Totally Morocco - 9 days

Totally Morocco - 9 days

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Totally Morocco - 9 days

9 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Fes, Rabat

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

680/TOTM

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Age range:

18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1435 $1005 Operator discount: -$431 -30%

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

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Tour Overview

Led by an expert local guide, this exciting 9 day group tour is an excellent way to see the country through the eyes of someone who calls it home. From Marrakech, travel by private vehicles to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, before camel trekking across the Sahara. Take in the Imperial Cities of Fes, Rabat and Meknes and uncover many of Morocco’s key sites through the expertise of specialist guides. By night bed down in comfortable locally-owned 4-star hotels and enjoy many included meals.

Highlights

  • Marrakech – Uncover the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the Majorelle Gardens and explore Djemaa el Fna square

  • Casablanca - Explore Morocco's largest city and visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, which can hold 25,000 worshippers

  • Rabat - Enjoy a guided tour of the lively capital city of Morocco and visit the Chellah necropolis

  • Meknes - Discover this great imperial city, known by many as the 'Versailles of Morocco' for its amazing architecture

  • Volubilis - Take in the fascinating Roman ruins, some of the most complete in the whole of Morocco

  • Fes - Stroll through the oldest medieval city in the world and visit its medina, dye pits and tanneries

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

  • Todra Gorge - Admire the towering red canyon, which is more than 1,000 feet high in places

  • Ait Benhaddou - Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Adam Park Hotel & Spa

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel. This evening meet your fellow travellers and enjoy free time to explore the delights of Djemaa el Fna.

Day 2: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Adam Park Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we head over to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens just a short drive from the hotel. These botanical gardens were designed by the French Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. He used a distinctive shade of cobalt blue for the majority of the garden and although a lot of his other work has largely been forgotten – this garden is seen as his greatest master piece. The garden has been owned by Yves Saint Laurent since 1980 and his ashes were scattered here after his death in 2008. The garden contains an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees and is home to 15 species of bird. There is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco including over 600 artefacts. The newly opened Yves Saint Laurent museum nearby is also well worth a visit - this museum was opened in 2017 and is dedicated to the life and works of Yves Saint Laurent himself. Please note entrance into the YSL museum is not included.





This afternoon you will meet up with the rest of the group who are coming in from Casablanca before embarking on a guided tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.



Day 3: Ait Benhaddou

Location: Ait Benhaddou

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ouarzazate

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Departing the city this morning we travel across the plains of haouz and reach the great High Atlas mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi n Tichka, we stop for lunch and then continue onwards with great views over the Mountains and valleys to Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built for defence purposes high on a hill and is a stunningly well preserved medieval city which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying on we continue south to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond – The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.

Day 4: Erg Chebbi

Location: Erg Chebbi

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Berber Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga – our base before we head into the Sahara. Depending on the time of year, spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before climbing aboard our camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night camping in the Sahara. 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.

Day 5: Fes

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Riad Al Makan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Departing early, we climb back on our camels disembarking for a truly stunning sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in Merzouga we’re back on the road heading for Fes. It’s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. We’ll pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way through the Moyen Atlas mountains. Just before Fes we stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town, often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort. Along the way we also start to see our first glimpse of Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. We arrive into Fes in the early evening.

Day 6: Fes

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Fes

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that often finish with dead ends – so be sure to stay close to the group! We also visit the dye-pits and tanneries before lunch in the medina. The remainder of the day is at leisure – why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).

Day 7: Rabat

Location: Rabat

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Riad Dar Alia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. Departing Fes this morning we visit the fascinating UNESCO listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, which date back to AD40. Continuing on we stop at the Imperial City of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. After lunch and some free time our final stop of the day is Rabat – Morocco’s capital where we overnight.

Day 8: Rabat

Location: Rabat

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Riad Dar Alia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. After our visit to the mosque we say goodbye to our fellow passengers leaving us in Casablanca and continue on to Marrakech for the night.

Day 9: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to the airport is provided.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star hotels & traditional riads

  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp

  • 7 nights 4 star hotels and traditional riads, 1 night simple accommodation at Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available)

  • Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech

  • Camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert

  • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide

  • Specialist guides in some cities

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9

  • All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

  • Entrance Fees: USD$110-130pp, paid in local currency

Age Policy

18yrs or 15yrs accompanied by an adult

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star hotels & traditional riads

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

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

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Carol Whitmore-Brenza  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

09-May-2024

We had the very best guide! We have recommended the overall tour.

Susan Sutherland  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

28-Oct-2024

Our guide Hosin was knowledgeable, kind & helpful. Raid Rede was beautiful but lift was not working and we had two ladies in our party who had walking problems. There was no hot water for the 48 hours. Itineary was full on. Days 5 and 6 were too long and could have been stretched out to 3 days.

Fatima Pastor  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

14-May-2024

My tour exceeded my expectations. I have always traveled on my own because I like the freedom of getting to know the local vibe and this was my first time doing a tour. Although I was a bit concerned with activities chosen and time spent driving from location to location I must say that I would not have seen so much of Morocco had I done it on my own. Our guide Abdelatif made the trip an unforgettable lifetime experience!!! I am still in awe of the way he was able to personalize the individual experience while at the same time being curtious and attentive to the group simultaneously and seamless!!! His thoughtful and professional approach was an unexpected experience that opened the door to my group traveling in the future!! The wc and stops to stretch etc. made it an easy and fun trip regardless of the hours spent on the road. Our driver Said was an excellent and safe driver,very professional also. The only thing that I would have added would be to have an escort in order to experience the Medina at night. As a solo traveler I felt intimidated to do it alone but only for fear of getting lost. Nevertheless Mr Abdelatif contributed greatly to one of the most memorable trips I've taken. Thank you!!

Mario Sumergido  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

02-May-2024

I just cane from my trip in Morocco and indeed it was an awesome experience to see the landscape of the countryside ands see the culture of the Moroccans. This was made possible of our tour guide Abdulatef Haydar. He is very knowledgeable about the country's culture. He is pleasant and accommodating with our needs. So as the driver Said, who was helpful in dealing with our suitcases. Abdulatef and Said are an asset to your company. I have friends here in the States that I recommend your company for their interest to see Morocco. Thanks to your staff for making our trip a successful one.

Sam Ondarchie  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

12-Aug-2024

Omar was an amazing tour guide. He was very helpful and got to know everyone personally. He shared a wealth of knowledge and answered any questions we had. He gave 100% all day everyday.

Kirsty Kirkup  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

14-Aug-2024

Fantastic tour taking in the many highlights of beautiful Morocco. Omar our amazing tour guide was knowledgeable about the country, history and many sites we visited. There was no question he couldn’t answer. His upbeat approach to everything was infectious and he calmly managed to get us from place to place on time..which was no mean feat with our group! A wonderful trip which will remain in our memories for years to come. Highlights include the camel trekking/berber camp and Fez. The riad we stayed in was beautiful. Thanks to Hassan too for his safe driving!

Totally Morocco - 9 days

01-May-2024

The 9 day tour in Morocco was an awesome experience. Our tour guide Abdulatef Haydar is knowledgeable about the country. We enjoyed his company and came to know about Morocco. Such an interesting culture. Thanks to Abdulatef for sharing us these tons of information. The driver was very helpful as well. Both of them were very courteous and respectful. I will recommend them to any tours that you will have in the future. In=m pact my sister and her husband and friends are planning to go to Morocco and recommended our tour company, and to specifically request Abdulatef as their tour guide.. Again, my trip in Morocco was spectacular and it was made possible by the staff you delegated to us. Thank you so much.

Jan Ellis  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

12-Jun-2024

We really enjoyed the tour and the guide (Jamal) took good care of us.

Sue Cuk  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

28-Sep-2024

All went smoothly. Our guide was very attentive and keen to make sure that everything fell into place. We were more than happy with Houcine and the way he took care of us. Pass on our thanks to him.

Elena Picech-Reisinger  

Totally Morocco - 9 days

18-Jul-2024

Aziz, our tour guide was excellent. I enjoyed very much the part of the itinerary from Marrakech to Volubilis (that included Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Eig Chebbi Dunes, Fes and Volubilis) I didn't care at all for Rabat.

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