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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.

Day 2 Casablanca, Rabat, Fes (B)

After breakfast we’ll start to discover this unique city. We’ll visit the United Nations 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 (B)

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, Andalusian and Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square and the Spices Market, Atarine Medersa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah will be the sites visited today. Overnight stay in Fes.

Day 4 Fes, Midelt, Erfoud (B)

After breakfast we’ll depart for Midelt passing through the Atlas mountains. Midelt is an impressive mountain city at 1488 metres above sea level, remarkably situated down the Jbel Ayachi (3737 m). 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. Overnight stay in Erfoud.

Day 5 Erfoud, Tineghir, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate (B)

Early in the morning you can join the optional excursion to Merzouga before departing for Ouarzazate. After breakfast we’ll depart for Tineghir by passing through the breathtaking desert landscape and Oasis with its fantastic palm groves. Then we’ll travel to Todra Gorges, the narrow canyon where 300 metre-high cliffs drop to the river bed below. In the afternoon we’ll arrive in Ouarzazate, the city famous for its handicrafts, nature, narrow streets and the marvellous surrounding kasbahs.

Day 6 Ouarzazate, Marrakech (B)

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 (B)

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 (B)

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.


Sights Visited

  • Casablanca including United Nations Square
  • 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
  • Andalusian and Quaraouiyine Mosques
  • Najjarine Square Spice Market,
  • Atarine Medersa, 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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xmas-nyear-2012Tour was great and I really en - AustraliaESSENTIAL MOROCCOI had a great trip. My highlight was definitely going into the desert! Ahmed was very helpful at all times and very knowledgeable. There were times on the bus thou that silence was preferred. It was also hard to hear him on the back of the bus. I got sick on the trip however the support was fantastic!! I had an excellent time all in all.2009-12-15Tour: Essential Morocco5
xmas-nyear-2012Kate SLane - AustraliaESSENTIAL MOROCCOThe tour was very well organised and met my high expectations especially the service provided by Ahmed. He continually went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the group enjoyed themselves and were safe. He had some challenging people to deal with in the group and did so professionally.2009-12-15Tour: Essential Morocco5
xmas-nyear-2012Jackie Gunn - AustraliaESSENTIAL MOROCCOThe tour was good especially the trip into the sand dunes. Ahmed is a brilliant guide he seems to know everything about Morocco and went out of his way a couple of times to help people with different things. Really a lovely man. Mohamed and Hassan where great also. I would recommend your company for tours solely due to your staff.2009-12-15Tour: Essential Morocco5
xmas-nyear-2012ESSENTIAL MOROCCO - AustraliaESSENTIAL MOROCCOVery happy with tour leader, driver, very helpful & knowledgeable.2009-12-15Tour: Essential Morocco5
xmas-nyear-2012Alena Keating - New ZealandESSENTIAL MOROCCOReally enjoyed the tour, not feeling too over loaded for the short amount for the short amount of time of the tour (sadly) but feel I got a fantastic overview of Morocco2009-12-15Tour: 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