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Magnificent Morocco
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Feb 10 - 23, 2024
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$2,295
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Traveling with us to Morocco means experiencing a unique blend of cultures, history, and landscapes. From exploring the vibrant markets of Marrakech to exploring the stunning Atlas Mountains, our expertly curated itinerary will take you to the heart of this enchanting country.

You'll savor delicious local cuisine, meet friendly locals, and create unforgettable memories. Join us for an unforgettable 14 day adventure in Morocco!


We specialize in tours for adults only. We take you away from your everyday world and the necessary distractions of family life.

Safe and responsible travel

We're committed to ensuring our trips remain safe for everyone — for our travelers, our leaders and crew, and the people we visit along the way. As responsible travelers, anyone who chooses to travel with us has a duty of care to themselves and the people around them. Travelers are required to comply with local regulations and laws.


What are the medical and vaccination requirements?
Medical and general vaccination requirements differ between nations and as we are not medical practitioners, we unfortunately cannot advise on this issue. Please see your local GP or travel doctor for details and advice about current vaccination requirements.


We believe vaccinations play a key role in saving lives and helping to keep people safe. Around 70% of the world is vaccinated against COVID-19 but vaccination rates remain low in some of the destinations and communities we visit.   Therefore proof of up to date COVID Vaccine is required on all of our trips.

Passport & Visa

All travelers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return. Some countries also require a machine-readable passport and/or unstamped available pages. When assisting with an international travel booking, we will assume that all travelers on the booking have a valid passport. If this is not the case, you must let us know. It is important to ensure you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments, delay or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.


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Liability

We exercise care in the selection of reputable travel service providers but we are not ourselves a provider of travel services and have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties.  


In no event do we accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. We also do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for consequential loss (meaning indirect loss, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of profits, loss of actual or anticipated savings, lost opportunities, including opportunities to enter into arrangements with third parties or loss or damage in connection with claims against you by third parties) howsoever caused in connection with your booking.


Risks of Travel and Release: We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under our control or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illness, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information" then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/travel, then click on "Destinations" and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND Dangers.

Cancellation

Should you cancel no more than 30 days after making your deposit you get a 100% refund minus a $150 admin fee.


Should you cancel between 30 days of booking to 180 days before the trip you will get a 50% refund minus the $150 admin fee.


Once we are within 180 days of the trip starting there are no refunds.


Note-should you find someone to fill your spot I can transfer your balance to them minus the $150 fee if it's 60 days before departure. Should you become sick or have other issues it’s highly likely the required travel insurance would kick in and reimburse you so be sure and check with your provider.


It is the responsibility of the trip attendee to reach out in the event of a cancellation and make their payments on time. We reserve the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make this trip happen. 


By making a deposit you agree to above terms of service and cancellation policy.

Packing List

To make things easier we created a list specific to this trip of things you may want.  You can find it here.


For our best tips on packing in general check this out.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance will help protect your investment and is required for all of our trips. We recommend and use World Nomads.  If you are over 70 we recommend using Insure My Trip.

What's included

Lodging

All lodging as mentioned

Some meals

Meals as listed

Local Guide

An English speaking guide is with us throughout the trip to show you around their country.

Host

To handle all the details before and during your trip

Activities/Fees

All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary

Peace of Mind

Other than your plane tickets we take care of everything and make sure you are on time and where you need to be.

Transport

All trip transportation as outlined in the itinerary

What's not included

Air

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required

Airport Transfer

Transfer from the airport to the hotel at the start of the trip and transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip

Drinks

With included meals

Tips

For local guides and host

Visas/Passports

Varies by destination

Day 1 February 10th

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Welcome to Morocco- Casablanca

Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins today with a welcome meeting  at 6 pm.  If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform us. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand.


This evening, celebrate the beginning of a new adventure with a wonderful dinner with your group, in the old Medina. Nowhere is Morocco’s cultural heritage more evident than in its food, and tonight you’ll have the chance to try classic dishes like tagine, couscous and pastilla.


Includes

Welcome Dinner 


Accommodations 

Oum Palace Hotel


Airport transfer is not included. You can book it on your own here or use a taxi. 



Arriving early or staying late and looking for something to do? I use these two platforms often for activities and tours.  Viator

Getyourguide 

Day 2 February 11th

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Casablanca, Rabat & Meknes

After breakfast, Casablanca exploration beckons. Tour the beautiful Hassan II Mosque which is one of the only religious sites open to non-Muslims and located along the sea front. Next, drive to the capital of Rabat where you’ll meet an expert local guide. Rabat's history is long and colourful, having been host to Roman settlements, pirates, and more recently the Moroccan parliament. It contains numerous fine Arab monuments, some dating from the 10th to 15th century Almohad and Merenid dynasties, and others that are far older. Discover the city’s medina and souks, then explore the lovely walled quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias and enjoy a glass of mint tea and some local sweets. Afterward, continue the walk to visit Mohamed the 5th Mausoleum and the vast minaret of the Hassan Mosque.

