All of the above inclusions, plus:
Today depart for Casablanca, Morocco!
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your tour leader at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca
Meals included: None
Your adventure will begin in bustling Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its beautiful palm trees, lined paths and the Atlantic Ocean over the horizon. This 290-Km day will take you to see the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche, the scenic promenade bordering the western seafront of Casablanca and a cluster of stylish hotels, restaurants and beach resorts, then See the Hassan II Mosque, an important religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210m high minaret. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world. It is a breathtaking sight, standing on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor.
Afterwards travel to Fez, via Rabat, boasting a fascinating historical centre, filled with splendid sultans’ palaces, inspiring mosques and centuries-old ramparts. Enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful historical centre. Discover the Royal Palace and tour through the old town to the Hassan Tower, the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah of the Oudayas with its dreamlike Andalusian Garden.
Drive towards Fez and stop in Meknes, a city known for its imperial past: the Sultan Moulay Ismail made it the capital in the 17th century and the city still includes splendid historical buildings of that time, including the fascinating gate Bab Mansour, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Place el Hedim.
In the late afternoon arrive to Fez, one of the oldest of the imperial cities. The cities hold a fascinating history and has played an important part in Moroccan trade, culture, religion and politics. The panoramic views of Fes El Bali (the old city), seen from the North Borj (tower), are very useful to help you orientate yourself for when you are in the narrow alleyways.
Overnight: Hotel L’Escale or similar, Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fez. Begin the day in the oldest working medina in the world, that many refer to as a 'living museum'. Fez has many mosques and madrasas (theological colleges), including the Ninth Century-founded Karaouine University. See wonderful mosaics and carved woodwork in Medersa Bou Inania, a group of buildings from the fourteenth century, which also include an elegant minaret overlooking Talaa Kebira.
Visit the famous medina in Fez, which is one of the largest in the world. In its immense warren of souks, thousands of artisans sit in their tiny shops opening onto the narrow alleyways. The medina of Fez is a totally absorbing and unique experience. The tour will then continue to the Jewish District (Mellah), the Royal Palace and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina. Continue the tour admiring the Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic monuments before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel L’Escaleor similar, Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, head south during this 460-Km day, climbing steadily into the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas through a magnificent cedar forest, with the possibility to see some wild monkeys on the way. Drive towards the towns of Immouzer and Ifrane passing near the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates as 'the rock' in the Berber tongue. This is the land of the fiercely independent Berbers, the Lords of the Atlas, whose traditions and ways still hold influence here in their mountain strongholds far away from the cities below.
After crossing the High Atlas at Tizi N'Tairhemt camel pass, continue via the Gorge du Ziz to Er Rachidia and into the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees, fortified villages and Berber farming communities. Passing through Erfoud town, known for fossils and the quality of its dates, the journey continues through arid desert plains that lead to Merzouga at the feet of the Erg Chebi dunes.
Overnight: Hotel Ksar Merzouga or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience)
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Today explore the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Visit a nomad family and enjoy some teatime under their tents. You will taste a delicious tea, witness their daily life, hear their history and share with them some great moments. Afterward, reach the small village of Khamlia and visit a music house, where you will witness a traditional Gnawa music performance and enjoy some time in the village for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon, trek or camel ride from dune to dune and discover the breathtaking scenery. The sensation of being surrounded by endless desert is incredibly calming and the silence is overwhelming. Upon arrival to the camp of Bedouin tents nestled in between the sand dunes, walk along the rim of the sand dunes as the sun begins to set. Later that evening, tuck into a traditional meal followed by music and dancing by the campfire.
Overnight: Desert Camp Ksar Merzouga or similar, Erg Chebbi (Desert Experience)
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
An early morning rise is available today for those who wish to enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise before getting breakfast. Following breakfast, a four-wheel-drive-vehicle will take you back to Merzouga before the tour continues for an approximate 400-Km day towards Boumalne Dades. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Rissani market, then head towards the city of Tinejdad and visit the Berber Museum of Khorbat. Opened in 2002, the Oasis Museum occupies a group of three restored houses inside the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. The museum offers antiquities and objects of traditional use, explaining colour photographs, historic photographs, maps and sketches.
Afterwards, enjoy a tea inside the kasbah, then continue to the marvellous Todgha (Todra) Gorge. With its ochre and green colours, the gorge is the most beautiful one in the Moroccan south. This is a lush green oasis running a long deep valley inhabited all along by a Berber population in Kasbahs and nicely designed villages. Take a walk on the palm groves and the gorge, then follow the road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where each of the oasis towns can boast their own distinctive character. The mud and straw structures becoming more plentiful and more ornate as you progress along the valleys to reach marvellous Dades Valley, then the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its beautiful rose gardens and adobe villages.
