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28 Morocco  Camels & Kasbahs Morocco Camels & Kasbahs Group Trip 8 Days * Saharan camel ride and overnight Bedouin camp * Village stay in the Atlas Mountains and visit Tijhza School * Snake charmers and storytellers in Marrakech * Independent family trips available orocco has so much to offer for families. Marrakech, with its colourful souks, palaces and mosques, comes alive at night with snake charmers, travelling musicians, acrobats and storytellers. The magnificent kasbah of Ait Benhaddou has been the location for many Hollywood films, including Gladiator. Nestled in the Atlas Mountains near the ruined fortress of Telouet, is the village of Tijhza. Exodus has a special relationship with the village that goes back many years and, term-time permitting, we will visit the local school. A Saharan camel safari and camping under the stars with the Bedouin are highlights for all the family. M Trip Profile Flights via Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc. Accommodation 4 nights hotels, 1 night basic mountain gite, 2 nights camping in desert. Swimming all hotels have pools. Transport private mini/midi bus plus camel! Group min. 5, max. 16, plus guide and driver. Food all breakfasts and 3 dinners included. Reality Check minimal time difference; approximately 3 hours driving per day. During the winter months it is cold at night in the mountains and the desert. Vaccinations not necessary. Min. Age 6 years. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah The Itinerary Day 1 Depart London; arrive Ouarzazate late evening. 2 Visit Atlas Film Studios (if no production is under way), then drive to Tazzarine. Visit the local palmerie and overnight camp. 3 Morning camel trek; afternoon free to laze by the pool. Camp in the grounds of a converted kasbah. 4 Drive along the Draa Valley to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah; afternoon visit and overnight in hotel. 5 To Atlas Mountains and the village of Tijhza; afternoon walk. 6 Morning walk through the villages of the Tijhza Valley and visit the school. Scenic drive to Marrakech. 7 Morning walking tour of Marrakech; afternoon and evening free. 8 Fly to London. Climate: Marrakech Temp ºC Rainy Days Group Dates & Prices Trip Code * FMK Sat to Sat NO LOCAL PAYMENT Start End Adult Child# 2008 09 Feb 16 Feb £699 £629 16 Feb 23 Feb £699 £629 22 Mar 29 Mar £759 £689 29 Mar 05 Apr £759 £689 05 Apr 12 Apr £739 £669 12 Apr 19 Apr £739 £669 24 May 31 May £739 £669 18 Oct 25 Oct £739 £669 25 Oct 01 Nov £739 £669 20 Dec 27 Dec £759 £689 27 Dec 03 Jan £759 £689 2009 07 Feb 14 Feb £729 £659 14 Feb 21 Feb £759 £689 04 Apr 11 Apr £789 £719 11 Apr 18 Apr £789 £719 23 May 30 May £769 £699 Optional single supplement £50 #Child must be aged 6 to 11 at time of dep. Recommended teenage departure. Insurance: please see page 68 Independent Holidays For more information see page 5 Trip Code * LFM NO LOCAL PAYMENT Starting UK 8 days Starting Ouarzazate 8 days Land only dates & prices for a family of 4 Price per person Adult/Child 2008 08 Feb £499 15 Feb £499 17 Oct £549 31 Oct £549 12 Dec £499 2009 13 Feb £529 Compulsory single supplement £50 Adult package price from £805 Child package price from £750 i For Trip Notes & availability, use the Trip Code in the search box on the Exodus home page. To book call 0845 863 9636 or visit www.exodus.co.uk