Grand tour of Morocco
Overview
Highlights
- Travel through the very heart of Morocco on a grand three week tour of the country
- Explore the souks, medinas and kasbahs of Morocco's great imperial cities
- Recoup by the Atlantic Coast and soak up the laidback atmosphere of Mirleft and Essaouira
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Itinerary
Our tour starts in the Red City. With its dusty rooftops, maze-like streets and bustling souks, Marrakech encompasses the essence of Morocco. Head to the medina and people watch while you sip a mint tea in Jemaa el-Fna (the main square) or visit the Jardin Majorelle, ...
Today we'll dive straight into the heady delights of Marrakech with a guided tour of the city. Marrakech is a destination like no other, offering a vibrant new sight, sound, or scent at every turn. We'll pass by the rose-coloured Koutoubia (booksellers) Mosque on the ...
Today starts with a drive to Casablanca followed by a visit to Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, the seventh largest mosque in the world and the largest on the continent of Africa. Built in honour of the King's 60th birthday, this spectacular mosque is a feat of engineer...
After breakfast, we'll begin our day with a guided tour around the capital. Starting in the historic centre, we'll stroll towards the Hassan Tower and spend time inside the marble interiors of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Next, we'll wander the cobbled streets of Kasb...
Today we'll delve into the treasures of Morocco's 'blue town', nestled into the Rif Mountains. With its stacked white and blue houses and narrow, winding lanes, Chefchaouen is a prime example of Andalusia's influence over Morocco. After a busy few days in the imperial...
Crossing the Rif Mountains, this morning we'll make our way to the ancient ruins of Volubilis. Morocco's best-preserved Roman site, Volubilis was once the capital of the province of Mauritania Tingitana and home to 20,000 people. We'll take the chance to explore the U...
Today, we'll wake up in the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities, Fes. In its golden age, Fes was a hub of art, philosophy and trade and is still referred to as Morocco's artisan capital. We'll begin in Fes el Jadid - known as 'new Fes' despite dating back to the 13the...
Today we'll spend the full day on the road to Erfoud. As we wind our way up the Middle Atlas, we'll pass by the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates from Berber as 'the rock'. Up here in their mountain stronghold, the fiercely independent Berbers - the...
Our day starts by following the meandering Ziz River towards Rissani where you'll notice the landscape begin to change as we edge closer to the dramatic dunes of the Sand Sea. The holy city of Rissani is the homeland of the Alaouite dynasty, who reigned in the region ...
This morning, we'll wake up before dawn to watch the sun rise over the Sahara from the top of the sand dunes. After breakfast, we'll depart the desert by camel, a true Moroccan experience. Our route today takes us along the southern slopes of the Atlas to Tinerhir....
Today we have an optional walk to Todra Gorge's Abdelali viewpoint. The ochre cliffs of the gorge tower above the narrow pass where the track and river struggle for right of way and Berber women drive their goats up to higher land. We'll follow the main road of the ...
This morning, we head west to make a short stop in El Kelaa des M'Gouna. Famous for its roses, the town is blanketed by a landscape of scented blooms each spring, which are harvested in the May during the Festival of Roses. The blossoms are used to make rosewater, whi...
Today, we head back into the desert and drive through the Draa Valley, an oasis lined with Berber villages and ruined kasbahs and backed by lush green plains and the snow-capped mountains beyond. We'll stop at a pottery cooperative in Tamgroute, a historical town know...
Today, we'll leave the camp after breakfast and take 4WDs to the oasis town of Foum Zguid. The drive is 90km and will take between three and four hours. As we're driving through desert tracks, the road will be bumpy, but we'll be rewarded with the surreal experience o...
This morning, we'll drive through the Anti-Atlas, a wild landscape of barren desert and rocky outcrops. We'll pass by small villages and stretch our legs with a walk through the Taghjijt Valley, an oasis of palms, and buy dates to snack on from a local farmer before w...
Today we'll drive north through the Sous Valley, passing through forests and plantations to the Sous-Massa National Park, a reserve set on the Sous-Massa River and the Atlantic Ocean. The park is home to several traditional Berber villages, but the real attraction is ...
This morning, we'll set off on the four-hour drive to the historic port town of Essaouira, where we'll spend the next two nights. Arriving in time to have lunch, we'll head to a traditional Moroccan restaurant or down to the port to taste the fresh seafood cooked over...
Today is free to spend as you wish in the charming port town of Essaouira. A day is just enough time to settle into the relaxed but lively way of life here. Head into the old walled medina into the maze of streets lined with craftsmen selling souvenirs from handmade l...
After breakfast, we'll say goodbye to the coast and head inland back to Marrakech. We'll arrive around lunch time and the afternoon will be free to spend as you wish. In the evening, we'll have a final group meal and toast to the end of our Moroccan adventure. Again...
Our tour of Morocco ends at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you need to depart from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Feb 2025
Grand tour of Morocco
The Grand Tour of Morocco was a very good experience. Our guide Omar and driver Hussan were excellent. Hussan kept our minibus spotless and was always warm and frien...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Grand tour of Morocco
This was an eccellent trip as it was so varied. We spent time in citi...
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Nov 2024
Grand tour of Morocco
The Explore 20-day Grand Tour of Morocco was excellent! Having a few extra days versus the usual 15-day trip gave us time to explore extra areas and have additional...
Adrienne
Nov 2024
Grand tour of Morocco
Very comprehensive and wonderfully varied tour with a lovely and knowledgeable leader, Omar. Some long driving days, but with stops for short visits. Mixture of hote...
Catherine
Oct 2024
Grand tour of Morocco
The grand tour is exactly that: full circle of Morocco, 3800 km in 19 days, so be prepared for several full days in the bus. The small group is great and the team le...
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