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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 17 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3693
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Operated in English

Starts Casablanca, Morocco
Ends Marrakech, Morocco

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Experience a homestay in Moulay Idriss, widely regarded as Morocco's holiest place, and visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, great-grandson of Mohammed.
Spend two days relaxing in Essaouira and enjoy a guided walk through the art galleries and wood workshops within this walled seaside city.
Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, then spend the night with a local family in their gite.
Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
Step back in time with a guided tour of Fes’s medina. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local to show you the way.

Starting in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech, the tour "Morocco Encompassed" is a guided art and architecture trip that takes 17 days. You will be traveling through Casablanca, Marrakech, Moulay Idriss and 8 other destinations in Morocco and Portugal. "Morocco Encompassed" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, lush valleys and the vast, unforgettable Sahara Desert – this is Morocco. Travel in the footsteps of pirates, sultans and nomadic people, exploring the colonial architecture of Casablanca, the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the medieval city of Fes and the intricate clay architecture of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Enjoy warm local hospitality and embark on exotic adventures like riding a camel over Saharan dunes, hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and haggling for treasures in bustling souqs. This exhilarating 17-day journey is the ultimate way to discover Morocco.

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Day 1: Casablanca
Day 2: Tangier/Chefchaouen
Day 3: Chefchaouen
Day 4: Moulay Idriss
Day 5: Volubilis/Meknes/Fes
Day 6: Fes
Day 7: Marrakech
Day 8: Marrakech
Day 9: Aroumd
Day 10: Ait Benhaddou
Day 11: Ouarzazate - Zagora
Day 12: Tamegroute - Erg Chigaga
Day 13: Oulad Berhil
Day 14: Taroudant - Essaouira
Day 15: Essaouira
Day 16: Marrakech
Day 17: Marrakech

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)

Meals

16 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Transport

4x4 , Private Bus , Private vehicle , Public bus , Taxi , Train , High Speed Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Tangier - Leader-led orientation walk
Chefchaouen - Sunset viewpoint
Moulay Idriss - Leader-led village walk
Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
Meknes - Leader-led orientation walk
Fes - Medina walking tour
Fes - Medresse el Attarine
Fes - Tannery visit
Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
Marrakech - Medina walking tour
Marrakech - Spiced Sand Coffee
Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
Tamegroute - Ancient Library
Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
Tamegroute - Medfouna lunch (Amazigh pizza)
Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
Taroudant – Argan oil women coop visit
Essaouira - Guided walking tour
Essaouira – Local fisherman visit

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Casablanca and from Marrakech are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Morocco Encompassed tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4 - Very Good

Based on 3 reviews

Patricia Fox
From USA
On Jun 07 2023

5 - Excellent

Amazing overall Moroccan tour

This trip covered everything I wanted to do and things I didn't know about. A great intro to this beautiful, diverse country.

Katarzyna Gruszka
From Canada
On Mar 08 2023

3 - Average

Morocco Encompassed - 18 days

Here are some main points that should be addressed then changed:Hotels: the hotels in Fez and Marrakech need to be changed/moved. The locations are not optimal or convenient at all. When people go on these tours, they're relying... Read more

Cindy Hu
From USA
On Nov 23 2018

4 - Very Good

Great tour and experience new culture

Morocco encompasses give you a great introduction to the Morocco country. You will learn and experience the wonder of Morocco have to offer. What made our tour geat is we have good tour guide Samir. He is native Morrocan and make... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Morocco Encompassed tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Morocco Encompassed tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Morocco Encompassed tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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