Bienvenido a Agadir, una ciudad a orillas del océano Atlántico, en el sur de Marruecos. Serás recibido a tu llegada y trasladado a tu hotel. El resto del día es libre.
Alojamiento - Hotel Atlas Amadil Beach o similar
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09.04-18.04.26 scheduled
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22.10-31.10.26 scheduled
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08.04-17.04.27 scheduled
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21.10-30.10.27 scheduled
Itinerario
Disfruta de lo más destacado del sur de Marruecos y adéntrate en el nuevo territorio del Sáhara Occidental.
Absorbe la explosión de cultura, color y costumbres de Marrakech antes de serpentear por la espectacular cordillera del Atlas. Camina por pueblos empedrados, cena con los lugareños y respira el aire fresco de la montaña. Desde las aldeas bereberes escondidas en los valles, hasta los santuarios sagrados y la vida en las aldeas congelada en el tiempo, tu experiencia se verá contrastada cuando atravieses extensiones desérticas rocosas y desoladas hacia el territorio en disputa del Sáhara Occidental. Antigua colonia española, anexionada por Marruecos en 1975, cuanto más al sur te dirijas, la ciudad de Dajla te sorprenderá por su ambiente relajado. Palmeras ondulantes, una laguna salpicada de islas y aguas cobalto bordeadas de cafés y restaurantes son el final perfecto para este viaje lleno de contrastes.
Programa del tour
Día 1
Agadir
Día 2
Sidi Ifni, una ciudadela hispano-morisca
Empieza el día explorando Agadir, una ciudad con profundas raíces bereberes y fenicias que no ha dejado de evolucionar a pesar de las destrucciones sufridas por los terremotos de 1731 y 1960. Visita el Zoco El Had, uno de los mayores mercados de Marruecos, donde más de 6.000 mercaderes ofrecen una variada selección de productos y artesanía locales.
Sal de Agadir en vehículos 4×4, siguiendo una pintoresca ruta costera hacia Tiznit antes de dejar atrás la autopista. Recorre un tramo escarpado de la costa atlántica, zigzagueando entre acantilados y calas escondidas. Haz una parada en Legzira, conocida por sus llamativas formaciones rocosas rojas y sus arcos excavados en el océano, para disfrutar de un almuerzo tradicional a base de marisco en un pueblo pesquero local.
Continúa hasta Sidi Ifni, antiguo enclave español hasta 1969, donde los restos de su arquitectura hispanomorisca aún dominan el paisaje. Instálate en tu alojamiento y disfruta de la mezcla única de influencias marroquíes y coloniales de la ciudad antes de pasar la noche libre. (D,A,C)
Noche - Hotel Safa o similar
Día 3
Mercado de camellos
Empieza el día en Guelmim, una histórica terminal de caravanas que antaño prosperó en la encrucijada del comercio transahariano. Explora la medina, donde aún afloran antiguas cuentas de cristal y mercancías de siglos de comercio. Si tu viaje coincide con un día de mercado, visita el vibrante zoco del ganado, una sorprendente escena de color, sonido y tradición. Los pastores nómadas, ataviados con vaporosas chilabas y turbantes teñidos de añil, llegan desde las profundidades del desierto, algunos desde lugares tan lejanos como Mauritania.
Aventúrate fuera de la carretera hacia Ksar Tifnidilt, un remoto fuerte en lo alto de una colina que domina el cauce seco del Ouadi Draa. Este río marcó en su día la frontera entre el Marruecos francés y el Sáhara español, y el puesto militar abandonado de Tifnidilt aún se cierne sobre el paisaje, una reliquia de las defensas de la época colonial. El escenario es cinematográfico, con reminiscencias de una vieja película de la Legión Extranjera Francesa, donde el tiempo se detiene.
Al final del día, llega a tu alojamiento, tu base para las dos próximas noches, donde el vasto desierto se despliega a tu puerta. (D,A,C)
Noche - Hotel Ksar Tafnidilt o similar
Día 4
Esteros y desierto
El estuario del Dra se asienta entre escarpados acantilados y el vasto Atlántico. A lo largo de esta escarpada costa, descubre remotos campamentos de pesca estacionales: sencillos refugios encaramados a los acantilados o metidos en cuevas, donde los pescadores lanzan sus sedales al infinito azul.
Esparcidos por el paisaje, los puestos militares coloniales abandonados son testigos mudos de una época pasada, con sus fachadas desgastadas que se confunden con las dunas. Los camellos atraviesan la extensión arenosa, una escena intemporal contra el horizonte siempre cambiante.
Si la marea lo permite, recorre una playa virgen, una frontera salvaje donde las dunas ondulantes se encuentran con las olas rompientes. Desvíate hacia el interior, siguiendo el curso sinuoso de un cauce seco a través de un vasto cañón, el único paso entre el desierto, los acantilados y el mar. Al ponerse el sol, regresa a tu hotel. (D,A,C)
Noche - Hotel Ksar Tafnidilt o similar
Día 5
Dunas y lagunas
Departing Tafnidilt this morning, traverse a striking expanse of dunes before entering the lands known as Western Sahara – a region long off-limits due to the conflict between the Front Polisario and Morocco.
Journey onwards to Naila Salt Lagoon, an otherworldly landscape where golden dunes stretch towards the Atlantic. This vast saltwater lake, spanning 100 square kilometres, is Morocco’s largest and a sanctuary for migratory birds. Up to 20,000 species find refuge here, including flamingos, cormorants, gulls, and herons. Glide across the emerald waters, flanked by ochre cliffs and endless sands, as local fishermen navigate the lagoon in traditional wooden boats. (B,L,D)
Overnight – Sahara Beach Hotel a Akhfenir or similar
Día 6
Smara, Ciudadela del Desierto
Esta mañana, viaja a través de los escarpados paisajes de la Seguia el Hamra antes de llegar a Smara, una ciudad cargada de historia y resistencia saharaui. Fundada en 1898 por el jeque Maa el Ainin, venerado líder religioso y político de Oualata (Mauritania), Smara se construyó con el apoyo del sultán de Marruecos. Antes de su construcción, el lugar era un caravasar clave en las rutas comerciales hacia Mauritania. Gracias a la financiación, los arquitectos y los materiales enviados por el sultán, Smara se convirtió rápidamente en un importante centro para nómadas y comerciantes que enlazaba el Magreb con el África subsahariana. En 1908, el jeque Maa el Ainin declaró Smara ciudad santa y llamó a la yihad contra la colonización francesa y española. A diferencia de otras ciudades de la región, establecidas por colonos españoles, Smara es la única ciudad fundada por saharauis, un epicentro de resistencia que ha soportado siglos de conflicto.
A lo largo de los años, Smara ha sido escenario de numerosas batallas, como los ataques de batallones de camellos franceses en 1913 y de la Legión Extranjera española en 1934. En 1973, se fundó aquí el Frente Polisario, lo que consolidó aún más el papel de Smara en la actual lucha por la identidad saharaui. A lo largo de su historia, la ciudad permaneció bajo la influencia del jeque Maa el Ainin, cuyo liderazgo político-religioso se extendió por vastos territorios saharauis, desde el sur de Marruecos hasta Mauritania, el norte de Malí y el suroeste de Argelia. Se dice que forjó alianzas con más de 100 tribus mediante el matrimonio, solidificando su influencia en todo el desierto.
En la actualidad, Smara es una ciudad pequeña pero animada, que alberga un mercado bien surtido y vestigios de su pasado histórico, como el cuartel militar colonial hispanomorisco y el palacio Zawiya, construido por Maa el Ainin en piedra, con intrincados bajorrelieves de yeso blanco.
Esta noche, sumérgete en la cultura saharaui mientras disfrutas de un banquete tradicional, acompañado por los rítmicos golpes de los tambores femeninos, auténtica expresión del perdurable espíritu de la región. (D,A,C)
Noche - Hotel Sahariano o similar
Día 7
Día 7-8: 9 - Sáhara - La Vía Prohibida
En Smara, reúnete con tu guía local -un nómada de una tribu saharaui- que te conducirá en una auténtica expedición todoterreno por el desierto, recorriendo los vastos e indómitos paisajes del antiguo Sáhara Occidental de norte a sur.
