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8-Day Discover Morocco from Marrakesh

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to cover all bases on a Morocco holiday package and only have a week, this trip will tick all the boxes and more.

Hopping from city to city, stopping in villages, towns and stunning outposts along the way, this trip shows you Morocco at its most diverse. From the rugged outcrops of Dades Valley to the depths of Merzouga, the bustling cities to the remote adobe-brick village. Morocco is a beautiful blend of all that North Africa has to offer.
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Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Marrekesh

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Arrive in Marrekesh

Our driver will pick you up from the airport in Marrakesh. He will wait for you at the exit of the airport with a sign with your name on it and transfer you to your accommodation in Marrakesh. If you arrive in the morning or at mid-day then you will have time to relax and explore main square Jamaa El-Fna and Marrakesh souks on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Dar Nadwa

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    Activities

    Jemaa el-FnaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Marrakesh

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 2

Marrakesh City Tour and Drive to Ouarzazate

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Marrakesh City Tour and Drive to Ouarzazate

Early morning, you have a private guided walking tour of Marrakesh Medina. You will see the famous Koutoubia Mosque and its souks. Then leave for the High Atlas with some stops along the way. We'll stop at the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou where we visit the famous kasbah. Famous films have been shot here, including Gladiator, Obelix, and The Mummy. Then, continue to Ouarzazate also known as “the gate of the desert” where we'll see Taourirt Kasbah, one of the most spectacular in Morocco.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kenzi Azghor4 star

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    Activities

    Medina of Marrakesh

    Koutoubia Mosque

    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Tombs of Saadian

    Tizi n'Tichka

    Ait Ben Haddou‌

    Taourirt Kasbah

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

    Tizi N'Tichka

    Aït Benhaddou

    Ouarzazate

Day 3

To Merzouga via Todras Gorges

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To Merzouga via Todras Gorges

After breakfast, start your journey to Merzouga. We will pass Rose Valley and the big Skoura palm grove that hides the numerous kasbahs in the surrounding area.. Later we reach the Dades Valley where you can see the amazing rock formation "the monkey toes”, and the 19th-century Kasbah of Ait Yul before we reach Todra Gorges and walk under the 300-metre high red cliff. Continue to Erfoud and Rissani where we’ll have lunch. Arrive in Merzouga in time to take a camel ride to your tent.

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    Accommodation

    Azawad Luxury Desert Camp4 star

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    Activities

    Todras Gorge

    Erfoud

    Rissani

    Camel Ride in the Merzouga Desert

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ouarzazate to Merzouga

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ouarzazate

    Tinghir

    Erfoud

    Rissani

    Hassilabied

    Merzouga

Day 4

Sunrise over the Dunes and Fes

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Sunrise over the Dunes and Fes

Early morning, we wake up to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the desert, undoubtedly one of the best
and most beautiful moments in Merzouga. After a typical breakfast in our bivouac, return by camels to the hostel to take a shower. Take the road to Fes passing by the beautiful valley of Ziz, Errachidia, Midelt to the Cedar Forest and stop to visit the famous wild monkeys. We continue our desert trip through the Middle Atlas until arriving at Fes.

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    Accommodation

    Riad La Perle De La Médina4 star

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    Activities

    Sunrise in the Merzouga Desert

    Ziz Valley

    Midelt

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Merzouga to Fes

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Merzouga

    Drâa-Tafilalet

    Errachidia

    Midelt

    Fes

Day 5

Fes City Tour and Drive to Chefchauoen

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Fes City Tour and Drive to Chefchauoen

After breakfast in your riad, you start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its endless alleys
and small streets starting at the Royal Palace gate, and the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco. Visit all of the cultural and historical sites in Fes including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest one in the world and the famous tanneries. After lunch, A scenic drive will
take you through fertile agricultural land to high, in the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Ras El Maa3 star

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    Activities

    Royal Palace of Fes

    Fes Mellah Jewish Quarter

    University of Al-Qarawiyyin

    Chouara Tannery

    Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Fes to Chefchaouen

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fes

    Chefchaouen

Day 6

Chefchaouen Tour Then to Casablanca via Rabat

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Chefchaouen Tour Then to Casablanca via Rabat

This morning, explore Chefchaouen. Enjoy a walking tour through the cobbled medina with its Moorish and Spanish atmosphere. Admire the striking blue and white houses and visit the 18th-century kasbah. The town itself is easy to explore, you’ll find souks offering an array of goods. Afterwards, depart for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. You will explore the Imperial city of Rabat, including the Mechouar, Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before continuing to Casablanca.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Campanile Casablanca Centre Ville3 star

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    Activities

    Chefchaouen

    Kasbah Museum Chefchaouen

    Mausoleum of Mohammed V

    Hassan Tower

    Kasbah of the Oudayas

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chefchaouen to Casablanca

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chefchaouen

    Rabat

    Casablanca

Day 7

Casablanca to Marrakesh

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Casablanca to Marrakesh

After breakfast, you will visit the impressive Mosque of Hassan II, built-in 1993 by a team of over 6,000 craftsmen. Located on the shores of the city it is an imposing edifice and one of the few mosques in Morocco that foreigners are allowed to enter. Later we depart for Marrakesh on the highway. In the afternoon, the best option is to explore the medina and souks. At night, make sure to visit Jemaa El-Fna.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Dar Nadwa

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    Activities

    Hassan II Mosque

    Jemaa el-FnaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Casablanca to Marrakesh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Casablanca

    Marrakesh

Day 8

Departure from Marrakesh

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Departure from Marrakesh

The driver will pick you up from your accommodation up at your chosen departure time, transfer to
the airport of Marrakesh. This is the end of our services.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits