Itinerary
This ten-day expedition takes you to see the highlights of Morocco. Learn about Moroccan culture and art and marvel at the diverse landscapes across this incredible country. Visit the imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Meknes. See the Atlas Mountains, numerous Kasbahs and the Sahara Desert. Accommodation is in 5* hotels on half-board or full-board basis with plenty of opportunities to savour the best in traditional Moroccan cuisine.
Tour program
ARRIVAL MARRAKECH
Start point
Terminal 1, Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz 40, Morocco
MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA (250 kms – 3 hrs)
CASABLANCA – RABAT – TANGIER (340 kms – 3.5 hrs)
TANGIER – CHEFCHAOUEN – FEZ (399 kms – 4.5 hrs)
FEZ – MEKNES– FÈZ (140 kms – 2.5 hrs)
FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (450 kms – 6 hrs)
MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – TINEGHIR – OUARZAZATE (340 kms – 5.25 hrs)
OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH (205 kms – 4 hrs)
MARRAKECH
DEPARTURE MARRAKECH
End point
Terminal 1, Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz 40, Morocco
Tour Details
Accommodation
9 night's accommodation
Day 1 Marrakech:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Adam Park or similar 5*
Day 2 Casablanca:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Gray Boutique or similar 5*
Day 3 Tangier:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Royal Tulip city Centre or similar 5*
Day 4-5 Fes:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Les Merinides or similar 5*
Day 6 Merzouga:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Azawad or similar (Bivouac)
Day 7 Ouarzazate:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Berber palace or similar 5*
Day 8-9 Marrakech:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Adam Park or similar 5*
Guide
Operated with English, French or Spanish-speaking guides for the duration of the tour
German-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra)
Meals
9 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
9 Dinners
Full-board (optional extra): 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners.
Additional Services
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: panoramic tour of Casablanca with exterior visit to the Hassan II Mosque and the corniche; panoramic tour of Rabat and visit to the Kasbah of the Oudayas; panoramic tour of Tangier, the Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel; panoramic tour of Meknes, visit to the granaries of Moulay Ismail; Fez el Bali, Nejjarine Fountain, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss Zaouia, the Mellah, panoramic view of the fortifications of the north; visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and the Tifoultout Kasbah (time-permitting); Ait Ben Haddou; Marrakech, Jmaa-el-Fnaa square and the souks, as well as a visit to a Moroccan herbalist, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle garden.
Meet and greet on day 1
Visas, international flights and airport taxes (clients pay direct)
Driver-guide Tips
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks
Any visit not mentioned in the program
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Arrival at Marrakech Airport. After the customs formalities, our agent/driver will wait for you outside the airport, in front of the arrival exit holding a sign with your name. If you are unable to locate the driver/agent, please call DS Morocco on 00 212 661 469 281. Languages spoken at the call center: English and French. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having contacted the agent/driver first
Unmarried couples with Moroccan nationality, please inquire about local legislation concerning accommodation.
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Please note that some of the hotels we provide do not serve alcohol.
Transport
Air-conditioned bus for the duration of the tour
Private transfer from Marrakech Airport to Marrakech hotels and vice-versa
Transfer in 4x4from Erfoud to Merzouga
Good to know
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco