13 Day Kasbahs & Deserts of Morocco

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

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

Highlights

    • Visit Ait Benhaddou, 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 †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

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

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Agadir
  • Boumalne
  • Casablanca
  • Dades
  • Erfoud
  • Erg Chebbi
  • Essaouira
  • Ouarzazate

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 taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
    • 18 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Marrakesh
Arrive in Marrakesh and transfer to your hotel. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Marrakesh

DAY 3, Monday - Marrakesh City Tour
Following breakfast, take a morning tour of the city of Marrakesh. The city is divided into two areas; the Medina, or the historical city, and the Ville Nouvelle, the European-inspired modern city. Visit the Saadian Tombs, the resting place of many members of the Saadi D...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Full Day in Marrakesh
Today, is yours to explore the city on your own. Perhaps join the morning optional Ourika Valley tour. The Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. In the afternoon, join...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Ait Benhaddou en Route to Boumalne Dades
This morning, depart from Marrakesh on a 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. Lunch is on your own before arriving in Boumalne Dades and dinner and overnight Overnight: Boumalne Dades Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - 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 remarkable landscapes and canyons. Then, travel to Erfoud, an oasis town in eastern Morocco. En route stop at the lush Todra Palmeraie Gorge. Take a ...
DAY 7, Friday - Rissani, 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, pass by the ancient ruins of Sij...
DAY 8, Saturday - 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. Continue with a visit to Kasbah Taourirt, where you will have the opportunity to browse for Moroccan rugs in a carpet store Overnight: Ouarzazate Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - City Tour of Agadir
Journey today to the coast and the resort of Agadir. During your orientation tour upon arrival in the afternoon, 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...
DAY 10, Monday - Travel to Essaouira
This morning, set out for the city of Essaouira. Along the way, stop at the Marjana Cooperative to view traditional methods of extracting Argan Oil. Continue on to Essaouira, also known as Mogador. French and Arab influences shine through in this city's architecture. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure Overnight: Essaouira Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Tuesday - Essaouira City Tour
Take a guided tour through Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along the city's ramparts just north of Moulay Hassan Square where local artists sell their paintings. Continue on to the Skala de la Ville, which is a fortification built along the cliffs ...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart for Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque
Today, travel to Casablanca. Along the way, stop for lunch on your own. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque* and the beautiful corniche seaside. View Mohamed V Square and Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. Tonight during din...
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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Optional Activities
Cooking Class with Carriage Ride Head to the Medina to attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Riad. Learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, sit back and relax as you ride a horse-drawn carriage through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $70 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. Afterward, relax and enjoy your surroundings during lunch. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $29
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