Morocco: Melting Pot of Cultures

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Discover the vibrant culture of Morocco as you get hands-on with cooking classes, meet local artists, explore stunning landscapes and learn the complex story of this ancient land.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Discover the vibrant culture of Morocco as you get hands-on with cooking classes, meet local artists, explore stunning landscapes and learn the complex story of this ancient land.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityRabat
End CityCasablanca

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • 50 Plus
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Welcome and Introduction to Morocco Rabat

Arrival to Rabat Sale Airport and Meet the group leader. Check in at the hotel Orientation Session: Morocco 101

Bus leaves for the Hotel

Dinner at Center for Cross Cultural Learnig

Day 3 Islam, Rabat's History, and Cultural Diversity Rabat

All the lectures are going to be in a conference room with air-conditioning, the lectures last for about 1:30 with a break of 20 minutes coffee break. The tour of Rabat I is going to be on the bus the whole time.

Bus Tour: Daily Life in Rabat Lecture: Moroccan P...

Day 4 Landmarks, Moroccan Politics, and Music Rabat

All the lectures are going to be in a conference room with air-conditioning, the lectures last for about 1:30 with a break of 20 minutes coffee break.

Visit Chellah, Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Gardens

Lecture: Arab spring and Social Movements in Morocco E...

Day 5 Arts in the North and Daily life in the Rif Mountains Chefchaouen

Departure to Chefchaouen Via Assila Field trip: The Murals of Asilah

Continue the drive to Chefchouen Lecture entitled “Issues and Opportunities in Northern Morocco” that will cover Drug Plantation and Business, and Illegal Migration.

Breakfast at the hotel

Lunch with the group

Dinner with group

Day 6 Chefchaouen: the Blue Pearl City From 1471 Chefchaouen

The city of Chefchaouen is located on hills. The field trip through the town is 3 hours with 20 min stops at the different sites. Participants can be transferred back to the hotel at any point during the field trip if desired.

Guided visit of the Medina Explore ...

Day 7 Sufism in Morocco Fes

The drives between each of the cities are 1.5 hours in duration with a rest stop between each city. In Ouezzane, choose between walking on an uneven terrain or getting a ride to the private home where lunch will take place.

Bus leaves Chefchaouen for Fes via Oua...

Day 8 Fes, 12 Centuries of Urban Life Fes

The field trip through Fes is 5.5 hours in duration including several stops and lunch in between. Participants can be transferred back to the hotel at any point during the field trip if desired.

Guided Visit: Daily Life in the Old Medina of Fes Local guides of t...

Day 9 Roman Heritage of Morocco Fes

The visit to Volibulis is two hours in length. The bus will be parked within a 15 minute walking distance from the site and participants can return to it at any time

Bus leaves for Volubulis Bus lecture: Educational System in Morocco Guided Visit: The Roman Ruin...

Day 10 Middle Atlas Mountains and Sahara Lifestyle Erfoud

Bus leaves to Erfoud via Errachidia Bus Lecture: Amazighi Issues

Resume trip Erfoud Bus Lecture: Nomads and semi-Nomads Check in Hotel Chergui Orientation to the Desert Experience

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant - Midelt

Dinner at the Hotel

Day 11 Nomads of the Sahara Merzouga

Bus leaves for Rissani Field Trip: The souk of Rissani, Field Trip: Ksour of Tafilalt, the medieval city and the largest Saharan oasis of Morocco.The oasis comprises the fortified villages of Erfoud, Arab Sebbah du Ziz, Rissani, Seffalat, Aoufous, and Jorf, together w...

Day 12 Architecture and Human Rights Issues in Morocco Ouarzazate

Take Jeeps to Erfoud Bus leaves to Ouarzazate via Tinjdad and Tinghir Field trip: Oasis and Palm Trees

Bus lecture: Human rights violations and Truth and Reconciliation process in Morocco History of Human rights in Morocco Resume trip to Ouarzazate Continue to O...

Day 13 Berber life in The High Atlas Mountains Marrakech

The drive to Marrakech will cross the high Atlas Mountains in which part of this drive will be at an elevation of 7,200 ft.

Guided Visit to Kasbah Glaoui Take an excursion to the Kasbah Glaoui , Palace of the last ruling family of southern Morocco, led by a nati...

Day 14 Marrakech: Authenticity and Modernity Marrakech

Orientation field trip through Marrakech. Known as the Red City and an important former imperial city, it lies at the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Marrakech has the largest traditional market in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Afric...

Day 15 A day with Berber Women of the high Atlas Mountains Marrakech

Departure to the Boulouane village

Tea ceremony Optional walk in the village Departure for Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel

Lunch and open group discussion with the villagers

Dinner with the group.

Day 16 Casablanca Between Myths and Reality Casablanca

Bus leaves for Casablanca Check in at the Hotel

Guided visit of Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque) Questions and Answers Program Wrap-up session

Breakfast at the hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant- Casablanca

Farewell dinner

Day 17 Program Concludes Casablanca

Depart for Mohamed V airport

Early breakfast

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Price From $5,249
Price per day$309
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 15
  • Number of Lunch: 13
  • Number of Dinner: 11
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