Country
Morocco
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Travel Type
Private Tour
Private Moroccan tour from 2 to 12 participants with transportation, service of a private driver from city to city and official local guides for the visits of site and cities.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation at the 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 sokkar or similar and 1 farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Casablanca)
Return airport transfers
Transportation by an air-conditioned minivan with private driver, throughout the tour (if there are less than 6 English-speaking passengers, transportation will be bilingual).
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, Fez, 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 – Meals and beverages unless mentioned in inclusions – Gratuities to the driver and local guides – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Flights are not included: Arrival in Casablanca needs to be on Oct 1st, 2023, or April 1st, 2024.
And the return flight to Canada from Casablanca on Oct 10th, 2023, or April 10th.
Note
Departures are guaranteed with 2 passengers.
The tour is executed in a comfortable minivan for 2 to 6 participants, or a 15-seater minibus with a private driver.
Transportation can be bilingual as clients are from Canada, however guided tours will be in English only (details in inclusions).
1
DAY 1 CASABLANCA - MARRAKESH ARRIVAL (245 KM)
Arrival at Casablanca airport and meet your private driver. Head for breakfast in a local restaurant at the cornice followed by photographic (photo stop) tour of the city including the Hassan II Mosque (exterior), the Corniche and the Royal Palace. Time for lunch on your own before taking the road to Marrakesh. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Marrakesh for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 MARRAKESH - FULL DAY VISIT
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 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). Back to the hotel and overnight.
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 Tizn Tichka (2260m). Photo stop at the Kasbah d’Ait Ben Haddou, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Ouarzazate for 1 night
4
DAY 4 OUARZAZATE - TINEGHIR - TODRA GORGE - MERZOUGA (365 KM)
After breakfast, depart to Merzouga and stop at the Kasbah of Taourir to take pictures. Continue towards Tineghir by crossing Skoura, Kelaa M’Gouna (the city of roses), Dadès Valley and Todra Gorge with its cliffs of over 300 meters in height, and the discovery of Palmeraie de Jorf oasis. Stop enroute for lunch (not included). Once you reach Erfoud, you will transfer to a 4X4 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. Dinner and accommodation at a camp.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Merzouga for 1 night under the tent
5
DAY 5 MERZOUGA - MIDELT - FEZ (470 KM)
After breakfast, departure for Fez. This full day of travel will make you cross vast landscapes. Stop for lunch in Midlet (not included). Continuation towards Fez by crossing Ifrane and the high Atlas. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Fez for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 FEZ - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING
The entire day is dedicated to Fez, Morocco’s holy city. You will visit its historical centre including the Andalusian neighbourhood, El Bali Palace, the Neijarine fountain, Karaouyine Mosque and Madrasa Boulnania. Free time for lunch and continuation of your visit including the souks and the district of the leather tanners. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
7
DAY 7 - FEZ - MEKNES - CHEFCHAOUEN (265 KM)
After breakfast, we travel in 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 site 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. Dinner and accommodation.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Chefchaouen for 1 night
8
DAY 8 CHEFCHAOUEN - TETOUAN - TANGIER (150 KM)
After breakfast, departure to 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. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : 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 the Kasbah of Oudayas. Once the visit is over, departure to Casablanca, farewell dinner in a local restaurant. Back to the hotel for the overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Accommodation: Casablanca for 1 night
10
DAY 10 CASABLANCA (20 KM)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation during this tour is BRONZE category hotels. (Moroccan standard 4* hotels and Riads comparable to a good Canadian 3*)
The stars attributed to hotels in Morocco are based on the North African standards. The hotels are safe, clean, and well located, Riads are charming and special accommodation in Morocco 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 be confirmed or changed without notice. The official list of accommodation will be remitted along with the travel documents, 3 weeks prior to departure.
For hotels Category Silver or Gold – please see our private itinerary Discovery Tour of Morocco on our website.
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
BRONZE HOTELS:
Marrakesh: Kech Boutique & Spa
Ouarzazate: Dar Chamaa
Merzouga: Sahara Adventures
Fez: Zalagh Parc Palace
Chefchaouen: Dar echaouen
Tangier: Kenzi Solazur
Casablanca: Best Western
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Rates in $ CAD, per person, starting from, In double occupancy, sharing in double room, in bronze category hotels |
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Departure Dates |
Book before June 30th | Book after July 1st | |
| October 1, 2023 | 1899 | 1949 | |
| April 1, 2024 | 2099 | 2149 | |
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Supplements |
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| Single supplement October departure* | +650 | ||
| Single supplement April departure* | +725 | ||
*Single supplement available with a minimum of 3 participants.
BRONZE HOTELS:
Marrakesh: Kech Boutique & Spa
Ouarzazate: Dar Chamaa
Merzouga: Sahara Adventures
Fez: Zalagh Parc Palace
Chefchaouen: Dar echaouen
Tangier: Kenzi Solazur
Casablanca: Best Western
The accommodation during this tour is BRONZE category hotels. (Moroccan standard 4* hotels and Riads comparable to a good Canadian 3*)
The stars attributed to hotels in Morocco are based on the North African standards. The hotels are safe, clean, and well located, Riads are charming and special accommodation in Morocco 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 be confirmed or changed without notice. The official list of accommodation will be remitted along with the travel documents, 3 weeks prior to departure.
For hotels Category Silver or Gold – please see our private itinerary Discovery Tour of Morocco on our website.
*Prices advertised on our site are valid if you purchase services in one single session. If you disconnect from our site, prices could be different in your next session. The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.
