Moroccan Dream (4 Star Hotels)
12 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MOD
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Moroccan Dream perfectly blends history, culture and adventure.
Start off with the bustling markets of Marrakesh and discover the UNESCO World Heritage of charming Essaouira. Watch the ocean unfold in Casablanca before you soak in the blue streets of Chefchaouen. Discover the impressive imperial cities of Fes and the capital, Rabat. Have a tagine under bright stars whilst surrounded by Saharan sand dunes. Topple all travel experiences with 2 adventure-filled days in the desert.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Welcome to Morocco! Keep your eyes peeled at Morocco airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Marrakech or go out for an optional group dinner and mingle with fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner - 100 MAD
Day 2: Marrakech, Essaouira
Location: Marrakech
After a delicious breakfast, start your discovery with the key sites of bustling Marrakech such as Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum.
Then hop on board for destination: Essaouira.
But first, make a stop at Argan Women Cooperative to learn all about the making of Argan oil.
A 'magical' product that's native to Morocco, it is used in delicious meals and extensively in cosmetics.
As you arrive Essaouira, you can go out to explore its charming Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Accommodation
Hotel Hotel Des Iles - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Saadian Tombs
Sightseeing of Menara Gardens
Sightseeing of Koutoubia MosqueSightseeing of Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum
Visit of Argan Women Cooperative
Sightseeing of Essaouira
Entrance Fees
Bahai Palace - 70 MAD
Menara Gardens - 10 MAD
Saadian Tombs - 70 MAD
Said Mausoleum - 70 MAD
Day 3: Essaouira, Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Follow the ocean north to the largest city and commercial hub of Morocco, Casablanca.
Start off with a guided tour of the gigantic Hassan II Mosque, the largest in all Africa.
Continue to impressive highlights including the United Nations Square, Anfa Residential Quarter finished with a short visit to the medina.
Before dinner, have a short photo stop by Rick's Café from the classic Hollywood movie named after the town & watch the sunset by the ocean.
Accommodation
Diwan Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Hassan II Mosque
Sightseeing of Anfa Residential Quarter
Sightseeing of United Nations Square
Entrance Fees
Hassan II Mosque - 130 MAD
Day 4: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tetouan
Location: Casablanca
Continue along the charming coastline to Rabat.
The beautiful capital of Morocco is set in a rich, amber-colored landscape, blending ancient history and modern Moroccan culture.
The guided walking tour will unfold the beauty of the imperial town as you visit the Kasbah overlooking the Bouregreg River, the Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan II Tower.
At the end of the extensive city tour, make your way to Chefchaouen, the Blue City.
Prepare your cameras and wander the narrow streets of the breathtaking blue-washed mountain village.
Overnight stay in Tetouan.
Accommodation
Hotel La Paloma - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Museum Mohammed
Sightseeing of Hassan Mosque
Sightseeing of Royal Palace
Sightseeing of Eloidaia Kasbah
Day 5: Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Driss, Fes
Location: Fes
Today we will continue to explore the blue-city, Chefchaouen! Roam the magical streets of the medina, Outa el-Hammam Square, visit waterfall of Ras el-Maa and the Spanish Mosque presenting an astounding view of Chefchaouen.
In the afternoon, continue on towards the city of Meknes with visits at Bab Mansour Laleuj's monumental gate and the ancient Berber ruins of Volubilis.
Make a final stop in Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Morocco's cultural capital surrounded by olive groves, green hills, and cacti.
While you're here, learn from your guide about the region's remarkable history and significance in Moroccan culture.
Tonight we'll rest up at our 4-star hotel in Fes.
Accommodation
Royal Mirage Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Chefchaouen
Day 6: Fes
Location: Fes
Wear your walking shoes and embark on a cultural journey through the imperial city of Fes.
Get to discover all the highlights on an intensive tour with your local guide covering Bab Bouloud Gate (Royal Palace), Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, Terina Madrasa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Pottery, and of course the famous Tannery! Share your favourite sites with your mates over dinner and rest up, you're heading inland tomorrow!