Durante los próximos cuatro días, atravesarás dunas cambiantes y remotas pistas desérticas, encontrando pozos donde los legendarios nómadas reguibat llevan a beber a sus camellos. Con un poco de suerte, puede que tengas la rara oportunidad de conocer a estos nómadas, cuyo modo de vida ha permanecido inalterado durante generaciones. Explora una zona rica en petroglifos antiguos, descubiertos recientemente y aún objeto de estudio arqueológico: una visión extraordinaria de la profunda historia del Sáhara.
Durante las tres noches siguientes, acamparás bajo el inmenso cielo del desierto en amplias tiendas moriscas, equipadas con colchones y alfombras para mayor comodidad. Las cenas se prepararán sobre el fuego, mezclando ingredientes frescos y conservados, mientras abrazas la belleza cruda del desierto en una de las regiones más aisladas de la tierra. (D,A,C)
Noche - Acampada en tiendas Morish (las camas son colchones de aire sobre esterillas marroquíes)
Día 10
Del desierto al océano
Continúa tu viaje hacia el Atlántico, navegando por un terreno desértico siempre cambiante, antes de llegar a Dajla. Esta remota península es un lugar de sorprendente belleza natural, donde el Sáhara se encuentra con el mar.
El Río de Oro, una ensenada de 40 kilómetros de longitud, esculpe el paisaje, enmarcado por escarpados acantilados y amplias dunas. Aquí, los elementos se mezclan en una paleta surrealista: océano azul profundo, arenas doradas, campos de algas esmeralda y oscuras rocas volcánicas. Lugar de contrastes y tranquilidad, Dakhla es una puerta adecuada para el tramo final de tu expedición al desierto. (D,A,C)
Noche - Hotel Buena Vista o similar
Día 11
Río de Oro
Sigue la línea costera donde las ondulantes dunas se encuentran con el Atlántico, un sorprendente contraste de desierto y océano. Dependiendo de la marea, serás testigo de un fenómeno poco frecuente: cuando el mar sube, inunda el desierto bajo, transformando las rocas y las dunas en islas fugaces a la deriva en aguas resplandecientes. Llega a Dakhla, un remoto puesto avanzado establecido originalmente por navegantes españoles en 1502 como Villa Cisneros. Visita el bullicioso puerto pesquero, donde las embarcaciones se mecen en la corriente, antes de disfrutar de un almuerzo marinero en una granja local de ostras. Conocida mundialmente por su kitesurf de categoría mundial, las costas azotadas por el viento de Dakhla atraen a aventureros de todo el mundo.
Regresa a tu hotel para refrescarte antes de trasladarte al aeropuerto para tu viaje de regreso. (B)
Política de cancelación
Prices
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The above mentioned cancellation fees are in addition to any that may be charged by travel agents, airlines, hotels or other tour operators. Regrettably cancellation charges and fees cannot be waived.
Refunds
To the extent permitted by law, no refund is available for cancellations after travel has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised.
Amendments
The following fees will apply:
Amendments to confirmed and deposited itineraries outside of 30 days prior to departure where the value of the booking is decreased - AUD$25 per change (a change to the booking that increases the value will incur no fee)
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Reissue of airline tickets - AUD$100 per person (other fees may apply)
Booking of only 3 nights accommodation or less - AUD$30 per booking
Rail tickets and passes only - AUD$50 per booking
Amendments after departure, loss of cancelled services, plus a fee of AUD$50 per person per change
NOTE: Once a booking is confirmed, name transfers are not permitted as this will be regarded as a cancellation - See ‘Cancellation’ for applicable fees and details
Travel documents
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Guaranteed departures
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Should a tour be cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met or unforeseen circumstances as stated above, you will be offered a full refund or offered a replacement travel option.
