Casablanca to Essaouira - 13 days

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Combining the best of culture and coastal bliss, this two week tour of Morocco ensures you won't miss out on any of the key sights - the Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fes, Rabat and Meknes, the dunes of the Sahara, ancient ruins and more, and then rewards you with a few days of rest and relaxation the Atlantic Coast in Essaouira.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 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

What's this trip about?

    Combining the best of culture and coastal bliss, this two week tour of Morocco ensures you won't miss out on any of the key sights - the Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fes, Rabat and Meknes, the dunes of the Sahara, ancient ruins and more, and then rewards you with a few days of rest and relaxation the Atlantic Coast in Essaouira.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCasablanca
End CityCasablanca

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 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

Travel Map

Day : 1 Casablanca

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?

Day : 2 Marrakech City Tour

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 ...

Day : 3 Ait Benhaddou

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...

Day : 4 Todra Gorge

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...

Day : 5 Merzouga

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’...

Day : 6 Fes

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...

Day : 7 Meknes

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...

Day : 8 Casablanca

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...

Day : 9 Essaouira

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.

Day : 10-12 Essaouira

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...

Day : 13 Casablanca

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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Last Updated: 5/8/2024
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Departure dates marked with a 'G' are operating. All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room. We also offer a triple share option on this tour, please contact us for details.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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cecile cilliers

May 2019

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The trip was amazing

We were a group of 10 - of which 8 made lasting friends. Lhoucine Baigha was our driver and I felt safe with him behind the wheel. Lhoucine Ouzaouit - oh my word! Wh...

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Anne Denton

May 2019

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Fabulous tour and 5 star guide

Lhoucine was extremely knowledgeable about Morocco and conveyed his knowledge clearly and at times with wonderful humour. The pace of the tour was appropriate and w...

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Engelina Groenewald

Apr 2018

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The tour was amazing - it was probably the best trip I have ever done! The country is interesting and the trip really broadened my horizons

It was the perfect combination of fun, historical exposure and cultural experiences. Our tour guide, Hicham Tora, was exceptional. He is kind, attentive, knowledgea...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$155 - 195pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

4 star hotels & traditional riads
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No age restrictions
18yrs or 15yrs accompanied by an adult
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