Exotic Morocco

from $639/per person

An ideal tour combining history, culture and adventure.
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 villages of Zagora and Merzauga, 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’.

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Duration

10 Day

Destination(s)

Morocco

Starts in / Ends in

Marrakech / Marrakech

Departs on

Saturdays

Hotel Rating

4 Star

Average Tour Group Size Avr. Group Size

25-30 people

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Arrival Details

Airport Transfer

Sight Visited

Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
The name itself meaning “brilliance”, Bahia Palace was built to be the greatest palace of its time in the 19th century with the essence of Islamic - Moroccan style.
Casablanca
Casablanca
The largest city of Morocco stands impressively on the coast of the Atlantic. This major city has a huge beautiful port and countless activities and venues to enjoy.
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is known for the striking, variously hued blue-washed buildings of its old town.
Djeema El Fna
Djeema El Fna
The main square of Marrakech hosts many attractions and an authentic local market. Visit fortune tellers, watch snake charmers or acrobats.
Essaouira
Essaouira
Located on the Atlantic Coast, Essaouira is famous with the powerful trade wind blowing onto the protected, calm bay. Very popular among windsurfers!
Fes
Fes
Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital.’s primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina.
Marrakech
Marrakech
The main square of Marrakech hosts many attractions and an authentic local market. Visit fortune tellers, watch snake charmers or acrobats.
Merzouga
Merzouga
Merzouga is a village in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, on the edge of Erg Chebbi, a 50km long and 5km wide set of sand dunes that reach up to 350m high.
Rabat
Rabat
The capital of Morocco, is the second largest city and lies on the coast of beautiful Atlantic as well. The city was awarded second place in “Top Travel Destinations” of 2013.
Zagora
Zagora
Zagora is referred to as the "gate to the Sahara Desert "

ITINERARY

Day 1: Marrakech

At 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.

Included Activities; Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities ; Group Dinner
Meals ; No

Day 2: Marrakech, Essaouira

After breakfast we depart for Essaouira, in the evening, you have an option to visit the Medina of Essaouira which is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city.

Included Activities; Sightseeing Essaouira
Optional Activities ; No
Meals ; Breakfast

Day 3: Essaouira, Casablanca

Today we’ll first visit the United Nations Square, the Anfa Residential Quarter and the impressive Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca and depart for amazing sea resort to have some relax time by the Ocean.

Included Activities; Sightseeing Casablanca
Optional Activities ; No
Meals ; Breakfast

Day 4: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen

Today we will drive to Rabat, visit around the capital city of Morocco set in a rich, amber-coloured landscape combining the ancient history with the modern Moroccan culture, and then stay overnight in Chefchaouen.

Included Activities; Sightseeing Rabat, Chefchaouen
Optional Activities ; Dinner show with Belly Dancer
Meals ; Breakfast

Day 5: Chefchaouen, Fes

Today we explore the blue city of Morocco,Chefchaouen ! Then we visit the medina, Outa el-Hammam Square, waterfall of Ras el-Maa, the Spanish Mosque which has the best view of Chefchaouen. In the evening, we drive to the cultural heart of Morocco, Fes. This city is the third largest in the country and best known for its labrinyth of souks and leather tanneries - the smell will not be forgotten!

Included Activities; Sightseeing Chefchaouen, Trekking in the mountains
Optional Activities ; Traditional Hamam
Meals ; Breakfast

Day 6: Fes

Today we start to discover amazing city of Fes including, Bab Bouloud Gate, Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Andalusian Garden, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, Terina Madrasa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah.

Included Activities; Sightseeing in Fes
Optional Activities ; No
Meals ; Breakfast

Day 7: Fes, Merzouga

Today we drive to the village of Merzouga, famous for magestic sand dunes and a true depiction of the desert landscapes Morocco is known for. On the way to Merzauga, we pass by Tazarine which is the capital of Henna and Risani which is the last city before dunes and it is the origine of Alaouites dinasty. In the afternoon, we will reach our Merzauga campsite and we join a 4x4 jeep safari for 2 hours.During the jeep safari we have the opportunity to see different beautiful landscapes, isolated berber villages, oasises, dunes and nomads...

Included Activities; Camel Trek
Optional Activities ; No
Meals ; Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 8: Merzouga

Today we will jeep safari through the Sahara and enjoy the adventurous atmosphere of the desert life.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.

Included Activities; 4X4 Jeep Safari, Camel Ride
Optional Activities ; No
Meals ; Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 9: Merzouga, Marrakech

After the breakfast, we depart for Marrakech. This fascinating city is the point where the Arab culture of the cities meet the Berber culture of the mountain villages. It's where historically, the sub-Saharan traders (carrying gold, salt and slaves) would trade their wares to the merchants who would then bring them to Europe. Today we visit Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum and Djemaa el-Fna Square - a chaotic area packed with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians and folk dancers. After an amazing day we will depart for Marrakech. In the afternoon we'll explore the famous Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech.

Included Activities; Sightseeing Marrakech
Optional Activities ; Fantasia Night
Meals ; Breakfast

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.

Meals ; Breakfast

All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement needs only be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to the tour fee. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Exotic Morocco

Sight Visited

Bahia Palace

Bahia Palace

Casablanca

Casablanca

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Djeema El Fna

Djeema El Fna

Essaouira

Essaouira

Fes

Fes

Marrakech

Marrakech

Merzouga

Merzouga

Rabat

Rabat

Zagora

Zagora

ITINERARY

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech, Essaouira

Day 3: Essaouira, Casablanca

Day 4: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen

Day 5: Chefchaouen, Fes

Day 6: Fes

Day 7: Fes, Merzouga

Day 8: Merzouga

Day 9: Merzouga, Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech

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The tour price and the local payment cover the following services:

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Airport Transfer

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Transportation

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What is not included in the tour price and local payment?

BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS HOTEL - MARRAKECH

PALM MENARA HOTEL - MARRAKECH

CAMPING SITE MERZOUGA

YASMINA HOTEL - MERZAUGA

ROYAL MIRAGE HOTEL - FES

IBIS CITY CENTER HOTEL - CASABLANCA

HOTEL MIRAMAR - ESSAOUIRA

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