historical morocco desert & coast
Around
£1500 p.p.
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Minimum 2 passengers (or single supplement will apply) assuming flights from the UK. other European or worldwide departure airports available on request.
Tour description
This guided Moroccan tour begins in Casablanca, and takes you through Morocco, ending up in Marrakech. From Marrakech we will arrange private transfers to the super windy Essaouira to spend a week by the coast windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Days 1
Arrival in Casablanca
5* Grays Boutique Hotel and Spa, Casablanca
Bed & Breakfast
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Upon arrival in Casablanca you will be greeted by our ground agents. You will be talked through what's planned for the next 9 days, and taken to your accommodation for an overnight in Casablanca. The first day is generally free for you to explore.
Days 2 - 3
Guided tour in Meknes, Volubilis and Fez
5* Riad Fez - Relais and Chateau, Fez
Bed & Breakfast
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Today includes a guided tour of Meknes followed by a guided visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
You will stay in the the new city of Fez, built by the French during their Protectorate of Morocco.
You will be guided through Fez, and shown all the highlights of the Medina. You will explore the medina’s many artisans’ quarters, such as the brass & copper souqs, the wedding souq & the carpenters plus its bakers, butchers & spice sellers.
Days 5 - 6
Merzouga, Sahara desert in Todra Gorge
4* Riad Talaa12, Marrakesh
Today brings an early start as you continue your journey, now heading over the Middle Atlas mountains with its cedar forests and through the ski area of Ifrane into the desert regions, through the vast palm groves of the Ziz Valley and right up to the majestic Saharan sand dunes.
The day starts with a morning sunrise excursion in 4 x 4s to explore dunes of the Sahara desert. Your guide can teach you how to wrap a turban.
Days 6
Visit to Dades Gorge and Ouarzazate
5* Dar Ahlam - Relais & Chateau, Ouarzazate
Bed & Breakfast
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The day is started with a visit to the Dades Gorge with its unusual natural rock formations and stunning scenery. Continue along the "Route of a 1000 Kasbahs" with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit. After lunch continue to to Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold. In Ouazarzate you will have the option to visit a Berber herbalist and find out about the traditional medicines and cooking spices of the Berber people.
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Days 7 - 8
Going to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Marrakech
4* Riad Talaa12, Marrakesh
Bed & Breakfast
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Continue on to the village of Aït Benhaddou, a wonderful example of a kasbah, a type of fortress or palace. During our visit to the Kasbah, lose yourself in the narrow, winding passageways and feel the magical atmosphere of this incredible structure.
Days 9 - 14
From Marrakech to Essaouira
4* Atlas Essaouira & Spa, Essaouira
Breakfast
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Today you will split from the tour, after saying good bye to your guide you will be greeted by a private driver who will take you to the coastal town of Essaouira for 5 nights, the windsurfing and kitesurfing mecca of Morocco.
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Days 15
Back to UK
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On your last day in Morocco, a driver will pick you up from your hotel, and take you to Marrakech airport where a flight will be waiting to take you back to the UK.
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