Marrakech–Ouarzazate–Merzouga
with stops in ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou, the Valley of Roses, and the Todra Gorge
Marrakech–Ouarzazate–Merzouga… location specific copy (SELL THE BUY-IN)
With the pandemic that has impacted us all, are you ready to start enriching your life experiences? –we are too. Come spend nine-days with us in a variety of locations; from the bustling international cities of Casablanca, where you might meet and greet the Imam of the iconic Hassan II Mosque, to Marrakech’s Jemaa el Fnaa marketplace of exotic street performers and henna artists, or how about Fez, home to the Choura Tannery, which dates back to the 11th century. Chefchouen, the “Blue Pearl” or Al Hociema in northern Morocco are visually unique as well.
Perhaps you prefer the desert location Ouarzazate, known as ‘Morocco’s Hollywood,’ located in southern Morocco or Agafay, just an hour outside Marrakech where you’ll ride camels, relax around a campfire with live local music, and sleep under the stars in tents amongst the dunes. Any highlight Ali/Amal can mention, –stories, the people, places and detail
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Marrakech orientation, stroll
Airport pickup
In-Country Paperwork ASSUME 2:30p local time)
Currency Conversion
Apartment Check In (Berrchid apartment)
Camel Market OPT: Lunch at Squala (traditional modern Moroccan food)
Ain Diab Mosque Hassan II (Imam opportunity)
Drive / Orientation (city and surrounding suburbs)http://rjdev.rjdesignonline.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=337&action=edit#save
Dinner (heart of Casablanca cultural restaurant; Istanbul kafta sandwich)
Fast Food Kazoum, trad. Moroccan Tuna sandwich
? Dusk photo op; shoreline, Ain Diab Moulah=saint (worship Saint of Casablanca
Detailed discussions regarding trip, sites, locations
Hassan II Mosque at night
REST: tomorrow to Marrakech
DAY 2 Marrakech Jemaa el Fnaa / Souk
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? Pre-dawn photo op
Breakfast 8am Sqala
Ain Diab drive out (photo ops)
Travel to Marrakech (est: 2hrs.)
Cultural Introduction with your personal guide, Nazim
Arrive Marrakech
Lunch (mechoui (lamb on skewer in pit), tangia,
Explore Jemaa el Fnaa, (m0nkies, snakes, henna)
Café de France coffee break or Moroccan tea (Regroup, discussions)
Explore Souk?
Photography ops / discussions / Personal time
? Dusk photo op
General discussions ( file & image management )
DAY 3 Marrakech to Quarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou -or FLY Marra-Merzouga?
? Pre-dawn photo op
Breakfast 8am
Daily Cultural Brief
Atlas Mountains Tizi-n-Tichka mountain passage
????? Flights are typically price controlled around $60 one-way per person from Casablanca and $120 round trip per person from Marrakech. The time savings is huge, with a flight taking between 40-60 minutes while driving takes approximately 4 hours.
Lunch – Tangia
Marrakech Boulevard – Gueliz
Souks (market places ) Jemaa el Fna
Walking tours
Souk visit at Sunset Photo op / Coffee
General Discussions
DAY 4 Ouarzazate to Todra Gorge to Merzouga
? Pre-dawn photo op
Breakfast 8am
Daily Cultural Brief
Ouarzazate to Todra Gorge 2h 57m
Todra Gorge to Merzouga
Day 4:
Mecchoui (lamb on a stick )
Ourika (Landscape / Optional ?)
Day 5:
? Ourzazate (Dessert ) Sunrise Shots
Merzuga Dessert (Photo Ops ) Camels / Tents
? Overnight Stay (Dessert Tent Accommodations)
? Dusk photo op
General discussions ( file & image management )
DAY 5-7 Merzouga
Travel from Ourzazate to Marrakech
Day 6:
? Pre-dawn photo op
Breakfast 8am
Daily Cultural Brief
Photo ops during travel route
? Dusk photo op
General discussions ( file & image management )
Day 7:
Rest / Recoup day
DAY 8 Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Departure / Transport to Airport
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Day 9 Ouarzazate to Marrakech Depart
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TRIP DETAILS
Team Leaders: Ali Alghoul, Nazim Belkhirat, Rick Johnson
Dates: September 01 – September 10, 2022
Cost: $4,650 (sharing)
Single Supplement: $1,800
Arrival & Departure City: Marrakech
What’s Included?
Guides
Accommodations Based on Double Occupancy ***
Complimentary Bottled Drinking Water Throughout Your Safari
All Park Fees
Services of Professional Drivers
Briefings and photographic instruction Throughout Your Trip
Land Transportation in a Customized, 4-Wheel Drive Safari Vehicle
Airport Transfers
Baggage Handling
Sponsorship Goody-Bag (ex: carrybag, blower, cloth, speciality items, creams, water bottle, first aid kit, burner-cell phone)
Personalized Fine Art Hardcover Photo book (40 pages of your best images)
24″ x 36″ Print?
What is Not Included?
International Round-Trip Flight to Morocco
Fees for Passport, Visa, or Immunizations
Cost of medical insurance (required. We can assist with this)
Laundry, Phone, Internet, and Items of a Personal Nature
Tips for Guides, Drivers, and Camp Staff *est $40
*we encourage gathering some moderately priced items such as, t-shirts, flip-flops, pens, pencils, crayons, hats, etc. as gifts for locals of your choosing as a simple act of goodwill/cultural offering
This pdf file download here provides additional and specifically detailed information including; itinerary, questionnaire, personal effects, gear, terms & conditions, and insurance coverage, etc…
