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Bus, Mini Van, 4/4
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3/4/5 Stars Hotels
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your location
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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diner breakfast
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English, Spanish, French, Italian
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Easy to Moderate
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Overview
This 15-day Morocco tour covers the country’s most iconic destinations, blending history, culture, and adventure. You’ll explore imperial cities, trek through the Atlas Mountains, spend a night under the stars in the Sahara Desert, and relax in coastal towns along the Atlantic.
Highlights
- ✔ Imperial Cities: Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Rabat
- ✔ Sahara Desert: Camel trek & luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- ✔ Blue Pearl: Chefchaouen’s picturesque blue streets
- ✔ Atlas Mountains & Valleys: Todgha Gorge,
Itinerary
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Airport pickup & transfer to your hotel.
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Hassan II Mosque Tour (optional, depending on arrival time).
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Corniche stroll – Enjoy seafood dinner by the Atlantic.
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Overnight: 4* hotel in Casablanca.
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Morning: Drive to Rabat (1h).
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Visit Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum & Kasbah of the Udayas.
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Afternoon: Scenic drive to Chefchaouen (4h) through the Rif Mountains.
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Evening: Free time to explore the blue streets.
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Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen.
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Morning: Guided walk through the medina & photo stops at iconic blue alleys.
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Afternoon: Optional hike to Spanish Mosque for sunset views.
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Overnight: Same riad.
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Volubilis: Tour Roman ruins (UNESCO site).
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Meknes: Visit Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum & Royal Stables.
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Evening: Arrive in Fes.
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Overnight: Traditional riad.
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Full-day exploration:
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Al Quaraouiyine University (oldest in the world).
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Chouara Tannery (iconic leather dye pits).
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Bou Inania Madrasa & Jewish Quarter.
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Evening: Free time for a hammam or rooftop dinner.
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Overnight: Same riad.
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Scenic stops:
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Ifrane (“Morocco’s Switzerland”).
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Cedar Forest (wild monkeys in Azrou).
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Arrive in Merzouga – Sunset camel trek to luxury desert camp.
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Dinner & Berber music under the stars.
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Overnight: Desert camp.
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Sunrise over the dunes & return to Merzouga.
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Todgha Gorge – Walk between 300m-high cliffs.
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Dades Valley – Stay in a kasbah-style hotel.
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Overnight: Hotel in Dades.
- Ait Ben Haddou – UNESCO-listed ksar (Game of Thrones site).
- Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Cross the High Atlas Mountains.
- Evening in Marrakech – Free time at Jemaa el-Fnaa.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech.
- Sightseeing: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden.
- Afternoon: Free for souk shopping or a cooking class.
- Overnight: Same riad.
- Drive to Essaouira (2.5h) – Relaxed coastal town.
- Explore:
- Medina (UNESCO).
- Skala Fortress & fishing port.
- Optional argan oil workshop.
- Overnight: Seaside riad.
- Options: Beach time, surfing, or quad biking in the dunes.
- Overnight: Same riad.
- Morning: Depart Essaouira, drive south along the Atlantic Coast (2.5 hrs)
- Stop: Visit Sidi Kaouki (surf village) & Argan oil cooperative
- Oualidia:
- Stay in a lagoon-side eco-lodge
- Fresh oyster tasting (famous local product)
- Optional kayaking in the lagoon
- Overnight: Boutique hotel in Oualidia
- Morning: Explore El Jadida (Portuguese colonial city):
- UNESCO-listed Cistern Portugaise (underground water vault)
- Walk along the sea walls of Mazagan
- Afternoon: Return to Casablanca (1.5 hr drive)
- New Experience: Private tour of Villa des Arts (Moroccan modern art museum)
- Sunset drinks at Le Cabestan oceanfront lounge
- Overnight: 5* hotel in Casablanca (e.g., Four Seasons)
- Morning: Drive to Azemmour (1 hr):
- Explore the blue-and-white medina (less touristy than Chefchaouen)
- Visit the Jewish mellah and Dar America cultural center
- Afternoon:
- Pottery workshop with local artisans
- Return to Casablanca via Bouznika beach (optional swim)
- Evening: Farewell dinner at La Sqala (fortress restaurant)
- Overnight: Casablanca
- Morning Option 1:
- Early visit to Marché Central for last-minute spices/artifacts
- Coffee at historic Café de France
- Morning Option 2 (if late flight):
- Half-day trip to Mohammedia (royal golf resort & beaches)
- Airport transfer with guided assistance
FAQs
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Riads: Traditional Moroccan guesthouses (most with private bathrooms).
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Desert Camp: Luxury tents with proper beds & en-suite bathrooms.
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Hotels: 4* or 5* in cities (upgrade options available).
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Generally very safe for tourists, with friendly locals.
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Standard precautions apply (avoid dark alleys at night, watch for pickpockets in medinas).
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Solo female travelers should dress modestly but face no major issues.
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Essentials:
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Comfortable walking shoes (medinas have cobblestone streets).
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Lightweight scarf (for sun, sand, and mosque visits).
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Layered clothing (hot days, cool nights, especially in the desert).
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Desert-specific:
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Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.
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Warm jacket (desert nights can be chilly).
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Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought.
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rrency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) – €1 ≈ 11 MAD / $1 ≈ 10 MAD.
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Cash is king in markets and small shops (ATMs widely available).
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Credit cards accepted in hotels, upscale restaurants.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems.
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Yes! But:
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Long drives (breaks are included).
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Desert camel ride is gentle but optional (4×4 transfer available).
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Riads may have steep stairs (request ground-floor rooms if needed).
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- Yes! Possible adjustments:
- Add/remove destinations (e.g., skip Essaouira for more desert time).
- Upgrade to luxury riads/hotels.
- Add activities (hot air balloon, surfing, cooking class).