Located in the northwest corner of Africa, directly across from Spain, Morocco is a country like no other. While the great Sahara Desert covers part of it, it’s not all sandy beige landscape. The 10-day trip will show that while there are golden sand dunes, you’ll also find lush green valleys, that 12th century Almohade architecture co-exist with Art Deco buildings in the city. Throughout the itinerary, you will have the opportunity to explore historic buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning natural landscapes, medinas, and souks.

The trip begins at the country’s capital in Rabat after you cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain. From there, you’ll travel to Casablanca and Marrakech, with its modern and historic buildings, impressive mosques and colourful medinas. Leave the buzzing cities to cross the High Atlas mountain range and reach Ait Ben Haddou, a ksar or fortified village from the 11th century that’s as cinematic as they come (yes, they’ve shot a lot of period films there). More dramatic landscapes await at the Valley of the Roses, Todra Gorges, and Ziz River Valley as you make your way to the oasis town of Erfoud in the Sahara Desert and then to Morocco’s cultural and religious capital, Fès. No trip to Fès is complete without a visit to the Medina, the city’s ancient quarter. A World Heritage Site, its labyrinthine streets reveal lively souks, mosques, fountains, and the famous tanneries.

Cross the Strait of Gibraltar
City tour of Rabat
Go around Casablanca
Koutubia Mosque
Medina of Marrakech
Djemaa El Fna Square
Ait Ben Haddou
Kasbahs Taourirt
Patio de Armas
Todra Gorges
Ziz River Valley
Old City and Medina of Fès
Guided tour of Fès
Plaza Es-Seffarin
Souks of Fès

Day 1 Arrive in Costa del Sol
Day 2 Costa del Sol – Tarifa – Tangier – Rabat: ferry to Tangier, cross the Strait of Gibraltar, check in at the hotel in Rabat; group dinner
Day 3 Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech: Royal Palace; Mohammed V Square, Boulevard D’Anfa, Nôtre Dame Cathedral, Great Mosque of Hassan II; dinner at hotel
Day 4 Marrakech: Koutubia Mosque, Mausoleum of the 16th Century Princes Saadinos, Bahia Palace (The Precious), Medina (Ancient City), Djemaa El Fna Square; dinner at hotel
Day 5 Marrakech – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Ouarzazate: cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka, Presaharian oasis; Ait Ben Haddou; dinner at hotel
Day 6 Ouarzazate – Erfoud: Kasbahs Taourirt, Patio de Armas; cross Dades Valley, Todra Gorges; dinner at hotel; optional excursions include sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, evening in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
Day 7 Erfoud – Fès: Ziz River Valley, Middle Atlas through Errachidia and Midelt, cedar forest of Azrou; dinner at hotel
Day 8 Fès: Old City, Medina, Royal Palace and its 7 Gates, Dar El Makhzen, Old Residence of the Sultan, the Bab Bojloud Gate, Plaza Es-Seffarin, Karaouine Mosque, Souk; dinner at hotel
Day 9 Fès – Tangier – Tarifa – Costa del Sol: board ferry to return across Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain
Day 10 Depart Costa del Sol

Optional excursions:
• Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi: Excursion in a 4×4 vehicle to see the sunrise in the desert. Departure very early in the morning of the 5th day of the tour from our hotel in Erfoud to the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi – Continue towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will stay in nomadic tents. You can spend the night in a heavenly place and dine the typical desert dishes. You will see the sunrise in the desert and take a 4×4 tour and a camel ride. Please Note: If you avail of the optional excursion, you cannot make use of the Erfoud hotel and there is no refund for not using the hotel in Erfoud.

• 9 nights’ Accommodation
• Breakfast Daily
• 7 x Dinners
• Guided City tour with local Guides in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fès, Meknes and Rabat
• Tour Director throughout the journey
• Transportation in Luxury Coach
• Travel Insurance

Hotels First Class (or similar):
• Rabat: Helnan Chellah 4* or similar
• Marrakech: Zalagh Kasbah / Labranda Rose 4* or similar
• Ouarzazate: Tirika / Farah el Janub 4* or similar
• Erfoud: Belere / Palms 4* or similar
• Fès: Menzeh Zalagh / Voulibis 4* or similar

Hotels Superior First Class (or similar):
• Rabat: Farah Rabat 4* or similar
• Marrakech: Palm Plaza / Kenzi Farah / Adam Park 4* or similar
• Ouarzazate: Kenzi Azghor / Karam 4* or similar
• Erfoud: Kasbah Chergui / Kasbah Xaluka 4* or similar
• Fès: Royal Mirage / Zalagh Parc Palace 4* or similar

Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations.

Departs weekly, every Friday beginning July 28
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