Airport transfers
On tours that offer airport transfers as an inclusion, an airport transfer to/from your hotel will be provided on the arrival and departure day of the tour (within the ground suppliers operating hours). Flight details must be provided to Crooked Compass. Documentation will not be released until this information is provided. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. Only one inbound and one outbound transfer will be included. In the event of flight delays outside Crooked Compass' control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers, and no refund is available for missed transfers or passengers not using the transfer service. Airport transfers are provided as a service to passengers and it is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that any airport transfer will allow them enough time to connect with their flights. Crooked Compass will not be responsible for any flight delays or cancellations caused by the late arrival or departure of an airport transfer, or for cancellation fees associated with a missed flight.
Airline Fuel Levy Surcharge
Since 2004 all airlines servicing flights have been charging a fuel levy surcharge, on top of the normal airline ticket price, in order to cover the increased cost of aviation fuel. As fuel prices have fluctuated, so too has the amount the airlines charge for this levy. This amount is detailed against every tour featured and will also be advised to you at the time of your booking and is subject to change until your airline ticket is issued.
Product descriptions, maps and photographs
Descriptions of tours, attractions and accommodation provided on this website are based on information provided by hotels and suppliers. Any facilities shown as included may change at any time. Crooked Compass makes no representation as to the standard, class or description of accommodation or services provided by third parties. Maps are shown for general information and do not necessarily reflect actual routings, locations or services provided. Photographs may show places in the general area visited, but not necessarily included in the tour. Many of the images are supplied courtesy of tourist bureaux, hotels and tour operators. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided to passengers; however, Crooked Compass cannot be held responsible for typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.
Travel insurance
It is a condition of travel that each passenger is adequately covered by an appropriate travel insurance policy for duration of travel. Please also check the contingencies of your prospective insurance cover and ensure you are aware of its conditions and omissions. We strongly advise travel insurance from time of booking to provide full cover.
Health Requirements
All customers are required to familiarise themselves with any health requirements specific to countries being visited. All customers should visit their doctor for these aforementioned purposes and/or to confirm that they are physically able to undertake the day-to-day requirements of the tour.
Crooked Compass does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. Crooked Compass is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services provided.
Passports and Visas
It is the responsibility of the passenger to have a valid passport (which is valid for at least six months from your last day of travel) and all visas, permits and certificates required for the selected tour. Ask your travel agent for further information. Responsibility for documentation accuracy, passport validity and dispatch of documents rests with the customer. Crooked Compass accepts no responsibility for any failure in this respect.
Baggage
Please check with your airline for applicable baggage allowances. Where a tour includes hotel porterage, this includes one standard suitcase per person, and only applies when the passengers are travelling as part of the group. Porterage is not included when passengers check in and out of a hotel at the start and end of a tour. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Baggage insurance is recommended.
Single travel
On group tours, if you are travelling as a single passenger, you can request that we try to match you in a twin share room with another single passenger of the same sex. Should we not be able to match you in a twin share room by the final tour balance payment date, the single room supplement rate will apply. Should you be matched with another person we cannot be held responsible if the choice is not to your satisfaction. Any twin match must understand that the room must be treated as a non-smoking room unless both parties agree otherwise. Single rooms may be smaller than twin rooms. The Single Supplement represents a fee passed on to us by the hotels for sole use of a room.
Refusal of Carriage
Crooked Compass retains the right to remove customers from our tours for reasons that impact on the enjoyment or safety of other passengers, such as, but not limited to, the physical, medical, mental inability of customers to undertake the arrangements of the holiday, unsocial or unruly behaviour, or the carriage of prohibited substances or materials. Onward travel arrangements will be at the omitted travellers expense.
Variations
All possible effort will be made to adhere to the published touring itinerary. Occasionally circumstances beyond our control will force cancellations, changes, amendments or modifications to the itinerary and its inclusions such as particular events and services. Crooked Compass cannot be held responsible for any omissions or modifications to the itinerary or the inclusions made as a consequence of these changes.
Pre-departure contact
You must provide a telephone number, email or address where you can be reached, if necessary. Documentation will not be released until this information is provided.
Not included in the price
Anything not specifically included in the tour is at your own expense.
Air travel
Air travel is subject to the conditions and limitations set out in the airline's conditions of carriage. Airfares are subject to change at any time.
