Majestic Morocco

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Casablanca


Marrakech

Tour summary

13 days

Morocco

22 meals

18 guests (max)

Driver

Trip leader

Luxury minicoach

Twin-share / double / double for single occupancy

12 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

12 nights

Magnificent Morocco – where red sand dunes glow from the kiss of a sunrise, bustling souks burst with the fragrance of local spices and ornate mosaics climb the walls of enchanting riads. From sizzling tagines to fresh mint tea, snow-capped mountains to terracotta kasbahs, your journey through this vibrant country will be nothing short of a feast for the senses. 

Tour highlights

  • Spend the night amidst the dunes of the Sahara Desert at an authentic Berber camp – complete with a traditional feast and local entertainment  
  • Rest your head in a traditional riad for two nights in Fes
  • Learn how to cook a sumptuous Moroccan meal at a local women’s co-operative in Aït Benhaddou 

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Casablanca (Morocco)

Once an old pirate lair on the Atlantic coast, the sophisticated city of Casablanca is where we’ll meet to begin our intoxicating journey through Morocco. Tonight, we’ll have the opportunity to get to know one another better over a delicious welcome meal at a local restaurant.

Once an old pirate lair on the Atlantic coast, the sophisticated city of Casablanca is where we’ll meet to begin our intoxicating journey through Morocco. Tonight, we’ll have the opportunity to get to know one another better over a delicious welcome meal at a local restaurant.

Included today

Accommodation

Idou Anfa Hôtel (or similar)

Meals
  • Dinner

Day 2 - Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes

After breakfast, we’ll hit the road to our first stop: Rabat, where we’ll see the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the similarly spectacular Hassan Tower on a walking tour with a local guide. When we arrive in Meknes, the evening will be ours to explore at our leisure or relax back at our traditional accommodation.

After breakfast, we’ll hit the road to our first stop: Rabat, where we’ll see the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the similarly spectacular Hassan Tower on a walking tour with a local guide. When we arrive in Meknes, the evening will be ours to explore at our leisure or relax back at our traditional accommodation.

Included today

Accommodation

Riad Le Petit Ksar (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 3 - Meknes – Moulay Idriss and Volubilis – Chefchaouen

This morning, we’ll enjoy a relaxed walking tour of this enchanting UNESCO World Heritage-listed city – winding up at the stunning Bab Mansour Gate. After we’ll make tracks for the pretty whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss where we’ll savour a traditional couscous lunch. Next up is historic Volubilis where a local guide will show us around the ruins of this once bustling Roman stronghold. We’ll then venture into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen – where we’ll spend the next two nights.

This morning, we’ll enjoy a relaxed walking tour of this enchanting UNESCO World Heritage-listed city – winding up at the stunning Bab Mansour Gate. After we’ll make tracks for the pretty whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss where we’ll savour a traditional couscous lunch. Next up is historic Volubilis where a local guide will show us around the ruins of this once bustling Roman stronghold. We’ll then venture into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen – where we’ll spend the next two nights.

Included today

Accommodation

Dar Echchaouen (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Day 4 - Chefchaouen

Today, you’ll have an entire day to soak up this breathtaking city’s many delights. Chefchaouen is famed for its vibrant blue architecture which we’ll get a closer look at on a guided walk around the city’s medina with a local guide. As well as soaking up its winding alleyways and cobbled plazas, we’ll pause to sample some creamy local goat’s cheese. The afternoon is then yours to explore further – shop for locally-made souvenirs or find a coffee shop to watch the world go by in. Tonight, we’ll reconvene for a delicious homecooked meal and a tea demonstration at a local restaurant.

Today, you’ll have an entire day to soak up this breathtaking city’s many delights. Chefchaouen is famed for its vibrant blue architecture which we’ll get a closer look at on a guided walk around the city’s medina with a local guide. As well as soaking up its winding alleyways and cobbled plazas, we’ll pause to sample some creamy local goat’s cheese. The afternoon is then yours to explore further – shop for locally-made souvenirs or find a coffee shop to watch the world go by in. Tonight, we’ll reconvene for a delicious homecooked meal and a tea demonstration at a local restaurant.

