Imperial Cities & Desert Journey

Morocco in 8 Days • 7 Nights in Destination

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Trip Highlights

  1. Ait Benhaddou
  2. Dadès Gorges
  3. Dadès Valley
  4. Fez
  5. Marrakesh
  6. Merzouga
  7. Ouarzazate
  8. Rabat

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  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers.

  4. Activities

  5. Half board

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Accommodation: 7 Nights

Itinerary

Get a glimpse of the life and colour of the Jemaa el Fna square in Marrakech, stroll through modern Rabat and experience the story of the thousand and one nights in Fez. Cross the Atlas Mountains to Midelt and Erfoud and enter the desert of Erg Chebbithe Gorges of Todra and the Dades Valley until you reach the magnificent Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate.

1st Day: UK/Ireland - Marrakech

Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport, ready for a flight to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to the hotel *. Rest of the day free to start discovering this wonderful city. A walk through the Medina allows you to enjoy the best of its architecture and the unique, colourful atmosphere of the city. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.**

* The airport transfer will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. There are two transfers organized per day, and the timings of these will depend on the whole group's flight times. There will be one transfer during the morning and another one in the afternoon. For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at the time of your choice, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.

** Dinner not included if you arrive after 20:00.

You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

2nd Day: Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an eye-opening tour of the wonders of Marrakech, starting with the Minaret of the Koutoubia, from the 13th century and the spiritual centre of Marrakech. Visit the Palace of the Bahia, the residence of the old vizir, and known for its intricate tile and wood carving decoration. Discover how spices and argan oil are made in a local school before you head to the Jamaa el Fna square home to the bustling souks, so typical of the city and full of fruit vendors and stalls selling wicker baskets, traditional sweets and authentic souvenirs. At nightfall, the square looks magical as it is lit was thousands of lights. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.

Included
Tour of the wonders of Marrakech
3rd Day: Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off by road towards iconic Casablanca, and enjoy a city tour where you can marvel at the Art Deco buildings and the Dar El Baida White House before visiting the Mohammed V Square and the upmarket Anfa district. Leave in the direction of Rabat to visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a citadel that is located to the north of the city. This fortress retains its Arab character of narrow alleys with white and blue façades that lead to viewpoints from which there are incredible views of the Atlantic coast. After the visit, travel to Meknes to see the exterior of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, one of the few mosques in the country that can be accessed by non-Muslims. Inside, notice the delicate decoration and beautiful tiles.* Finally, head to the city of Fez. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.

* Please note: The city of Meknes is currently undergoing extensive renovation works and no date has been set for their completion. Many of the city's landmarks are inaccessible and/or hidden behind protective covering, but your guide will endeavour to show you as much of the city as possible during your visit.

Included
Casablanca City Tour & Highlights of Rabat and Meknes
4th Day: Fez

Breakfast at the riad. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, considered the centre of Islam in Morocco. It is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. Begin with a panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, then visit the bronze doors of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods. Walk along the broad Boulevard of Mohamed V and stroll through the endless streets of the world's largest medina. After the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.

Included
Full-Day Fez City Tour
5th Day: Fez - Midelt - Erfoud

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart through the gentle mountains of the Middle Atlas, until you reach the city of Midelt, known for its apple cultivation. Continue along a beautiful route and view Berber life first hand. Arrive in Erfoud, at the edge of the great Sahara desert. Tonight, you have the opportunity to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp of your choice in the dunes of the Sahara.* Dinner and overnight stay in Erfoud.

* Optional Night in the Sahara Dunes. Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included. 

Please note: If you would like to book this experience you must reserve it in advance, up to 30 days before departure, as places are limited. You will not be able to sleep in the hotel if you choose this optional night at the camp.

Included
Atlas Mountains Journey to Midelt & Erfoud
Optional
Night in the Dunes of the Sahara
6th Day: Erfoud - Gorges of Todgha - Dades Valley - Kalaat M'Gouna - Ouarzazate

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the captivating Gorges of Todgha, and the Dades Valley, to experience the natural wonders of this unique landscape. Pass by ancient fortresses and lush oases before arriving at the small Berber town of Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its roses and perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, a desert city and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Included
Gorges of Todgha & Dades Valley Excursion
7th Day: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Pacha Glaoui called the Lord of the Atlas Region. Continue to the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This Kasbah, dotted with crenellated towers, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and has often been a filming location for movies. In the afternoon, depart across the High Atlas mountains en route to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech, and spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.

