This Morocco tour is a geared for those who want a little comfort and even some luxury. It combines the best sites in the country for the ultimate mix and match. If you want the best Imperial Cities, an optional camel trek and camp out in the Sahara Desert, light day hiking, plus a bit of mountains and beachside, then this tour is definitely for you.
All of our Morocco tours itineraries are flexible and customizable to match days of travel. If you have any questions, please do contact us.
Full Itinerary Description:
Day 1-2: Fez
You have two days to explore what this Imperial City has to
offer, such as the Kairouine Mosque, spice market,
tanneries and leather market, pottery quarter, henna
market, woodcrafters, metal workers, and Koranic schools
and old hotels. You'll be staying in the old medina, which
is a World Heritage site and one of the oldest and still
thriving medieval cities in the World!
Day 3: Errachidia
In the morning, you'll head towards Errachidia in the south
of Morocco. It will take us about six hours. Tonight is
special because we will be staying in a charming and
luxurious Kasbah hotel.
Day 4: Ziz Valley Oasis | Sahara Desert
Following
breakfast, your Ziz Valley guide will meet you and
take you to his village located 25KM outside of town.
Here, you'll explore his village to see the
sustainable agricultural practices in the area. This
jaunt takes about two hours. After the day hike,
you'll enjoy lunch with his family in their humble
home before heading off to Merzouga. The drive to the
desert is about 2 hours. Once in Merzouga, we will
venture inward atop camels into the Sahara Desert,
have dinner amongst the dunes, dine under the stars,
and stay in a Bedouin tent for the night.
Day 5: Dades Gorge
If anyone would like to rock climb the Todra Gorge, you can
stop here, get fitted for gear and join our certified
climbing guide who will literally show you the ropes! Those
not interested in climbing can hike around the area. If
members do not want to rock climb, then we can go straight
to the Dades Gorge, enjoy the scenery, and take a hike. The
rock formations are said to resemble monkey paws. We will
be spending the night in luxurious hotel overlooking the
canyon. For those who would like, this day can also be
spent in Skoura, the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. You will have
the opportunity to stay in a renovated Kasbah that is now a
magnificent and charming hotel.
Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou | Marrakesh
This morning you'll be driving through Ouarzazate and
stopping for lunch. You can also visit the Taorirt Kasbah
and the Atlas movie studio where blockbusters such as
Cleopatra, Kundun, and the Mummy were filmed. Next, you'll
be able to stop by the UNESCO World Heritage site—the ksar
in Ait Ben Haddou where Gladiator was filmed. The drive
from Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakesh will take us about 4
hours. We will be staying in the old medina, also a World
Heritage Site. Tonight you can go to the lively Jemaa el
Fna Square to watch the circus-like performers and sample
some tasty delights at different stalls.
Day 7: Marrakesh
Today, you have the
whole day in “Marrakesh the red”. You might visit the
Koubba Baadiyn and the Ali ben Youssef Koranic School,
or the Badii & Bahia Palaces and the Saadian
Tombs. Or, you can opt to walk through the souk
(covered market) and look at all the wares and
souvenirs you can bargain for.
Day 8: High Atlas Mountains | Marrakesh
After breakfast, you'll will leave for Imlil in the High
Atlas Mountains, which should take 1.5 to 2 hours. Once in
Imlil, you'll hike up to Armed. Armed is a Berber village
on the side of a mountain overlooking some valleys and a
river, and Mount Toubkal can be seen in the distance. You
are welcome to take an afternoon trek around together or
simply spend the day sipping mint tea and enjoying lunch
with a local family. All meals are included during your
time in the mountains. You can opt to stay in the High
Atlas Montains or return back to Marrakesh for the
night.
Day 9-10: Essaouira
After coming down from the mountains or departing
Marrakesh, you'll head straight to Essaouira. The drive
takes three hours. You will have today and tomorrow to
chill out in this small, laid-back, coastal town with lots
of character. You can walk along the ramparts, have grilled
fish for lunch next to the port, wander along the beach,
stroll through the whitewashed medina, or shop for Thuya
wood handicrafts. If you would like and wind permitting,
you will be able to try kayaking, kite surfing, wind
surfing, or just regular surfing. This is the Wind Capital
of Africa!
Day 11: Return Marrakesh | Depart
Today is departure day. You will have transportation back
to Marrakesh. You will have the option to extend your trip
or continue upwards to Casablanca.
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