Morocco Meteor Shower - 9 days

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Gaze up to the nights sky and witness the incredible Geminids Meteor shower as it peaks over the Moroccan desert. Explore the highlights of Morocco on this 9 day tour led by an expert local guide. Starting in Marrakech we travel to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate before we begin our camel trek into the Sahara. Visit the Imperial Cities of Fes, Rabat and Meknes.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Geminids Meteor Shower - Witness one of the brightest Meteor Showers in the world from the heart of the Sahara Desert
    • Marrakech – Uncover the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the Majorelle Gardens and explore Djemaa el Fna square
    • Casablanca - Explore Morocco's largest city and visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, which can hold 25,000 worshippers
    • Rabat - Enjoy a guided tour of the lively capital city of Morocco and visit the Chellah necropolis
    • Volubilis - Take in the fascinating Roman ruins, some of the most complete in the whole of Morocco
    • Meknes - Discover this great imperial city, known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco' for its amazing architecture
    • Fes - Stroll through the oldest medieval city in the world and visit its medina, dye pits and tanneries
    • Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies
    • Todra Gorge - Admire the towering red canyon, which is more than 1,000 feet high in places
    • Ait Benhaddou - Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies

What's this trip about?

    Gaze up to the nights sky and witness the incredible Geminids Meteor shower as it peaks over the Moroccan desert. Explore the highlights of Morocco on this 9 day tour led by an expert local guide. Starting in Marrakech we travel to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate before we begin our camel trek into the Sahara. Visit the Imperial Cities of Fes, Rabat and Meknes.

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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 CityMarrakech
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Erg Chebbi
  • Fes
  • Marrakech
  • Rabat

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
    • 7 nights 3-4 star hotels and riads and 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)
    • Joined by a local Astronomer guide to provide information about the Geminids Meteor Shower
    • 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
    • Specialist guides in some cities
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9
    • All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Marrakech

10 December. Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in the centre of town. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore Marrakech - you might want to explore some of the highlights of Marrakech, such as the medina or Djemaa el Fna, the exuberant market place. Later on there will be a Welcome Meeting at the hotel at 19:30hrs.

Day : 2 Majorelle Gardens & Marrakech City Tour

After breakfast we head over to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens just a short drive from the hotel. These botanical gardens were designed by the French Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. He used a distinctive shade of cobalt blue for the majority of the g...

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 Erg Chebbi

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 Fes

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 Rabat

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 Rabat

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 Marrakech

18 December. Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $865
Price per day$96
Last Updated: 12/18/2024

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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Dec 2018

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Jamal was amazing - kind and thoughtful over the whole trip

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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$110-130pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

4 star hotels & traditional riads
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No age restrictions
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