Description

Highlights of Morocco 15 days

15 days – Start and end in Marrakesh

Start and end in Marrakesh! With the In-depth Cultural tour Highlights of Morocco, you have a 15 days tour package taking you through Marrakesh, Morocco and 11 other destinations in Morocco. Highlights of Morocco includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

1. Day 1 Start Marrakech

2. Day 2 Visit Hassan II Mosque; to the capital, Rabat (breakfast)

3. Day 3 Explore the Roman site of Volubilis and Meknes; to Fez (breakfast)

4. Day 4 Guided tour of Fez and the medina (breakfast)

5. Day 5 Drive to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara (breakfast,dinner)

6. Day 6 Walk among the dunes; camel trek; overnight in a Sahara camp (breakfast,dinner)

7. Day 7 To Skoura via the Todra Gorge (breakfast)

8. Day 8 Skoura, the palm grove capital of Morocco (breakfast)

9. Day 9 Journey to Tighza via Ait Benhaddou (breakfast,dinner)

10. Day 10 Full day of walking in the High Atlas; evening hammam (breakfast,dinner)

11. Day 11 Over the High Atlas Mountains to Essaouira (breakfast)

12. Day 12 Free day in Essaouira (breakfast)

13. Day 13 To Marrakech; guided tour including Bahia Palace, finish in Djemaa el Fna (breakfast)

14. Day 14 Free day in Marrakech (breakfast)

15. Day 15 End Marrakech (breakfast)

What’s Included

• Accommodation

  We use a variety of accommodation throughout this tour, spending time in hotels, an auberge (inn), Sahara camp, lodge and riad. The accommodations typically used can be found on the day-to-day itinerary. However, below are a few of the notable accommodations on this trip. Marrakech: Hotel Akabar (nights 1 and 13-14) We begin and end the adventure at Hotel Akabar (above), which has a sun terrace with a pool, restaurant and bar. It is within walking distance of the Djemaa el Fna square and 10 minutes from the Guéliz district, where there are many cafes, restaurants and shops. For some departures, we use the Ayoub Hotel and Spa, which is also located in the new city. Rabat: Hotel Bouregreg (night 2) Right next to Rabat medina, this 69-room hotel is well placed for our adventures. Popular nearby stops include Rabat Beach (Plage de Rabat), Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas. The hotel also has two restaurants, one serving traditional Moroccan cuisine, the other serving international fare, plus a piano bar. Erg Chebbi, Sahara: Camp La Source (night 6) Our night in the Sahara is one you’re unlikely to forget. We stay in a desert camp, where we enjoy a homemade meal. Spend the rest of the evening stargazing, chatting around the campfire, and join the camp staff as they play traditional music. Essaouira: Mechouar Plaza (nights 11-12) In Essaouira medina, the 20-room Mechouar Plaza has an ideal address. It’s decorated with exposed brick throughout and has a bar and restaurant serving Moroccan and international cuisine. For some departures, we stay at the Riad Dar El Qdima or similar. Worth knowing  You can request a single room on this trip subject to availability. The single supplement applies to hotel nights only and therefore does not cover any nights in the mountains, desert or Sahara camp. Morocco is not set up for colder temperatures and so there may not be heaters available at the hotels. Of course, you can ask for more blankets.

• Guide

  There is a local tour leader and a driver plus local guides at various sites.

• Meals
  There are 14 breakfasts and four dinners included. Moroccan food is, generally speaking, excellent. Breakfasts usually consist of bread and jam with coffee or tea. Where meals are not included, budget for the following approximate prices. Lunches: 60-100 dirhams (US$6-US$10) Dinners: In cities: 80-200 dirhams (US$8-US$19) In small towns and villages: 60-100 dirhams (US$6-US$10) Drinks in restaurants Soft drinks: 10-20 dirhams (US$1-US$1.90) Beer: 30-50 dirham (US$2.85-US$5) Wine: From 150 dirham (US$14) Vegetarians can be catered for but there is a fairly limited choice of vegetarian couscous, tajine or omelettes. This is particularly the case during the more rural sections of the trip. If you have special dietary requirements, inform us prior to the trip. If you have a specific medical/dietary need (eg coeliac or vegan), you may find it helpful to bring some food with you from home.

  This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let Exodus Adventure Travels know the food option that you prefer.

• Additional Services
  • Arrival & departure transfers

• Transport

  For most of this trip, we use a private bus, the size of which depends on the group size. The roads in Morocco are reasonably good and driving conditions in towns and on the plains are good. On mountain roads, the pace is slower. Buses usually have air-conditioning and heating but please note this is not up to European standards.

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