Imperial Cities & Deserts - 10 days
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- Marrakech - Take a guided tour of the vibrant city, including the charming medina, Koutoubia Mosque, and Djemaa el Fna
- Ait Benhaddou - Navigate the warren of narrow streets which make up this iconic UNESCO-listed kasbah, which has starred in many movies and TV shows
- Sahara Desert - Relax and enjoy some free time in the dramatic desert setting, and opt for a camel ride amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- 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
- Volubilis - Uncover the well-preserved mosaics and the Forum in this hidden gem - one of the world's best-preserved Roman settlements
- Rabat - Spend a free evening in the Moroccan capital, and head out to explore at leisure, or relax in the hotel
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- Breakfast daily
- 8 nights superior 4 star hotels and riads, 1 night Auberge on the edge of the Sahara.
- Guided tours of Fes and Marrakech
- Entrance fees to all included sightseeing
- Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
- An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 10 (Marrakech Airport)
- Driver, all transfers and transportation in private modern A/C tourism vehicle
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Arrival in Marrakech Airport, where you will be met by your On The Go representative and transferred to your hotel or riad in the centre of town. Meet your guide for a tour briefing and then spend the rest of the day at leisure. Opt to independently explore the vibrant Djemaa el Fna Square this evening and enjoy the snake charmers, story tellers, food stalls and souks all in full swing.
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, taking in all of the highlights of the Medina (old city centre), the Koutoubia Mosque, palaces, souks and the old Mellah (Jewish Quarter). This afternoon, perhaps take a visit to the peaceful Jardins de Majorelle or simply relax at your hotel.
Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. It's an early start today when the transportation and your mountain guide arrives at your hotel to take you to the desert! From the flat plain of Haouz, the route climbs southwards and up to the passes of the High Atlas Mountain...
Ouarzazate - Erg Chebbi sand dunes. The journey continues along the valley of the Roses and the Skoura Oasis, passing Amerdhil Kasbah. Stop for lunch at the scenic Gorge du Dades before continuing towards the Sarhro Mountains and watch for the first signs of the Sahar...
Erg Chebbi - Merzouga. Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure. Perhaps climb up Erg Chebbi before dawn to see the sunrise over the dunes, or enjoy a lie in and take a camel trek across the rolling sand dunes later in the afternoon.
Merzouga - Fes. Today we take a long but very scenic drive, heading north from the desert and up into the High Atlas, past Ziz Gorge. Passing Midelt, the route crosses a grassy plain (in winter) where Nomads of the tribe Ait Atta Tafoukht can be seen pitching their te...
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and a bustling hive of activity. This morning, we take a guided tour around the incredible, old medina - a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights from the tanneries, spice tubs, pottery and donkeys! Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore independently – a photographers delight…
Fes - Volubilis - Rabat. Today we leave Fes to see the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis, past the fields of lentils and chickpeas, into the hills around this well preserved city where it’s possible to explore the mosaics and forum. After lunch, we will pass Moulay Idriss and set off for Rabat. Spend the night in the capital of Morocco.
Rabat - Marrakech. We will have free time this morning to explore Rabat before heading back past Casablanca to Marrakech. Arriving into Marrakech early evening, there will be time for you to do some last minute souvenir shopping!
All good things must come to an end and it's time to head home. Transfer to airport included. Should you wish to further explore Marrakech or any of Morocco's other cities or sights, please enquire so we can arrange the perfect holiday for you. For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.
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