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Eastern Morocco

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Marrakesh, Morocco → Casablanca, Morocco

Country: Morocco
Start: Marrakesh, Morocco
End: Casablanca, Morocco
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD, camel, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the imperial city of Fès and its UNESCO-listed medieval medina.
Wander through the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco's best-preserved archaeological site.
Visit Bab Mansour and the historic monuments of Meknès.
Share dinner with a local family inside the Fès medina.
Traverse the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4x4 and camel.
Watch sunset over the Sahara from the dunes of Merzouga.
Sleep beneath desert stars in a luxury Sahara camp.
Journey through the vast desert landscapes surrounding Zagora.
Visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
Explore Atlas Film Studios, backdrop to major international productions.
Discover the Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent legacy in Marrakesh.
Tour the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Mellah, and Jemaa el-Fna.
Experience Morocco's souks, artisan traditions, and desert cultures.
Enjoy free time in Marrakesh for independent exploration.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in selected hotels, riads, desert camps, or similar properties
Daily breakfast
Half-board accommodation in Merzouga, Zagora, and Ouarzazate
Welcome drink upon arrival
Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
English-speaking guide throughout the journey
Dinner with a local family in Fès
4×4 transfers between Erfoud and Merzouga
4×4 transfers to and from the Zagora desert camp
Camel rides in Merzouga and Zagora for desert sunset experiences
Entry to Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum precinct
Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Porterage for luggage at hotels and airports
Restaurant and hotel waiter gratuities

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Visa fees and associated travel documentation costs
Travel insurance
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Drinks and beverages unless stated otherwise
Optional tours and activities
Personal expenses, including laundry, shopping, telephone calls, and minibar purchases
Late hotel check-out fees
Gratuities for guides, drivers, camel handlers, and desert staff
Any item not specifically listed under Inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to experience both Morocco's imperial cities and Sahara Desert landscapes.
Enjoy cultural immersion, including local family dining experiences.
Interested in Roman archaeology, Islamic heritage, and traditional Moroccan architecture.
Want a balance of guided touring and independent free time.
Comfortable spending nights in desert camps.
Wish to experience camel trekking and desert sunsets.
Appreciate varied scenery ranging from medinas and mountains to dunes and oases.
Prefer luxury accommodation every night without camping experiences.
Have mobility limitations that make walking on uneven terrain difficult.
Dislike long road journeys between destinations.
Prefer slow-paced holidays based in one location.
Uncomfortable with desert temperatures, sand, or remote environments.
Do not wish to participate in camel rides.

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Eastern Morocco

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca

Day 2: Meknès – Volubilis – Fès

Day 3: Fès

Day 4: Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Day 5: Chigaga Dunes – Zagora Region

Day 6: Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Day 7: Marrakesh

Day 8: Marrakesh

Day 9: Marrakesh

Day 10: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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