Royal Morocco & Escape To The Desert
Adventure your way through Morocco like royalty on this 8 days trip that pampers you in luxury as you explore centuries-old medinas and breathtaking natural wonders.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met by your driver guide and transferred by to Casablanca hotel for check-in and freshen up after long flight. One hour before dinner, join for a panoramic drive of the city followed by a visit of the biggest Mall in Morocco . Enjoy a welcome dinner at a restaurant in Casablanca. Overnight in your hotel in Casablanca.
After breakfast and before leaving towards Fes go for an outside visit of Hassan 2 mosque, the second largest mosque in the world after the big Mosque in Mecca. On route, you will stop at Rabat, the capital city and residence of the King, for lunch in a local restaurant and visit of Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah. We continue to Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco. You can choose to have an optional visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis crossing the imperial city of Meknes depending if remaining time. Check in your hotel and go for a Hammam and Massage after long day.Return to your hotel for Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast you will begin our guided tour of the Fes medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the King’s Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places we will experience. For lunch you will eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch you will complete the tour and visit some sites like Attarine medresa, Qaraouiyine Mosque, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Souk Nejiarine and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast you will begin your ascent across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend into the Sahara Desert. Stop for lunch in Midelt for lunch before continuing to Erfoud. You will head off in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes. You will set off by camel for a 2-hour trek out to the oasis where you will have dinner and spend the night in Berber tents .After dinner , enjoy a show of nomad music sitting around fire. You can also go for quad ride in the dunes or sand boarding.
After breakfast, you will return by camel to the 4x4s and head back to Erfoud. From Erfoud you set out behind the High Atlas Mountains on route to the Todra Gorges. In the afternoon, you will take a walk up in the towering Todra Gorges (600 feet high). Stop for lunch in Tinghir. Visit The picturesque river valleys make for a beautiful journey towards the southeast of Morocco. Dinner and overnight in your hotel
After an early breakfast you set off to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. You will visit one of the jewels of Morocco – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. In typical Moroccan fashion, the true treasures must be searched out and discovered… usually off the beaten path. Lunch in a restaurant in Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, you will head over the mountains to Marrakech. Dinner in a chinese restaurant in Marrakech. After dinner go to the hotel
to freshen up . Overnight in your hotel in Marrakech
After breakfast, you will discover the Koutoubia Mosque, her beautiful minaret dominates the skyline of Marrakech, the Palace of the Bahia, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, visit the medieval Medersa ben Youssef (koranic university) and the Musée de Marrakech. Explore the colorful Souks (marketplaces) of Marrakech. Dinner with horse show and acrobats in Chez Ali. Overnight in your hotel in Marrakech.
Today, breakfast in your hotel followed by a transfer to the airport in Casablanca for
your home bound flight. If evening flight spend a free morning in your accommodation and
have lunch before heading to Casablanca.
Servises
Includes
- private licensed driver in air conditioned vehicle throughout your stay
Important Notes
Check-in after 2:00 pm & Check-out before 12:00 pm. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability and may generate additional full-day room charges. * In some remote or protected areas in Africa, such as Uganda, solar power is the main source of energy which is not suitable for using Air Conditioners at their lodges, and they will provide fans in the room, and in fact, air-cons are not necessary in these National Parks or Reserves.
In case of snowing during November and February in the High Atlas Mountains, we would drive slower than usual to ensure safety. In this case, you may reach Erfoud later than expected. If snow blocks the road, we will stay in Midelt for the night, and head further south the following day. Though mostly clear days, winds are unpredictable in the desert area. And even luxurious tents are not totally sanding-proof on windy days. If you would like to return to the Erfoud hotel for the night, we could arrange it upon the availability of hotel rooms.
Your passport should be valid for a certain period beyond your intended stay in the destination country. The required validity can vary. Six months beyond your planned departure date from the destination country is a common requirement. And ensure you have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps. Visa requirements vary from country to country; please consult your travel consultant for more details if you are unsure whether a visa is required for your trip.
Pick ups in each city or area via private air-conditioned vehicle as listed in the itinerary. Appropriate size vehicles will be used according to the number of your group to ensure you have enough leg room and luggage space. Please be aware that the arrival or departure transfer is based on all members arriving or departing on the same flight, additional cost will be charged when arriving or departing on different flights and separate transfers.
Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – October). Coastal areas such as Essaouira remain pleasantly warm and not too hot in summer (June – August). The Mediterranean north is pleasant in spring and summer.
We arrange an English-speaking driver for the entire trip. Whilst you tour at Fez and Marrakech, we will arrange private English-speaking guides on sites, and your driver will be in charge of driving you from site to site and city to city, of course, your driver is also able to give you general information on Morocco. On your request, we are also able to arrange a private tour guide throughout the entire Morocco trip with a supplement.
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.
There are a couple of long travel days on this trip, particularly the day travelling to the Sahara Desert. Rest stops will be made on the way and you’ll be rewarded with great views on the drive itself.
