Explore Morocco Journey
13 Days
Starting from/ending in Marrakech.
Day 01: Arrival in Marrakech
Depends on your arrival at Marrakech airport, our driver guide will be waiting for you then transfer to your riad in the Medina. You’ll have a chance to relax on this day prior to our welcome dinner. Overnight in your Riad.
Day 02: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Rose Valley - Dades valley
You will start your journey southward to Dades valley via Tizi n’Tichka pass. you will visit the Berber village of Ait BenHaddou, it was established in the 11th century, its position on the main Marrakech to the sahara route, meant it was an ideal stop off for traders taking salt across the desert and returning with goods such as gold and ivory. After lunch you will continue to Dades valley through the rose valley. Dinner and overnight at your riad/hotel.
Day 03: Dades valley - Todra gorges - Sahara Desert
Depart in the morning to the Sahara desert via Todra gorges, where you will take a walk to explore these magnificent and narrow gorges. After lunch, continue to Erfoud city for a visit to a local fossil craft workshop. Continuing to the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. Where you will ride camels attending the sunset and spend the evening in a desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music, you can join by drumming and dancing. Overnight in a private tent.
Day 04: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani - Merzouga
Wake-up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert, have breakfast in the camp then you will start an amazing trip alongside the dunes while passing by the oasis, visit Khamlia village to listen Gnaoua musicians, then short drive will take you to Rissani to experience the authentic local market, lunch in Rissani and return to Merzouga. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Sahara Desert - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes
After breakfast. We will start our trip to Fes via Erfoud and Ziz Valley enjoying its palm plantation. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue your journey to Fes via Ifrane where you will have the opportunity to see the largest forest of cedar trees in the region that is inhabited by the Barbary Apes. Arrive to Fes early evening.
Day 06: Explore Fes
Today in this UNESCO World Heritage city you will have a guided visit. You will visit the medieval medina with its Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine fountain, the tanneries, the Karaouine mosque, the royal palace gate and a ceramic workshop. Spend the night in the same riad.
Day 07: Fes - Chefchaouen
Travel to Chefchaouen via Ouazzan and Rif Mountains. Load up your cameras! Its blue-washed houses, narrow cobbled streets, and mountainous backdrop create a tranquil and photographic setting. Spend the night in Chefchaouen.
Day 8: Explore Chefchaouen
You will spend the day exploring the charming city of Chefchaouen located in the Rif Mountains. It is famous for its bright blue color of its buildings and is very popular for both tourists and Moroccans, particularly in the hot summer months. Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding lanes and narrow alleys. Overnight at the same accommodation in Chefchaouen.
Day 09: Chefchaouen - Rabat
After breakfast we will drive to the capital of Morocco; Rabat where you will visit the Mohamed 5th Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower; minaret of an incomplete mosque initiated by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 10: Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Today we will continue our journey back to Marrakech with a visit to Hassan 2nd mosque in Casablanca. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11: Explore Marrakech
Today you will have a guided tour of Marrakech Medina including: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret, The Medina and Souks. In the afternoon we will visit the dynamic Djemaa el fna square where you will get to see the famous snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers and storytellers that frequent the area. Overnight at the same riad.
Day 12: Free day in Marrakech
Today is a free day in Marrakech. If you’re interested, we can book you a cooking class, a Hammam experience or you can take a horse carriage ride to visit Majorelle garden. Any activities today are extra. Overnight at the same riad.
Day 13: Marrakech (transfer to airport)
After breakfast at the riad, transfer to the airport depends on your flight departure.
Included
Transportation in a comfortable A/C vehicle
Experienced English speaking driver guide or a driver and English speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees.
Half board accommodation all the tour in nice Moroccan Riads (dinner, bed and breakfast)
Camel ride and overnight stay in a desert camp.
Visits to local women cooperatives and workshops.
Excluded
Flights, lunches, drinks, alcohol, gratuities and travel insurance.
Travel insurance is required
Price
$2,325 US per person based on twin share
Single supplement is $380 US Dollars.
Minimum 4 participants.
$2,105 if paid by check or Zelle
Deposit - $500
Deposit is Non-Refundable
Please Note
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Travel Insurance is required for this tour. You will be asked to provide your Travel insurance information after your booking is confirmed. It must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays and 24/7 assistance.
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As much as we want for this trip to go exactly as planned, we can't predicted complications that may arise; due to inclement weather and/or closures due to uncontrollable circumstances like Covid-19. We will do our very best to make onsite scheduling adjustments as needed, but please note that all listed and intended activities are weather permitting. No refunds will be given if an activity has to be pulled. Additionally, the tour is listed as a package, and no price adjustments will be given if someone wants to "opt-out" of an included activity
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Not liable to any losses, damages, accidents, injuries, death, or sickness during your trip. The same applies to any changes in trip schedule due to weather, strikes, or any other force majeure. Service providers reserve the right to change routes, schedules, and itineraries if needed because of weather, road conditions or should the necessity arise because of unforeseen reasons or circumstances.