9 days tour

Totally Morocco - 9 Days

Totally Morocco - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9 All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Guide

Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide Specialist guides in some cities

Accommodation

7 nights 4 star hotels and traditional riads, 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)

Others

Camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

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

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food

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Itinerary of your trip Totally Morocco - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Marrakech

      Saturday. Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport youโ€™ll be met and transferred to our hotel. This evening meet your fellow travellers and enjoy free time to explore the delights of Djemaa el Fna.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Majorelle Gardens & Marrakech City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 garden and although a lot of his other work has largely been forgotten โ€“ this garden is seen as his greatest master piece. The garden has been owned by Yves Saint Laurent since 1980 and his ashes were scattered here after his death in 2008. The garden contains an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees and is home to 15 species of bird. There is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco including over 600 artefacts. The newly opened Yves Saint Laurent museum nearby is also well worth a visit - this museum was opened in 2017 and is dedicated to the life and works of Yves Saint Laurent himself. Please note entrance into the YSL museum is not included. This afternoon you will meet up with the rest of the group who are coming in from Casablanca before embarking on a guided tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the cityโ€™s exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ait Benhaddou - Unesco World Heritage Listed
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ait Benhaddou - Unesco World Heritage Listed

      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 Mountains and valleys to Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built for defence purposes high on a hill and is a stunningly well preserved medieval city which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying on we continue south to the Hollywood of North Africa โ€“ Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond โ€“ The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Camel Trek Into The Sahara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Camel Trek Into The Sahara

      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 the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Moroccoโ€™s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga โ€“ our base before we head into the Sahara. Depending on the time of year, spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before climbing aboard our camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night camping in the Sahara. If you would prefer to take a Jeep to the Berber camp, this can be arranged locally through your guide at no additional cost. If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Fes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 weโ€™re back on the road heading for Fes. Itโ€™s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. Weโ€™ll pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way through the Moyen Atlas mountains. Just before Fes we stop at Ifrane โ€“ a beautiful town, often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort. Along the way we also start to see our first glimpse of Moroccoโ€™s nomadic Berbers โ€“ travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. We arrive into Fes in the early evening.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Unesco Listed Fes El Bali, Dye-Pits & Tanneries
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Unesco Listed Fes El Bali, Dye-Pits & Tanneries

      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 often finish with dead ends โ€“ so be sure to stay close to the group! We also visit the dye-pits and tanneries before lunch in the medina. The remainder of the day is at leisure โ€“ why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Volubilis & Meknes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Volubilis & Meknes

      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 impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. After lunch and some free time our final stop of the day is Rabat โ€“ Moroccoโ€™s capital where we overnight.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Rabat & Casablanca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Rabat & Casablanca

      Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capitalโ€™s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. After our visit to the mosque we say goodbye to our fellow passengers leaving us in Casablanca and continue on to Marrakech for the night.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Marrakech

      Sunday. Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to the airport is provided.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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