Itinerary & Prices
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The tour will be set up as two interconnected modules: a 4 day / 3 night module based around Marrakech (subsidized by DIS), as well as a 5 days / 4 nights add-on module that will be more specialized and unique (not subsidized by DIS). The advantage of this modular approach would be to include as many DIS participants as possible on the first module (affordability and limited duration), and at the same time provide an attractive offer for those seeking something more in-depth and out of the ordinary.
The add-on module will be a 5 day Jeep road trip over the Atlas Mountains, through desert oases, and all the way down to the most remote areas of the Moroccan Sahara Desert. Despite the more specialized logistics involved, and the high-end accommodations selected, we are pleased to offer you this extension package at a VERY competitive price. Added to the subsidized main package you will get a top of the line experience for the price of a mainstream tour.
Marrakech Package
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Day 1: Copenhagen - Marrakech After our early morning flight (direct connection Copenhagen-Marrakech with Norwegian) we arrive in Marrakech, and are transferred to our lunch restaurant. Then we check in at Riad Palais des Princesses, and have an afternoon walking tour of Marrakech including some of the main sights. In the evening we have organized a group rooftop dinner at the Riad followed by a "DIS rooftop Bar/Party" (coop style: every two persons pitch in with a bottle from the CPH duty free - mixers, snacks and lounge music are provided) (Lunch and dinner included) Day 2: Marrakech After breakfast we have a Full-Day Excursion to the Atlas Mountains. On our way to our destination for the day - the little town of Imlil - we get to visit Berber villages and do a short hike in the scenic nature (easy trek). After a traditional lunch we revert slowly to Marrakech where the evening is on your own. (Breakfast and lunch included) Day 3: Marrakech We continue our walking tour of Marrakech, and visit The Sâadian Tombs, The Bahia Palace, The Ben Youssef Madrassa, The various Souks of the Medina. Lunch and afternoon on own. We meet back and the Riad to go to our concluding dinner at a nearby restaurant. (Breakfast and dinner included) Day 4: Marrakech - Copenhagen After breakfast we are transferred to the Airport for our return flight to Copenhagen. (Breakfast included) All 3 nights accommodation are in a traditional, yet luxurious, Riad. The Riad comes with full staff to cater to our needs. Click the link to learn more about Riad Palais des Princesses |
Deep South Jeep Expedition
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Day 1 (4): Marrakech - Tisselday via Aït Benhaddou In 4-wheel-drive vehicles, we will cross the snow caped (from Nov - May) Atlas Mountains via the 2260m Tiz N Tichka pass. We will make many stops along the way visiting small Berber villages, the Kasbah at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, and spend the night in a charming guesthouse built within the berber village of Tisselday. Here we will have stunning views of the mountains and valley from the large communal terrace. (All meals are included) Day 2 (5): Tisselday - Chegaga (Dunes) From the altitudes of the Atlas mountains we will drive into various arid landscapes, and continue into the Sahara dunes. Here the road stops and we will continue for about 60 km of rough off-road driving, before arriving at Chegaga, where we will camp in luxury Bedouin tents. Chegaga, which has the largest sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara Desert, is about as remote as you can get in Morocco. In the evening local Bedouins will play music and party with us around the camp fire. (All meals included) Day 3 (6): Chegaga - Tamnougalt (Oasis) On the way back from the dunes we will explore some of the small oases and water holes that are used on the still active caravan trail. In the afternoon we arrive at the beautiful 16. century Ksar of Tamnougalt. We are lodged within a comfortable Kasbah overlooking the palm grove. After checking in we have a guided tour in the grove. Here we will look closer at the local irrigation systems and traditional agricultural practices. (All meals included) Day 4 (7): Tamnougalt - Marrakech We start the day with a guided tour of the huge and mostly abandoned ksar of Tamnougalt, with magnificent soaring buildings built of pisé, tunnels and kasbahs and a very large mellah (Jewish quarter). We then make our way to Ouarzazate which is located at the intersection of the two largest valleys of southern Morocco. Just outside Ouarzazate, you will have the option of visiting the Atlas Film studios, where many of the well known American blockbusters were shot: Gladiator, Prince of Persia, Lawrence of Arabia, Babel, and more recently Game of Thrones. In the afternoon we return to Marrakech, and are once more lodged at the Riad Palais de Princesses for our final night in Morocco. The evening including dinner is on your own. (Breakfast and Lunch included) Day 5 (8): Marrakech - Copenhagen After breakfast we are transferred to the Airport for our return flight to Copenhagen. (Breakfast included) |