8 Day Morocco Kasbahs & Desert

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Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts

Casablanca

Trip Finishes

Marrakesh

8 Day Morocco Kasbahs & Desert Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Morocco

Trip Operator

G Adventures

100 Reviews

Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Nov 2024 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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Leisurely

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

DCKD

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Morocco Kasbahs & Desert. Perfect for travellers looking for a fast-paced trip, this short but sweet adventure offers up a great combination of Morocco's must-see highlights and a little free time to explore on your own. Take to a camel to tour the dunes to truly experience the Sahara, explore high-walled kasbahs and wander the labyrinthine alleys of Fès and Marrakech, all allowing you to discover the history and rugged natural beauty of mysterious Morocco.

Itinerary

Please note that this tour does not spend any time in Casablanca. You may wish to come a day early in order to explore Casablanca, and take some time to see its medina, beachfront, and classic examples of Art Deco architecture. Be sure to also visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque. Entrance is only permitted via guided tours, which operate from Saturday to Thursday at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 15:00, and on Fridays at 9:00, 10:00, and 15:00. These times are subject to change (particularly around Ramadan), please double check times with your hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the mosque. Stay: Hotel Campanile Casablanca

Start early and drive through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, continue to Fès, one of Morocco's most interesting cities. Take some free time to explore upon arrival. Opt to experience a traditional hammam and get to know the locals. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B/L)

Explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fès medina with a local guide. The Fès medina is the world’s largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above. Enjoy free time this afternoon. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B)

Start early today for a drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the edge of the Sahara. Settle into your hotel at the edge of the dunes and enjoy a warm welcome with mint tea. In the late afternoon, take a camel ride deep into the dunes to watch the sunset. Learn to tie a turban to keep the desert sun off your face and add a little flare to photos. This evening, indulge in a traditional dinner, then gather around a campfire under the stars near to your hotel. Listen to stories about life in this region and, perhaps, some traditional music on the drums. Stay: Auberge Dunes D'Or (B/D)

Opt to spend the morning exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursion. You can pre-book this optional excursion when booking your tour. Stay: Auberge Royal Palmas Tinghir (B)

Travel along the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” to the thriving town of Ouarzazate for a lunch stop. This town is home to Atlas Film Studios, where many films have been shot over the years, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Continue on to the fascinating and beautiful Aït Ben Haddou, a wonderful example of a kasbah. Stay: La Rose du Sable Ait Benhaddou (B)

The journey to Marrakech includes breathtaking views throughout the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Arrive in Marrakech in time for lunch with the rest of the day free to wander the city. Stay: Hotel Oudaya Marrakech (B)

Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion. Please ensure you allow enough time to return from the activity when planning your onward journey. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Wander the winding streets of ancient medinas.
Sip refreshing mint tea.
Explore natural gorges and Roman ruins.
Ride a camel to the sand dunes.
Barter in exotic souks.
Enjoy delicious Moroccan fare.

Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Volubilis guided tour including visit to the Roman ruins
Fès medina guided tour including artisans' quarter and Fès tannery
Sunset camel ride in the desert
Todra Gorge stay with walk through local villages
Aït Ben Haddou kasbah tour
Marrakech medina guided walk including Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels (7 Nights)
On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers (especially women) often find the medinas at night a little confronting. Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower!

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, driver, local guides

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Private air-conditioned van, camels

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Morocco Kasbahs & Desert' Reviews

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See it all in Morocco 1 Margaret, TX, United States, Aug 2022

My partner and I were intimidated by the prospect of arranging a week-long trip to Morocco on our own, and Global Journeys and G Adventures made everything so easy. They arranged everything from group activities of camel-riding and medina tours to transportation between three major cities, the Sahara, and everything in between, and our guide continually ...read more

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Day 1: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca - Fès

Day 3: Fès

Day 4: Fès - Merzouga

Day 5: Merzouga - Todra Gorge

Day 6: Todra Gorge - Aït Ben Haddou

Day 7: Aït Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech

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