Discovery of Morocco

Discovery of Morocco

10 Days Starting and ending in Casablanca

Visiting: Casablanca, Fes, Rabat, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Tinghir

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

703170

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish
From: $2128

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Discover the bustling cities of Casablanca ,Fes and Marrakech, sleep in a Berber tent in the Sahara Desert and enjoy the Atlas Mountains on this 10-day comprehensive tour of Morocco. You will meet Morocco’s people, experience its culture and explore its diverse landscapes. Morocco is a country filled with contrasts – from imperial cities to the expansive desert, from dramatic mountains and gorges to lush valleys. This tour has been designed to give you an in depth experience of this magical country. Stay in hand-selected 4-start accommodation, giving you an authentic experience of this fascinating country! In each location you will be guided by our local official guides.It is in another hand-picked experience by Eskapas!

Highlights

  • Discover the bustling cities of Casablanca ,Fes and Marrakech, sleep in a Berber tent in the Sahara Desert and enjoy the Atlas Mountains on this 10-day comprehensive tour of Morocco

  • You will meet Morocco’s people, experience its culture and explore its diverse landscapes

  • Morocco is a country filled with contrasts – from imperial cities to the expansive desert, from dramatic mountains and gorges to lush valleys

  • This tour has been designed to give you an in depth experience of this magical country

  • Stay in hand-selected 4-start accommodation, giving you an authentic experience of this fascinating country! In each location you will be guided by our local official guides

  • It is in another hand-picked experience by Eskapas!

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Casablanca, Morocco

Location: Casablanca


Arrival to Casablanca airport, Meet & greet & transfer to the hotel Overnight: Casablanca Meals: Dinner

Day 2 : Casablanca - Fez

Location: Fes


Short visit of the Economic Capital: the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II. Departure to Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in Morocco (40 km) .  Visit the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter. Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss (panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continuation to Fez.

Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance : 320 km

Day 3 : Fez

Location: Rabat


The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital : the Medieval Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum

and Karaouine Mosque.  Afternoon continuation of the visit. Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Fez - Rabat - Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh


Departure to Rabat, the Administrative Capital, and visit of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower Mosque.  Continuation to Marrakesh via high-way.  Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast, Dinner  Distance: 495 km

Day 5 : Marrakech

Location: Ouarzazate


Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city «The Ochre city". The historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the

hotel. Afternoon, visit of the souks, handicraft quarters and the famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment.  Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 : Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Zagora

Location: Zagora


Departure to Ait Benhaddou through Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m of altitude). Visit of its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage, that served as decor for many great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, Games of thrones… Continuation to Zagora crossing the Draa valley.  Overnight: Zagora Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 380 km

Day 7 : Zagora - Nkob - Tazzarine - Erfoud

Location: Erfoud


Departure to Erfoud with a stop at Tamgroute village known for its pottery Center. The route also includes the villages of Tansikht, Nkob, Tazzarine and Alnif with splendid pre-saharian sceneries.

Afternoon, continuation to Erfoud via the village of Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouites Dynasty.

Overnight: Erfoud Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 300 km

Optional: 4x4 excursion to Merzouga dunes for sunset, dinner & overnight in standard camp

Day 8 : Erfoud - Tinghir - Ouarzazate

Location: Tinghir


Departure to Tinghir, visit of its magnificent Todra Canyons where rocks reach an altitude of 250m.  In the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinerhir, the Todra and the Dades Rivers have carved out a narrow canyon called Todra Gorge (sometimes spelled Todgha Gorge), on their final 40 kilometers through the mountains. The gorge takes its most spectacular form about 15 km from Tinghir. Here, for about 600 meters, the canyon walls closes in to a mere 10 meters from each other, while the sheer and smooth rock walls rise up to 160 meters on each side. It is said that the gigantic rock walls magically change color as the day progresses.

Afternoon, continuation to Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs crossing Kalaat M’Gouna & Skoura valley. Short tour of Ouarzazate city upon arrival.

Overnight: Erfoud Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 350 km

Day 9 : Ouarzazate - Marrakech - Casablanca

Location: Marrakesh


Departure to Casablanca via Marrakech.  (Can be transferred from Casablanca too)  Overnight: Casablanca Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 430 km

Day 10 : Casablanca Departure

Location: Casablanca


After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services.  Overnight: Not AvailableMeals: Breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

9 Nights -  4**** Hotel Accommodation

  • Marrakech 2 nights Hotel  Atlas Asni Rawabi or similar
  • Casablanca 2 nights Novotel  Imperial or similar
  • Fes 2 nights Hotel Zalagh Parc Menzah Zalagh or similar
  • Zagora 1 night Hotel Palais Asma Ksar Tinsouline or similar
  • Erfoud Palms Hotel Belere or similar
  • Ouarzazate 1 night Karam Palace Azghor

Note: Instead of staying in Erfoud, you can stay in Sahara Desert in a Berber tent.  See the options


Guide

English speaking guide during visits


Meals

9 Breakfasts - 8 Dinners - 1 Lunch  (See the options for Full Board supplement)

This tour offers Halal food option on request. Simply let Eskapas know the food option that you prefer.


Additional Services

  • Stay Over taxes and other local taxes
  • Entrance fees to the museums


Transport

All transfers and transport per itinerary with AC  vehicle .

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses, beverages
  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • All non-mentioned services

Please Note

Important Trip Notes & Tips

Road & Transportation

This trip is a around 2275km road trip covering both royal cities as well as Berber towns and Sahara region. Between royal cities there is a highway to shorthen the duration (120 Km per hour average) while in rural areas average speed is 80 km per hour. Our cars are comfortable and its size depends on the group size. (usually AC Mercedes van)

Accommodation

As usual, Eskapas accommodation is first class/4**** category. However 4**** hotel standard in rural area  such as Erfoud, Zagora or Ouarzazate are not same as in large cities. We tried to use the best 4**** in the region. In case you want to upgrade to a 5***** let us know during your booking.

For our customers that purchase 4x4 Sahara Experience In Merzouga Dunes, our tents are around 20 m2 including ensuite facilities toilet and shower.

Meals

The trip is designed as half board basis.  Meals are on the route or in small villages where there are limited or sometime no other choice of restaurant.  You can always purchase single meals on the site (15-20€ per meal per person).  We strongly recommend full board supplement to people that are used to have 3 meals per day.  Please note that the full board supplement includes also a dinner-show Chez Ali. Meals do not include Water nor any other drinks.

Guide

The guide of this trip is a bilingual official guide in Spanish and English.

During Ramadan

if you’re visiting Morocco during Ramadan, you should dress conservatively. Also, you won’t be expected to fast, but it is polite to eat, drink and smoke indoors away from the locals who are fasting during this holy month.

Don’t criticise the Moroccan monarchy

Morocco has lèse–majesté laws which means it’s illegal to criticise, mock or speak badly about the Moroccan king and the royal family. Defacing the king’s image is also illegal, and breaking these laws could actually land you in jail, so keep your royal opinions to yourself in Morocco.

Don’t disrespect Islam

Another big no-no is criticizing Islam. More than?99% of the Moroccan population are Muslim?and Islam is the state religion of Morocco. If you disrespect Islam here, you risk offending the locals, and no traveler should go out of their way to be rude to their host. While it’s fine to ask questions in a genuine attempt to learn more about the religion, you should avoid sharing any controversial opinions that may upset the locals.

Also remember that non-Muslims are forbidden from entering certain areas like shrines, mosques, graveyards and koubas (tombs of marabouts or local saints). Even if you’re near a mosque, you should be very respectful and never get too close or look inside, especially if you’re taking a photo. The main exception to this rule is the famous Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and it’s a wonderful experience to see the intricate Islamic architecture up close here.

Ask before taking photos

It’s hard to resist taking hundreds of photos a day in this incredible country, but it’s important to be respectful of the locals when getting snap happy. Most Moroccans don’t appreciate being photographed, so you should always ask permission first.

If you’re visiting the famous Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakesh, you’ll need to pay before taking photos of all the amazing dancers, artists and entertainers there, so remember to ask the price before clicking away. You should also know that it’s illegal to take photos of border checkpoints and police and military figures and buildings in Morocco.

Languages?in Morocco

Moroccans are skilled at speaking many languages, and you’ll likely hear everything from Arabic (the official language), to Darija (the local Moroccan dialect). French is also widely spoken in cities, while Spanish is spoken in Tangier. There’s also the dialects spoken by the Berber people, including Tarifit, Tachelhit and Tamazight.

While you might be able to get by with English in the main tourist areas like Marrakesh, Fes and Casablanca, it will be more helpful to learn a few common phrases in Arabic as this is spoken country-wide. You should never expect anyone to speak English, but don’t worry if you don’t speak perfect Arabic – your local Trafalgar Travel Director will be able to help you out with any translations.

The art of haggling

Morocco is famous for its vibrant souks (traditional markets), selling everything from spices and tea to lanterns, leather goods and clothing. It’s hard to resist loading up on souvenirs in these enchanting places – so you’ll need to?learn the art of haggling. It’s a huge part of Moroccan culture and most locals haggle when buying anything from food to carpets.

The general rule is to never pay more than 50% of the original starting price, and your first offer should be around 60-70 % less than the asking price. If the vendor doesn’t offer you a reasonable deal, you’re not pressured to buy anything and you can walk away. But also remember to remain polite and friendly, and don’t take it too seriously… It’s all part of the fun of shopping in Morocco!

Tipping in Morocco is customary, so you will be expected to leave a?few dirhams?in a number of places during your travels through the country. Although there is no standard amount that you should always leave in different establishments and different circumstances, we’ve covered the most basic rules of thumb to help you out.

In hotels, you should tip bellboys (10-20dh depending on the size and number of suitcases) and cleaning maids (20dh or 100dh per week).

At restaurants, you should always tip your waiters but this will vary according to the style of the restaurant: consider leaving about 5dh in moderate places and 10%-15% in more upmarket establishments.

At museums, monuments and local tourist attractions, it is custom to leave 3-5dh to curators.

If you indulge in a spa treatment during your holiday, you should consider tipping here as well: it’s customary to leave 20dh to 25dh per person that services you.

Taxi drivers don’t typically expect a tip but generally appreciate it so you can always consider rounding up your bill to the nearest 5dh.

Professional tour guides customarily receive a wide ranger of tips, depending on group size. 100-200Dh for a 1/2 day tour is fairly standard for small groups.

Drivers are a more subjective experience and at the discretion of the client. Some clients base gratuity on 5% to 10% of their trip total. Others?recommend?200dh-500dh a day, if you’re happy with the service.

If you get lost and someone helps you find your way back to your hotel, restaurant, et cetera, consider offering a 5dh or 10dh tip. Though we don’t recommend soliciting help from strangers,?particularly?in the confusing medinas of Fez and Marrakesh, and you will nearly always be asked for more money… this?is?sometimes the only way to find?your way?back!

In all cases, tipping is a very emotive attitude and it’s often based on a personal perception of the quality of the service provided. Even though it is customary to tip in Morocco, how generous you are can be left up to you and to your satisfaction. The most important thing to remember, however, is to never ask someone how much they are expecting to receive in tips from you. This will only lead to an awkward conversation and you will still be left in the dark.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)

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  • Free Date Changes

    ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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