Accommodation
Royal Mirage Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Bab Bouloud Gate (Royal Palace)
Sightseeing of Bou Inania Medersa
Sightseeing of Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss
Sightseeing of Quaraouiyine Mosque
Sightseeing of Najjarine Square
Sightseeing of Spices Market
Sightseeing of Attarine Medersa
Sightseeing of The Surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
Tannery & Pottery Visits
Optional Activities
Traditional Hamam - 300 MAD
Entrance Fees
Bou Inania Medersa - 10 MAD
Attarine Medersa - 20 MAD
Day 7: Fes, Merzouga
Location: Fes
Hop on board early and drive through Efran City in High Atlas Mountains with stunning panaromic views and Midelt to reach the desert village of Merzouga.
On the way, pass via Tazzarine, the last city to be found before the mighty dunes of the desert and arrive in Ziz Valley.
As Ziz River feeds the charming oases in the region, we feed ourselves over a lunch-break.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and soak in the majestic sand dunes.
It is the perfect depiction of the famous Moroccan desert landscape and lifestyle.
Our camel ride will start here to catch the sunset.
Share your highlights of the trip with travel mates and enjoy the local cuisine under a starry sky.
You'll experience the authentic desert life in the Sahara and stay in sedentary tents tonight.
Accommodation
Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Camel Trekking
Day 8: Merzouga
Wake up to the sunrise over the golden sand dunes and take a mental picture to last forever.
Have a delicious local breakfast and hop on, you're going on a 4×4 jeep safari.
Enjoy the 4-hour adventure at the astounding desert atmosphere watching the magical landscapes, isolated Berber villages, oases, dunes and real nomads.
In the afternoon you can relax by the pool, sand-board or climb high up the sand dunes.
Accommodation
Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
4X4 Jeep Safari
African Music Show
Sand-Board
Day 9: Merzouga, Todra, Dades Valley
Time to bid farewell to the Sahara desert.
Our journey now continues with Todra Gorges to witness the jaw-dropping gorges and limestone river canyons.
Later we make our way to Dadès Valley.
You can put on your hiking shoes and get set for an afternoon filled with adventure and trek through Dadès Valley.
Accommodation
Auberge Tissadrine or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Todra Gorges
Day 10: Dadès Valley, Ouarzazate
Today we'll depart for Ouarzazate.
Known as the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate has been made famous in modern-day for its spectacular ‘Ouallywood' studios and landscapes which have provided a convincingly exotic backdrop for movies such as Gladiator, Lawrance of Arabia, Games of Thrones, and plenty more.
Take it easy in the evening at the 4-star hotel accommodation, relaxing with your new travel mates.
Accommodation
Kenzi Azghor Hotel – 4 Star or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Ouarzazate
Visit of Berber Village
Entrance Fees
Taourirt Kasbah – 20 MAD
Day 11: Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Hadou, Marrakech
After breakfast we will visit the Berber Village of Ait Ben Haddou.
The site is well known for its stunning Kasbah used in many wold-famous Hollywood films, a perfect example of traditional Moroccan fortress towns.
Later we will start our journey back to the fascinating city of Marrakech.
It is where the Arab city culture meets the Berber culture of the desert and mountain villages.
Here, the sub-Saharan traders would trade their wares with European merchants, who would then bring them to Europe.
Wear your haggling hats as you discover Djemaa el-Fna Square and brace for the mayhem! Marking the entrance to the huge bazaar, the area is packed with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians and folk dancers.
Accommodation
Blue Sea Le Printemps – 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Djeema El – Fna Square in Marrakech
Day 12: Marrakech
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00).
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels, desert camp in the Sahara (Bedouin tents).
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transportation
A/C, modern coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival transfer on day 1 and return shuttle on the last day of the tour.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides.
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Safari
4x4 Jeep Safari & Camel Safari
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival transfer on day 1 and return shuttle on the last day of the tour.
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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