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 BB or half-board basis with plenty of opportunities to savour the best in traditional Moroccan cuisine, including the spectacular dinner-show Fantasia.
Tour program
ARRIVAL MARRAKECH
Start point
Terminal 1, Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz 40, Morocco
MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA (250 kms – 3hrs)
CASABLANCA – RABAT (90 kms – 1hr)
RABAT – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FES (280 kms – 4.5 hrs)
FES
FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (450 kms – 6 hrs)
MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – TINEGHIR – OUARZAZATE (340 km – 5.5 hrs)
OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH (205 kms – 4hrs)
MARRAKECH
DEPARTURE MARRAKECH
End point
Terminal 1, Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz 40, Morocco
Tour Details
Accommodation
9 nights' accommodation
Day 1 Marrakech:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Adam Park or similar 5*
Day 2 Casablanca:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Gary Boutique or similar 5*
Day 3 Rabat:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Vila Mandarine 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 = Dar Kamar or similar 5*
Day 8-9 Marrakech:
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Adam Park or similar 5*
Flights
Guide
Operated with English, French or Spanish-speaking guides for the duration of the tour
German-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra)
Insurance
Meals
9 Breakfasts
2 Dinners on day 6 and 9
Half-Board (optional extra): 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners and 1 lunch on day 9
Optional
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 city corniche; panoramic tour of Rabat and visit to the Kasbah of the Oudayas; panoramic tour of Meknes; Fez el Bali, Nejjarine Fountain, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss Zaouia, the Mellah, panoramic view of the fortifications of the north; Ouarzazate, visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and the Tifoultout Kasbah (time permitting); Ait Ben Haddou; the Majorelle garden in Marrakech, as well as the Koutoubia mosque (exterior), the Bahia Palace, the Medina and the souks with visit to a Moroccan herbalist and the famous Jmaa el Fnaa square.
Meet and greet on day 1
Transport
Air-conditioned bus for the duration of the tour
Private transfer from Marrakech Airport to Marrakech hotels and vice-versa
Transfer in 4x4 from Erfoud to Merzouga and vice-versa
Good to know
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco