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Morocco Encompassed
17 Days | Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, ancient cities and the Sahara Desert
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17 days
Start
Casablanca, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Code
XMSQC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4x4, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train, High Speed Train
Accommodation
Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)
From £1,634(17 days)
Trip Informations
Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, lush valleys and the vast, unforgettable Sahara Desert – this is Morocco. Travel in the footsteps of pirates, sultans and nomadic people, exploring the architecture of Casablanca, the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the medieval city of Fes and the intricate clay architecture of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Enjoy warm local hospitality and embark on exotic adventures like riding a camel over Saharan dunes, hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and haggling for treasures in bustling souqs. This exhilarating 17-day journey is the ultimate way to discover Morocco.
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience a homestay in Moulay Idriss, widely regarded as Morocco's holiest place, and visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, great-grandson of Mohammed.
Spend two days relaxing in Essaouira and enjoy a guided walk through the art galleries and wood workshops within this walled seaside city.
Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, then spend the night with a local family in their gite.
Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
Step back in time with a guided tour of Fes’s medina. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local to show you the way.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information. 
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4x4, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train, High Speed Train
Accommodation
Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)
Activities
Tangier - Leader-led orientation walk
Chefchaouen - Sunset viewpoint
Moulay Idriss - Leader-led village walk
Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
Meknes - Leader-led orientation walk
Fes - Medina walking tour
Fes - Medresse el Attarine
Fes - Tannery visit
Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
Marrakech - Medina walking tour
Marrakech - Spiced Sand Coffee
Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
Tamegroute - Ancient Library
Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
Tamegroute - Medfouna lunch (Amazigh pizza)
Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
Taroudant – Argan oil women coop visit
Essaouira - Guided walking tour
Essaouira – Local fisherman visit
Optional activities
Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) - MAD50
Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque - MAD130
Casablanca - Religious Casablanca Urban Adventure - MAD1850
Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure - MAD700
Tangier - Cafe Hafa - MAD60
Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths) - MAD150
Chefchaouen - Picnic lunch for hike - MAD70
Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide - MAD350
Chefchaouen - Medina visit with local guide - MAD300
Chefchaouen - Kasbah - MAD60
Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - MAD165
Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2090
Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD650
Marrakech - Palais Badi - MAD70
Marrakech - Saadian Tombs - MAD70
Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef - MAD40
Marrakech - Museum of Marrakech - MAD40
Marrakech - Hamam (public baths) - MAD250
Marrakech - Photography Museum - MAD40
Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner - MAD313
Ait Benhaddou - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
Ouarazate - Atlas Movie Studios - MAD80
Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - MAD20
Essaouira - Hamam (public baths) - MAD200
Essaouira - Amazigh Massage - MAD400
Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD300
Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD100
Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD540
Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
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Important notes
Important itinerary note for XMSQC departures starting on 26Dec2024 & 28Dec2024 (departure code: XMSQC241226 & XMSQC241228): this trip is a combination trip of two individual Tuuur trips - North Morocco Adventure & South Morocco Discovery. Due to the itinerary change for South Morocco Discovery for 2025, these two departures will follow the changes made to South Morocco Discovery, therefore the trip length will be 18 days. Please check 2025 version of the trip itinerary for the correct day-to-day location and activities.
1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability, and excludes the following nights: Day 4 (Moulay Idriss), Day 9 (Aroumd) & Day 12 (Sahara Desert).
2. As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change on Day 8.
3. Optional transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca
If you are flying into Marrakech we can provide an optional transfer to the starting point city of Casablanca. This transfer is on request and prepaid. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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