Travel Type
Tour
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Country
Morocco
Private itinerary with driver Morocco tours from 2 to 6 participants, including transportation and service of a private driver from city to city and official local guides for the visits of the mentioned sites and cities.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation at hotels or Riads including 1 night in a tent in the Sahara Desert
18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners (including 1 dinner show in Marrakesh at Palais Dar Soukkar or similar)
Return airport transfers
Transportation by an air-conditioned minivan with private driver, throughout the tour
Transfer by 4×4 from Erfoud to Merzouga, return
Camel ride from Merzouga to the Nomad Camp for the beautiful sunset or sunrise
Local guides during the visits: Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier and Rabat
Visit and entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the itinerary
2 bottles of water per person per day
Exclusions
International flights – Any meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary – Gratuities to the driver and local guides – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Information
Note
Guaranteed daily departures available if you have your own party of 2 to 6 participants!
The tour is executed in a comfortable minivan with a local bilingual driver. Official local guides will join the group for certain visits and attractions mentioned in the inclusions.
1
DAY 1 CASABLANCA - MARRAKESH 245 KM
Arrival at Casablanca airport. Meet your driver guide, then (photo stop) visit of Casablanca – The White City, including a stop to Hassan II Mosque exterior. Time for lunch on your own and then departure to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Marrakesh for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 MARRAKESH
The day is dedicated to the discovery of the Red imperial city, Marrakech la Rouge, with a local guide. We will visit the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace. The visit will continue with the Saadian Tombs and also visit the Menara Gardens. Free time for lunch (not included). Continuation towards the famous square, Jema El Fna, and a walk through the various souks (markets) to see all kinds of wonders for sale. Return to the hotel to get ready for a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by a show (included).
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
3
DAY 3 MARRAKESH - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE 197 KM
After breakfast, depart to Ouarzazate, through the High Atlas mountains, passing by Tizin Tichka (2260 m). Photo stop at the Kasbah d’Ait Ben Haddou, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Ouarzazate for 1 night
4
DAY 4 OUARZAZATE - TINGHIR - TODRA GORGE - MERZOUGA 368 KM
After breakfast, depart to Merzouga and stop at the Kasbah of Taourit to take pictures. Continue towards Tineghir by crossing Skoura, Kelaa M’gouna (the City of Roses), Dades Valley and Todra Gorge with its cliffs of over 300 meters in height, and the discovery of Palmeraie de Jorf oasis. Stop en route for lunch (not included). Once you reach Erfoud, you will transfer to a 4×4 vehicle to cross the majestic dunes. Enjoy a camel ride from Merzouga to the Nomad Camp in the Sahara on time for the beautiful sunset (1:40 duration approx. or transfer via 4×4- according to your choice). Overnight at a desert camp in nomad tents.
Note: This Nomad camp doesn’t serve alcohol but you can bring your own wine.
Note: This Nomad camp doesn’t serve alcohol but you can bring your own wine.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Merzouga under the tent for 1 night
5
DAY 5 MERZOUGA - MIDELT - FEZ 470 KM
After breakfast, departure to Merzouga. This entire day of travel will make you cross vast landscapes. Stop for lunch in Midelt (not included). Continuation towards Fes by crossing Ifrane and the High Atlas mountains.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Fez for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 FEZ
The entire day is dedicated to Fez, Morocco’s holy city. You will visit its historical center including the Andalusian neighborhood, El Bali Palace, the Nejjarine fountain, Karaouine Mosque and Madrasa Bou Inania. Free time for lunch and continuation of the visit including the souks and the district of the leather tanners.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
7
DAY 7 FEZ - MEKNES - CHEFCHAOUEN 265 KM
After breakfast, we travel in the direction of Chefchaouen, passing by Meknes, imperial city also called The Moroccan Versailles. Arrival in Volubilis, entrance included and visit on your own the roman ruins, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuation towards the blue city, nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen with its compact medina washed in blue and topped with red tiled roofs, is quite simply one of the loveliest towns in the country. Free time to explore further.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Chefchaouen for 1 night
8
DAY 8 CHEFCHAOUEN - TETOUAN - TANGIER 150 KM
After breakfast, en route for Tangier, via Tetouan. Upon arrival, enjoy a photographic (photo stop) tour of the city and Tangier Kasbah. Rest of the day at leisure to visit Tangier’s market.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Tangier for 1 night
9
DAY 9 TANGIER - RABAT - CASABLANCA 338 KM
After breakfast, depart for Rabat for a 2 hour guided visit of the capital of Morocco including the fortifications, the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace and Kasbah of Oudayas. Once the visit is over, departure to Casablanca.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Casablanca for 1 night
10
DAY 10 CASABLANCA 20 KM
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Meals : Breakfast
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCOMMODATION
3 types of accommodation are offered according to your budget: Bronze category hotels (a combination of Moroccan basic 4* hotels and Riads comparable to a good Canadian 3*); Silver category hotels (a combination of good Moroccan 4* hotels and Riads comparable to Canadian 4*) OR Gold category hotels (a combination of good Moroccan 5* hotels and Riads comparable to Canadian superior 4*).
