Morocco Explorer - Independent Journey
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
At the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Morocco is an intoxicating fusion of cultures. You’re guaranteed sensory overload with the vibrant colours, spiced aromas and the taste of 1001 Moroccan treats!
Independent Journeys
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Journeys are a range of Peregrine's best-selling group t...
Overview
Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Marvel at the size of the mosque of hassan ii, which dominates the casablanca skyline – this massive edifice is the largest in africa and second only in the world to the great mosque at mecca
- Uncover one of the most remote parts of the roman empire, and the most impressive roman ruins in morocco, at the unesco world heritage site of volubilis
- Enjoy the magical atmosphere and hospitality of traditional moroccan riads, houses with interior gardens, fountains and beautifully decorated rooms
- Explore morocco’s first imperial city, meknes, and discover the charming streets of the old medina that lead to the lovely bou inania medresse (religious school)
- Dive into fes’ medina and be surrounded by the spiritual and cultural heart of morocco, in arguably the world's most fascinating and confounding old city
- Feast under the starts on a freshly prepared campfire dinner at your sumptuous private desert camp. listen to bedouin stories and dance at the music put on by your talented camp crew
- Enjoy a ‘lawrence of arabia’ moment while you ride a camel across the desert on your way back to the auberge, with ever beautiful sunrise over the dunes of sahara in a background
- Enjoy traditional berber food and hospitality with an exclusive stay with a local family up in the high atlas mountains, overlooking the crowning peaks in the distance
- Learn the tea making secrets of berbers at the exclusive demonstration with a local family. listen to their stories and discover the way of family life in m’goun valley
- Witness the evening transformation of jemaa el fna in marrakech, when it becomes a living stage; where food, music and entertainment come together to make one of the world’s greatest public squares
What's this trip about?
At the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Morocco is an intoxicating fusion of cultures. You’re guaranteed sensory overload with the vibrant colours, spiced aromas and the taste of 1001 Moroccan treats!
Independent Journeys
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Journeys are a range of Peregrine's best-selling group tours, available for 1-3 people. They depart on any day and come accompanied by a Peregrine local guides in each location, private transfer and 24/7 support from the local Peregrine office. Please note that Independent journeys are not accompanied by Tour Leaders.
Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 3 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCasablanca
End CityMarrakech
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
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Itinerary
Day 1 Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco! On arrival at Casablanca Airport, you will be met by a Peregrine representative and transferred to your hotel. While this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time, please note that hotel rooms are generally only available after midday, and tha...
Day 2 Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes
This morning you will visit one of the most impressive sites in Casablanca – the massive edifice of the Mosque of Hassan II. Opened in 1993, and second only in size to the great mosque at Mecca, the huge building is part on land and part on sea, and in one area water can...
Day 3 Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
This morning you will discover the charming streets of Meknes’ medina – the old walled section of the city. Enter via the northern gate, Bab Berdaine, and walk to the shrine of Moulay Ismail who, in the 17th century, turned Meknes from a provincial town to a spectacular ...
Day 4 Fes
Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses. It is made up of three distinct ‘cities’, or quarters, and you will stay in elegant, riad-style accommodation on the edge of the ...
Day 5 Fes - Midelt
Today, leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive south, inland through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes – to the small town of Midelt (approximately ...
Day 6 Midelt - Merzouga
This morning there's time to haggle for carpets (mainly Kilims), take another refreshing walk, or visit a nearby Franciscan convent where local girls and women learn weaving, tapestry and embroidery. Drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to fertile va...
Day 7 Todra Gorge - Dades Valley - M'goun Valley
Enjoy a real Lawrence of Arabia moment this morning with a sunrise camel ride across the desert on the return journey to the auberge. Then drive to Todra Gorge (approximately 3.5 hours), a massive trench that rises over 250 metres to form one of the most dramatic and spe...
Day 8 Full day walk in the M'goun Valley
You have a full day to explore the beauty of this largely untouched Moroccan backcountry. On foot is the best way to discover the natural and man-made landscape and the rural way of life. There are a couple of circuits to choose from, but the most popular choice, and the...
Day 9 Ait Benhaddou
Leaving the Dades Valley today, set off on the fabled ‘Road of 1,000 Kasbahs’. The first stop is at Skoura Oasis (after approximately 1 hour), home to several privately owned kasbahs. Here visit the Kasbah Ameridhl, with its extravagant decorations and mud-brick fortific...
Day 10 Ourigane
Leave Ait ben Haddou after breakfast and drive for several hours through the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains. We can take our time as the scenery is magnificent and keen photographers may call for a few photo stops! Our destination today is Ouirgane, small town and ...
Day 11 Ourigane - Marrakech
Today you will drive for couple of hours through the winding roads of the Atlas, bound for Marrakech, an ancient, exotic city wrapped in European modernity. There’s no rush as the scenery through the High Atlas Mountain passes is magnificent, and there will surely be ca...
Day 12 Marrakech
After breakfast today, meet your local guide and set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers...
Day 13 Marrakech
Your trip ends today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around midday and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer you will be advised of the pick-up time. Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to spend more time exploring here. Speak to your leader about the wealth of extra activities to do around Marrakech.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,140
Price per day$165
Last Updated: 2/22/2018
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Logistics
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (2 nights),Mountain guesthouse (2 nights),Desert camp (1 night),Traditional riad (6 nights),Feature Stay (1 night),
Transportation & Flights
Camel,Private aircon bus,
Transportation & flights
Camel,Private aircon bus
Guides
On this Independent Journey passengers are accompanied by Peregrine local guides and driver (where applicable) throughout their entire journey.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Americans, EU and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Morocco for stays up to 90 days. All other nationalities should check with the Moroccan Embassy or Consulate in their country for up-to-date visa information.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time.
Health & Safety
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we make no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your Leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY:
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. SCAMS:
When walking through touristy areas of cities you may be approached by 'helpful' locals who want to show you where to go or take you to a local spice shop. They will either ask to be your local guide for the day or expect money when you arrive at your destination. Please note these people are not registered guides and will try and get as much money from you as they can. A friendly 'no thank you (or 'la Shukran') should suffice.
MOROCCAN TAGINES:
Moroccan ceramic tagines bought in the souks or other shops in Morocco may contain high levels of lead. We strongly recommend you have any tagine you buy in Morocco tested before cooking with it or buy for decorative purposes only.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Riad Challa Riad Zitoun Lekdime N° 14 Derb Sekkaya Medina Marrakech Marrakech 40000 MOROCCO Phone: 212 524442777
Trip ID
peregrine-PGMEJ
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