Arrive to ‘the door of the desert’, Ouarzazate, the Berber Hollywood’, in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel Amlal or similar, Ouarzate
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site used many times as a backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters, like Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Gladiator. It was once one of the important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road Caravan Routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. This experience is something memorable for many visitors.
Continue the 200-km day journey driving along the Ounila Valley, with its small Berber villages built down the cliffs. Stop at Telouet to discover the Glaoui Palace and Telouet Kasbah. Continue to drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the highest mountain pass in Morocco, Tizi N’ Tichka, located 2,260 metres high, while travelling through spectacular snow-covered mountains.
Arrive to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour to explore the Red City that has for centuries been a common meeting place. Like many North African towns, Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts, the Gueliz (the modern French-built city) and the Medina (the Old City). Start by the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, famed for its minaret, which has inspired other buildings such as the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Continue on to Bahia Palace and museum: built to be the most impressive palace of its time, the building captures the essence of both Islamic and Moroccan styles, and the Merdersa Ben Youssef, which is a jewel of Moroccan architecture.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure immersed in the beauty of this spectacular city; take a walk through the artisan souks, watching craftsman work as they have done for hundreds of years, before arriving to the bustling Jemaa el Fna Square, where the town becomes a maze of bazaars, palaces and mosques. It is worth seeing this renowned landmark in the evening, as Marrakech revolves around the open-air central square. It is a place of night-time entertainment for both local people and tourists.
Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart on a 240km journey to Casablanca. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon in this incredible city.
Overnight: Hotel Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to Casablanca airport for the return flight to Australia (or New Zealand).
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia (or New Zealand) +1 day later.
Today depart for Casablanca, Morocco!
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your tour leader at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca
Meals included: None
Your adventure will begin in bustling Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its beautiful palm trees, lined paths and the Atlantic Ocean over the horizon. This 290-Km day will take you to see the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche, the scenic promenade bordering the western seafront of Casablanca and a cluster of stylish hotels, restaurants and beach resorts, then See the Hassan II Mosque, an important religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210m high minaret. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world. It is a breathtaking sight, standing on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor.
Afterwards travel to Fez, via Rabat, boasting a fascinating historical centre, filled with splendid sultans’ palaces, inspiring mosques and centuries-old ramparts. Enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful historical centre. Discover the Royal Palace and tour through the old town to the Hassan Tower, the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah of the Oudayas with its dreamlike Andalusian Garden.
Drive towards Fez and stop in Meknes, a city known for its imperial past: the Sultan Moulay Ismail made it the capital in the 17th century and the city still includes splendid historical buildings of that time, including the fascinating gate Bab Mansour, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Place el Hedim.
In the late afternoon arrive to Fez, one of the oldest of the imperial cities. The cities hold a fascinating history and has played an important part in Moroccan trade, culture, religion and politics. The panoramic views of Fes El Bali (the old city), seen from the North Borj (tower), are very useful to help you orientate yourself for when you are in the narrow alleyways.
Overnight: Hotel L’Escale or similar, Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fez. Begin the day in the oldest working medina in the world, that many refer to as a 'living museum'. Fez has many mosques and madrasas (theological colleges), including the Ninth Century-founded Karaouine University. See wonderful mosaics and carved woodwork in Medersa Bou Inania, a group of buildings from the fourteenth century, which also include an elegant minaret overlooking Talaa Kebira.
Visit the famous medina in Fez, which is one of the largest in the world. In its immense warren of souks, thousands of artisans sit in their tiny shops opening onto the narrow alleyways. The medina of Fez is a totally absorbing and unique experience. The tour will then continue to the Jewish District (Mellah), the Royal Palace and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina. Continue the tour admiring the Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic monuments before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel L’Escaleor similar, Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, head south during this 460-Km day, climbing steadily into the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas through a magnificent cedar forest, with the possibility to see some wild monkeys on the way. Drive towards the towns of Immouzer and Ifrane passing near the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates as 'the rock' in the Berber tongue. This is the land of the fiercely independent Berbers, the Lords of the Atlas, whose traditions and ways still hold influence here in their mountain strongholds far away from the cities below.
After crossing the High Atlas at Tizi N'Tairhemt camel pass, continue via the Gorge du Ziz to Er Rachidia and into the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees, fortified villages and Berber farming communities. Passing through Erfoud town, known for fossils and the quality of its dates, the journey continues through arid desert plains that lead to Merzouga at the feet of the Erg Chebi dunes.
