Trip Summary

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Day 1 – Depart For Morocco

Photo of Marrakesh

Day 2 – Marakesh

  • Arrive in Marrakesh and transfer from the airport to your hotel
  • Attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager
  • Accommodation: Le Meridien N’Fis

Day 3 – Marakesh

  • Take a morning tour of the city of Marrakesh, otherwise known as the “Ochre City”
  • Visit the Saadian Tombs, the resting place of many members of the Saadi Dynasty, who claimed to descend from Muhammad’s bloodline
  • Accommodation: Le Meridien N’Fis
Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh - Morocco
Souks of Marrakech, Morocco

Day 4 – Marakesh

  • Free day to explore Marakesh
  • Consider a visit to the souks, the famed markets of the city or join the optional Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
  • Accommodation: Le Meridien N’Fis

Day 5 – Ait Benhaddou En Route To Boumalne Dades

  • Journey through the famous Tichka Pass to Boumalne Dades
  • Along the way, stop for a tour of Ait Benhaddou, an example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, set near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
  • Accommodation: Hotel Xaluca Dades
COL DU TICHKA, MOROCCO
Morocco, Erfoud, Desert Gate

Day 6 – Erfoud, Todra Palmeria Gorge

  • Travel to Dades Gorges where you will get to experience an orientation tour of the stunning landscapes and canyons.
  • Then travel to Erfoud, an oasis town in eastern Morocco.
  • Accommodation: Kasbah Xaluca Maadid

Day 7 – Rissani, Erg Chebbai

  • Explore the small city of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara
  • Depart by 4×4 caravan into the desert, exploring numerous small villages before reaching Tisserdimine, an oasis village at the bottom of Erg Chebbi
  • Journey into the heart of the dunes by camel back
  • Accommodation: Kasbah Xaluca Maadid
Beast of burden Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, doing his transportation job in the Sahara desert
Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate

Day 8 – Travel To Ouarzazate

  • Travel to Ouarzazate, a desert city at the gates of the Sahara.
  • Visit Taourirt village, which is a former post along the caravan route into West Africa
  • Accommodation: Berbere Palace

Day 9 – Agadir

  • Journey today to the coast and the delightful resort of Agadir.
  • View the beaches of this former fishing village as well as the hilltop ruins of the old kasbah
  • Accommodation: Iberostar Founty Beach
Sand beach and Blue Ocean in Agadir, Morocco
Sqala du Port, a defensive tower at the fishing port of Essaouira

Day 10 – Travel To Essaouira

  • Set out for the city of Essaouira.
  • Along the way, stop at the Marjana Cooperative, to view traditional methods of extracting Argan Oil
  • Accommodation: Hotel Atlas Essaouira and Spa

Day 11 – Essaouira

  • Take a guided tour through Essaouira’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an excellent example of a fortified North African town.
  • The city is also famed for hosting the Gnaoua World Music Festival, which draws musicians from across the world who come to play with the Gnaoua mystics
  • Accommodation: Hotel Atlas Essaouira and Spa
Old street in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
View of Hassan II mosque's big gate reflected on rain water - Casablanca - Morocco

Day 12 – Casablanca

  • Travel to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco
  • Take a bus tour of the city including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque; the largest Mosque in Morocco and the beautiful corniche seaside
  • Your last night features a special Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Accommodation: Grand Mogador City Center

Day 13 – Depart Morocco

  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight