Casablanca to Essaouira - 13 days
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- Casablanca - Begin your trip in the beautiful city of Casablanca, and return later to visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque
- Marrakech - Explore sensual Djemaa el Fna, Koutoubia Mosque and the charming rose coloured medina
- Ait Benhaddou - Stroll through the narrow streets of this UNESCO-listed kasbah, which has starred in many iconic movies
- Todra Gorge - Admire the towering 1,000-foot cliffs of this beautiful gorge, which changes colour as the sun moves across the sky
- Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies
- Fes - Delve into the world's oldest medieval city, home to a network of winding alleys, dye pits, tanneries and stunning city walls
- Meknes - Visit this former imperial city, now known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco'
- Rabat - Tour the highlights of the Moroccan capital, including Chellah necropolis and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Volubilis - Marvel at these well-preserved Roman ruins, which date all the way back to the year AD40
- Essaouira - Spend three nights relaxing in this coastal city, home to a pretty medina, whitewashed houses, and great shopping
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- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp
- 12 nights 3-4 star hotels and riads and 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)
- Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
- Camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert
- Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide from day 1 to 9
- Specialist guides in some cities
- Private transfers from Marrakech to Essaouira and Essaouira to Casablanca
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 13
- All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
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Itinerary
Saturday. Upon arrival at the airport in Casablanca, you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in the city. The remainder of the day is free for you enjoy at your own leisure. Why not find a restaurant in town to try the local cuisine?
Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning after breakfast we head to Marrakech to meet the rest of the group before embarking on a guided city tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens ...
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Departing the city this morning we travel across the plains of haouz and reach the great High Atlas mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi n Tichka, we stop for lunch and then continue onwards with great views over the Mounta...
Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing...
Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Departing early, we climb back on our camels disembarking for a truly stunning sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in Merzouga we’re back on the road heading for Fes. It’s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. We’...
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that ofte...
Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. Departing Fes this morning we visit the fascinating UNESCO listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, which date back to AD40. Continuing on we stop at the Imperial City of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impr...
Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunc...
Marrakech - Essaouira. Today we have a leisurely morning before starting our journey to Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic Coast via private transfer, and upon arrival enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Why not find a restaurant in the charming old town and try the local cuisine.
Essaouira - Casablanca. Spend the next three days exploring the sights and delights of Essaouira at your own pace. Set on the rugged shores of the breezy Atlantic Coast, this charming seaside city offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. While...
Thursday. Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to Casablanca airport will be provided.
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