Included
Kasbahs of Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
8th Day: Marrakech - UK/Ireland

Breakfast at the riad. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport * of Marrakech to board a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

* The airport transfer will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. There are two transfers organized per day, and the timings of these will depend on the whole group's flight times. There will be one transfer during the morning and another one in the afternoon. For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at the time of your choice, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.

8 days trip including flights*

8 days and 7 nights in destination

1

LON - RAK

Marrakech

2

Marrakech

3

Fez

4

Fez

5

Erfoud

6

Ourzazate

7

Marrakech

8

RAK - LON

* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.

The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.

Included activities

Included
Included activity for day 2 in Marrakesh
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Moderate

Tour of the wonders of Marrakech

Tour Marrakech's most iconic sights such as the iconic Kutubia Minaret, the beautiful Bahia Palace and the lively Jamaa el Fna square.

What's included: Entrances, guide, transfers. Not included: Lunch

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Included
Included activity for day 3
Duration 13:45h Approx. Pick up time: 06:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Moderate

Casablanca City Tour & Highlights of Rabat and Meknes

Take a city tour of Casablanca to discover its most emblematic sights before heading to Rabat to visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a citadel located to the north of the city. Afterwards, travel to Meknes to see the exterior of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

Not included: Lunch

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Included
Included activity for day 4
Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Moderate

Full-Day Fez City Tour

A full-day tour of Fez. Begin with a panoramic view of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods and stroll along the Boulevard of Mohamed V.

Not included: Lunch

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Included
Included activity for day 5
Duration 08:15h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Light

Atlas Mountains Journey to Midelt & Erfoud

An unforgettable journey through the Atlas Mountains, travel from Fez to the city of Midelt, known for its apple cultivation. Continue on the scenic route and view Berber life first-hand before arriving in Erfoud, at the edge of the great Sahara desert.

Not included: Lunch

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional
Suggested activity for day 5 in Merzouga
Pick up time: 18:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Light

Night in the Dunes of the Sahara

Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included.

What's included: Transfers in 4x4, dinner and accommodation. Private jaima with private bathroom.

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The price includes

  • premium care
    Included in all our trips. more information
  • Departure from the main UK/Ireland airports.
  • International flights: UK/Ireland - Marrakech - UK/Ireland.
  • 7 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels and riads. *
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    See hotels included
  • 7 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners.
  • Transfers in air conditioned vehicles.**
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  • Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    See itinerary
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • ATOL Protection.
  • English-speaking guide during the whole trip.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

* Possibility to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. If you would like to book this experience you must reserve it in advance, up to 30 days before departure, as places are limited.

Important festivals:

Ramadan: from March 22nd to April 21st 2023.

Eid-al-Adha: from June 28th to July 1st 2023.

Please note: During July and August, occupation in Morocco is very high, by local and international tourism, which can affect schedules due to the intense traffic. The passengers who decide to travel in this period, accept these circumstances and we will not accept claims produced for this reason, which creates difficulty in the operation of the program.

** The airport transfer will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. There are two transfers organized per day, and the timings of these will depend on the whole group's flight times. There will be one transfer during the morning and another one in the afternoon. For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at the time of your choice, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.

This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger.
To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions, and so on.

This tour is not recommended for children under 8 years old, as many transfers can be quite lengthy. It is possible to do the tour privately so that any age group can take part. To book the private tour please contact our customer service department and they will be happy to assist you.

  • Entry requirements
    Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
  • Visa
    No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
  • Currency
    Moroccan Dirham.
  • Language
    Arabic.
  • Electricity
    220 V. European style two pin adaptor required.
  • Health
    There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from EU countries.
  • Time zone
    GMT + 1
  • Other useful information
    You should always barter when shopping in Morocco.
  • Tourist Office website
    www.visitmorocco.com

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

Children: 2-11 years.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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