Morocco Discovered
Morocco Discovered
Morocco Discovered
14 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Fes, Ifran, Azrou, Todra River, Oued Dades, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Zagora, Mhamid, Agadir, Essaouira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MD
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
13 - 35
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18 - 59 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Uncover the hidden gems of Morocco on this 14-day adventure through the desert, coast and bustling cities. Follow your guide through mosques, museums, palaces and medinas as you journey through Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes and Rabat. Get your camera ready for scenic hikes through the rocky landscapes of Dadès Valley. Join local Saharan villagers for dinner and dances around a campfire in the desert. Journey back camelback like a true adventurer from one campsite to the next. Get the engines revving for quad biking through the Saharan dunes. Then finish off your adventure in the seaside towns of Agadir and Essaouira, embracing the laid-back Moroccan way of life.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star
Welcome to Morocco! On arrival at the airport, keep your eyes peeled for your transfer to the hotel. There will be an informal meeting in the hotel lobby at 7.00pm with your tour guide and new travel mates! Afterwards, explore the vibrant city of Marrakech at your own pace or get to know your new travel mates over an optional group dinner.
Day 2 : Marrakech City Tour
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prepare to have your senses overwhelmed with the dazzling sights and sounds of Marrakech. Sitting on the edge of the Sahara Desert, this city is seething with souks, museums, palaces, and more! Follow your guide on a city tour to the unmissable highlights including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, Market, and Jama Elfna Square.
Day 3 : Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Casa Voyageurs- 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we’ll farewell Marrakech for the port-side city of Casablanca! On arrival, take a guided tour of the gigantic Hassan II Mosque. Considered one of the largest mosques in Africa and overhanging on the ocean’s edge – this mosque is the perfect place for a photo opp! Next up, visit the old Medinas and United Nations Square. Finish up the city tour in the affluent district of Anfa where streets are lined with beach clubs, upmarket hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs! The night is yours to explore the best of Casablanca.
Day 4 : Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Driss, Fes
Location: Rabat, Meknes, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
rab a window seat as we head along the charming coastline to Morocco’s capital, Rabat. Known as Morocco’s laid-back city, Rabat is filled with rich amber-colored landscapes, atmosphere, and eyecatching medinas. Take a guided walking tour to the Royal Palace, medieval Chellah Ruins, Mohamed the fifth Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and more. Then, continue on towards the city of Meknes with visits at Bab Mansour Laleuj’s monumental gate and the ancient Berber ruins of Volubilis. Make a final stop in Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Morocco’s cultural capital surrounded by olive groves, green hills, and cacti. While you’re here, learn from your guide about the region’s remarkable history and significance in Moroccan culture. Tonight we’ll rest up at our 4-star hotel in Fes.
Day 5 : Fes City Tour
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fill up on breakfast ahead of a big day exploring Fes. Discover all the highlights of this charmingly chaotic city with your local guide. The walking tour includes visits to the iconic Bab Bouloud Gate (Blue Gate), Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, Terina Madrasa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah (Jewish Quarter). No trip to Fes would be complete without a Pottery demonstration and of course, a visit to the famous leather Tanneries. Tonight, join an optional traditional Moroccan Dinner Show with your travel mates or explore Fes at your own pace.
Day 6 : Ifran, Azrou, Todra, Dades Valley
Location: Ifran, Azrou, Todra River, Oued Dades
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Riad Marhaba Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine with an early alarm today! Hop on board the private coach as we drive towards Ifrane City in the High Atlas Mountains. Ifrane offers spectacular panoramic views over the mountain valleys and national parks, so keep your camera at the ready. We’ll then continue our journey south through Azrou and Todra to witness the jaw-dropping gorges and limestone river canyons before arriving in Dadès Valley overnight.
Day 7 : Dades Valley
Location: Oued Dades
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Riad Marhaba Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Put on your hiking shoes and get set for a day filled with adventure as we trek through Dadès Valley (2-3hr hike). Trek through local Berber villages and livestock fields for a true taste of Valley-living. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional Moroccan bathing experience, known as Hammam, before returning to our accommodation in Dadès Valley overnight.
Day 8 : Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Hadou
Location: Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenzi Azghor Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we’ll depart for Ouarzazate. Known as the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate has been made famous in modern-day for its spectacular ‘Ouallywood’ studios and landscapes which have provided a convincingly exotic backdrop for films such as Gladiator, Lawrance of Arabia, Games of Thrones, and plenty more. Take it easy in the evening at the 4-star hotel accommodation, relaxing with your new travel mates.
Day 9 : Zagora, Jeep Safari, M’Hamid
Location: Zagora, Mhamid
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to cross into the vast Sahara desert! Drive along the Draa River valley until we reach the traditional desert village of Zagora. After exploring the desert villages we’ll stop for a locally prepared lunch at a desert oasis. Then, hop on board the waiting 4×4 vehicles for an included Jeep Safari through the Sahara! We’ll take an exhilarating drive through the rolling golden dunes of the Sahara towards M’hamid. Tonight we’ll bunker down in our Saharan Desert Campsite accommodation for an incredible night under the stars. Get set for a spectacular desert sunset followed by a traditional Moroccan dinner at the campsite. This is one of those experiences you’ll never forget!
Day 10 : M'hamid, Camel Trek At The Desert, Zagora
Location: Mhamid, Zagora
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kick-start an incredible day in the Sahara with a camel ride across the desert as we make the trek towards tonight’s second campsite. Along the way we’ll enjoy lunch at a local house in the desert before arriving in Zagora by camelback. If you’re feeling adventurous in the adventure, join an optional quad biking tour through the dunes or take it easy by the campsite before another epic sunset in the Sahara. In the evening we’ll enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style dinner at the camp before joining the locals for some traditional song and dance around the campfire.
Day 11 : Agadir
Location: Agadir
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oasis Hotel & Spa - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we’ll farewell the desert and embrace the sandy beaches and ocean shores of Agadir! This popular sea resort is well-known for its 340 days of sunshine each year. Roam the pretty seaside village and explore the local markets throughout the day before resting up at a local bar or restaurant with your travel mates in the evening.
Day 12 : Essaouira
Location: Essaouira
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Perle de Mogador Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hop back on the coach and drive along the charming ocean coast until we reach Essaouira. Known as Morocco’s top seaside destination, Essaouira has something to offer everyone – water sports, delicious Moroccan seafood, vast beaches, and attractive nightlife. Its marvelous citadel is an attraction of its own with breath-taking views of the ocean and tiny local shops scattered all around.
Day 13 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Blue Sea Le Printemps – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to bid farewell to the ocean as you embark on a scenic drive to Marrakech through Argan trees. If you’re lucky, you may meet the famous Goats that climb the trees here in search of food! Late in the afternoon, you return to the fascinating city of Marrakech. Wear your haggling hats as you discover Djemaa el-Fna Square and brace for the mayhem! Marking the entrance to the huge bazaar, the area is packed with storytellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, and folk dancers. Tonight, join the tour group for an optional Dinner Show or explore Marrakech at your own pace.
Day 14 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before farewelling your new mates and checking out of the hotel by 11.00 am.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 & 3 star hotels, desert camp
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Transportation
A/C, modern coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep.
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Guide
Services of experienced Travel Talk guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
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Airport Transfer
From the airport to Travel Talk hotel on day 1 and return shuttle on the last day of the tour.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival transfer on day 1 and return shuttle on the last day of the tour.
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Travel Insurance
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Items of a personel nature
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No children under age of 18 are not allowed
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Free Date Changes
Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.