14 Days | 4 Star Moroccan Marvels | With Flights

Marrakesh 

Welcome to Morocco! Keep your eyes peeled at Morocco airport for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards, you have free time to start exploring vibrant city of Marrakesh, or go out for an optional group dinner and mingle with fellow travellers.

Optional Activities & Entrance Fees

Group Dinner - 100 MAD

Accommodation: 4-Star Blue Sea Le Printemps Marrakesh or similar 

Marrakech  Essaouira

After a delicious breakfast, start your discovery with the key sites of bustling Marrakech such as Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum. Before we head to the coastal port city of Essaouria, we'll make a stop at Argan Women Cooperative to learn all about the making of Argan oil. A globally popular product native to Morocco, it is used in delicious meals and extensively in cosmetics. As you arrive in Essaouira, you can go out to explore its charming Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Optional Activities & Entrance Fees

Bahai Palace Entrance Fee - 70 MAD

Menara Gardens Entrance Fee - 10 MAD

Saadian Tombs Entrance Fee -70 MAD

Said Mausoleum Entrance Fee - 70 MAD

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel Des Iles Essaouira or similar 
Meals: Breakfast 

Essaouira  Casablanca 

Follow the ocean north to the largest city and commercial hub of Morocco, Casablanca. Start off with a guided tour of the iconic Hassan II Mosque, the largest in all of Africa. Continue to impressive highlights including the United Nations Square, Anfa Residential Quarter, and finish with a short visit to the Medina. Before dinner, have a short photo stop by Rick’s Café from the classic Hollywood movie named after the town, and watch the sunset by the ocean.

Optional Activities & Entrance Fees

Hassan II Mosque Entrance Fee - 70 MAD

Accommodation: 4-Star Diwan Hotel & Spa Casablanca or similar 
Meals: Breakfast 

Casablanca  Rabat  Chefchaouen  Tetouan 

Our journey continues along the charming coastline to Rabat. The beautiful capital of Morocco is set in a rich, amber-coloured landscape, blending ancient history and modern Moroccan culture. The guided walking tour will unfold the beauty of the imperial town as you visit the Kasbah (walled citadel or fortress), which covers the Bouregreg River, the Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan II Tower. At the end of the extensive city tour, we make our way to Chefchaouen, the famously beautiful Blue City. Prepare your cameras and wander the narrow streets of the breathtaking blue-washed mountain village, before our overnight stay in Tetouan.

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel La Paloma Tetouan or similar 
Meals: Breakfast 

Tetouan  Chefchaouen  Meknes  Moulay Driss  Fes

Today we will return again to explore the blue-city of Chefchaouen. Roam the magical streets of the Medina, Outa el-Hammam Square,  and the Spanish Mosque presenting an astounding view of the colourful villages. We'll also get to visit the waterfall of Ras el-Maa. In the afternoon, we continue on towards the city of Meknes, with visits to the Bab Mansour Laleuj’s monumental gate, and the ancient Berber ruins of Volubilis. Make a final stop in Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Morocco’s cultural capital surrounded by olive groves, green hills, and cacti. While you’re here, learn from your guide about the region’s remarkable history and significance in Moroccan culture. Tonight we’ll rest up at our hotel in Fes.

Accommodation: 4-Star Royal Mirage Hotel Fes or similar 
Meals: Breakfast 

Fes

Strap on your walking shoes as we embark on a cultural journey through the imperial city of Fes. Discover all the highlights on an intensive tour with your local guide, covering Bab Bouloud Gate (Royal Palace), Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, and Terina Madrasa. We will also explore the surroundings of the Karaouine Medina & Mellah (Jewish Quarter), pottery studios, and of course, the famous Chouara Tannery! 

Optional Activities & Entrance Fees

Bou Inania Medersa Entrance Fee - 10 MAD

Attarine Medersa Entrance Fee - 10 MAD

Traditional Hamam Bath House Experience - 300 MAD

Accommodation: 4-Star Royal Mirage Hotel Fes or similar 
Meals: Breakfast 

Fes  Merzouga

It's an early day for us as we drive through Efran City in the High Atlas Mountains, with stunning panoramic views. On the way to the desert village of Merzouga, we pass via Tazzarine, the last city to be found before the mighty dunes of the Sahara Desert. As Ziz River feeds the charming oasis in the region, we feed ourselves over a lunch-break. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, and soak in the majestic sand dunes - the perfect depiction of the famous Moroccan desert landscape and lifestyle. Our included camel ride will start here to catch the sunset, before we enjoy local cuisine under a starry sky. You’ll experience the authentic desert life in the Sahara and stay in sedentary tents tonight, complete with free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and even a pool. 

Accommodation: Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp or similar 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

Merzouga

Wake up to the sunrise over the golden sand dunes, and enjoy a heart local breakfast before our next adventure: a 4WD jeep safari! Enjoy the 4-hour adventure though the astounding desert atmosphere, watching the magical landscapes, isolated Berber villages, dunes, and real Bedouin nomads. In the afternoon, you can relax by the pool, sand-board or climb high up the sand dunes.

Accommodation: Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp or similar 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

Merzouga  Todra Gorge  Dades Valley

Big farewell to the Sahara, as our journey now continues to Todra Gorge to witness the jaw-dropping ravines and limestone river canyons. Later, we make our way to Dades Valley, which is also known as the ''Land of A Thousand Kasbahs''. You can put on your hiking shoes and head out for an optional hike through the Dades Valley, or rest and relax in our hotel for the night. 

Accommodation: 3-Star Auberge Tissadrine or similar 
Meals: Breakfast

Dades Valley  Ouarzazate

Today we’ll depart for Ouarzazate, and include a visit to a local Berber Village on the way. Known as the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate is now famous for its spectacular ‘Ouallywood’ studios and landscapes, which have provided a convincingly exotic backdrop for movies such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Games of Thrones, and plenty more. Take it easy in the evening at our hotel, relaxing with your new travel buddies. 

Optional Activities & Entrance Fees

Taourirt Kasbah Entrance Fee - 20 MAD

Accommodation: 4-Star Kenzi Azghor Hotel Ouarzazate or similar 
Meals: Breakfast

Ouarzazate  Ait Ben Hadou  Marrakech 

After breakfast, we will visit the village of Ait Ben Haddou. The site is well known for its stunning Kasbah used in many world-famous Hollywood films, and is a perfect example of traditional Moroccan fortress towns. Later, we will start our journey back to the fascinating city of Marrakech - where the Arab city culture meets the Berber culture of the desert and mountain villages. Here, the sub-Saharan traders would trade their wares with European merchants, who would then bring them to Europe. Wear your haggling hats as you discover Djemaa el-Fna Square, and brace for the mayhem! Marking the entrance to the huge bazaar, the area is packed with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians and folk dancers.

Accommodation: 4-Star Blue Sea Le Printemps Marrakesh or similar 
Meals: Breakfast

Marrakesh  Australia 

Have your final breakfast on us, and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel at 11:00am and making your way to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast & Inflight Menu

Arrive Australia 

Welcome home! As you'll be crossing multiple timezones, you may spend today completely in transit, and arrive home to Australia early in the morning on Day 15. We hope you enjoyed your journey through Morocco, and safe travels until your next adventure. 

Meals: Inflight Menu