The stars attributed to hotels in Morocco are based on the North African standards. We consider one or two stars lower than the American or European standards. The hotels are safe, clean and well located, Riads are charming and special accommodation that are not rated. They are often located inside the medina (old historic center) and a short walk through the pedestrian streets can be required to get to the Riad. Similar hotels can come back confirmed. The official list of accommodation will be remitted along with the travel documents, 3 weeks prior to departure.
Riads are charming small hotels in Morocco.
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
BRONZE:
Marrakesh: Bab Hotel // Riad Soir (from Nov 15, 2024)
Ouarzazate: Dar Chamaa
Mergouza: Sahara adventures
Fès: Royal Mirage // Atlas Saiss (from Nov 15, 2024)
Chefchaouen: Dar Echaouen // Parador (from Nov 15, 2024)
Tanger: Kenzi Solazur
Casablanca: New Hotel // Odysse center (from Nov 15, 2024)
SILVER:
Marrakesh: Adam Park BB // Longue Vie (from Nov 15, 2024)
Ouarzazate: Oscar // Karam Palace (from Nov 15, 2024)
Merzouga: Café Sud
Fès: Nour Plaza
Chefchaouen: Vancii
Tanger: Marina Bay
Casablanca: Idou Anfa
GOLD:
Marrakesh: Jaal Resort // Kenzi Rose Garden (from Nov 15, 2024)
Ouarzazate: Riad Tama // Ksar Ighanda (from Nov 15, 2024)
Merzouga: Café Sud // Oasis Luxury Camp (from Nov 15, 2024)
Fès: Zalagh Parc // Palais Medina and Spa (from Nov 15, 2024)
Chefchaouen: Dar Jasmine // Darechaouen (from Nov 15, 2024)
Tanger: Barcelo Tangier
Casablanca: Barcelo Anfa // Kenzi Tower (from Nov 15, 2024)
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy LAND RATE 2024-2025 | ||||
LOW SEASON: November 1 – December 23, 2024 | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD | |
| Based on 2 People in 1 Room | 3429 | 3879 | 4229 | |
| Based on 4 People in 2 Rooms | 2369 | 2789 | 3219 | |
| Based on 6 People in 3 Rooms | 2499 | 3099 | 2899 | |
HIGH SEASON: December 24, 2024 – January 7, 2025 | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD | |
| Based on 2 People in 1 Room | 3519 | 3979 | 4449 | |
| Based on 4 People in 2 Rooms | 2439 | 2889 | 3349 | |
| Based on 6 People in 3 Rooms | 2599 | 3299 | 3049 | |
NOTES
3 types of accommodation are offered according to your budget: Bronze category hotels (a combination of Moroccan basic 4* hotels and Riads comparable to a good Canadian 3*); Silver category hotels (a combination of good Moroccan 4* hotels and Riads comparable to Canadian 4*) OR Gold category hotels (a combination of good Moroccan 5* hotels and Riads comparable to Canadian superior 4*).
The stars attributed to hotels in Morocco are based on the North African standards. We consider one or two stars lower than the American or European standards. The hotels are safe, clean and well located, Riads are charming and special accommodation that are not rated. They are often located inside the medina (old historic center) and a short walk through the pedestrian streets can be required to get to the Riad. Similar hotels can come back confirmed. The official list of accommodation will be remitted along with the travel documents, 3 weeks prior to departure.
Riads are charming small hotels in Morocco.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Moroccan Discovery – detailed itinerary
Moroccan Discovery – detailed itinerary
