Essential Morocco (6 Days)
$1,328.00 per person
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Trip Outline
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. You’ll have a chance to relax before the Welcome meeting at 18:00, where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers.
Casblanca – Volubilis – Fes. This morning, we’ll head to the Hassan II Mosque for an optional visit, followed by some time at leisure at La Corniche. Then, we’ll head to Meknes for lunch at a community village.
Afterwards, we journey to Volubilis, Morocco’s expansive UNESCO-listed Roman ruins dating back to AD 40. Explore this ancient site with a guided tour, marveling at its historical significance and well-preserved artifacts. Continuing on, we reach Fes, renowned for its medieval charm. Spend the evening at leisure, try a local restaurant or relax with a refreshing mint tea.
Today, we explore Fes with a guided tour of its bustling medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants where donkeys and bikes are the main mode of transport. Experience a sensory journey through vibrant souks, admire the exterior of historic mosques, and bustling markets. Explore the intricacies of dye-pits, tanneries, and pottery workshops.
Later, return to the hotel to freshen up before enjoying an optional traditional meal with live Moroccan entertainment, including music, belly dancing, and magic. Alternatively, you can opt for a free evening to dine at a restaurant of your choice.
Fes – Sahara Desert Berber Camp. Anticipation builds as we journey towards the majestic Saharan Dunes. Along the way, we may stop for an optional lunch and, during summer, even take a leisurely swim. Arriving at Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, we switch to camels and embark on a trek into the expansive Sahara Desert, arriving in time to witness a breathtaking sunset. We then retreat to our authentic Berber Camp on the desert’s edge for an evening of local cuisine, music, and an unforgettable night beneath the Saharan stars.
Sahara Desert Berber Camp – Todra Gorge. After enjoying sunrise and breakfast, you can choose to further explore the dunes or arrange an optional desert excursion before continuing to Todra Gorge. This impressive 1000ft gorge, often referred to as Morocco’s Grand Canyon, is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. Spend the afternoon exploring the gorge, strolling through the Palmerie, and observing locals cooling off in the river. Todra’s beauty is showcased by its ever-changing colours as the sun moves across the sky from east to west, creating a mesmerising spectacle.
Todra Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou. We bid farewell to Todra this morning as we journey towards Ait Benhaddou via Ouarzazate. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch and have the opportunity to take an optional tour of the renowned film studios in Ouarzazate, known for iconic movies like Gladiators, The Last Temptation of Christ, and The Living Daylights.
Perched on a hill beside the Ouarzazate River, Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its well-preserved Kasbahs. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the historic Kasbah and village, with the option to join a tagine cooking class.
Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech. Today, we traverse the High Atlas, enjoying breathtaking views from the Tizi n Tichka pass at 2260 meters as we head towards Marrakech. The city’s iconic Koutoubia Tower, reminiscent of the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and Seville’s Giralda Tower, stands as a towering landmark. A visit to Marrakech wouldn’t be complete without exploring its UNESCO-listed medina and Djemaa-el-Fna, a vibrant marketplace and cultural hub.
After breaking for lunch, we embark on a guided city walk through the bustling Medina, visiting highlights such as Bahia Palace (entrance fee paid locally), the lively souks, and the historic square. The afternoon offers leisure time to unwind by the hotel pool or indulge in souvenir shopping.
Your adventure tour concludes after breakfast. Consider booking a morning hot air balloon ride if time permits.
Afterwards, you will arrange your own transportation to the airport for your onward flight.
Trip Includes
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- 6 nights 3 star hotels and 1 night shared camping at a Berber camp in the Sahara
- Guided sightseeing of Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Fes & Volubilis
- Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
- Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
- Driver, all transfers and transportation in private modern A/C tourism vehicles
- An airport arrival transfer on day 1
Trip Highlights
- Casablanca – Begin your trip in the beautiful coastal city of Casablanca, opt to visit Hassan II Mosque and explore La Corniche at leisure
- Volubilis – Uncover the well-preserved mosaics and the Forum in this hidden gem – one of the world’s best-preserved Roman settlements
- Fes – See the real Morocco on a guided tour of the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, home to historic tanneries and dye pits
- Sahara Desert – Ride a camel past the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an authentic night at our Berber camp
- Todra Gorge – Take a stroll through this magnificent towering red canyon and admire the changing colours of the rocks
- Ouarzazate – Relax in the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ and opt to visit the film studios responsible for Gladiator and other blockbusters Ouarzazate – Relax in the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ and opt to visit the film studios responsible for Gladiator and other blockbusters a Ait Benhaddou – Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, where Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed
- Marrakech – Take in the highlights of this iconic city with a guided tour, plus enjoy free time to head out and explore your way
- Meknes – Visit this former imperial city, now known by many as the ‘Versailles of Morocco,’ for a community village lunch
Trip Excludes
- International flights and visa
- Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$4-5 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$4-5 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
- Airport departure transfer
- Optional activities
- Entrance Fees: USD$40-50pp, paid in local currency
- Tipping Kitty: USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency
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