Moroccan Melodies tour
9 days
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Group Tour
This is a 9 day tour that introduces you to all the best that Morocco has to offer. Starting in Casablanca, we visit the cultural centres of Rabat, Meknes and Fez before heading across the mountains to the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi where we enjoy a camel ride and Berber desert camp under the stars. We'll then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzaza...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This is a 9 day tour that introduces you to all the best that Morocco has to offer. Starting in Casablanca, we visit the cultural centres of Rabat, Meknes and Fez before heading across the mountains to the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi where we enjoy a camel ride and Berber desert camp under the stars. We'll then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, passing Todra Gorge and the Dades Canyon on the way. Finally we cross the Atlas Mountains and finish the tour in the fascinating city of Marrakech
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityRabat
End CityOuarzazate
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Accommodation in 4-star level hotels, a comfortable Berber desert camp and basic Berber village stay
- All transport and transfers with a local driver
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local tour guide/ leader throughout
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Entrances fees to sights as stated
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive into Casablanca
On your arrival in Casablanca airport (CMN) our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in, relax after your flight, and have a first look around. Extra nights before the tour starts are available on request.
| OVERNIGHT:
Casablanca Hotel
| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour
Day 2, Casablanca / Rabat / Volubolis / Meknes
We start our tour at the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, 7th largest in the world and with an amazing seaside location. Morocco’s nearby capital, Rabat is next and we’ll see the Royal Palace, Ouadaya Garden & Kasbah and the Hassan Tower Mosque. Then we vis...
| OVERNIGHT:
Meknes Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Fez. City tour
A short morning drive brings us to the mediaeval city of Fez and we spend the whole day exploring its labyrinth of souks, mosques and spice filled streets. Our tour features the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, Nejjarine fountain and the Bou Anania Medersa and you have time to e...
| OVERNIGHT:
Fez Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4, Fez / Midelt / Cous cous cooking class
We discover Morocco’s beautiful mountainous landscape today as we follow ancient caravan routes up into the hills, stopping en-route at Ifran, known as the ’Switzerland of Morocco’. Its alpine resort style feel is a huge contrast to the traditional Arabic cities you’ll v...
| OVERNIGHT:
Midelt Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5, Erg Chebbi sand dunes / camel ride / Berber desert camp
We drive through the scenic Ziz Valley this morning, descending to Erfoud on the edge of the Sahara Desert. We’ll make the short trip to Rissani and the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty before driving in 4WD vehicles through to the famous Erg Chebbi sand desert. Here w...
| OVERNIGHT:
Berber Desert Camp
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate
We leave the desert reluctantly this morning and visit the spectacular narrow canyon of Todra Gorge, whose huge rock walls change in colour as the light moves during the day. We’ll also drive through the Dades Canyon on steep winding roads with numerous switchbacks provi...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ouarzazate Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Ait Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley
After a short tour of the Atlas movie studios outside Ouarzazate, today’s main highlight is Morocco’s most well known Kasbah at the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. This is a huge fortified city with houses and kasbahs crowding together inside the defensive w...
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Marrakech, City tour
Today’s tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then visit the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace which both host intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship before exploring the lively s...
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, Marrakech. Departure transfer to the airport
Your last day is left free for some final sightseeing and shopping until your departure airport transfer. You can add more days in Marrakech, a hot air balloon flight, quad bike adventure, Berber village day trip or an extension to the coastal town of Essaouira if you wish.
| OVERNIGHT:
None
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra night - post-tour, Marrakech Hot air balloon flight, Marrakech Quad-biking, Imlil day trip, Essaouira Extension
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