Experience Overview
An in-depth Morocco trip featuring all the exciting sights, sounds and flavors befitting of its status as the gateway to Africa. Explore the ancient alleyways of Fes, spend the evening like a local in a riad and learn about the healing touch of Moroccan ingredients like argan oil.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Fes: Meet Khalid, the owner of a 19th-century riad, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal while hearing about his family's life in the medina, all set against stunning views of Fes and the Zalagh Mountains.
Dive into Culture
- Fes: Visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit for a fascinating glimpse into an ancient practice.
- Morocco: Meet a local Imam who, along with his family, will welcome you with tea and local treats. Learn about life in the region and their heritage.
- Marrakesh: Visit a Moroccan pharmacy to learn about local healing creams and cosmetics made from regional ingredients.
Iconic Experience
- Merzouga: Travel by 4x4 to the stunning sand dunes of the Sahara.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Fes: Visit the non-profit American Fondouk founded in 1927, and speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals and the families who are so dependent on their labor. Your visit includes a donation to the clinic.Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Rabat, Fes, Marrakesh and Casablanca
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, a traditional tannery and dye-pit in Fes and Dar El Bacha in Marrakesh
- View the Royal Palace of Fes, the Todra Gorge and the UNESCO-listed village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Trafalgar Difference
- Dades Valley: Promising paradise in the middle of the Atlas Mountains, the African-styled Xaluca Dades is surrounded by a spectacular mountainscape with panoramic views of the Dades Valley and its Berber villages.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34434
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Family, 55+
Supplier Code: 35.108B
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Finishes: Casablanca, Morocco
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating: Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4104 (CAD $373 /day)
Itinerary
The intoxicating sights and sounds of Morocco are revealed on this epic adventure through an ancient land. Delve into the intrigue and romance of Casablanca, immortalized by Hollywood, before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner.
Accommodation: Gray
Meals: Dinner
Continue along the coast to the capital, Rabat. Here you’ll embark on an orientation tour of the city which includes views of the grand 17-century Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Traveling to the imperial city of Meknès, you'll see the grand gate of Bab elMansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa, adorned by green and white zeillij tiles. Arrive in Fes later today where you can choose to spend the evening at leisure in the country's oldest imperial city or enjoy a local meal of fine food, and traditional entertainment on our evening optional experience.
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace
Meals: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist today to explore the Medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centers in the world. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience to the non-profit American Fondouk, speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals. See the Royal Palace and Dive Into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries, revealing Morocco's ancient leathercraft. Later, you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect With Locals over dinner for a Be My Guest experience, featuring Moroccan specialties served with wine in a traditional riad.
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow the old caravan trail south, stopping for a lunch in Midelt, a market town set within the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafilalt oasis, you'll arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'. Its golden façades and towering dunes have made it a popular location for filmmakers for decades. This evening we dine at our hotel.
Accommodation: Kasbah Xaluca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax with a leisurely morning, or you may prefer to explore the desert town of Rissani. This afternoon we experience a traditional lunch of Madfouna, also known as ‘Berber Pizza’. This dish is a delight for the senses with seasonal fillings and spices. Later, continue to Great Erg Chebbi where we are transported into the heart of the dunes to your authentic Nomad-style accommodation for the night. This evening witness the most unforgettable sunset before dining with local music and dancers. The night sky of the Sahara offers a magical view of the stars, planets and constellations, discover how the Nomads used these for navigation.
Accommodation: Auberge Bivouacs La Belle Etoile
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journeying west, stop at Todra Gorge before continuing to Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco and home to the ruins of the ancient Glaoui palace. Wander the Kasbahs and discover the city as you enjoy some free time after lunch. Meet a local Imam and his family to learn about living in the region. Enjoy a Stays with Stories experience as you overnight at Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
Accommodation: Dades Xaluca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Blending effortlessly into the arid landscape, Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. See the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains. Continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city - the Medina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market).
Accommodation: Ryad Mogador Menara
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the ornate Dar El Bacha during a city orientation with your Local Specialist and spend some time soaking up the energy of Djemaa el Fna Square in the Old Quarter with its palm readers, storytellers and snake charmers. Spend the rest of the afternoon lingering in one of the city's beautiful gardens, discover the vibrant arts and culture scene or consider indulging in a traditional Hammam.