Next head to Meknes, the former capital of Morocco, there join your leader and explore the winding streets of Meknes’ old medina and their elaborately decorated public buildings

Included Activities
  • Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque
  • Rabat - Kasbah des Oudaias
  • Rabat - Hassan Tower
  • Rabat - Mausoleum Mohammed V
  • Rabat - Mausoleum Hassan II
  • Meknes - walking tour 
  • Breakfast 

Accommodation 

Oasis Tafilalet Hotel or similar 

Day 3 February 12th

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Volubilis & Chefchaouen

After breakfast drive to the nearby archaeological site of Volubilis, the remains of which make an undeniably impressive sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Tour the ancient hilltop ruins with an expert local guide, and discover the town’s elaborate mosaics along the Decumanus Maximus, many of which remain intact.

Afterward, travel to Chefchaouen, or the ‘blue city’, which is arguably one of the prettiest places in Morocco. Set against a wide valley and nestled between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen has been lovingly cared for with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs, and artistic doorways. Take an orientation walk with your leader through the ancient medina and shop for handicrafts, or sit at a cafe and enjoy the pleasure of time passing by. If you're feeling peckish, the local goats' cheese is a popular treat. 

Included Activities
  • Chefchaouen - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Volubilis - Entrance and Guided Tour
  • Breakfast 

Accommodation 

Maison d'hôtes Afassi or similar 

Day 4 February 13th

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Chefchaouen & Fez

This morning is free to explore Chefchaouen. Later on, drive to Fes, where you'll spend the next two nights. Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses – with a huge, well-preserved medieval old city that’s the mother of all medinas. Upon arrival in the evening, the rest of the day will be yours. 


Accommodation 

Across Hotel or similar 

Day 5 February 14th

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Fes

Take a guided group walking tour of the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back into the Middle Ages in the labyrinth of the Medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world) and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, which has recently been restored and is now open to tourists. Visit Medresse el Attarine and the splendid Funduk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th century inn. You'll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a delicious group dinner (at your own cost) of Moroccan specialties like harira (chickpea soup) and chicken-stuffed pastilla with couscous. 

Included Activities 

Guided walking tour - Fes 

Breakfast 


Accommodation 

Across Hotel or similar 

Day 6 February 15th

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Midelt

Board the private minibus and leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains (approximately 4 hours). Drive south, inland through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes. The area is populated with wandering nomadic shepherds attending to their flocks. Pass through cedar forests which are home to Barbary apes, North Africa's only monkey, and on to your destination of Midelt. Nestled in a valley, Midelt is a market town, originally built as a base for mining in the area and surrounded by farmland and orchards. Stretch your legs as you explore the nearby village of Bremmem and take a closer look at local farming life and pay a visit to one of the families for a tea break and a demonstration on how they are making it. Tonight you will enjoy dinner and a traditional berber music performance. 

Included Activities 

Walk and visit of Berrem village Tea demonstration. 

Dinner and a Folklore music performance 

Breakfast 


Accommodation 

Hotel Ksar Timnay or similar 

Day 7 February 16th

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Sahara Desert

Today it's a five-hour drive towards the mighty Sahara Desert. Since we'll have the convenience of our own private minivan, there will be many opportunities to stop and admire views of Kasbahs and palmeries (valleys lush with date palms, fields and orchards) along the way. Drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, pausing in frontier towns like Erfoud and Rissani, before reaching the end of the road at the small Saharan settlement of Merzouga. With a backdrop of the orange-coloured Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the charming Saharan village of Merzouga feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind.

Store your main baggage in your overnight camp on the edge of the desert and mount a camel for a one-hour sunset ride into the desert. The Erg Chebbi dunes are the most stunning in the country and an essential part of any visit to Morocco. An erg is a vast sea of shifting wind-swept sand that's formed into picturesque, undulating crests and valleys. Located at the end of a sealed road and just 20 kilometers from the Algerian border, this really feels like frontier country. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. Our local friends will prepare a hearty feast, so all you need to do is sit back and relax. 

Included

Breakfast

Dinner 

Camel Ride 

Sahara Experience

 

Accommodation 

Ali Cojo Camp  or similar 

Day 8 February 17th

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Ait Benhaddou

Wake up a take a camel out of the desert. Then travel south for around six hours to Ait Benhaddou. The scenic drive on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs will take you past ancient kasbah ruins, former colonial military outposts, austere mountains and valleys of palm trees and irrigated fields, Todra Valley and its gorges, the famous Rose Valley of M’gouna and Skoura. 


Your first stop is Skoura Oasis, home to several privately owned kasbahs, including the Kasbah Ameridhl, with its extravagant decorations and mud-brick fortifications. Continue on to your destination of Ait Benhaddou. Centuries ago, this was an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Today its grand kasbah, a fine example of clay architecture, has been listed as a World Heritage site. Enjoy a walking tour and included dinner. 


