Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Casablanca, Morocco
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Casablanca, Morocco
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Highlights
Casablanca - Begin your trip in the beautiful city of Casablanca, and return later to visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque
Marrakech - Explore sensual Djemaa el Fna, Koutoubia Mosque and the charming rose coloured medina
Ait Benhaddou - Stroll through the narrow streets of this UNESCO-listed kasbah, which has starred in many iconic movies
Todra Gorge - Admire the towering 1,000-foot cliffs of this beautiful gorge, which changes colour as the sun moves across the sky
Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies
Fes - Delve into the world's oldest medieval city, home to a network of winding alleys, dye pits, tanneries and stunning city walls
Meknes - Visit this former imperial city, now known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco'
Rabat - Tour the highlights of the Moroccan capital, including Chellah necropolis and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Volubilis - Marvel at these well-preserved Roman ruins, which date all the way back to the year AD40
Essaouira - Spend three nights relaxing in this coastal city, home to a pretty medina, whitewashed houses, and great shopping
Fes - Delve into the world's oldest medieval city, home to a network of winding alleys, dye pits, tanneries and stunning city walls
Meknes - Visit this former imperial city, now known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco'
Rabat - Tour the highlights of the Moroccan capital, including Chellah necropolis and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Volubilis - Marvel at these well-preserved Roman ruins, which date all the way back to the year AD40
Essaouira - Spend three nights relaxing in this coastal city, home to a pretty medina, whitewashed houses, and great shopping
11 nights 3-4 star hotels and riads and 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 13All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
Guide
Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide from day 1 to 9
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Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and MarrakechCamel trek or Jeep into the Sahara DesertSpecialist guides in some citiesPrivate transfers from Marrakech to Essaouira and Essaouira to Casablanca
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Itinerary
Morocco’s culture and coastline come alive on the Casablanca to Essaouira - 13 Days tour. This easy-paced journey, ideal for mature adventurers and those who appreciate a blend of heritage and leisure, winds from Casablanca through imperial cities such as Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech, across the Sahara’s golden dunes, and finally to the Atlantic shores of Essaouira. Each day balances guided sightseeing with opportunities for relaxation, all wrapped in comfortable accommodations and seamless logistics. The standout feature of this tour package is its twofold focus: cultural immersion in Morocco’s historic centers, followed by restful days on the Atlantic coast. This trip offers travelers a comprehensive and rewarding Moroccan experience, perfect for those who want to savor both discovery and downtime.
day 1 - Casablanca
Upon arrival at the airport in Casablanca, you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in the city. The remainder of the day is free for you enjoy at your own leisure. Why not find a restaurant in town to try the local cuisine?
OverNight:Casablanca
day 2 - Marrakech City Tour
Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning after breakfast we head to Marrakech to meet the rest of the group before embarking on a guided city tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Marrakech
day 3 - Ait Benhaddou
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Departing the city this morning we travel across the plains of haouz and reach the great High Atlas mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi n Tichka, we stop for lunch and then continue onwards with great views over the Mountains and valleys to Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built for defence purposes high on a hill and is a stunningly well preserved medieval city which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying on we continue south to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond – The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Ouarzazate
day 4 - Camel trek into the Sahara
Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga – our base before we head into the Sahara. Depending on the time of year, spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before climbing aboard our camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night camping in the Sahara. If you would prefer to take a Jeep to the Berber camp, this can be arranged locally through your guide at no additional cost.
If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Berber Camp
day 5 - Merzouga
Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Departing early, we climb back on our camels disembarking for a truly stunning sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in Merzouga we’re back on the road heading for Fes. It’s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. We’ll pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way through the Moyen Atlas mountains. Just before Fes we stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort. Along the way we also start to see our first glimpse of Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. We arrive into Fes in the early evening.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Fes
day 6 - Fes
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that often finish with dead ends – so be sure to stay close to the group! We also visit the dye-pits and tanneries before lunch in the medina. The remainder of the day is at leisure – why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Fes
day 7 - Volubilis & Meknes
Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. Departing Fes this morning we visit the fascinating UNESCO listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, which date back to AD40. Continuing on we stop at the Imperial City of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. After lunch and some free time our final stop of the day is Rabat – Morocco’s capital where we overnight.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Rabat
day 8 - Rabat & Casablanca
Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. After our visit to the mosque we drive on toMarrakech for the night.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Marrakech
day 9 - Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira. Today we have a leisurely morning before starting our journey to Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic Coast via private transfer, and upon arrival enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Why not find a restaurant in the charming old town and try the local cuisine.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Essaouira
days 10-12 - Free time in Essaouira
Essaouira - Casablanca. Spend the next three days exploring the sights and delights of Essaouira at your own pace. Set on the rugged shores of the breezy Atlantic Coast, this charming seaside city offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. While away the days here exploring its winding streets lined with whitewashed houses, picking your way through the shops in its ancient medina, or sitting at an ocean-facing restaurant sipping on a cup of coffee. During the warmer months why not try some water sports too, as the windy shores here offer ideal conditions for wind and kite surfing. On the evening of day 12 a private transfer will take you back to Casablanca for the night.
Meals:3 Breakfast
OverNight:Essaouira (2), Casablanca (1)
day 13 - Casablanca
Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to Casablanca airport will be provided.
