Epic Morocco

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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 transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCasablanca
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Fez
  • Marrakech
  • Sahara Desert

Activities

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

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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 ...

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 dramatic...

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...

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 centr...

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 arrivi...

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 Afr...

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 fir...

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 ...

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 impress...

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 f...

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,719
Price per day$247
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Accommodation

Hotel Odyssee Center, Casablanca

This sleek, modern hotel is an ideal base for exploring Casablanca, located less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Old Medina. Expect spacious, air-conditioned rooms and a plentiful buffet breakfast featuring continental and traditional Moroccan options.

Dar Echchaouen Maison d'Hôtes & Riad, Chefchaouen

Experience life in an opulent Moroccan riad overlooking the resplendent blue houses of Chefchaouen. Wood-beamed ceilings, candlelit terraces and communal lounges with roaring fires create a warm, soothing ambience at this atmospheric retreat. The outdoor pool, with mountain views, is the perfect place to relax and cool off.

Palais Houyam, Fez

This traditional riad is an oasis of tranquility, tucked away from the bustling streets of Fez Medina. Zellige-tile floors, traditional four-poster beds, and handcrafted furnishings made by local artisans create an authentic vibe in every room. Take a trip to the spa and hammam (bath house) to unwind and recharge.

Riad Madu, Merzouga

Embrace the peace of this desert hideaway at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Highlights include an outdoor pool, lantern-lit courtyard, and living areas with tadelakt walls, handwoven rugs and plush sofas. The sunset views here are unforgettable – as is the homemade Moroccan food.

Desert Camp Jaimas Madu, The Sahara

Sip mint tea around a roaring fire, enjoy hearty Berber cooking and dine under the stars at this isolated desert retreat. You’re bound to sleep well in the cosy haima tents, all of which come with private bathrooms and ensuite showers. When you wake, emerge from your tent to freshly squeezed orange juice and Moroccan crepes.

Auberge Chez Pierre, Boumalne Dades

Terracotta walls blend seamlessly with the ochre landscape at the Auberge Chez Pierre, surrounded by terraced gardens in the Dades Gorge valley of the High Atlas mountains. Tuck into European-Moroccan fusion fare at the restaurant before rounding off your day with a nightcap in the bar.

2Ciels Luxury Boutique Hôtel & Spa, Marrakech

A rooftop bar and restaurant, an illuminated outdoor pool and a traditional hammam are a handful of the perks at this elegant hotel in the trendy Gueliz neighbourhood of Marrakech. All rooms have private balconies, Egyptian cotton bed sheets and complementary luxury toiletries.

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
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