New Year's in Morocco - 11 Days Tour by On The Go Tours

11 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

Starts

Marrakech, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Highlights

Marrakech - Take a guided tour of Morocco's most famous city, including the pretty medina and Djemaa el Fna

Ait Benhaddou - Discover Morocco's most famous kasbah and explore the narrow streets of this UNESCO-listed ancient site

Dades Gorge - Spend Christmas Day exploring kasbah Amridil and Dades Gorge, where you'll tuck into a delicious Christmas dinner in the beautiful surroundings

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

Agadir - Stroll around this quaint fishing town, which was devastated by a major earthquake in 1960

Taroudant - Visit some saffron fields and take a guided tour of this historic city's vibrant souks

Ouarzazate - Enjoy some time in Morocco's film capital, home to a famous studio responsible for many blockbuster movies

Essaouira - Celebrate the New Year with a group dinner and drinks in this charming walled port city, and enjoy time at leisure

Taroudant - Visit some saffron fields and take a guided tour of this historic city's vibrant souks

Ouarzazate - Enjoy some time in Morocco's film capital, home to a famous studio responsible for many blockbuster movies

Essaouira - Celebrate the New Year with a group dinner and drinks in this charming walled port city, and enjoy time at leisure

Itinerary

Discover Morocco’s vibrant spirit on the "New Year's in Morocco - 11 Days" tour, a journey perfect for those who love cultural festivities and scenic relaxation. Starting and ending in Marrakech, this easy-paced trip for experienced travelers and seniors lets you explore the bustling souks, wander through the dramatic Atlas Mountains, and relax on the Atlantic beaches of Essaouira as you ring in the New Year. From the charming coastal towns to the dramatic gorges of Dades, every stop combines Morocco’s natural beauty with rich tradition. The unique selling point of this tour package is the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve beachside, offering a festive twist on classic Moroccan exploration, with all hotels, transport, and meals seamlessly arranged.

day 1 - Marrakech

23 December. Welcome to Morocco! Arrival transfer from

Marrakech airport to our hotel. This evening (at 19:00) our welcome meeting takes place, where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.

OverNight:Marrakech

day 2 - Ait Benhaddou

Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura. This morning we drive onwards to the legendary Ait Benhaddou - a ‘fortified city’ situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, boasts some beautiful examples of ancient kasbahs. Only a handful of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, this incredible site had been the setting for many films including Gladiator. After exploring Ait Benhaddou we travel onwards to Skoura where we have an evening at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Skoura

day 3 - Xmas Day in Dades Gorge

Skoura – Dades Gorge. Merry Christmas! We spend the morning visiting the kasbah Amridil before continuing to Gorge du Dades in the Dades valley. On arrival we take some time to explore the gorges, admire the palm trees and see the kasbah ruins. We then have the evening to relax before enjoying a great Xmas dinner in the beautiful surroundings.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Dades Gorge

day 4 - Discover the Sahara

Dades Gorge - Erg Chebbi. Crossing Jebel Sarhro, we enjoy lunch and a swim before travelling down to Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the start point of the mighty Sahara Desert. The Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres!

The desert winds ensure this astonishing landscape is forever changing and no two days offer the same panorama. Mounting our camels, we trek across the vast rolling dunes of the Sahara and take in the breath-taking scenery. Arriving at our Berber camp, watch an incredible sunset across the dunes, enjoy simple local cuisine and then sit by the campfire under the spectacular Saharan stars. 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:Merzouga

day 5 - Ouarzazate

Erg Chebbi – Agdz – Ouarzazate. Today we travel through Mercissi and Nkob in the Saghro Moutain region, passing the incredible rock formations and wells that have been dug over centuries by the nomads to get access to water, along the way. Onwards to the small town of Agdz, with its Palmeries, ancient Kasbahs and incredible views of Jebel Kissane Mountain. Our final stop of the day is Ouarzazate – Morocco’s film capital, where we lay our heads for the evening. Tonight, dinner is a group affair.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Ouarzazate

day 6 - Taroudant

Ouarzazate – Tarouddant. We begin our day taking in the landscape of saffron fields as we make our way to Talouine, where we visit a local saffron farm. Later, we continue to Tazenacht, where we visit a carpet cooperative to learn the art of carpet making before finally stopping in Tarouddant, the former berber capital and our home for the night.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Taroudant

day 7 - Agadir

Tarouddant – Agadir. This morning we have some time to enjoy a guided tour of Tarouddant’s souks. We spend the afternoon driving past banana plantations and fruit orchards along the coast as we make our way to Agadir, a quaint town along the coast which was destroyed by the 1960 earthquake. Here, we have the remainder of the day at leisure to wander around the harbour and perhaps try some of the fresh fish.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Agadir

days 8-9 - New Years Eve by the beach

This morning we continue along the coast until we reach Essaouira. With a laid back vibe Essaouira is Morocco’s hippest coastal town. The windswept fishing port, broad beaches and ancient walled medina with ramparts built into the cliff have long been a favourite refuge for artists, sculptors, food lovers, surfers and backpackers. The medina surrounded by a fortress with 5 main gates you can navigate by, has retained its traditional styles and is laden with quirky shops, coffee houses, antiques, art studios, calligraphers, t-shirt designers and souvenir curios. There’s a relaxed feel to the place and shopping here is a real delight. Locals and visitors alike enjoy strolling along the ramparts as the sun sets. The port is a hive of activity with fishing boats hauling in their daily catch.

On the evening of day 9 - New Year's Eve we'll all head out together for dinner and a few drinks.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Essaouira

day 10 - Happy New Year

Essaouira - Marrakech. Happy New Year! This morning is spent at leisure, sleep in or head to beach for your first swim of the year. This afternoon we stop at a local Argan oil cooperative en route to Marrakech. On arrival in Marrakech, we enjoy a guided tour of the bustling medina.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Marrakech

day 11 - Marrakech

02 January. Spend the morning relaxing or picking up a few last minute souvenirs. Our tour concludes upon hotel check out at 12 noon.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp

Transport

Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on day 1All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Guide

Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide

Others

Guided sightseeing - Merzouga, Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and MarrakechCamel trek or Jeep into the Sahara DesertEssaouira - Beachside bliss and free timeSpecialist guides in some cities

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