CASABLANCA to MARRAKECH (8 days) Moroccan Highlights

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    An 8-day tour of Morocco

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRabat
End CityAit Benhaddou

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Casablanca

Trip includes

    • 24hr arrival airport transfer service
    • Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
    • 1 night in an authentic Berber Desert Camp
    • Transport in AC Minivan, Minibus or Coach
    • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners including a Berber camp dinner
    • Guided tours of Rabat, Fes, Volubillis & Ait Benhaddou
    • English speaking tour guide, plus driver
    • Sahara camel trek

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Casablanca, transfer to hotel
Welcome to Morocco! We will meet you at the airport today and transfer you to your hotel in the city centre. Your day is then free until we have a pre-departure meeting at 6.00pm where you will meet your fellow travellers. If you arrive early this morning, or add an ext...
OVERNIGHT:
Casablanca hotel

MEALS:
Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 2 Rabat, Meknes & Volubilis
Our first stop today is the capital of Morocco, Rabat. Strategically located on the Atlantic coast, Rabat was formed way back in the third century BC and we'll visit the Oudaia Kasbah in the oldest part of the city today. We'll alsobe able to see Rabat's most famous land...
OVERNIGHT:
Fes hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
None

Day 3 Full day exploring Fes
Considered the largest and oldest medieval city in the world by many, Fes is over 1,200 years old and is famous for its busy Medina. Home to 400,000 inhabitants this is packed with narrow winding streets, mosques, souks and is a heady mix of sights, smells and sounds. We...
OVERNIGHT:
Fes hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
None

Day 4 Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert Camp
Today is a long driving day, but packed with spectacular scenery as we cross the Atlas Mountains and head towards the mighty Erg Chebbi sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara Desert. During the summer months we'll aim to find a spot for a relaxing swim on the way. After de...
OVERNIGHT:
Berber Camp

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 5 Todra Gorge
We'll leave the desert sands reluctantly this morning and travel on to the impressive Todra Gorge. With 1,000ft high vertical cliffs surrounding the base of the canyon, the gorge is popular with rock climbers and there is an option to try this during some free time here ...
OVERNIGHT:
Todra Gorge hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 6 Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou
We leave the gorge this morning and follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs as we make our way past Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou. There are several options available today, including a quad biking trip on the desert sands with the Atlas Mountains in the distance, or an opti...
OVERNIGHT:
Ait Benhaddou hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 7 Cross the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
It is another beautiful morning drive today as we head up and across the High Atlas mountains , en-route stopping at the Tizi N'tichka col, which at 2,260m is the highest pass in North Africa. Snow caps the surrounding peaks for several months of the year, making for spe...
OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
None

Day 8 Tour ends in Marrakech
Your Moroccan tour with us ends after breakfast today and your time is free until you depart. Our guide or the hotel will help you arrange a taxi for the short drive to the airport, or you can add extra days to explore Marrakech further if you wish.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
None

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$128
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Travel insurance (mandatory)
    • Visas
    • Tipping kitty - USD 50
    • Tour guide tips
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
    • Optional activities
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