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A fantastic tour providing history and culture. Begin your tour on the Atlantic Coast in the fascinating city of Casablanca, before heading east and visiting the imperial city of Rabat. Immerse yourself in the Moroccan culture by paying a visit to the mosques, medinas and colorful markets of Fes before heading Erfoud and Ouarzazate. Finish your discovery in the historic and cultural capital of Marrakesh.

Essential Morocco

Day 1 Casablanca

CasablancaAt the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. Optional dinner together is available to get to know your travel mates better. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Casablanca, Rabat and Fes

After breakfast we’ll start to discover this unique city. We’ll visit the Mohamed V Square, the Anfa Residential Quarter and the impressive Mosque of Hassan II. Then we will make our way to Rabat, set in a rich, amber-coloured landscape combining the ancient history with the modern Moroccon culture. After visiting the Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Oudayas Gardens, we’ll depart for Fes, where we’ll stay overnight.

Day 3 Fes

Today we’ll explore the oldest imperial city of Morrocco with more than 10.000 tiny streets offering the largest “medina” (old city) and souks in the world. The Bab Boujloud Gate, Bou Inania Medersa, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square and the Spices Market, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah will be the sites visited today. Overnight stay in Fes.

Day 4 Fes, Erfoud

After breakfast we’ll depart to Erfoud passing through the Atlas mountains. In the afternoon we’ll continue to Erfoud via the Canyon of Ziz and the lake of the retaining reservoir Hassan Addakhil. Later we’ll arrive in Erfoud, the city situated at the gates of Tafilalet.You have an option of an excursion to the huge sand dunes of Merzouga with 4x4 drive and camel ride.Overnight stay in Erfoud.

Day 5 Erfoud, Todra,Tineghir, Gorges and Ouarzazate

After breakfast we’ll depart for Ouarzazate by passing through the breathtaking desert landscape and Oasis with fantastic palm groves. Then we’ll visit Todra Gorges, the narrow canyon where 300 metre-high cliffs drop to the river bed below. In the afternoon we’ll stop in Tineghir,where you can visit a craft center or free time to explore the small city.Overnight in Ouarzazate, the city famous for its handicrafts, nature, narrow streets and the marvellous surrounding kasbahs.

Day 6 Ouarzazate, Marrakech

Today we’ll first discover Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most authentic and well maintained villages in the region of Atlas. Then we’ll proceed to Marrakech via the High Atlas mountain and 2700-metre high Tizi n Tichka pass offering magnificent views and a unique landscape. In the afternoon we’ll arrive in Marrakech and start to explore this fascinating city. Marrakech is the point where the Arab culture of the cities meets the Berber culture of the mountain villages; where the weary sub-Saharan traders (carrying gold, salt and slaves) would ply their wares to the merchants who would then bring them to Europe. Today we will visit Djemaa el Fna Square full with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians & folk dancers. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 7 Marrakech

Framed by the snowy heights of the Atlas, with rose-coloured ramparts and a thousand year old palm grove, Marrakech casts a magic spell. After breakfast we’ll start to discover the magic of Marrakech : Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Museum will be the sights visited. Afternoon is free to explore additional sites of this unique city.

Day 8 Marrakech, Casablanca

Early in the morning we’ll depart for Casablanca where our journey will end at around 12:00 noon, after we say goodbye to our new friends and we bid you safe travels.Our trip finishes in Marrakech so you can book your flights from this city as well.You'll be transferred to the Casablanca airrport ıf you have a flight from there.


Sights Visited

  • Casablanca including Mohamed V
  • Anfa Residential Quarter Mosque of Hassan II
  • Rabat including Royal Palace Chellah Ruins
  • Hassan Tower Mohamed V Mausoleum
  • Oudayas Gardens
  • Fes including Bab Boujloud Gate,
  • Bou Inania Medersa Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
  • Quaraouiyine Mosque
  • Najjarine Square Spice Market,
  •  Karaouine Medina & Mellah
  • Midelt 
  • Erfoud
  • Tineghir
  • Todra Gorges
  • Ouarzazate
  • Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Marrakech, Djemaa el Fna Square,
  • Menara Gardens Koutoubia Mosque,
  • Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace,
  • Dar Si Said Museum

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moroccoMichelle Bradley - AustraliaGreat tour with amazing sights. Tour guide was very informative and always perfect service from both the tour guide and the driver.2012-3-15Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoJacqualine Casey - Essential Morocco tour, This tour was fantastic - both our guides were greta fun and very helpful! A great experience.2006-4-3Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoSharon Henderson - Essential Morocco tour, Fantastic tour. Tour guides were excellent. Very enjoyable. Thank you Travel Talk.2006-4-3Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoTrudi Elizabeth Ranik - AustraliaGreat tour guide, travel speed planned well, very good experience. Learnt lots more than if I wasn’t on a tour.2012-2-2Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoCharlotte Meehan - Essential Morocco tour, Fantastic tour and excellent guide so I have no additional requirment.2006-4-3Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoRosalind WARDEN - United KingdomMOROCCO Guide was very useful and helpful when baggage wnet missing,friendly and sympathetic.Hotels very comfortable and excellent standart.2010-2-19Tour: Essential Morocco5
moroccoSophie GANNON - United KingdomMOROCCO Our time spent in the desert was fantastic.The camps and especially the staff and drivers were amazing.We were looked after like kings.Our guide made this holiday one to remember.He was fun,informative and gave us real local insight.2010-2-19Tour: Essential Morocco4
moroccoErica Neske - AustraliaEssential MoroccoAhmed has a fantastic guide and provided us with lots of useful information.He was always happy to answer questions and go beyond his means to help anyone out.The tour provided us with a great snapshot of Morocco.The destinations,restaurants and hotels added to learning about the culture of Morocco.Fantastic.2010-5-31Tour: Essential Morocco5

General Info

Tour Code:M1
Duration:8 Days
Starts In:Casablanca
Ends In:Casablanca
Departs On:Saturdays
Group Size:Avg. 25-30 People
Hotels Rating:4 star

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