Best of Morocco
Description
Start in Marrakech, discover the lively souks and vibrant Djemaa El Fna in Marrakech. Explore the ancient fortified kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and experience the magic of the Sahara, with a camel trek and a night under starry desert skies. Step back in time as you explore remarkable Fes el Bali and roam around the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Visit the imperial city of Meknes and take in the highlights of the capital Rabat, before ending the tour in Casablanca
Included
Transportation with licensed, English speaking guide
2 nights at 4 stars Hotel or Riad in Marrakech - at Palm Menara Hotel or similar
1 night in Dades Gorges at Atlas Gorge Dades or similar
1 Overnight camping in Merzouga at Luxury Camp.
1 night in Fes at Hôtel L'Escale or similar
1 night in Chefchaouen at Hôtel Tarek or similar
1 night in Meknas at Dar Meknas Tersor or similar
1 night in Casablanca at Diwan Hotel or similar
Camel trek over the Sahara desert dunes
Nomad Luxury camp with dinner and breakfast
Airport pickup and transfers
8 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Excluded
Flights (airfare) and visas
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Any Private Expenses
Extra meals and drinks
Entrance fees (allow approx $48 USD)
Tipping kitty (approx $40 per person)
Tour guide tipping (recommended 5-8 USD per person per day)
Know before you go
Clothing: The Moroccan climate varies according to season and region. The coast has a warm, Mediterranean climate tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds. Inland areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate. In the south of the country, the weather is very hot and dry throughout most of the year, though temperatures can drop dramatically at night, especially in desert and mountains and in the months of December and January. Rain falls from November to March in coastal areas, and the rest of the country is mostly dry with high temperatures in summer and a cooler climate in the mountains. Marrakech and Agadir enjoy an average temperature of 20°C (70ºF) in the winter. So, depending the time of year you are visiting you should pack for both hot and cooler conditions. Modesty rates highly in Morocco, especially for women, so to respect the local culture & people, please ensure all clothes are loose fitting and not revealing. Shorts (not hot- pants) are OK in tourist sites, as are T-shirts, but these should not show too much bare flesh (we suggest that your shoulders should remain covered); in the centre of towns and cities outside tourist areas, and when visiting any mosques, legs and arms should be covered.
Other items: If your tour includes a Berber desert camp then all bedding is provided. However, as sand has a nasty habit of getting everywhere, for comfort, we recommend bringing a light sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner all year round, and a light sleeping bag in the winter months (November to February) when it can get very cold in the desert. We also recommend you bring a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a basic first aid kit, toiletries, money belt, small torch, camera & charger.