Included today

Accommodation

Dar Echchaouen (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 5 - Chefchaouen – Fes

Say goodbye to Chefchaouen as we continue our journey to Fes – a vibrant city that’s considered Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart. Once we arrive, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. Enjoy some relaxation time at a local hammam (spa) or ask your Tour Leader for some personalised recommendations. Tonight, seek out a local eatery in Fes’ bustling medina before retiring for the night in a splendid local riad. 

Say goodbye to Chefchaouen as we continue our journey to Fes – a vibrant city that’s considered Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart. Once we arrive, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. Enjoy some relaxation time at a local hammam (spa) or ask your Tour Leader for some personalised recommendations. Tonight, seek out a local eatery in Fes’ bustling medina before retiring for the night in a splendid local riad. 

Included today

Accommodation

Riad Sayeda Al Hora (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 6 - Fes

First on the agenda today is a walking tour of Fes’ maze-like medina before we move on to a Moroccan must-see: a leather tannery. We will also visit a workshop that specialises in creating a range of local artisanal products, before having another free afternoon to explore Fes at our own pace. We recommend returning to the car-free medina and exploring the many colourful storefronts and medieval streets bursting with exotic food stands.

First on the agenda today is a walking tour of Fes’ maze-like medina before we move on to a Moroccan must-see: a leather tannery. We will also visit a workshop that specialises in creating a range of local artisanal products, before having another free afternoon to explore Fes at our own pace. We recommend returning to the car-free medina and exploring the many colourful storefronts and medieval streets bursting with exotic food stands.

Included today

Accommodation

Riad Sayeda Al Hora (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 7 - Fes – Midelt - Erfoud

Today our path leads us out of the city and on a voyage through the striking, jagged landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, covering some distance as we go. We’ll pay a visit to Midelt; nestled in a valley, this golden-hued town offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks. Afterwards, our scenic journey continues towards the welcoming oasis town of Erfoud, where we’ll enjoy dinner as a group at our hotel.

Today our path leads us out of the city and on a voyage through the striking, jagged landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, covering some distance as we go. We’ll pay a visit to Midelt; nestled in a valley, this golden-hued town offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks. Afterwards, our scenic journey continues towards the welcoming oasis town of Erfoud, where we’ll enjoy dinner as a group at our hotel.

Included today

Accommodation

Xaluca Hotel Arfoud (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 8 - Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga

Our first stop of the day will be Rissani, where we’ll be treated to a walking tour of this historic town – once the site of the renowned desert capital Sijilmasa. Afterwards, we’ll swap the mini-coach for four-wheel drives and venture into the spectacular Sahara Desert where our camp just outside of Merzouga awaits. Tonight’s dinner will come in the traditional form of a Berber feast, complete with local entertainment.

Our first stop of the day will be Rissani, where we’ll be treated to a walking tour of this historic town – once the site of the renowned desert capital Sijilmasa. Afterwards, we’ll swap the mini-coach for four-wheel drives and venture into the spectacular Sahara Desert where our camp just outside of Merzouga awaits. Tonight’s dinner will come in the traditional form of a Berber feast, complete with local entertainment.

Included today

Accommodation

Golden Camp (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 9 - Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Skoura

Rise early this morning to catch the mesmerising sunrise over the expanse of red dunes, before we set off on a day’s travel. First, we’ll make the picturesque journey to the dramatic Todra Gorge. After taking some time to explore the gorge at our own pace, we’ll make our way to our hotel in splendid Skoura – the so-called ‘Oasis of 1000 Palms’ – for the night. It’s situated a short drive from the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rise early this morning to catch the mesmerising sunrise over the expanse of red dunes, before we set off on a day’s travel. First, we’ll make the picturesque journey to the dramatic Todra Gorge. After taking some time to explore the gorge at our own pace, we’ll make our way to our hotel in splendid Skoura – the so-called ‘Oasis of 1000 Palms’ – for the night. It’s situated a short drive from the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Included today

Accommodation

Kasbah Aït Ben Damiette (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 10 - Skoura

Today, we’ll kick off with a gentle guided walk through a shady palm grove. Your Tour Leader will reveal fascinating facts about Morocco’s traditional date farming practices, and you’ll have the chance to savour a light picnic lunch amidst the palms. Then, we’ll travel back in time at Skoura’s Kasbah Armidil – a 17th century fortress that’s been turned into a living museum. Tonight, we’ll share stories of the day over an included group dinner at our hotel.

