I would highly recommend the Morocco trip to anyone! This was my first group trip and I had an amazing time. The activities and places you visit on the trip are great - especially the Sahara! Driss, the tour leader, was fantastic - he was really knowledgeable and super helpful. I wish I could go back and experience it all over again.
Begin your Moroccan journey in Tangier, then marvel at the world’s tallest minaret in Casablanca, explore the lively Djemaa el Fna marketplace, and wander through Marrakech’s rose-coloured medina. Conclude your easy-paced week-long holiday with a relaxing stay on the coastal charm of Essaouira.
What a wonderful trip! After a bit of challenge finding our taxi transfer at Casablanca airport the holiday went very smoothly. The itinerary was excellent, well curated with just enough flexibility to suit the group's needs. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of experiences and the expertise and humour of all the local guides that we met on our travels
The accommodation was very good and mostly met expectations as described, however the final riad in Marrakech was only a 3 star hotel and a 25 minute walk from the centre of town, which surprised me on an 'Upgraded' tour. It was perfectly adequate and certainly met our needs, just not what I expected at the end of the trip.
We were lucky to find ourselves with a terrific group of fellow travellers who all got on very well, however my highest praise goes to our group tour leader, Ibrahim who was exceptional.
Ibrahim is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country. He paced the trip well and was particularly adept at 'reading' the group and tweaking the plans where it would add to our comfort and enjoyment. His energy and enthusiastic personality together with his understanding and caring nature ensured that all group members had the very best holiday possible.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The sights, sounds and smells make Morocco a fantastic family destination. Explore the ancient labyrinthine medina of Marrakech, astonishing landscape of the Atlas Mountains and extraordinary Sahara Desert. This tour has been planned to be suitable for the younger members of your family. It includes shorter drive times, and opportunities to both explore or relax by the pool!
After arriving into Marrakech you'll have some free time to settle in, before beginning our Moroccan family adventure. Leaving behind Marrakech we begin our journey, heading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ain Benhaddou. Our route to Ait Behaddou will take us through the Valley of the Roses and over the scenic Atlas Mountains. Once we reach Ait Benhaddou we'll have a guided tour of one of the oldest fortified towns in the south of Morocco, which has also been featured in numerous movies and TV series including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and even Game of Thrones.
Our route towards the Sahara continues through the N'Kob Berber Oasis where we'll have a chance to learn about the Ait Atta Nomads and their way of life. During the day we'll have a walking tour of the palmerie and have the option of partaking in a cooking class. Our journey from N'Kob continues, passing through the Anti-Atlas and Draa Valley, making a stop to try some local dates. Our destination today will be the Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes where we'll take a camel ride through the desert and spend the night at a traditional berber camp.
As we begin our journey back towards Marrakech, we'll make a stop to visit the Todra Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Morocco, and the movie studios of Ouarzazate. Once we reach Marrakech you'll have time to explore the Medina and have the option of joining our Marrakech city tour.
This tour has been arranged specifically for those travelling with children aged from 5 to 16 years (minimum age 5) - child discounts are available.
For those passengers who would like some time by the coast, you may also consider our Souks, Sand Dunes & Surf Tour which includes additional time in the coastal town of Essaouira.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-85 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Todra
Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate
Discover the architectural marvel of Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, explore the lively Djemaa el Fna marketplace, and wander the rose-hued medina of Marrakech. Relax by the coast in Essaouira and conclude your Moroccan holiday with enchanting visits to Chefchaouen and Tangier.
The Imperial Cities tour was well organized. Najib and Oumaina are the best tour guides. They are always on top of things and explained the history of each stop so well.