Booking arrangements
The person making a booking will be deemed to have accepted these booking conditions on behalf of everyone named in the booking. Only the person making the booking is authorised to make changes to or cancel the booking. All communications from us will usually be sent to your travel agent. Your travel agent is responsible for forwarding payments made by you to us.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Crooked Compass excludes all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to physical and psychological injury, and loss or damage to property of whatever nature) that may arise in any way in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through Crooked Compass or any third parties, or in connection with the supply of such goods or services. If the law implies a condition or warranty that cannot be excluded, Crooked Compass' liability for a breach of the conditions or warranty will be limited as determined by Crooked Compass to the re-supply or payment of the cost of re-supplying the relevant goods or services. Except where otherwise stated within these terms and conditions Crooked Compass excludes liability for any loss or damage that may be caused by cancellation, abandonment, alteration, amendment, modification or termination of the tour.
Events beyond our control
If a tour cannot proceed due to a force majeure event including but not limited to flood, earthquake, war or civil strife, acts of terrorism, hurricane, cyclone, industrial disturbance, strike, fire, lock out, epidemic, failure or delays of scheduled transportation facilities, or other Acts of God, or any law, order, decree, rule or regulation of any government authority, or for any reason whether of a similar or dissimilar nature beyond the control of Crooked Compass, this agreement shall terminate and there shall be no claim for damages by either party against the other.
Destination advice
Crooked Compass makes no representations as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. You should obtain travel advice for your relevant government bodies.
Complaints procedure
Should you have a complaint while on the tour, you should inform your tour guide immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the tour guide’s best endeavours to do so during the tour, your complaint can be made in writing to Crooked Compass.
Crooked Compass cannot be held responsible for issues that were not brought to our attention during the course of a tour.
Agent Responsibility
It is the travel agents’ responsibility to ensure that all invoice and itinerary details and documentation issued by Crooked Compass are correct and that the customer is aware of amendment and cancellation conditions and other clauses in these booking conditions.
ATAS
Crooked Compass is a member of the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) which is administered by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). ATAS travel agents have met strict standards and criteria in order to become nationally accredited. Their accreditation means they are the best in the industry, financially viable, credible, well trained and professional businesses. This means you can book your travel knowing you're in the safe hands of a trusted and reputable travel agent. See www.atas.com.au for more information.
Australian and New Zealand Bookings
All components purchased through Crooked Compass' Australian office (Crooked Compass Pty Ltd) are protected by a client trust account where monies are held until your departure or the full cost of your services have been paid for by us. This relates mainly to bookings from Australia and New Zealand.
Travel Agents
All clients booking through a travel agent are financially protected by the travel agent's own protection scheme, which you should check carefully before purchasing your travel arrangements. Crooked Compass is not financially liable for bookings due to the insolvency of your travel agent.
Law of contract
This agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia.
Detalles del tour
Alojamiento
10 noches de alojamiento
Transporte
Traslados de ida y vuelta al aeropuerto
Recorridos y excursiones en vehículos 4x4 privados y barcos de pesca locales
Seguro
El seguro no está incluido. Se requiere seguro de viaje para este tour. Por favor, asegúrese de tener la cobertura adecuada.
Opcional
No se incluyen otras actividades y servicios.
Vuelos
Vuelo de Agadir a Dakhla - clase turista
*** Todos los demás vuelos no están incluidos.
Servicios adicionales
Visitas turísticas según el itinerario
Una botella de agua mineral por persona y día
Entradas a parques, concesiones, zonas protegidas y lugares de interés cultural, y actos programados
Servicios adicionales
Vuelos internacionales y nacionales no mencionados anteriormente
Bebidas, salvo que se indique lo contrario
Visados
Seguro de viaje
Propinas
Inoculaciones
Artículos personales
Cualquier cosa no mencionada en el itinerario
Entrada anticipada/Salida tardía
Comidas
Comidas según el itinerario
Guía
Servicios de un guía local de habla inglesa
Bueno saber
Divisa
MAD
Moroccan Dirham
Marruecos
Opiniones de clientes
Operador
Faq Tour
How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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