13 Day Kasbahs & Deserts of Morocco 2017 Itinerary

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3 Marrakesh, 1 Boumalne Dades, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ouarzazate, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca

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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a perfect example of eastern clay architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Tour Kasbah Taourirt, one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco, built in the 19th century
    • View Todra Gorge, a trench of gigantic rock walls that run through the High Atlas Mountains
    • Admire the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, one of the greatest sights in Morocco
    • View Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco

What's this trip about?

    3 Marrakesh, 1 Boumalne Dades, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ouarzazate, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca

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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
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Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Marrakesh, Casablanca-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 11 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Marrakesh 1 night Boumalne Dades 2 nights Erfoud 1 night Ouarzazate 1 night Agadir 2 nights Essaouira 1 night Casablanca Hotel porterage
    • All transfers
    • 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Farewell dinner with wine

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Marrakesh
Arrive in Marrakesh and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check-in and meet the rest of your group during an orientation with your Tour Manager Overnight: Marrakesh

DAY 3, Tuesday - Marrakesh City Tour
Following breakfast, take a morning tour of the city of Marrakesh, otherwise known as the “Ochre City”. Home to over one million, Marrakesh was one of the major imperial cities of historical Morocco. The city is divided into two areas; the Medina, or the historical city,...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Full day in Marrakesh
Today, the entire day is yours to explore the city on your own. Perhaps head to the Dar Si Said Museum, a homage to the influence of wood in Moroccan crafts. Consider a visit to the Souks, the famed markets of the city. Here, you'll find everything from handicrafts to sp...
DAY 5, Thursday - Travel to Boumalne Dades, Ait Ben Haddou
This morning, depart from Marrakesh on a journey through the famous Tichka Pass to Boumalne Dades. Along the way, stop for a short tour of Ait Ben Haddou. A prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, this fortified city's high-angled towers stand out above ...
DAY 6, Friday - Travel to Erfoud, Todra Palmeraie Gorge
After breakfast, depart your hotel and 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. En route enjoy a stop at one of Morocco's most popular natu...
DAY 7, Saturday - Full day in Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Camel Ride in the Dunes
This morning, explore the small city of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara. Wander its lively souk, and visit a 17th-century ksar. Next, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region. Then, stop to discover the ancient ru...
DAY 8, Sunday - Travel to Ouarzazate
Following breakfast at your hotel, depart for the quiet Berber city of Ouarzazate. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to check out the unique architecture of kasbahs and desert buildings or wander the souks for some shopping Overnight: Ouarzazate Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Monday - Ouarzazate City Tour, Kasbah Taourirt, Travel to Agadir
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Ouarzazate, a desert city at the gates of the Sahara. Its strange name means "without noise" in the Berber language. Walk in the Taourirt village, which is a former post for monitoring the caravan routes into west Africa. It was an import...
DAY 10, Tuesday - City tour of Agadir, Travel to Essaouira
Depart on a city tour of Agadir, where you will have the chance to view the beaches of this former fishing village as well as the hilltop ruins of the old kasbah. It was at Agadir that the European conflict began between Germany and France that opened the door for France...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Essaouira City Tour
This morning, enjoy a guided tour through Essaouira's medina which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an excellent example of a fortified North African town. Spanish cannons still line the battlements while parasols dot the harbor's beaches, creating a remarkably pictur...
DAY 12, Thursday - Depart for Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque
Today, travel to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. Casablanca's history goes back thousands of years as the Berbers established settlements there around the 10th Century BCE. Famed civilizations such as the Phoenicians and Romans were known to have traveled throug...
DAY 13, Friday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Marrakesh Culinary Demonstration, Museum, Palace & Gardens with lunch Your tour begins with an instructional cooking demonstrations of how the traditional Berber dish, couscous is made in a beautiful authentic restaurant near Djamaa Fna square, learn from a local chef how to successfully prepare the famous dish at home. After completing your cooking demonstration and lunch, visit the Marrakesh Museum housed in a beautiful 19th century building called the Dar M’Nebhi Palace, this jewel of Marrakesh displays a fine array of Jewish, Berber and Muslim artifacts. Continue on to the Majorelle Gardens. First created in the 1920s, these beautiful botanical gardens have been owned and maintained by French artists since their creation, first by painter Jacques Majorelle, then fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Departs at 12:00 pm. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $69 Dinner with Horse-drawn Carriage Ride This evening, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lively streets of Marrakesh. Upon entering the restaurant, step back into the time of Arabian folklore and relax among the sound of classic Moroccan music. Delight in the tastes of typical Moroccan fare while live music and an elegant belly dancing performance cap off the night. (The horse drawn carriage holds a maximum of four passengers. Please note that this is not a private carriage ride). Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $65 Ourika Valley Tour Depart for a morning excursion to scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the famous ski resort Oukaimeden, the Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. Here you will see the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery, which makes an excellent memento from your journey. Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $29
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