12 Days | Varied culture, landscapes and cuisine await in magical Morocco



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Few places on the planet offer the marvellous diversity you’ll find in Morocco. In 12 days, this Premium adventure will take you through buzzing cities, tranquil oases, vast deserts and into the homes of welcoming local people. Explore Meknes’s animated medina, the historical Old Town of Fes and the lively Djemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech. Bake bread with the locals in Imlil, eat pastilla in the home of a Fes family and spend an unforgettable evening beneath the stars in the Sahara. From the country’s much-loved highlights to all the little moments that make up daily life, fall in love with the real Morocco.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Finish
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Morocco
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- XMPF
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Discover Morocco’s culinary wonders during Exclusive Experiences, including a picnic at the ruins of Volubilis, homecooked pastilla dinner in Fes and medfouna demonstration in Khemliya.
- Soak in sweeping views from the rooftop of your Feature Stay hotel in the heart of the Fes medina, offering incredible hospitality and beautiful, traditional touches in every corner.
- Dive into the Moroccan way of life as you travel with a local leader and guides, visit a typical home in Fes and meet the women of the Tawesna social enterprise in Ait Benhaddou.
- Marvel at iconic sights during visits to the ruins of Volubilis, the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou, the tranquil oasis of Skoura and the bustling cities of Fes and Marrakech.
- Learn the tricks of the trade during an Exclusive Experience; a hands-on bread making workshop with local women in Imlil, then enjoy the delicious fresh bread as part of your lunch.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the High Atlas Foundation. Donations help manage their sustainable agriculture programs in Morocco's High Atlas Mountain region, which builds plant nurseries and provides skills training for locals.
- Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
Inclusions
10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Private vehicle
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Casablanca - Welcome Dinner
- Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque
- Volubilis - Picnic Lunch
- Fes - Home-cooked Pastilla Dinner
- Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
- Meknes - Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
- Fes - Medersa El Attarine
- Fes - Medina walking tour
- Fes - Tea Break
- Khemliya - Medfouna cooking demonstration
- Sahara Desert - Camel ride
- Sahara Desert - Amazigh dinner with Gnaoua music
- Khemliya - Village walking tour
- Todra Gorge - Home-cooked Lunch
- Todra Gorge - Hike
- Skoura - Kasbah Amridil
- Skoura - Palm grove walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Lunch at Tawesna
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Imlil - Valley walk
- Imlil - Home-cooked Picnic Lunch
- Imlil - Bread making workshop
- Marrakech - Medina walking tour
- Marrakech - Palais Bahia
- Marrakech - Fresh orange juice tasting
- Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure - MAD700
- Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
- Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) - MAD50
- Marrakech - Asni & Ouirgane day trip with lunch - MAD1806
- Marrakech - Imlil & Aroumd day trip - MAD1817
- Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
- Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2050
- Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Travel is always an adventure and, as destinations reopen, there are a few challenges as everyone gets back up to speed and adjusts to the new normal. Our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so pack your understanding and flexibility, sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
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