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An ideal tour combining history and culture. Begin your Exotic Tour in the amazing city of Marrakesh. Enjoy a remarkable day in the Moroccan Desert including an entire day of trekking on a camel. Pass through the traditional village of M’Hamid and stay in sedentary tents portraying the authentic local life of the Saharas. Visit nomad families living in hand-woven, goat haired tents and have dinner under the stars among the biggest sand dunes, the ‘ocean without water’. Pass palm groves and Berber villages before you make your way to amazing Fes, Rabat and ending in Casablanca.

Exotic Morocco

Day 1 Marrakech

MarrakechAt 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 Marrakech, Zagora

After breakfast we depart for Zagora, the desert village reflecting the traditional life of Morocco. The village is located at the edge of the Sahara and “52 days by camel to Tombouctou”. After sharing our experiences with our travel mates and dining under a starry sky, we stay in sedentary tents portraying the authentic local life of the Saharas.

Day 3 Zagora, Chigaga, Jeep Ride

An amazing day at the Moroccon desert. In the morning we join a 4x4 jeep safari through the magnificent sand dunes. We may even have the opportunity to visit one of the nomad families who live in hand-woven goat hair tents or visit a local village. We have lunch at the Oasis and then continue to Chigaga in our 4x4 jeeps, a 40 km-long stretch of huge saharian dunes, through the arid plains and sands. In the evening we check into our nomad tent camp, based at the largest dune called “ocean without water” and have dinner under the desert stars.

Day 4 Camel Trek at the desert

Another amazing day in the Moroccon desert ! Today we join a full day camel trek in the Sahara and enjoy the adventurous atmosphere of the desert life. We have lunch at the desert and we then make our way to our bivouac at an Oasis where an awesome experience awaits us : watching the desert change colour under the sunset, staring a billion stars in the night sky, or listening to the silence of the desert before the sun comes up.

Day 5 Chigaga, Jeep Safari, M´hamid, Erfoud

Today we safari back to M’hamid, then drive in our bus along the Oasis passing palm groves, Berber villages and kasbahs to Erfoud, the city situated at the gates of Tafilalet. Overnight stay in Erfoud.

Day 6 Erfoud, Midelt, Fes

After breakfast we’ll depart for Midelt passing through the Atlas mountains. In the afternoon we’ll continue to the legendary city of Fes.

Day 7 Fes

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

Day 8 Fes, Rabat, Casablanca

We depart for Rabat, set in a rich, amber-coloured landscape combining the ancient history with the modern Moroccon culture. After the orientation tour around the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Oudayas Gardens, we’ll depart for Casablanca.

Day 9 Casablanca, Marrakech

Today we’ll first visit the Mohamed V Square, the Anfa Residential Quarter and the impressive Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca and depart for Marrakech before noon. In the afternoon we'll explore the famous Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech.

Day 10 Marrakech

Our trip will end after check-out (11:00am) say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and we bid you safe travels.


Sights Visited

 
  • Sahara - Camel Trek
  • Chigaga - Jeep Safari
  • Casablanca including Mohamed V Square, Anfa Residential Quarter,
  • Mosque of Hassan II,
  • Rabat orientation tour including Royal Palace, Hassan Tower,
  • Mohamed V Mausoleum, Oudayas Gardens
  • Fes, Bab Boujloud Gate, Bou Inania Medersa, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum,
  • Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spice Market,
  •  Karaouine Medina and Mellah
  • Midelt
  • Erfoud
  • Marrakech including Djemaa el Fna Square

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moroccoMatthew Watson - New ZealandA great tour that showed wonderfully diverse country, Morocco. Really enjoyed the desert, the snow-capped mountains and the great guide. Would definitely recommend to friends.2012-1-29Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoKate Eberhard - United KingdomAhmed was a fantastic tour leader,he gave us a lot of relevant and interesting information about the local culture/language/sights and made sure we were getting the most from our tour.Mohammed was a brilliant driver and always got us to our destination on time & safely.Would definitely recommend. 2010-5-31Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoLake Neil - AustraliaI had a great time on tour for it as my first I have only travelled alone before ı had a great time, made good friends and everyone along the way where so friendly and helpful and just lovely.From the driver to the cooks in Sahara and our tour leader Abdul who as great with great spirits even though he was fasting for Ramadan he as great good times all round.2011-8-6Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoLeung Siu - New ZealandOverall very satisfied with the tour. Love all the sights covered by this tour-desert sand, camel ride, snow capped mountains, seaside and all. Had a really fun group and a great tour guide. It was a wonderful experience.2012-1-29Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoLanny Hoskin - AustraliaThank you Ahmed for giving me a wonderful introduction to your country and people.It has been one of the best holidays of my life.I will recommend the tour and the country to friends and family.Thank you. 2011-4-9Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoLesley Ford - United KingdomOverall fantastic tour.We have had a brillant tour guide who is great experience the sights.Also very caring and considerate to all on tour.Really made the tour great.Would definately recommend to friends.2011-8-6Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoFraser Bowater - New ZealandRadwan was an amazing guide, thoroughly enjoyed his company for 10 days. Sahara trip was great. Thanks!2012-1-29Tour: Exotic Morocco5
moroccoOlawa Kemi Otesile - United KingdomTour guide was great.Tour guide was very informative and helpful.He made the tour very enjoyable experience.All staff were great. 2010-5-31Tour: Exotic Morocco5

General Info

Tour Code:M3
Duration:10 Days
Starts In:Marrakech
Ends In:Marrakech
Departs On:Saturdays
Group Size:Avg. 25-30 People
Hotels Rating:4 star

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