Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou - 4 days

Enjoy a city break with a difference in captivating Marrakech. Just a short hop from Europe, step into an outlandish world of snake charmers and soothsayers, vibrant souks and ancient kasbahs!

Welcome to Morocco! Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel close to the medina. Spend the remains of the day at leisure. A possibility to go out and see the famous Djemaa el Fna Square in the evening. Snake charmers orange juice sellers, food stalls and story tellers all inhabit the square, and provide entertainment for the whole evening. Overnight - Marrakech

The bustling square of Djemma el Fna in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech City Tour

Spend the morning with the Marrakech town guide to get an overview of this wonderful city and its bustling souks. Stretching over the medieval part of Marrakech, the souks are winding streets of stalls and small businesses. Interspersed are palaces, madrassa (Qur'anic schools) and many cafes and restaurants.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Marrakech at your own speed. Perhaps visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs or take a Caleche (horse drawn carriage) ride to the Jardins de Majorelle. This evening consider visiting the Hivernage with its upmarket cafes. Overnight - Marrakech (B)

Ait Benhaddou a famous UNESCO Listed ancient kasbah

Day 3: Ait Benhaddou

This morning depart across the plain of haouz and into the rugged High Atlas mountains where you can admire the views en route to the famous UNESCO Listed kasbah of Ait benhaddou, which is situated in Souss-Massa-Draa on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and more recently, Gladiator were all filmed at Ait Benhaddou, which was once a significant stop for traders carrying gold, salt and slaves along the famous Southern Caravan route moving through the Sahara. After exploring this wonderful site, journey back to Marrakech. Overnight - Marrakech (B, L)

Day 4: marrakech

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. (B)

5 day option

Option to extend your stay, overnight in Ait Benhaddou on day 3 and add an extra day in the Atlas mountains, returning to Marrakech that evening and departing on day 5.

Head into the heart of the Atlas mountains to the Palace of the Glaoui in Telouet - the once palatial residence and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui tribe. This remote and crumbling palace made out of mud brick, with ornate marble and cedar decoration, has a dramatic history. The village, where the descendants of the slaves of the Glaoui tribe live, lies at the base of the Kasbah. Enjoy lunch in the village and go for a walk in the village or enjoy mint tea in a Berber house. Returning to Marrakech in the evening.

FROM USD $859

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price.

If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, (if another solo traveller of the same sex is already booked upon the tour), thus avoiding the single person supplement.

All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travellers.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Marrakech & Ait Benhaddou - 4 days	USD $859	USD $569

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Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Marrakech - UNESCO-listed Place Djemaa el Fna, medina and market place
The rugged High Atlas Mountains

Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque
Ait Benhaddou - UNESCO Listed kasbah

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch
Services of a English speaking town guide on day 2 and mountain guide on days
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 4

3 nights 4 - 5 star hotels and riads (specific to your chosen itinerary) 3 star available if required.
Guided morning tour of Marrakech and Ait Benhaddou
All relevant transfers and transportation

What's Not Included

International flights and visa

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture