The African Adventure – NYE in The Sahara Desert

Transportation from Spain to Morocco and back is not included in this package. You will need to book your own flights and send us the flight details. With these details, we will happily arrange your airport pick-up and drop off in Morocco at no extra charge.

Ryanair has the best prices and ideal flight times for this Morocco trip! We recommend looking at their official website and Skyscanner for your flights. Please send all your flight information and questions to [email protected].

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

• You will need to fly in to Marrakesh.
• Plan to arrive to Marrakesh on Saturday, December 28th* (We recommend the Ryanair flight FR6791 landing in Marrakesh at 21:15)
• You will need to fly out from Tangier.
• Plan to leave from Tangier on Friday, January 3rd** (We recommend the Ryanair flight FR7755 leaving from Tangier at 19:00)
• Send all your flight information and questions to [email protected].

*This day is all about arriving to Marrakesh. No activities are organized that day beside the shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Feel free to book the flight that suits you best that day and we will bring you to the hotel.

**IMPORTANT: Please be aware that it is NOT possible to fly out on the earlier flight leaving from Tangier that day because we will not arrive to the airport until 17:00.

If you have any questions, just shoot us an email to [email protected].

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Day 1: Marrakesh (Saturday, Dec. 28th)

Our first day in Marrakesh is dedicated to your arrival and settling in. Book the flight that suits you best, and we’ll handle the rest! Upon landing, our shuttle will bring you comfortably from the airport directly to our group hotel.

Day 2: Marrakesh (Sunday, Dec. 29th)

Our day begins with a hotel breakfast (included) so we can fuel up before our amazing walking tour of Marrakesh. This is where we will explore the market place (known as the Medina), learn Moroccan health secrets at a local pharmacy and discover the amazing Jemaa el Fnaa square.

After the tour you’ll have free time to explore the city, pick up some souvenirs and enjoy the delicious Moroccan cuisine. In the evening your Citylife guides will arrange an optional dinner experience for you. If you do not join you are free to wander the plaza and enjoy the many available options!

Day 3: Marrakesh – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Rose Valley (Monday, Dec. 30th)

Our day begins with a hotel breakfast (included)! This day we will be passing through Ouarzazate, also known as the “Door of the Desert” and the the Atlas Mountains. We will stop in Tizi n’Tichka for some amazing panoramic picture opportunities and continue South following the 6km track that leads to the village of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah (which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Where several famous movies and series, such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed. Then we will continue to the Rose Valley were our accommodation will be waiting for us. Dinner for this evening will be included at our hotel.

Day 4: Rose Valley – Todra Canyons – Sahara Desert (Tuesday, Dec. 31st)

After a complimentary breakfast, we’ll continue on a route filled with beautiful scenery and unforgettable Kasbahs (Islamic Fortresses), each one unique from the next. We will then arrive at one of the most iconic places in the South of Morocco: the Todra Canyon. Cliff walls of epic proportions and immense beauty surround the channel of the River Todra; it’s a climber’s paradise!

Time to head to the Sahara desert. After selecting some traditional Berber gear from our favourite local shop, we will take our essentials and head to our Berber camp just at the entrance of the desert. We will take our camels out to the dunes where we will have the chance to sandboard and catch the sunset over the Sahara before heading to dinner at the camp. You can climb the dunes near the camp with a warm cup of tea and enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert and relax after the adventure-filled day. Finally, we’ll be celebrating NYE in a typical Berber camp, under a spectacular canopy of stars.

On this day, you’ll also have the chance to hop on a quad (ATV) and take the dunes for a spin. It’s an optional add-on, but if you’re up for a little adventure, it’s a perfect way to feel the desert air on your skin. Imagine cruising over the sands with your friends, the sun setting behind you.

Day 5: Sahara Desert – Ifrane – Fez (Wednesday, Jan. 1st)

After an unforgettable night in the desert, we’ll start the year with an early climb to the closest dune, to catch a glimpse of the sun rising over the dunes. Then a filling breakfast before we kick off a day on the road as we make our way North! We will watch the landscape change from orange to green as we pass through Rissan Erfoud and the Ziz Valley taking in the sights of the palm trees and canyons surrounding us. Once past the port of Tizi-n Talghomt, we will stop in Midelt for lunch (not included).

Continuing our journey, we’ll venture through the cedar forest and stop to see the Moroccan monkeys in their natural habitat! Next, we will go through Ifrane (which has been called the Moroccan Switzerland) and arrive in Fez, Morocco’s cultural capital. Upon arrival we will check in, freshen up and enjoy dinner at our hotel (included)!

