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Colours of Morocco

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Marrakesh, Morocco → Marrakesh, Morocco

Country: Morocco
Start: Marrakesh, Morocco
End: Marrakesh, Morocco
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD, camel, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the 2,260-metre Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou.
Visit the 17th-century Kasbah Amridil in the Skoura Oasis.
Walk through the Agouti Gorge and Rose Valley.
Look up at the limestone walls of Todgha Gorge.
Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
Join a Sahara Jeep safari and visit a nomadic family.
Experience a traditional Gnawa music performance in Khamlia.
Watch sunrise over the Sahara Desert.
Explore Fès, Morocco's oldest imperial city.
Visit the University of al-Qarawiyyīn, founded in 859 CE.
Share dinner with a local Moroccan family in Fès.
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Wander the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen.
Hike to the Akchour waterfalls in Talassemtane National Park.
Discover Tangier at the meeting point of Europe and Africa.
Visit Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
Explore Rabat's Hassan Tower and Kasbah des Oudaias.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, home to the world's tallest mosque minaret.
Experience the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakesh.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in traditional riads, boutique hotels, desert camps, and guesthouses as specified or similar
Meals as detailed in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver throughout
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Guided sightseeing tours in Marrakesh, Fès, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Rabat, and other locations as specified
Local specialist guides at key cultural and historical sites
Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
4WD desert safari in the Sahara
Guided walk in Talassemtane National Park
Visit to a nomadic family in the Sahara
Traditional Gnawa music experience in Khamlia
Dinner with a local family in Fès
Entrance fees to all monuments, museums, archaeological sites, and attractions listed in the itinerary

Exclusions

International airfares
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Visa fees, if applicable
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and additional beverages unless specified
Personal expenses, including laundry, shopping, telephone calls, and minibar purchases
Optional tours, activities, and excursions
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant staff
Early check-in and late check-out charges
Any items not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a comprehensive introduction to Morocco's imperial cities, mountains, desert, and coastline.
Enjoy cultural immersion and meaningful local interactions.
Appreciate history, architecture, archaeology, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Comfortable with several long driving days between destinations.
Want to experience both the Sahara Desert and the Rif Mountains in one itinerary.
Enjoy moderate walking and exploring on foot.
Prefer a balance of guided touring and independent free time.
Want boutique riads and character accommodation rather than large chain hotels.
Prefer a slow-paced holiday with minimal travel between destinations.
Have difficulty walking on uneven terrain, stairs, cobblestones, or desert sand.
Dislike long overland journeys.
Prefer luxury resort stays over traditional riads and desert camps.
Want extensive beach time or relaxation-focused travel.
Uncomfortable with remote desert environments or basic camp-style accommodation.

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Colours of Morocco

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakesh

Day 2: Marrakesh – Aït Ben Haddou – Skoura Oasis

Day 3: Skoura Oasis – Boutaghrar – Alemdoun – Boumalne Dadès

Day 4: Boumalne Dadès – Todgha Gorge – Merzouga

Day 5: Erg Chebbi

Day 6: Merzouga – Midelt – Fès

Day 7: Fès

Day 8: Fès – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

Day 9: Chefchaouen – Talassemtane National Park – Chefchaouen

Day 10: Chefchaouen – Tangier

Day 11: Tangier – Rabat

Day 12: Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakesh

Day 13: Marrakesh

Day 14: Marrakesh (Departure)

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