Arabian Nights: the Complete Morocco Experience | October 07, 2023

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Journey deep into the Sahara, explore the majestic kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and stargaze with an expert astrologer on this 11-day Moroccan adventure. You’ll experience local culture and marvel at the architectural wonders of Casablanca and Fez. Away from the usual tourist trail, you’ll explore more remote places such as the blue city of Chefchaouen and the T...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Snap photos of brilliantly blue houses in Chefchaouen
    • Dine Berber style under the stars in the Sahara
    • Meander through the mazey alleyways of the Fez Medina
    • Ride a camel through the desert at sunrise
    • Hike through the otherworldly Dades Gorges
    • Enjoy a foodie walking tour of Marrakech

What's this trip about?

    Journey deep into the Sahara, explore the majestic kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and stargaze with an expert astrologer on this 11-day Moroccan adventure. You’ll experience local culture and marvel at the architectural wonders of Casablanca and Fez. Away from the usual tourist trail, you’ll explore more remote places such as the blue city of Chefchaouen and the Todra Gorge, deep in the High Atlas Mountains. Foodie highlights range from authentic Berber meals in the desert to contemporary dishes at a trendy rooftop venue in Marrakech.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCasablanca
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Fez
  • Marrakech
  • Sahara Desert

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Whale watching
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Five nights traditional riad accommodation
    • One night luxury riad accommodation
    • One night desert camp accommodation
    • One night premium hotel accommodation
    • Two nights boutique hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • 10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 8 Dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Arrival transfer
    • Hassan II Mosque visit
    • Chefchaouen walking tour
    • Volubilis guided tour
    • Storytelling with a local family
    • Fez Medina walking tour
    • Nejjarine Fondouk visit
    • Bou Inania Madrasa visit
    • Merzouga desert visit
    • Gnawa village visit
    • Wine tasting
    • Astronomy experience
    • Sunrise camel ride
    • Todra Gorge visit
    • Sunset cocktails
    • Dades Gorges hike
    • Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou visit
    • Tea at a local tea house
    • Marrakech street food tour
    • Cooking class

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca
Accommodation: Hotel Odyssee Center Activities Included: Welcome dinner & Airport transfer Touch down in Casablanca, the coastal city where your Moroccan journey begins. You’ll be picked up and taken to your hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the Old Medina. Gathe...
Day 2: Stroll through the photogenic streets of Chefchaouen
Accommodation: Dar Echchaouen Maison d'Hôtes & Riad Activities Included: Hassan II Mosque visit Chefchaouen walking tour After breakfast, head straight to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa, which is dramatically situated on a...
Day 3: Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and eat with a local family
Accommodation: Palais Houyam Activities Included: Volubilis guided tour Home-cooked meal and storytelling with a local family This morning, your journey continues south to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, built around 300BCE on a fertile plain surrounded by whe...
Day 4: Soak up the atmosphere of Fez Medina
Accommodation: Palais Houyam Activities Included: Fez Medina walking tour Nejjarine Fondouk visit Bou Inania Madrasa visit Embrace the eclectic mix of colours, sounds and aromas as you wander through Fez Medina – the sprawling, walled centre of the city. Its laby...
Day 5: Venture deep into the Sahara
Accommodation: Riad Madu Activities Included: Merzouga desert visit Rise and shine – it’s time to leave the city bustle as you head into the pristine wilderness of the Sahara. After breakfast, you’ll journey to the far south of Morocco, eventually arriving in the tin...
Day 6: Visit A Gnawa Village And Dine Berber Style Under The Stars
Accommodation: Desert Camp Jaimas Madu Activities Included: Gnawa village visit Wine tasting Astronomy experience Travel by 4x4 to a remote village where you’ll learn about the culture of the Gnawa people who originated from sub-Saharan Africa, and are renowned f...
Day 7: Go camel riding at sunrise and explore the Todra Gorge
Accommodation: Auberge Chez Pierre Activities Included: Sunrise camel ride Todra Gorge visit Sunset cocktails No visit to the Sahara is complete without experiencing the most traditional mode of desert transport: camel riding. Saddle up first thing in the morning...
Day 8: Hike through the Dades Gorges and join a local family for lunch
Accommodation: Auberge Chez Pierre Activities Included: Dades Gorges hike Over many centuries, the Dades River, which flows for 350km (220mi) from the High Atlas mountains to the Sahara, has carved dramatic gorges and canyons into the rugged interior of the country. ...
Day 9: Explore kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou and enjoy a street food tour of Marrakech
Accommodation: 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hôtel & Spa Activities Included: Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou visit Tea at a local tea house Marrakech street food tour Of all the kasbahs dotted around Morocco, Ait-Ben-Haddou is arguably the most impressive. Feel like you’ve s...
Day 10: Unlock the secrets of Moroccan cuisine in a cooking class
Accommodation: 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hôtel & Spa Activities Included: Cooking class Farewell dinner Now familiar with Moroccan food, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to make it for yourself. After discovering the core techniques and flavour combination...
Day 11: Depart from Marrakech
Accommodation: 2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, Marrakech Optional Activities: Airport transfer After one last breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your new friends as your Moroccan adventure comes to an end. Check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport to catch your flight home – or extend your stay and explore what else Morocco has to offer.

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Price per day$247
Last Updated: 6/3/2022

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