Overnight: Hotel Ksar Merzouga or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience)
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Today explore the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Visit a nomad family and enjoy some teatime under their tents. You will taste a delicious tea, witness their daily life, hear their history and share with them some great moments. Afterward, reach the small village of Khamlia and visit a music house, where you will witness a traditional Gnawa music performance and enjoy some time in the village for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon, trek or camel ride from dune to dune and discover the breathtaking scenery. The sensation of being surrounded by endless desert is incredibly calming and the silence is overwhelming. Upon arrival to the camp of Bedouin tents nestled in between the sand dunes, walk along the rim of the sand dunes as the sun begins to set. Later that evening, tuck into a traditional meal followed by music and dancing by the campfire.
Overnight: Desert Camp Ksar Merzouga or similar, Erg Chebbi (Desert Experience)
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
An early morning rise is available today for those who wish to enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise before getting breakfast. Following breakfast, a four-wheel-drive-vehicle will take you back to Merzouga before the tour continues for an approximate 400-Km day towards Boumalne Dades. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Rissani market, then head towards the city of Tinejdad and visit the Berber Museum of Khorbat. Opened in 2002, the Oasis Museum occupies a group of three restored houses inside the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. The museum offers antiquities and objects of traditional use, explaining colour photographs, historic photographs, maps and sketches.
Afterwards, enjoy a tea inside the kasbah, then continue to the marvellous Todgha (Todra) Gorge. With its ochre and green colours, the gorge is the most beautiful one in the Moroccan south. This is a lush green oasis running a long deep valley inhabited all along by a Berber population in Kasbahs and nicely designed villages. Take a walk on the palm groves and the gorge, then follow the road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where each of the oasis towns can boast their own distinctive character. The mud and straw structures becoming more plentiful and more ornate as you progress along the valleys to reach marvellous Dades Valley, then the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its beautiful rose gardens and adobe villages.
Arrive to ‘the door of the desert’, Ouarzazate, the Berber Hollywood’, in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel Amlal or similar, Ouarzate
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site used many times as a backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters, like Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Gladiator. It was once one of the important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road Caravan Routes, where traders brought salves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. This experience is something memorable for many visitors.
Continue the 200-km day journey driving along the Ounila Valley, with its small Berber villages built down the cliffs. Stop at Telouet to discover the Glaoui Palace and Telouet Kasbah. Continue to drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the highest mountain pass in Morocco, Tizi N’ Tichka, located 2,260 metres high, while travelling through spectacular snow-covered mountains.
Arrive to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour to explore the Red City that has for centuries been a common meeting place. Like many North African towns, Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts, the Gueliz (the modern French-built city) and the Medina (the Old City). Start by the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, famed for its minaret, which has inspired other buildings such as the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Continue on to Bahia Palace and museum: built to be the most impressive palace of its time, the building captures the essence of both Islamic and Moroccan styles, and the Merdersa Ben Youssef, which is a jewel of Moroccan architecture.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure immersed in the beauty of this spectacular city; take a walk through the artisan souks, watching craftsman work as they have done for hundreds of years, before arriving to the bustling Jemaa el Fna Square, where the town becomes a maze of bazaars, palaces and mosques. It is worth seeing this renowned landmark in the evening, as Marrakech revolves around the open-air central square. It is a place of night-time entertainment for both local people and tourists.
Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
Today head to to the Atlantic coast in a 180-Km day to the famous Essaouira, one of the most picturesque towns in Morocco. Essaouira is a colourful coastal fishing town famous for its narrow alleys, delicious seafood, interesting craft shops, sea-kissed architecture, white-washed walls with bright blue shutters and uniquely chilled atmosphere. Essaouira faces a group of rocky islands, called the Mogador, and is surrounded by an expanse of sandy beaches and dunes. It’s still a busy fishing port and its pretty harbour is filled with tiny colourful boats which go out early every morning for the day’s catch. After checking at your hotel, join a local guide for a walking tour through the old medina, Jewish Mellah, port and Skala (sea wall).
Overnight: Hotel Des Iles similar, Essaouira
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is free to enjoy the unique atmosphere offered by Essaouira at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Des Iles similar, Essaouira
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, after breakfast, depart for Casablanca on this 300km day. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon in this incredible city.
Overnight: Hotel Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to Casablanca airport for the return flight to Australia (or New Zealand).
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia (or New Zealand) +1 day later.
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