Today, we’ll kick off with a gentle guided walk through a shady palm grove. Your Tour Leader will reveal fascinating facts about Morocco’s traditional date farming practices, and you’ll have the chance to savour a light picnic lunch amidst the palms. Then, we’ll travel back in time at Skoura’s Kasbah Armidil – a 17th century fortress that’s been turned into a living museum. Tonight, we’ll share stories of the day over an included group dinner at our hotel.

Included today

Accommodation

Kasbah Aït Ben Damiette (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 11 - Skoura – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech

We’ll leave Skoura behind and travel onwards to Aït Benhaddou where we’ll learn how to make the perfect tagine at a riverside teahouse run by the Tawesna Association – an all-women co-operative. After getting lost in Aït Benhaddou’s Kasbah with a local guide, we’ll move onwards to Marrakech via the awe-inspiring Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass.

We’ll leave Skoura behind and travel onwards to Aït Benhaddou where we’ll learn how to make the perfect tagine at a riverside teahouse run by the Tawesna Association – an all-women co-operative. After getting lost in Aït Benhaddou’s Kasbah with a local guide, we’ll move onwards to Marrakech via the awe-inspiring Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass.

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel 2 Ciels (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Day 12 - Marrakech

Before we say our final goodbyes, we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the ‘Red City’ – where we’ll have the chance to view the incredible Bahia Palace. Tonight, we’ll come together to toast the end of our adventure with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. What an incredible journey we’ve had!

Before we say our final goodbyes, we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the ‘Red City’ – where we’ll have the chance to view the incredible Bahia Palace. Tonight, we’ll come together to toast the end of our adventure with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. What an incredible journey we’ve had!

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel 2 Ciels (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 13 - Marrakech

After one final breakfast together at our hotel, we’ll conclude our tour and part ways.

After one final breakfast together at our hotel, we’ll conclude our tour and part ways.

Included today

Meals
  • Breakfast

Things we think you'll love

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Signature moment

A Saharan adventure

Feast beneath the evening sky, surrounded by golden dunes of the largest hot desert in the world. You'll savour the blend of rich spices as Moroccan melodies entwine in the air, and fall asleep to the quiet sounds of the Berber camp.

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Traditional Moroccan tagines

Add to your culinary skillset in Aït Benhaddou, as local women from a co-operative teach you how to cook traditional tagine.

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Restful riad slumbers

Drift off in luxurious comfort for two nights surrounded by elegant symmetry, golden hues and oasis tranquillity only found in a traditional riad.

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5

Anonymous October 2024

It was fantastic. Our Director, local guides, and what we visited and saw were great.

4

Anonymous October 2024

The tour was excellent , even though the quality of some of the Riads was variable . Our guid, Ibrahim was very organised & took time to pay attention to the individual needs of group members. I...

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5

Shirley Mo October 2024

This was an amazing tour in Morocco.! The guide was very knowledgeable and took care of us if we needed banking, pharmacy etc.
The scenery was spectacular across the country, from ocean view to...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

Very well organized. Good hotels, transportation and top notch service throughout.

4

Anonymous September 2024

Loved the contrasts between city and rural, the mountain passes stunning and vast, the people friendly. .
However older Participants must realise there are many stairs and steps in the cities and...

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5

Anonymous September 2024

Great trip. Our guide Mandi, and our driver Sala, were excellent. Helpful and friendly, and Sala was a very responsible driver.

Problems were that the aisles in the bus were very narrow, and we had...

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5

Marie Bl June 2024

Great tour with lots different experiences a and adventures. Guides very knowledgeable. Loved the sights smells and whole culture of the place. Would recommend Morroco as a must do tourist...

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4

Gerard Ab June 2024

This my first tour so I am unsure what to expect in so far as accomodation. This would be my biggest issue. The quality of the accommodation was ok, however the cleanliness of some of the locations...

