Essential Morocco - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Casablanca - Begin your trip in the beautiful coastal city of Casablanca, opt to visit Hassan II Mosque and explore La Corniche at leisure
- Volubilis - Uncover the well-preserved mosaics and the Forum in this hidden gem - one of the world's best-preserved Roman settlements
- Fes - See the real Morocco on a guided tour of the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, home to historic tanneries and dye pits
- Sahara Desert - Ride a camel past the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an authentic night at our Berber camp
- Todra Gorge - Take a stroll through this magnificent towering red canyon and admire the changing colours of the rocks
- Ouarzazate - Relax in the 'Hollywood of Morocco' and opt to visit the film studios responsible for Gladiator and other blockbusters Ouarzazate - Relax in the 'Hollywood of Morocco' and opt to visit the film studios responsible for Gladiator and other blockbusters a
- Ait Benhaddou - Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, where Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed
- Marrakech - Take in the highlights of this iconic city with a guided tour, plus enjoy free time to head out and explore your way
- Meknes - Visit this former imperial city, now known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco,' for a community village lunch
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- 6 nights 3 star hotels and 1 night shared camping at a Berber camp in the Sahara
- Guided sightseeing of Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Fes & Volubilis
- Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
- Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
- Driver, all transfers and transportation in private modern A/C tourism vehicles
- An airport arrival transfer on day 1
Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. You'll have a chance to relax before the Welcome meeting at 18:00, where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers.
Casblanca - Volubilis - Fes. This morning, we'll head to the Hassan II Mosque for an optional visit, followed by some time at leisure at La Corniche. Then, we'll head to Meknes for lunch at a community village. Afterwards, we journey to Volubilis, Morocco's expansi...
Today, we explore Fes with a guided tour of its bustling medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants where donkeys and bikes are the main mode of transport. Experience a sensory journey through vibrant souks, admire the exterior of historic mosques, and bustling markets. Expl...
Fes - Sahara Desert Berber Camp. Anticipation builds as we journey towards the majestic Saharan Dunes. Along the way, we may stop for an optional lunch and, during summer, even take a leisurely swim. Arriving at Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, we switch to camels and embark o...
Sahara Desert Berber Camp - Todra Gorge. After enjoying sunrise and breakfast, you can choose to further explore the dunes or arrange an optional desert excursion before continuing to Todra Gorge. This impressive 1000ft gorge, often referred to as Morocco's Grand Cany...
Todra Gorge - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou. We bid farewell to Todra this morning as we journey towards Ait Benhaddou via Ouarzazate. Along the way, we'll stop for lunch and have the opportunity to take an optional tour of the renowned film studios in Ouarzazate, known ...
Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech. Today, we traverse the High Atlas, enjoying breathtaking views from the Tizi n Tichka pass at 2260 meters as we head towards Marrakech. The city's iconic Koutoubia Tower, reminiscent of the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and Seville's Giralda Towe...
Your adventure tour concludes after breakfast. Consider booking an morning hot air balloon ride if time permits. Afterwards, you will arrange your own transportation to the airport for your onward flight, or you can contact us to arrange a departure transfer.
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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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- International flights and visa
- Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$4-5 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$4-5 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
- Airport departure transfer
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- Entrance Fees: USD$40-50pp, paid in local currency
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