Morocco Meteor Shower - 9 days

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9 daysDuration

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24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Marrakech, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Highlights

Marrakech – Uncover the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the Majorelle Gardens and explore Djemaa el Fna square

Geminids Meteor Shower - Witness one of the brightest Meteor Showers in the world from the heart of the Sahara Desert

Casablanca - Explore Morocco's largest city and visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, which can hold 25,000 worshippers

Rabat - Enjoy a guided tour of the lively capital city of Morocco and visit the Chellah necropolis

Volubilis - Take in the fascinating Roman ruins, some of the most complete in the whole of Morocco

Meknes - Discover this great imperial city, known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco' for its amazing architecture

Fes - Stroll through the oldest medieval city in the world and visit its medina, dye pits and tanneries

Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies

Todra Gorge - Admire the towering red canyon, which is more than 1,000 feet high in places

Ait Benhaddou - Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies

Meknes - Discover this great imperial city, known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco' for its amazing architecture

Fes - Stroll through the oldest medieval city in the world and visit its medina, dye pits and tanneries

Sahara Desert - Ride a camel or jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and star gaze the Sahara skies

Todra Gorge - Admire the towering red canyon, which is more than 1,000 feet high in places

Ait Benhaddou - Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies

Itinerary

Marvel at the cosmos on the "Morocco Meteor Shower - 9 days" tour, an easy-paced festivals and events trip crafted for those eager to witness the Geminids Meteor Shower from the Sahara. Led by expert local guides, you’ll traverse Morocco’s highlights—from Marrakech’s vibrant streets to the cinematic landscapes of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. Embark on a camel trek into the desert for a night of stargazing, then journey to the imperial cities of Fes, Rabat, and Meknes. With group accommodation, transport, and meals included, this tour package’s unique appeal lies in its blend of celestial spectacle with Morocco’s cultural and historical riches.

day 1 - Marrakech

10 December. Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in the centre of town. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore Marrakech - you might want to explore some of the highlights of Marrakech, such as the medina or Djemaa el Fna, the exuberant market place. Later on there will be a Welcome Meeting at the hotel at 19:30hrs.

OverNight:Marrakech

day 2 - Majorelle Gardens & Marrakech City Tour

After breakfast we head over to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens just a short drive from the hotel. These botanical gardens were designed by the French Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. He used a distinctive shade of cobalt blue for the majority of the garden and although a lot of his other work has largely been forgotten – this garden is seen as his greatest master piece. The garden has been owned by Yves Saint Laurent since 1980 and his ashes were scattered here after his death in 2008. The garden contains an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees and is home to 15 species of bird. There is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco including over 600 artefacts. The newly opened Yves Saint Laurent museum nearby is also well worth a visit - this museum was opened in 2017 and is dedicated to the life and works of Yves Saint Laurent himself. Please note entrance into the YSL museum is not included and costs 100 MAD per person if you would like to go in.

This afternoon you will meet up with the rest of the group who are coming in from Casablanca before embarking on a guided 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.

This evening you'll be met by your specialist astronomy guide, who will give you a short presentation after dinner about the sky above you and what you can hope to see in the next couple of evenings.

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.

After dinner we will head outside and look up to the sky, your astronomy guide will explain the constellations and stars that shine bright in the nights sky.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Ouarzazate

day 4 - Geminids Meteor Shower

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.

The stars above Morocco are impressive all year long, however, every year on the 13th of December the Geminds Meteor Shower peaks with amazing effect. Having been observed for over 500 years, it is believe the meteor shower emanates from the Gemini constellation and hence this is where it gets it's name. Your local astronomer will guide you through the science behind what you'll hopefully get to see, the incredible display of ones the worlds brightest meteor showers.

If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our complimentary Sahara hotel alternative. 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 - Fes

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 say goodbye to our fellow passengers leaving us in Casablanca and continue onto Marrakech for the night.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Marrakech

day 9 - Marrakech

18 December. Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

7 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 9All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Guide

Joined by a local Astronomer guide to provide information about the Geminids Meteor ShowerEscorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide

Others

Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and MarrakechCamel trek or Jeep into the Sahara DesertSpecialist guides in some cities

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