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5

Anonymous May 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our Moroccan tour. We ended up the only two on the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas and worked to enrich our experience. Madhi is the best. We learned and...

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5

Ann Re May 2024

A fabulous trip in Morocco. Our guide, Redouin, was so knowledgable, helpful and fun. All the places we stayed in were great. We were so fortunate that on our trip there were only 4 travellers...

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5

Jennifer Em November 2023

The tour provided an excellent insight for first time travellers to Morocco
The tour guide and driver were most accommodating and very skilful at their job
Some of the accommodation was not really up...

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5

Carol Pi November 2023

The total experience was great. We went places we would never have gone to alone and felt safe and in good hands.
Each eating place had good meals and clean facilities.

4

Eamon Sw July 2023

Already done xxxxxxxxxxxx

5

Vivien Ca July 2023

Loved every minute of the tour.

4

Kerry An June 2023

All very good but didn’t appreciate being put up in hotel rooms there were not structurally finished. Also need to warn people the it might be a small group tour but also a small bus and not...

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4

Anonymous June 2023

Great tour leader and driver and lots of fascinating things to see

4

Anonymous June 2023

Please see comments made above

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Anonymous June 2023

As above, the tour organisers should have asked more questions of the people to ensure they were capable of the tour requirements, many could not cope with the requirements. I’m very disappointed.

4

Anonymous June 2023

The four stars are because our guide was amazing. Our driver also was excellent. They worked with an unrealistic schedule set by the program developers. They also dealt with some difficult clients...

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4

Anonymous June 2023

The reason it is 4 not 5 stars, is because the van was very cramped. The back seat was uncomfortable and we needed to share using it. A tall person could not fit or see out from the back seat. I am...

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5

Anonymous June 2023

Great driver and guide and local guides at each place. Did not feel rushed and a good overview of Morocco. Comfortable places to stay.

5

Jennifer We June 2023

The trip waa outstanding and we saw and did a huge amount with lots of variety.

5

Anonymous May 2023

Great to see the sahara and countryside of Morocco

4

Peter St May 2023

I thought that cool water should have been provided at no cost . I felt that the guide was tipping at our expense, too heavily. The seating configuration in the coach was poor, no leg room in the...

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4

Anonymous May 2023

Everything was great. Accomodation was less than our normal 4 star, however this was made clear on our first night.
Our guide was terrific and very caring and accommodating to the tours needs and...

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3

Anonymous May 2023

Visited great placed but inexperienced guide

4

Michele Bu May 2023

Only one really big disappointment was the farewell dinner held at a cheap back packer cafe with the choice of three super cheap food items that when plated and served weren’t enjoyable or edible...

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5

Susan Th May 2023

this was an excellent price for what was provided!

4

Steph A May 2023

Very busy pace which left little time for exploring or stopping to look at country in between planned tours and visits. Accommodation was generally fab, didn’t expect anything of super high standard...

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4

Anthony Wh May 2023

Please refer to my Customer Experience comments

5

Anonymous October 2022

The trip was excellent, and our guide Hicham, was very good and knowledgeable. We stayed at some very interesting a good hotels.

5

Lachlan Pi October 2022

We had an excellent tour guide, Edil, and also excellent local guides. Our driver was lovely and very competent. We went to some very nice restaurants and saw some amazing sights.

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FAQS

Whist visiting some destinations, sights and attractions in Africa, it is customary to cover your shoulders and knees as a sign of respect. It’s a good idea to pack T-shirts, long pants or long skirts for when this is required. Your Tour Leader will advise you well in advance when you will be required to cover up. 

 

Many restaurants and shops will either be closed or operating on reduced hours during Ramadan and Eid Al Adha. As a result, some of the activities on your trip may be affected. These events, which take place on varying dates, are an incredibly important and sacred time for Muslims. When equipped with some basic knowledge provided during your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these special traditions and experience their unique highlights.

Due to the size of Morocco, some journeys will be slightly longer than other Back-Roads tours. Most of our drive days range from three to four hours, with the longest being seven hours. During these periods of travelling, your group will make regular stops at various sites, so you can stretch your legs and take in the picturesque surrounds.

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