MOROCCO AND WESTERN SAHARA…THE LAND OF THE UNTAMED DESERT
February 09 - February 23, 2025
Led by Historian &Tour Lecturer Mohamed Halouani
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 Northern Morocco & The Spanish Enclaves tour (February 23 - March 05, 2025) OR Mauritania Extension (February 23 - March 02, 2025)
Tour Cost (Land Only):
6 travelers $7,995.00
7 - 12 travelers $6,995.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $995.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Trip Grade: III Lodging Level: **-****
Tour Includes
Airport / Hotel / airport transfers.
Accommodation at mentioned in standard 3 - 4* hotels, permanent luxury desert camps, & authentic riads.
Travel by modern a/c vehicles throughout the tours.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
English-speaking local guide throughout the tour.
All activities described in the tour and entrance fees to all sites mentioned unless listed as optional.
Bottled water while on drives.
Escort of lecturer (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
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 & alcoholic drinks with or without meals.
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 (Optional).
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. 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:
** Basic: Comfortable yet on the Spartan side, usually small but generally with private facilities. Some such lodges and motel-style are in need of repairs, added cleaning, and improvements but they are suitable for one-night stays even if they lack western style amenities. (2 or 3 stars).
*** Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service, and comfort level acceptable to western standards. (3 or 4 stars)