Day 6: Fez – Chefchaouen (Thursday, Jan. 2nd)

After breakfast (included), we will explore one of the oldest imperial cities in Morocco with a local guided tour. Founded in 808, Fez is one of the first political, religious, and cultural capitals in the world and is truly incredible. We will begin the official tour at the Golden Doors of the spectacular Royal Palace. Next, we will wander around and inside the historical Medina, allowing the beautiful architecture and surrounding sites to transport us back over 1000 years ago.

When the tour is over, we will have a quick lunch stop (not included) and head to the beautiful Blue City of Chefchaouen!

We will arrive in Chefchaouen with time to check in and head out for one last optional group dinner at our favourite restaurant in the city (not included)! Afterwards it’ll be time to head to the hotel and get some rest before our final day of the trip.

Day 7: Chefchaouen – Tangier – Madrid Departure Day (Friday, Jan. 3rd)

After breakfast (included), we will enjoy the last guided visit of the trip in the wonderful streets of the Blue City. After the tour you’ll have free time to further explore the city, pick up some last souvenirs and to capture incredible photos in the charming, narrow alleys of the stunning Blue City.

After an early lunch (not included) it will be time to head back to Tangier to catch up our plane that will bring us back to Madrid.

(Available Soon) Check out our African Adventure Route Map:

Included in Price:

• Airport Pick Up & Drop Off in Morocco (as explained in the “Meet us There” tab)
• All transportation in Morocco
• 3 or 4**** Hotel accommodation in Marrakesh with breakfast included (2 nights)
• Hotel in the Rose Valley with Buffet dinner & breakfast included (1 night)
• Night in a Luxury Berber tent in the Sahara Desert with Buffet dinner & breakfast included
• 3 or 4**** Hotel accommodation in Fez with breakfast included (1 night)
• Night in a Boutique Hotel in the Blue City with breakfast included (1 night)
• Guided visit of Marrakesh
• Guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou (Kasbah)
• Panoramic and Guided visit of Fez
• Guided visit of Chefchaouen
• Visit to a traditional Moroccan pharmacy
• Visit to a traditional scarf shop
• Visit to a traditional pottery shop
• Visit to a traditional tannery / leather factory
• Camel ride in the Sahara Desert (1 camel per person)
• Sand boarding in the Sahara Desert
• NYE party in the Sahara Desert with DJ
• 3 dinners & 6 breakfasts
• Local Moroccan guide throughout the trip
• Citylife representatives throughout the trip
• All taxes included

Not Included in Price

• Anything not mentioned in “Included in Price”
• Flight to and from Morocco

*If you wish to arrive one day before you can book the Extra Night add-on in addition to the basic package. Find the right flight for you and we will pick you up at the airport.

All of our overnight stops through Morocco will be at hotels with the exception of the luxury camp in the Sahara desert. Room assignments will be determined based on the information that you provide us when signing up.

Group Name

When signing up for this trip you will see the option to indicate a “group name”. This is where you can inform of about who you would like to share a room with. We will always do our best to keep your group together.

If you have purchased a ticket without indicating a group name, we will assume that you are ok with being placed in a room with someone you may not know. If this is not the case, please reach out to us at [email protected] to inform us about your roommate request.

We have planned this trip’s itinerary around the most affordable flight options that are available.

Those who wish to arrive earlier in Marrakesh for one more night are welcome to book our Extra Night add-on in addition to their Basic Package ticket. We will arrange an additional night for you at one of our group’s hotels for the price of 50€. This price includes:

• Airport transfer
• 1 night at our group hotel
• Breakfast at the hotel on the next day

IMPORTANT: If you do choose to stay an extra night with us, please send your flight details to [email protected] so we can prepare the shuttle accordingly.

Please make sure you have your passport with you. It also needs to be valid for at least 6 months from the moment you enter Morocco!

You don’t need a visa (your passport is sufficient) if you are from the European Union, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Dominican Republic, Gabon, Guinea, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.

If you are NOT from the European Union or one of the countries listed above, we are glad to assist you with the visa application process. Please send an email to [email protected] for further assistance.

Citylife offers a basic travel insurance package with every trip that can be purchased as an add-on to your ticket. The insurance is provided by Innovac in partnership with Europassistance and will cover basic medical emergencies for the duration of the trip.

Do you Need to Take the Insurance?

It is not mandatory to take this specific insurance that we offer, but please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to make sure that you are travelling with proper coverage. If you decide not to take the insurance, we will consider that you are covered by another policy.

For a complete breakdown of the coverage that the insurance provides, please select the following links:

• Insurance Breakdown in English
• Insurance breakdown in Spanish