuity to your tour manager.
Travel protection insurance. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Trip Grade:
III Challenging: parts of the trip will be physically challenging, involving walking over sand in a hot climate and presence of insects. There will be long drives over rough roads and sand dunes with no defined roads. You will be camping and sleeping on cots with a thin mattress. Lunches may be simple, cold picnic lunches. Expect primitive or no bathroom facilities along the road and remoteness from modern towns or cities.
LODGING Level:
**-**** Standard-Deluxe - basic camping (individual tents with shared shower-tent and toilet-tent) to hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards (3 to 5 stars.)
