8 Day Egypt's Pyramids 2020 Itinerary

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3 Marrakesh, 1 Boumalne Dades, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ouarzazate, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca

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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    3 Marrakesh, 1 Boumalne Dades, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ouarzazate, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Agadir
  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Casablanca
  • Erg Chebbi

Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Marrakesh
Arrive in Marrakesh and transfer from the airport to your hotel. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at approximately 6 pm. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 4 pm on day 2 of the itinerary or earlier, if possible Overnight: Marrakesh

DAY 3, Monday - Marrakesh City Tour
Following breakfast, take a morning tour of the city of Marrakesh, otherwise known as the “Ochre City”. Home to a population of over one million, Marrakesh was one of the major imperial cities of historical Morocco. The city is divided into two areas; the Medina, or the ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Full Day in Marrakesh
Today, the entire day is yours to explore the city on your own. Perhaps head to the Dar Si Said Museum, a homage to the influence of wood in Moroccan crafts. Consider a visit to the Souks, the famed markets of the city. Here, you'll find everything from handicrafts to sp...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Travel to Boumalne Dades, Ouarzazate
This morning, depart from Marrakesh on a journey through the famous Tichka Pass to Boumalne Dades. Then onto a tour of Ouarzazate, a desert city at the gates of the Sahara. Its strange name means "without noise" in the Berber language. Walk in the Taourirt village, which...
DAY 6, Thursday - Travel to Erfoud, Todra Palmeraie Gorge
After breakfast, depart your hotel and travel to Dades Gorges where you will get to experience an orientation tour of the stunning landscapes and canyons. Then travel to Erfoud, an oasis town in eastern Morocco. En route stop at one of Morocco's most popular natural sigh...
DAY 7, Friday - Rissani, Erg Chebbi, Camel Ride in the Dunes
This morning, explore the small city of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara. Wander its lively souk, and visit a 17th-century ksar. Next, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region.Then, pass by the ancient ruins of Siji...
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to Ait Benhaddou
Depart Erfoud this morning, then stop for a tour of Ait Benhaddou*. A prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, this fortified city's high-angled towers stand out above the family dwellings, all set near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains *Winter departures will visit Ait Benhaddou on Day 9 Overnight: Ait Benhaddou (Ouarzazate Region) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - City Tour of Agadir
Journey today to the coast and the delightful resort of Agadir, where during orientation on arrival in the afternoon, you will have the chance to view the beaches of this former fishing village as well as the hilltop ruins of the old kasbah. It was at Agadir that the Eur...
DAY 10, Monday - Travel to Essaouira
This morning, set out for the city of Essaouira. Along the way, stop at the Marjana Cooperative, to view traditional methods of extracting Argan Oil. The demand for the oil has grown drastically due to its heavy use in cosmetics and cuisine in the West. Continue on to Es...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Essaouira City Tour
This morning, enjoy a guided tour through Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an excellent example of a fortified North African town. Spanish cannons still line the battlements while parasols dot the harbor's beaches, creating a remarkably picturesque se...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart for Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque
Today, travel to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. Casablanca's history goes back thousands of years as the Berbers established settlements there around the 10th Century BC. Famed civilizations such as the Phoenicians and Romans were known to have traveled through...
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

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