Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days


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Highlights
- Marrakech - Explore Morocco's most famous city independently, or join an optional guided tour to see Djemaa el Fna and the medina
- Casablanca - Discover the beautiful coastal city your way, and opt to visit the Hassan II Mosque, which can hold 25,000 worshippers
- Rabat - See highlights of the Moroccan capital on a guided tour, including Hassan Tower and the Royal Palace
- Chefchaouen - Uncover the famous Blue City in the Rif Mountains
- Fes - Delve into the oldest medieval city in the world with an included tour and free time to check out some of the old dye pits and tanneries
- Midelt - Soak up the pristine alpine surroundings, enjoy a hike in the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit a Berber home
- Sahara Desert - Ride a camel amongst the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night under the stars in our Berber camp
- Todra Gorge - Marvel at the towering gorge, which is more than 1,000-feet high in places and changes colour as the sun moves across the sky
- Ait Benhaddou - Stroll through the winding alleys of this UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies
- Essaouira - Relax with two free days to explore this quaint fishing city, home to a beautiful medina and beachside cafes
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Trip includes
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners inclusive of a Berber camp dinner
- 13 nights 2-4 star hotels and 1 night shared camping at a Berber camp in the Sahara
- Guided sightseeing - Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Rabat and Ait Benhaddou
- Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
- Entrance fees for all included sites (excl Hassan II Mosque - budget 130DH)
- Escorted by an English speaking tour leader
- Transportation and transfers in private 4x4 or mini van/touring vehicle, public bus Essaouira to Marrakech day 13
- Specialist local guides at some sites
- Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on day 1
Itinerary

Saturday. Welcome to Morocco! You'll be met at Marrakech Airport and transferred to your hotel. Be sure to arrive in time for our welcome meeting and dinner at 18:00.
Marrakech - Casablanca. This morning, we depart for Casablanca. Upon arrival, we will stroll through the coastal side of the town, La Corniche, granting you some free time to indulge in an optional lunch. Following this, we'll embark on a scenic drive to our hotel. Th...
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen. Today, join our optional visit to the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque globally. Our route takes us through Rabat, the official capital of Morocco, where we delve into the rich history with visits to the mausoleum o...
Today enjoy free time in Chefchaouen, to explore at your own pace. Visit the main square, the busy market or perhaps even hike up the mountain for panoramic views of the city.
Chefchaouen - Fes. Today, we embark through the picturesque Rif Mountains towards Volubilis. As we traverse Ouazzane and other charming Rif villages, our first stop is Volubilis, where ancient Roman ruins come to life. Our next destination is Meknes, a city steeped i...
Fes - Midelt. This morning we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We will enjoy ...
Midelt - Erg Chebbi. Today we embark on a scenic drive followed by a tasty an Moroccan lunch and an afternoon relaxing and swimming. Then we head out towards the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga. The dunes are renowned for their incr...
Erg Chebbi - Todra Gorge. Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. We will have an early lunch at the village co-operative where you can see and b...
Todra Gorge - Ait Benhaddou. Leaving the impressive Todra Gorge we continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou, stopping en route in Ouarzazate for lunch and the opportunity to tour its famous film studio (book/pay locally). After lunch we tour the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.
Ait Benhaddou - Essaouira. Today’s drive offers panoramic views as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira. A colourful old city and fishing village is located within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Just outside the town great beaches and ...
Essaouira - Marrakech. This morning, take the Supratours public bus back to Marrakech. In the afternoon, consider booking our optional guided city tour of Marrakech, visiting landmarks including the Koutoubia Tower, the UNESCO-listed medina and Djemaa-el-Fna. Alternat...
Marrakech. Our tour concludes after breakfast and hotel check out this morning, should you wish to extend your stay in Morocco please do let us know!
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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings
Mohammad the guide and Said the driver made this a very memorable trip
There was a nice balance between the touring and free time.
Excellent tour
A real insight into the different sides of Morocco and good value for money. Younes was enthusiastic and friendly and was a great tour leader - always happy to answe...
Great times, lots to see and do but did think some of the hotels were in rougher parts of the cities and quite out of the way
Food very similar everywhere but the guide was fanta...
I chose this tour based on itinerary as it goes to Chefchouen and Essaouira as well as desert and imperial cities
Morocco is an amazing country and I enjoyed very much visiting it. The only bad part of this trip is the hotels - very frugal and not really 3 stars - I could have s...
Great tour with an excellent guide
. would recommend to all.
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