Best of Morocco
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Highlights
- 15 day comprehensive tour encompassing the imperial cities of Meknes, Fes and Marrakech
- Unwind by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in the charming port town of Essaouira
- Spend the night on the edge of the Sahara, experience vast sand dunes and amazing stars
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Our tour of Morocco starts in Casablanca, a port city on the country's west coast. Famous for its French colonial architecture and its namesake film, Casablanca has a vibrant metropolitan atmosphere. If you arrive to the city early, there are plenty of sights to kee...
Today starts with a visit to Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, the 7th largest mosque in the world and the largest on the continent of Africa. Built in honour of the King's 60th birthday, this spectacular mosque is a feat of engineering and can hold an astounding 105,000...
This morning we continue to Meknes. Once the heart of the Moroccan Sultanate and home to the tyrannical Sultan Moulay Ismail, 1672-1727, Meknes is littered with remnants of its imperial past, which once boasted 20 grand gateways and 50 palaces. We will delve into Me...
Today, we have an entire day to explore Fes. After breakfast, we'll take to the artisan capital with a local guide, starting in Fes el Jadid - known as new Fes, despite dating back to the 13th century. We'll drop by the Royal Palace and marvel at the intricately desig...
This morning, we'll set off early and travel south into the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas. First, we'll head towards Immouzer and Ifrane, passing near the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates as 'the rock' in Berber. Up here in their mountain st...
Our day starts by following the meandering Ziz River towards Rissani where you'll notice the landscape begin to change as we edge closer to the dramatic dunes of the Sand Sea. The holy city of Rissani is the homeland of the Alaouite dynasty, who reigned in the region ...
This morning, we'll wake up before dawn to watch the sun rise over the Sahara from the tip of the sand dune. After breakfast, we'll leave the desert by camel over the high sand dunes of Merzouga, a true Moroccan experience. Our route today takes us along the souther...
Today we have an optional walk to Todra Gorge's Abdelali viewpoint. The ochre cliffs of the gorge tower above the narrow pass where the track and river struggle for right of way and Berber women drive their goats up to higher land. We'll follow the main road of the ...
This morning, we head west to make a short stop in El Kelaa des M'Gouna. Famous for its roses, the town is blanketed by a landscape of scented blooms each spring, which are harvested in the May during the Festival of Roses. The blossoms are used to make rosewater, whi...
Today we'll begin to head north via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, the highest in Morocco. As we wind our way up, you'll notice the sand and stone landscape give way to the hills and deep gorges of the High Atlas Mountains. On our way to our next point, Ouirgane, we'll sto...
We have a long drive ahead of us, so we'll be starting early today. Heading west via Marrakech, we'll reach the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the quaint port town, Essaouira. Set inside 15-century Portuguese fortifications, Essaouira is a charming seaside spot to r...
This morning our tour leader will help us get our bearings with a brief orientation before we're free to spend the day as we wish, uncovering the colourful coastal town. A day is just enough time to settle into the relaxed but lively way of life here. Head into the ol...
We'll leave the coast behind and head back inland to Marrakech, a few hours' drive away. Once we've arrived in the Red City, we'll take a guided tour to see the highlights, from the rose-coloured Koutoubia 'booksellers' Mosque to the Bahia Palace, famous for its decor...
Today you're free to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Take in local life wandering past vendors selling everything from doughnuts to fabrics, meander through the maze-like markets, where vendors call out to sell their wares, and enjoy the sounds and scents of the s...
Our tour of Morocco ends at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you need to depart from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Stephen
May 2024
Best of Morocco
A decent tour of a moderately interesting country. The tour leader was very good. The highlights were, perhaps, Roman Volubilis and the couple of nights in relaxed, ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Best of Morocco
our leader seemed bored and preoccupied
Sarah
May 2024
Best of Morocco
What a fabulous country! This trip exceeded all my expectations. Ahm...
Bob
May 2024
Best of Morocco
Best of Morocco, with Explore April 2024 Excellent trip. An amazing country. I am already missing the resonant mellifluous calls to prayer every few hours. Fascin...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Best of Morocco
Great trip. My only reservation about the leader was that he tended to walk fast & didn’t look behind to see if everyone was keeping up. I nearly got lost on a f...
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