Historical Morocco and the Sahara
Step back in time in the World Heritage sites of Morocco, on this small group history tour. Morocco has a rich cultural heritage where many distinct people have left their indelible mark – from ancient Romans to the Arabs to the French – and encounter the living legacy of North Africa’s indigenous Amazigh, or Berbers. Explore the atmospheric souks of Marrakech and Fez, witnessing age-old crafts like damascening and hand-painted ceramics; venture to the ancient adobe village of Aït Ben Haddou, used as a filming location for many Hollywood productions; and enjoy lunch with an Amazigh family in a small oasis village. Then head to Essaouria, the windy Atlantic city that was a onetime haven for pirates—and now musicians.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels (13 nights)
comfortable desert camp (1 night)
EXPERIENCES
Islamic Calligraphy Class, Fès
Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès
Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit, Marrakech
Arrival transfer
Guided city tour of Meknès
Guided tour of Volubilis
Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery
Guided night walk of Djemaa el Fna square
Marrakech medina walk and spice shop visit
Marrakech tour including souks, Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
Visit the ancient kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
Sahara excursion by 4x4 including a visit to the town of Tamegroute
Overnight in a comfortable, traditional desert camp with dinner under the stars and sunset desert walk
Explore the Draa region and orientation tour of Zagora
Taroudant market visit
Aït Mansour Gorge excursion
Visit to Tafraoute
Explore Essaouira
Visit Menara Gardens and the Jardin Majorelle
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Trip Pace
Relaxed
DAY 1 Casablanca
Meals included: None
DAY 2 Casablanca to Fez
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 3 Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 Fez to Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 5 Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 6 Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 7 Aït Ben Haddou to Erg Chigaga
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 8 Erg Chigaga to Zagora
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 9 Zagora to Taroudant
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 10 Taroudant
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 11 Taroudant to Tafraout
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 12 Tafraout to Essaouira
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 13 Essaouira
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 14 Essaouira to Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 15 Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
