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14 Days Best of Morocco

14 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Marrakesh, Casablanca, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Fes, Midelt, Merzouga, Todra River, Aït Benhaddou, Essaouira

Tour operator:

Morocco Private Tours

Tour code:

MPT 5

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

10-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $1500 $1429 Travel Club discount: -$71

NB: Prices correct on 24-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares. Then take a moment to appreciate this amazing adventure as you spend a night in a mountain gîte.

Highlights

We’ll cross the high Atlas Mountains through the simply magnificent Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
We’ll pass through Ouarzazate in Rose Valley, renowned for its annual Festival of Roses, and we’ll visit Dades Valley and Todra Valley
Then we’re going on a camel ride to see the most memorable sunrise and sunset you’ll ever experience
We’ll spend a memorable night under Berber tents, listening to local nomads serenade us with their traditional music
With us you will spend a night at a Berber campsite and listen to the local nomads playing their traditional music
In the city of Ouarzazate, we’ll pass through Atlas Film Studios and visit a Kasbah.

Places You'll See

Fes Tannery

The Blue Town Chefchaoune

Essaouira

Marrakech Souks

Camel Ride

Todra Valley

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Accommodation Name: Riad Palais Calipau

Meals Included: Breakfast

Welcome to Morocco! You’ll be met at Marrakech Airport and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 : Marrakech-Casablanca

Location: Casablanca

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we travel up to Casablanca. Made famous by Humphrey Bogart in the film ‘Casablanca’. We then have the option of visiting the stunning Hassan II mosque, which has the tallest minaret and the third largest mosque in the world, it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time.

Day 3 : Casablanca-Meknes

Location: Meknes

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes. This morning we drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city to visit Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan tower, the Royal Palace and Chellah. After lunch we will move on to the third of our Imperial cities Meknes to enjoy some free time.

Day 4 : Meknes-Chefchaoune

Location: Chefchaouen

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

Meknes – Chefchaouen. After breakfast, we’ll embark on a tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site of Morocco. UNESCO-listed, the site dates back to AD40 and once ruled the entire Roman province of Mauritania. We’ll then head on to Chefchaouen for a guided tour this afternoon. High up in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen boasts a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare.

Day 5 : Chefchaoune-Fes

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chefchaouen – Fes. Enjoy some free time in Chefchaouen this morning – relax at the hotel or spend your time exploring this beautiful city. We travel on to Fes in the afternoon. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, and its medina is a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights. To navigate, follow one of the five, themed tourist circuits. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit, but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.

Day 6 : Fes Guided Visit

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

On day 6 we embark on a fully guided tour of the city of Fes. Explore the tanneries, souks, potteries, and the Medina, and learn the fascinating history of the city. We’ll later return to the hotel to get ready for an optional night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.

Day 7 : Fes-Midelt

Location: Midelt

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We will enjoy a small hike in the afternoon and a visit to a local Berber family home where we catch a glimpse of their way of life before returning to our hotel for the evening in this mountain location.

Day 8 : Midelt-Erg Chebbi

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we embark on a scenic drive followed by a tasty an optional Moroccan lunch and an afternoon relaxing and swimming. Then we head out towards the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga. The dunes are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres! Transferring to our camels we trek into the Sahara for a night at our Berber Camp. Tonight enjoy a local meal, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.

Day 9 : Erg Chebbi-Todra Gorge

Location: Todra River

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early wake up for the spectacular sunrise, Breakfast then camel ride back to the car, Drive west towards Tinghir visiting Todra gorge and oasis,

Day 10 : Todra Gorge-Aitbenhaddou

Location: Aït Benhaddou

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving the impressive Todra Gorge we continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou, stopping en route in Ouarzazate for lunch and the opportunity to tour its famous film studio (book/pay locally). After lunch we tour the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.

Day 11 : Ait Benhaddou - Essaouira.

Location: Essaouira

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

oday’s drive offers panoramic views as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira.

Day 12 : Essaouira.

Location: Essaouira

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

Essaouira is a colourful old city and fishing village is located within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Just outside the town great beaches and an Atlantic surf beckon. Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the bustle of the Imperial Cities. During our time here there’s the option to take part in horse trekking or quad biking or a cooking class.

Day 13 : Essaouira - Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive from Essaouira back to Marrakech this morning, to explore the last of Morocco’s four Imperial cities we visit on this tour. Marrakech set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Its great pride and landmark is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Seville. It is said that after the third of these was completed, the sultan had the eyes of his architect put out, lest he should build another more beautiful tower elsewhere. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina and Djemaa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place. An optional guided tour of Marrakech is offered with a local payment of 100 Dirhams, alternatively you can explore the city yourself or relax by the pool.

Day 14 : Marrakech-Airport

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drop off at Marrakech airport at any time.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
Airport Transfers at Destination

Pick up service from the airport or from your accommodation in Marrakech
Meals – Half Board

Breakfasts+ One Lunch in Merzouga + Four Diners
Fully Guided

Official art historian guide in Fes & Marrakech Drop off service at your accommodation in Marrakech
Accommodation

All accommodations are included
Private Transport by an A/C vehicle Professional English speaking driver
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees

EntrThe flights tickets to and from your homeland Anything not mentioned in the programance fees Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
International Travel

EntrThe flights tickets to and from your homeland Anything not mentioned in the programance fees Personal expenses

Check out our Q&As

What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The tour is 100 per cent guaranteed no matter what the number of passengers
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes, all the tour details will be sent in advance to our quests including the names of the accommodations
Is There any Dress Code for Women Visiting Morocco?

No. You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in, we only have one exception on tours of the Mosque like Hassan II. To enter you would need to dress conservatively as you would in a church (no shorts, tanks tops, etc.).
Is Morocco a Safe Destination?

Morocco has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and, compared to the US and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Moroccan people are known for their hospitality and they will make you feel very welcomed, for more information on the topic contact us and we’ll provide you with some personal single-traveler experiences.
What currencies can I exchange in Morocco?

US Dollars, Sterling and Euros are readily exchangeable. We recommend you take a mixture of cash and credit cards. Scottish banknotes and Australian dollar traveller's cheques and cash are NOT normally accepted in Morocco.

What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

The dates can be change 10 times if needed 30 dyas before the depature date.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Morocco Private Tours has been operating since 2012
The form of the meeting at the airport, where?

With accurate information on the schedule of your arrival, our guide and our driver await you at the customs exit at the airport, with a sign with your name and first name. It’s always easy, this appointment. In case of concern, you can contact us by phone with our contact information noted in our emails. We are always at your disposal 24 hours a day

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Michelle

Simply beautiful trip

03-Mar-2021

Morocco exceeded my expectation of what I thought it would be. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire journey.

Maggie

Highly recommanded

12-May-2021

One of the greatest trips of my life! Cannot recommend highly enough

Simon

Great 14 days in Morocco

19-Aug-2021

Amazed at the diversity of Morocco. This Gap lead trip had great variety and the accommodations were surprisingly good. Thank you MPT

Maren

must do tour

05-May-2021

Wonderful driver, Ismail, and guide, Oeliad. Nice hotels and good food. Great value!

Daniel

Fantastic trip

12-May-2021

Our tour guide was fantastic, always helpful. He went beyond what was expected. The locations were fantastic, especially the desert with the sunset camel ride

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