MISTRAL TRAVEL - North African Tour Operator
"Discover Morocco" 1
(Ref: DMO 001)
 8 Days  (7 nights)

Arrive: Marrakech   
          Depart: Marrakech

                                                                          
Itinerary:Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Gorge du Todra - Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Day 1: Arrive Marrakech.  Met by Mistral Travel representative. Transfer to Hotel
Hotel: 3*/4* Marrakech  (H.B.) Twin Rooms en-suite
Day 2: Morning Conducted Tour of Marrakech. Lunch. Depart Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountain Pass of  Tizi-n-Tichka (2060m) to Ouarzazate.
Hotel: 3*/4* Ouarzazate (H.B.) Twin Rooms en-suite
Day 3: Morning depart Ouarzazate through the Valley du Dades to Todra Gorge. After lunch tour of Gorge du Todra plus the Palmerie
Hotel: Todra Gorge (F.B.) Twin Rooms en-suite
Day 4:Morning depart Todra Gorge to Merzouga (Sahara Desert). 
Merzouga Desert Auberge (F.B.)Twin Rooms en-suite
Day 5:Morning Camel Trek into the Sahara Desert to Bivouac overnight (music, entertainment). Option: 4x4 Excursion into Sahara Desert.  Return to Auberge.
Sahara Desert Berber Tents or Desert Auberge (F.B.)
Day 6:Morning return to Desert Auberge to rendez-vous with transport for journey back to Ouarzazate via the Ziz Valley.  Lunch en-route
Hotel: 3*/4* Ouarzazate (H.B.) Twin Rooms en-suite
Day 7:Morning depart Ouarzazate to return to Marrakech.  En-route visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ait Benhaddou. Lunch en-route. 
"Last Night" Celebration Restaurant Dinner, Marrakech
Hotel: 3*/4* Marrakech  (B.B.) Twin  Rooms en-suite
Day 8:Transfer to Marrakech Airport for flight home

Option: Extend your stay by2 daysat the Atlantic Coastal City of Essaouira
Option Day 9:After breakfast depart Marrakech  for Essaouira (Atlantic Coast-2hrs). Afternoon free to enjoy this charismatic old fishing port. Try the fresh fish for sale, cooked while you wait at the booths on the Bab Lachore main square.  For the children perhaps a Beach Camel ride?
Hotel: Essaouira 3*/4*(H.B.)
Option Day 10:Essaouira
Hotel: Essaouira 3*/4* (H.B.)
Option Day 11:Transfer back to Marrakech Airport for flight home.



MarrakechUNESCO World heritage Site Ait BenHaddouLes Jardin Kasbah Hotel - OuarzazateTypical Twin Room - Kasbah Hotel
Gorge du TodraGreat Sand Dunes of Erg ChebbiSahara DesertSahara Desert
Atlas MountainsHotel Le Grand Imilchil (Marrakech)Hotel Le Grand Imilchil (Marrakech)