Majestic Morocco
Deal number 29441955
Back Roads Touring
Tour departs 18 October 2026
Morocco
13-day tour
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$250 flight credit per person
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13 day Back-Roads Tour departing Casablanca
12 nights hand-picked accommodation
22 Meals
All experiences and entrance fees to sites listed in itinerary
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Signature moment: Feast beneath the evening sky, surrounded by golden dunes of the largest hot desert in the world. You'll savour the blend of rich spices as Moroccan melodies entwine in the air, and fall asleep to the quiet sounds of the Berber camp.
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Magnificent Morocco where red sand dunes glow from the kiss of a sunrise, bustling souks burst with the fragrance of local spices and ornate mosaics climb the walls of enchanting riads. From sizzling tagines to fresh mint tea, snow-capped mountains to terracotta kasbahs, your journey through this vibrant country will be nothing short of a feast for the senses.
Itinerary
Once an old pirate lair on the Atlantic coast, the sophisticated city of Casablanca is where well meet to begin our intoxicating journey through Morocco. Tonight, well have the opportunity to get to know one another better over a delicious welcome meal at a local restaurant.
After breakfast, well hit the road to our first stop: Rabat, where well see the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the similarly spectacular Hassan Tower on a walking tour with a local guide.
When we arrive in Meknes, the evening will be ours to explore at our leisure or relax back at our traditional accommodation.
When we arrive in Meknes, the evening will be ours to explore at our leisure or relax back at our traditional accommodation.
This morning, well enjoy a relaxed walking tour of this enchanting UNESCO World Heritage-listed city winding up at the stunning Bab Mansour Gate. After well make tracks for the pretty whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss where well savour a traditional couscous lunch. Next up is historic Volubilis where a local guide will show us around the ruins of this once bustling Roman stronghold. Well then venture into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen where well spend the next two nights.
Today, youll have an entire day to soak up this breathtaking citys many delights. Chefchaouen is famed for its vibrant blue architecture which well get a closer look at on a guided walk around the citys medina with a local guide. As well as soaking up its winding alleyways and cobbled plazas, well pause to sample some creamy local goats cheese. The afternoon is then yours to explore further shop for locally-made souvenirs or find a coffee shop to watch the world go by in.
Tonight, well reconvene for a delicious homecooked meal and a tea demonstration at a local restaurant.
Tonight, well reconvene for a delicious homecooked meal and a tea demonstration at a local restaurant.
Say goodbye to Chefchaouen as we continue our journey to Fes a vibrant city thats considered Moroccos cultural and spiritual heart. Once we arrive, youll have the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. Enjoy some relaxation time at a local hammam (spa) or ask your Tour Leader for some personalised recommendations. Tonight, seek out a local eatery in Fes bustling medina before retiring for the night in a splendid local riad.
First on the agenda today is a walking tour of Fes maze-like medina before we move on to a Moroccan must-see: a leather tannery. We will also visit a workshop that specialises in creating a range of local artisanal products, before having another free afternoon to explore Fes at our own pace. We recommend returning to the car-free medina and exploring the many colourful storefronts and medieval streets bursting with exotic food stands.
Today our path leads us out of the city and on a voyage through the striking, jagged landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, covering some distance as we go. Well pay a visit to Midelt; nestled in a valley, this golden-hued town offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks. Afterwards, our scenic journey continues towards the welcoming oasis town of Erfoud, where well enjoy dinner as a group at our hotel.
Our first stop of the day will be Rissani, where well be treated to a walking tour of this historic town once the site of the renowned desert capital Sijilmasa. Afterwards, well swap the mini-coach for four-wheel drives and venture into the spectacular Sahara Desert where our camp just outside of Merzouga awaits. Tonights dinner will come in the traditional form of a Berber feast, complete with local entertainment.
Rise early this morning to catch the mesmerising sunrise over the expanse of red dunes, before we set off on a days travel. First, well make the picturesque journey to the dramatic Todra Gorge.
After taking some time to explore the gorge at our own pace, well make our way to our hotel in splendid Skoura the so-called Oasis of 1000 Palms for the night. Its situated a short drive from the fortified village of At Benhaddou: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After taking some time to explore the gorge at our own pace, well make our way to our hotel in splendid Skoura the so-called Oasis of 1000 Palms for the night. Its situated a short drive from the fortified village of At Benhaddou: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, well kick off with a gentle guided walk through a shady palm grove. Your Tour Leader will reveal fascinating facts about Moroccos traditional date farming practices, and youll have the chance to savour a light picnic lunch amidst the palms. Then, well travel back in time at Skouras Kasbah Armidil a 17th century fortress thats been turned into a living museum. Tonight, well share stories of the day over an included group dinner at our hotel.
Well leave Skoura behind and travel onwards to At Benhaddou where well learn how to make the perfect tagine at a riverside teahouse run by the Tawesna Association an all-women cooperative. After getting lost in At Benhaddous Kasbah with a local guide, well move onwards to
Marrakech via the awe-inspiring Tizi nTichka mountain pass.
Marrakech via the awe-inspiring Tizi nTichka mountain pass.
Before we say our final goodbyes, well enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Red City where well have the chance to view the incredible Bahia Palace. Tonight, well come together to toast the end of our adventure with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. What an incredible journey weve had!
After one final breakfast together at our hotel, well conclude our tour and part ways.
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