Accommodation: Ryad Mogador Menara
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to the laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning. Consider a delicious seafood lunch and enjoy some free time before joining an orientation with your Travel Director. Journey to the port city of El Jadida with its unique architectural mixture of Moorish-Portuguese-French influence.
Accommodation: Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf and Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, journey north to Casablanca where you may choose to visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque famous for its intricate Islamic architecture, built for the late King's 60th birthday celebrations. Later, join your Travel Director and companions for dinner to celebrate an unforgettable voyage of discovery.
Accommodation: Gray
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of your Moroccan holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Sandra Hoover - Traveled, April 2025
Trafalgar has the very best tour guides and drivers. Their years of experience and knowledge of the country is very apparent . There are always issues that arise. This trip was no exception! Everything was handled professionally and carefully. This itinerary was an interesting educational immersion into Moroccan culture. From the large cities to the rural countryside to mountains and the Sahara, having the ability to see and speak with people was great. Our tour guide was so interesting and knowledgable ..answering all our questions. All of our hotels were beautiful. Each one with its own personality! The rides did not seem long as we were stopping to see sights on our journey. The night in the Sahara Desert was fantastic!!! Our 'tents' were so nice. It was so much more then I expected. The staff there was very accommodating. The food was outstanding. This was truly a trip to remember! I could not think of anything that could have been added to make this trip better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Simin Parvizi - Traveled, April 2025
The driver was amazing. The Casablanca hotel was not good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Trafalgar are the easiest company to work with. This was a fast moving itinerary taking in the best Morocco had to offer. Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was attentive and took care of all our needs. I'd recommend this trip for anyone who wants different experiences available. The night in Sahara was memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
The guide and driver was reallly good. But a was always clean. Grey boutique hotel wax disappointing. Our airport transfer at 4;00 am to arrive at the airport at 4:30 am for a 9:00 am flight was too early. 5:00 am was not given as an option would have been much better. You need to add as part of the the below question “ how likely would you recommend this Trafalgar trip to a friend”? My answer would be a 4. Too much bus time Not sure how to shorten the bus rides but at times it felt like all we did was ride a bus. I think we needed more 2 night stays and maybe skip some stops. Or make some of them optional. For instance the gorge,. it’s obviously a Morocco natural wonder but not really worth the stop as it was so crowded. The dessert experience was disappointing, should have had an option to drive an ATV or camel ride. The SUV ride thru dessert was not enjoyable. The clamping was really good except I smelt septic all night. Strong enough to wake me up several times while trying to sleep.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Very superficial. Tour Director kept things in schedule. The porters and transfers were good. Great tour Director and bus driver. Some local guides were good and others said nothing or rushed through. The food was fair. Not sure why every meal was essentially the same. Disappointed with the number of hours in the bus and only getting a minute to take pictures rather than actually going g inside. I feel for many sites a tour book gave me the same thing. Why go to a filming studio and not go in, but just stand outside and take a picture. Not in depth enough for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Sapugahawattege Nanayakkara - Traveled, October 2024
Excellent Tour! The trip overall was excellent. The tour director and the driver ( both were called Muhammad ) were excellent !!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2024
Emmalynn Larson - Traveled, September 2024
There were very long days of bus rides. Our director did fun things to entertain us: songs, a quiz, a movie. He was great. I have issues with the pre tripping: 1) bring a water bottle as we recycle,2) money info misleading 3)?we were told to print out all vouchers, but didn’t use any.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Every hotel the group stayed in had a problem. no towels, down to 1 elevator or ac hot working. In casablanca maybe a hotel near where tourists can walk to shopping center.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
David - Traveled, August 2024
Enjoyed the Sahara, but found overall content very shopping, retail heavy focused. The ladies seemed to enjoy this but it wasn’t my thing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2024
Sudha Sharma - Traveled, September 2024
We would recommend people to take the trip. Good service, they go out of their way to make the trip worthwhile. We really enjoyed the trip , the trip director went out of his way to make things smooth for everyone. He even took the time out to help my husband buy a luggage in between the farewell dinner. There were issues with hotels- issues with air conditioning and towels.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2024
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