Included Activities 

Kasbahs

Walking tour of Ait Ben Haddou

Breakfast 

Dinner  


Accommodation 

Auberge Chez Brahim or similar 

Day 9 February 18th

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Aroumd-High Atlas Mountains

After breakfast journey over the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 metres above sea level) to Toubkal National Park (approximately 5 hours), photographing snow-dappled mountains and valleys in full flower along the way. At the end of the road in Imlil, store your main luggage and load a daypack onto a pack mule. Walk into a traditional mountain village life with a one-hour trek up to the peaceful village of Aroumd, far from the reach of the modern world. If you don't feel comfortable with the walk, you can ride a mule instead. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the remote village of Aroumd offers stunning views across the High Atlas Mountains and a unique opportunity to experience traditional Berber culture.

Spend the night in a family-run mountain home (gite) in Aroumd. Surrounded by the smell of woodstoves and bread, meet the host family and enjoy Berber hospitality and food. Facilities at the homestay are shared (both the bathroom and sleeping arrangements) but cosy, comfortable and definitely a unique experience. 

Included

Breakfast

Dinner 


Optional Activities 

Mule ride - Imlil to Aroumd 


Accommodation 

Dar Tajine Aroumd  or similar 

Day 10 February 19th

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High Atlas Mountains

After the hustle and bustle of the cities enjoy a relaxed day in the mountains. Perhaps explore the local village or unwind in front of the fireplace. Today you will enjoy a bread cooking demonstration with your local host. Many of our past guests say this is the best food of the entire trip so enjoy! Rest of the day is at leisure. 


Included Activities 

Bread cooking demonstration 

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner


Accommodation 

Dar Tajine Aroumd  or similar 

Day 11 February 20th

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Essaouira

Today travel towards the Atlantic Coast and the old fishing town of Essaouira, a city where the medina brushes up against the Atlantic Ocean. Sandstone walkways contrast with whitewashed houses, bright blue sky and the sand of the surrounding beaches and dunes. This artists' town was once home to sizeable British and Jewish populations, and its charm has seduced people like Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix, who (according to local legend) spent much of his time here in the 1960s. It is one of North Africa's most attractive places, and you will soon find yourself slipping into the easy­going rhythm of this Moroccan town with a European seaside twist. As you will arrive in the late afternoon, there is still some time for exploring. In the evening, perhaps catch up with your group to share a meal and discover this lovely town by night afterwards. Your hotel for next two nights is located in the centre of the old medina, which will make for a very memorable stay. 


Included

Breakfast

Walking Tour 


Accommodation 

Riad Dar Alqdima or similar 

Day 12 February 21st

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Essaouira

This morning enjoy a cooking class, learn about the Moroccan cuisine and prepare your own lunch in this fun class.


Afterwards, use your free time to get under the skin of the town. The narrow streets of Essaouira are ideal for casual exploration. Their size discourages cars, and on a walk through the town it feels as though little has changed since the days of sea pirates. The fishing port is a serious commercial operation and there’s much fun to be had observing the daily catch and its subsequent auction. A freshly cooked plate of the day's catch is highly recommended. Browse the plentiful shops and intriguing art galleries that make this little town a particularly pleasant place to unwind for a few days. It has a growing reputation for its unique art and is becoming even more famous for its burled Thuya wood, delicately formed and inlaid in tiny shops that are built into the thick walls of the Portuguese ramparts. The scent from the oils used to polish the richly coloured wood permeates the air and makes walking down the streets incredibly pleasant. If you’d prefer to relax, don't miss the opportunity to indulge in a hammam or local-style bath.  Or ride horses along the beach.


Included Activities 

Cooking Class

Breakfast 



Accommodation 

Riad Dar Alqdima or similar 

Day 13 February 22nd

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Marrakech

Chat with locals on a shared bus ride to Marrakech (approximately 3 hours), an ancient, exotic city wrapped in European modernity. Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colours of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of carpets, delectable foods, acrobats and perfumed gardens on a walking tour of the old Medina. Tonight join the group for a farewell dinner in Dejmaa el fna square. This is one of the largest public squares in the world and unique to Marrakech. Snake Charmers, henna painters, perfumers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar packed with food stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies.


Included

Medina walking tour 

Breakast

Farewell Dinner

Accommodation 

Le Caspien Hotel 

Day 14 February 23th

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Farewell

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time depending on your flight details. 

Included

Breakfast 


Airport transfer is not included. You can book it on your own here or use a taxi. 

Arriving early or staying late and looking for something to do? I use these two platforms often for activities and tours.  Viator

Getyourguide 

About your organizer

Hi! We are Melissa and Wade. We have been traveling full time for over 9 years and taking you along with us for the last several years. We invite you to see the world with us on a budget as we explore destinations through culture, food, nature and art.

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