10- Days Tour The Great Desert, Morocco
10- Days Tour The Great Desert, Morocco
Tour Overview
Discover Morocco and its majestic imperial past on this 10-day route that departs from Costa del Sol. Cross with us the Strait of Gibraltar to visit the beautiful cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes and Fez. Prepare your senses for the smells, colors, culture and magic that is breathed in Morocco
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Accommodation Name: your hotel
Arrive in Costa del Sol and take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is al leisure. Accommodation at your hotel.
Day 2 : Costa Del Sol – Tarifa/Algeciras – Tangier – Rabat
Location: Rabat
Accommodation Name: the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol. After arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras board the Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Rabat. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 : Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the ruins of the Oudayas or the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to take a panoramic view including the exteriors of Hassan II Mosque, and the United Nations Square. Continuation to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 4 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called "Pearl of the South". A tour that begins in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and an infinity of olive trees. Afterwards, visit outside the Koutoubia minaret, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, there is a visit to the Bahia Palace, owned by a nobleman from the city. Finally we go to the Jemaa el Fna square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. The guilds of craftsmen of wood, ceramics, leather, etc. will be the places they visit. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accomodation at the hotel.
Day 5 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Location: Ouarzazate
Accommodation Name: the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ouarzazate. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka at 2,260 meters high, with villages built of mud and straw, in addition to almost perpetual snow. Arrival at Ait Ben Haddou, considered the most beautiful fortress in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here famous films such as Gladiator among others were filmed. Continue to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 : Ouarzazate – Erfoud
Location: Erfoud
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Visit the Kasbahs Taourirt, located in the heart of the city. Later departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley through cities like Boulmane to Kellah M’gouna with its immense palm trees and the Valley of the Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorges, impressive geographical accident caused by the erosion of the river. Free time to discover it on your own. Continue to Erfoud, dinner and overnight at the hotel).
Day 7 : Erfoud – Fez
Location: Fez
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast and depart towards Fez. Visit the Ziz River Valley with endless palm groves and houses built on mud and straw. Continue to the Middle Atlas through Er-Rachidia and Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, being an incredible contrast between the heat of the desert and the snow of this place in a few kilometers. Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to arrive, at the end of the afternoon, in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Fez
Location: Fez
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, visit of this old city that with its 785 mosques and its splendid Medina (old city), is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th Century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the Imperial Capitals. During the tour you will see the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. You will walk and access the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and having the possibility of experiencing a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Age. The walls that protect its interior formed by hundreds of alleys where you can live a thousand smells and flavors , as this place is considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 9 : Fez – Tanger – Tarifa/Algeciras – Costa Del Sol
Location: Tangier
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras and drive towards Costa del Sol.
Day 10 : Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES
What's Included
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Arrival and departure transfers from/to hotel in Costa del Sol
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Guided city tour with local guides in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez and Rabat / Tour director throughout the journey
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Transportation in luxury coach
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Accommodation at selected hotel class
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Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
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Travel insurance.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi and the night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with luxury coach transportation, including ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Morocco.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodations at selected hotel classes throughout your journey, with stays in Costa del Sol, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, and Fez, ensuring a restful experience after each day's adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses luxury coach transportation, including ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Morocco.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy comfortable accommodations at selected hotel classes throughout your journey, with stays in Costa del Sol, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, and Fez, ensuring a restful experience after each day's adventure.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes daily breakfast, one lunch, and six dinners.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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What optional excursions are available during the tour?
Optional excursions include a sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi with a 4x4 vehicle and a dromedary ride, and a night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi with a Berber dinner and accommodation in a camp.
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What are some of the key sites visited in Marrakech?
In Marrakech, you will visit the Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia minaret, the Bahia Palace, and the Jemaa el Fna square, with access to the souks and the medina.
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What historical sites are included in the Fez city tour?
The Fez city tour includes visits to the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, the fortress with views of Fez el Bali, and the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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10- Days Tour The Great Desert, Morocco
10 Days Starting and ending in Costa del Sol, Spain
Visiting: Costa del Sol, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, Fez, Tangier
Tour operator:
Tour code:
184
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-64