9 Day Journeys: Morocco Highlights

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Trip Length

9 Days

Trip Starts

Casablanca

Trip Finishes

Marrakesh

9 Day Journeys: Morocco Highlights Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Morocco

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

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Departures

Jan 2025 to Dec 2025

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Affordable

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Pace

Leisurely

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

DCMNG

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 9 Day Journeys: Morocco Highlights. From timeless golden dunes to vibrant, bustling bazaars and the age-old remains of civilizations past, explore some of Morocco’s most fascinating sights. Discover the fresh cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, meander the winding lanes of old Marrakech, and ride into the desert on a 4x4. Meet musicians, artisans, and nomads as you soak up the mystique of this captivating North African nation.

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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: Kaan Hotel Casablanca

Meknès is one of the four Imperial cities and its name and fame are closely linked to that of the Moroccan Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made Meknès the centre of his empire and built many of the monuments that remain today. Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Once an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman conquests, Volubilis was listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Stay: Nour Plazza Fes (B/L)

Step back in time on a walking tour of the medina of Fez, a spellbinding World Heritage site dating back to the 9th century. Skirt past donkey carts as you take in the dazzling sights, from colourful mounds of spices to vividly painted ceramics, and observe Fez’s famous tanners treating and dying hides in the traditional manner. Pay a visit to the breathtaking Madrasa al-Attarine, a masterpiece of intricate Islamic architecture, and pass by the famed Al-Karaouine Mosque—home to the longest continually operating university in the world. Stay: Nour Plazza Fes (B)

Start early and watch the scenery of this diverse country change while travelling over the Middle Atlas mountains. Pass through cedar forests and the ski area of Ifrane into the desert regions. Drive by the vast palm groves of the Ziz Valley and right up to the majestic Saharan sand dunes. Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of Barbary apes en route. Spend the night in a comfortable Kasbah-style desert hotel at the edge of the dunes. Stay: Hotel Kanz Erremal (B/D)

This morning, explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 excursion. Visit the village of Khamliya, where we’ll meet a group of Gnaoua musicians. Learn about the history of this famed genre of Moroccan music, and enjoy a hypnotic performance. Later, share mint tea with Amazigh (Berber) nomads in the Sahara, and gain insights into their way of life. Transfer to Tinghir this evening. Stay: Hotel Tombouctou (B/D)

Start the morning with a visit to the Dades Gorge with its unusual natural rock formations and stunning scenery. Continue with a scenic drive along the "Route of a 1000 Kasbahs" with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit. Continue to Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold. In Ouarzazate opt to visit an Amazigh herbalist and find out about the traditional medicines and cooking spices of the Amazigh people. Stay: Berbere Palace (B)

Continue on to the village of Aït Benhaddou. During your visit to the Kasbah, lose yourself in the narrow, winding passageways and feel the magical atmosphere of this incredible structure. Travel to Marrakech through the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2200m in the High Atlas Mountains. Travel along winding mountain roads with breathtaking views from the highest peaks of Morocco. Stay: Grand Plaza Marrakech (B)

Later this afternoon enjoy free time to explore the fascinating city of Marrakech and dive into the labyrinthine souks. Travellers and locals alike find everything they desire here. Whether it’s spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or famous Moroccan lanterns, the selection here is exhaustive. Don’t forget to bargain; that’s definitely part of the fun. Opt to indulge in the chaos of the famous Djemaa el Fna square to watch acrobats and fortune tellers plying their trade. Stay: Grand Plaza Marrakech (B/L)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Roam ancient markets.
Explore parts of the desert.
Peer out over the Atlas Mountains.
Take part in a Marrakech cooking class.

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion, Merzouga
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès
Arrival transfer
Guided city tour of Meknès including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour
Guided tour of Volubilis including visit to Roman ruins
Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery
Dades Gorge walk
Visit Taourirt kasbah and take a tour of Aït Ben Haddou kasbah
Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels (8 Nights)
On this trip we will stay in comfortable local hotels. Rooms will be on a twin-share basis unless you have booked our My Own Room service. You can expect the rooms to have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and breakfast will be included daily. Some hotels may also have swimming pools and/or other recreational facilities. 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, local guides

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking

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

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Day 1: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca to Fez

Day 3: Fez

Day 4: Fez to Merzouga

Day 5: Merzouga - Tinghir

Day 6: Tinghir - Ouarzazate

Day 7: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech

Day 9: Marrakech

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