Christmas in Morocco - 8 days

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CHRISTMAS TOUR: Make your way to magical Morocco this Christmas, a short hop from Europe but worlds apart. An exotic land of spices, ancient Kasbahs, rolling Saharan sands, verdant valleys and bustling souks. Ride camels in the Sahara Desert, explore Marrakech, and spend Christmas surrounded by towering Dades Gorge!
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Marrakech - Discover the sights, smells and sounds of this sensual city including the medina and Djemaa el Fna main square
    • Dades Gorge - Spend Christmas Day exploring the kasbah Amridil and take in the breathtaking view of this mighty gorge, tucking into a delicious Christmas dinner in the area
    • Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies
    • Ait Benhaddou - Delve into the warren of narrow streets that make up this famous UNESCO-listed kasbah
    • Draa Valley - Pass through this scenic region, stopping in Agdz to visit ancient kasbahs and enjoy incredible mountain views
    • Ouarzazate - Relax in the 'Hollywood of Morocco' and opt to visit the film studios responsible for Gladiator and other blockbusters

What's this trip about?

    CHRISTMAS TOUR: Make your way to magical Morocco this Christmas, a short hop from Europe but worlds apart. An exotic land of spices, ancient Kasbahs, rolling Saharan sands, verdant valleys and bustling souks. Ride camels in the Sahara Desert, explore Marrakech, and spend Christmas surrounded by towering Dades Gorge!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMarrakech
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Erg Chebbi
  • Marrakech
  • Ouarzazate

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal in the Sahara
    • 6 nights 3 - 4 star hotels and 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)
    • Guided sightseeing - Merzouga, Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
    • Camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert
    • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide
    • Specialist guides in some cities
    • Marrakech Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8
    • All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Marrakech

23 December. Welcome to Morocco! Arrival transfer from Marrakech airport to our hotel. This evening (at 19:00) our welcome meeting takes place, where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.

Day : 2 Ait Benhaddou

Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura. This morning we drive onwards to the legendary Ait Benhaddou - a ‘fortified city’ situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, boasts some beautiful examples of ancient kasbahs. Only a handful of which r...

Day : 3 Dades Gorge

Skoura – Dades Gorge. Merry Christmas! We spend the morning visiting the kasbah Amridil before continuing to Gorge du Dades in the Dades valley. On arrival we take some time to explore the gorges, palmeries and kasbah ruins. We then have the evening to relax before enjoying a great Xmas dinner in the beautiful surroundings.

Day : 4 Erg Chebbi

Dades Gorge - Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Crossing the Jebel Sarhro, we head down to Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which signify the start of the mighty Sahara Desert. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres! The desert winds ensure this astonishi...

Day : 5 Agdz

Erg Chebbi – Agdz – Ouarzazate. Today we travel through Mercissi and Nkob in the Saghro Moutain region, passing the incredible rock formations and wells that have been dug over centuries by the nomads to get access to water, along the way. Onwards to the small town of...

Day : 6 Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate – Marrakech. Famous for being a prime filming location for many Hollywood TV shows and Blockbusters, we have the opportunity to explore the World's largest film studio this morning. Be sure to explore the iconic Colosseum used in 'Gladiator' and the prop je...

Day : 7 Marrakech

This morning we tour magical Marrakech, an exotic pink city of snake charmers, steamy hammams, bustling souks and hidden palaces. The focal point and highlight of the city is the Koutoubia mosque and Djemaa el Fna - the central square, which is an extraordinary market...

Day : 8 Marrakech

30 December. Our Moroccan adventure concludes after breakfast. Happy travels! If you would like to extend your trip and spend New Year's Eve in Marrakech or by the coast in Essaouira, take a look at our Rock the Kasbah or Surf the New Year tour.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $635
Price per day$79
Last Updated: 12/18/2024

All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. We also offer a triple share option on this tour, please contact us for details. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Michael Dowling

Jan 2019

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We had an absolutely fabulous time in Morocco

The airport pickup was well organised, friendly and very comfortable. When we got to the hotel we met with our guide who greeted us warmly and spent time chatting w...

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Nicole Summerlin

Jan 2019

Provided byOn The Go Tours

The Christmas in Morocco tour was fantastic

There was quite a bit of travel time but it was paced well and lots of stops to take pictures, see attractions, get food and local flavor. We got many sights in and ...

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Krystle Keese

Jan 2019

Provided byOn The Go Tours

The tour was great! There was a lot of driving but our tour group members were fantastic and we all became great friends over the week

Also, we were so fortunate to have a great guide who was super fun, took great care of us, gave us a glimpse of Moroccan life and culture, and adjusted the tour to o...

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Tracy Clarke

Jan 2019

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A great trip, good value and fun! We had a fab guide who made every effort to make the holiday memorable

There were some long days travelling; the only way to pack it all in but worth noting if you don’t travel well. We stayed at the hotel rather than do the camel trek-...

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Carolyn Bradburn

Jan 2019

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This is an excellent tour and we all had a fabulous time

There is quite some distance to travel on the first and last days of the tour, our tour guide kept us entertained and informed about the various sites we were passin...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Note: On some road journeys, the tour leader may not be in your particular vehicle
    • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$35-55pp, paid in USD or local currency

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3 - 4 star hotels
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No age restrictions
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