Morocco Highlights Marrakech 9 Days
9 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakesh, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat, Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Fes, Fes-Medina, Sáhara Desert merzouga, Todra River, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Medina, High Atlas
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Tour code:
MH9
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Gluten Free on request
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Discover the sights and highlights of North Africa’s most beautiful country in this amazing 9-day tour of Morocco; follow the steps of Ingrid Bergman in the city tour of Casablanca, soak in the wonders of the stunning city of Marrakech and get your cultural fix when staying in an original Berber camp along with the locals and under the stars of the Saharan Desert sands. Book now to experience this tour of a lifetime, only in Morocco. Starting in Marrakech compared to our shorter Morocco Highlights 8-day trip, you are sure to see more and explore more of the enchanting gems of this mystical North-African city. Looking for something a bit shorter? Check out our MOROCCO HIGHLIGHTS 8 DAY TOUR. The ideal trip for a small group of adventurers looking to explore the major highlights of Morocco, this Morocco Highlights tour is stretched over 9 days allowing you to see first-hand the very best of this city and what Morocco has to offer. You will get to visit the 4 great Imperial cities of Morocco:- Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Fes, each with their unique and enticing history. It also includes a rare opportunity to stay at an authentic Berber Camp and mingle with the locals after trekking at a camel’s back in the Erg Chebbi dunes. From 2025, this tour will only be available as a private tour. 2 Pax £1648 each. 3 Pax £1498 each. 4 Pax £1348 each. 5 Pax £1198 each. 6 Pax £1098 each. Optional Activities: • Guided city tour of Marrakech 3 hours (2-4 Pax 200 DH, 5-9 Pax 150 DH, 10 Pax 100 DH) • Bahia Palace Entry Fee (100 DH) • Hammam spa in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) • Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca (140 DH) • Dinner and an Evening’s Entertainment in Fes (300 DH) • Cooking class in Marrakech (350 DH) • Rock Climbing in Todra Gorge (1 hour = 300 DH) • Quad Biking in Ouarzazate (prices from 590 DH) • Visit to Film Studio in Ouarzazate (80 DH)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport to our joining hotel, you can relax by the hotel pool before the pre-departure meeting at 18.00 hrs where you will meet your fellow travellers.
Overnight Marrakech (Dinner included).
Day 2 : Casablanca
Location: Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque
Accommodation Name: Hotel Diwan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
En-route this morning we travel to the city of Casablanca. After lunch, we have the option to visit the Hassan II Mosque, this spectacular mosque is worth a visit. It is the largest mosque in Morocco with the world’s tallest minaret of 210 meters.
After the visit you will have some free time to explore the city centre by yourself before meeting at 6pm for dinner to meet fellow travellers joining this tour in Casablanca.
Overnight Casablanca (Breakfast & Dinner included).
*NB: Hassan Mosque tour is not available during Ramadan.
Day 3 : Fes
Location: Rabat, Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Arena
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we set off on our travels to the capital Rabat. We have a guided tour of the city where we will be visiting the Oudaia Kasbah in the oldest part of the city and we can see the Hassan Tower, Rabat’s most famous landmark. The Royal Palace is also a must see whilst we are here.
We continue our journey through to Fes after a lunch stop in Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities.
After lunch, we move on to the Roman settlement of Volubilis for a guided tour; it is the largest ancient site in Morocco and is a UNESCO listed site dating back to AD 40. We then move on to Fes tonight.
Overnight – Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 4 : Fes
Location: Fes-Medina, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Arena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we take the guided tour of Fes.
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Its medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants, with only donkeys and bikes as a means of transportation, is a heady mix of aromas, sights, and sounds. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.
After exploring the dye-pits, tanneries, pharmacy, pottery and restaurants, we return to our hotel to freshen up for tonight where we have the chance of an optional traditional meal in the city with live Moroccan entertainment including traditional music, belly dancing and magicians.
Overnight Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 5 : Sahara Desert
Location: Sáhara Desert merzouga
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Auberge La Caravane
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excitement is in the air as we head towards the mighty Saharan Dunes.
En-route we stop off for an optional lunch and in the summer, we may even have time for a relaxing swim.
It is then time to head towards the great desert dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga where we transfer to our camels and trek into the vast Sahara Desert in time for sunset.
We then return to our authentic Berber Camp on the edge of the desert to spend the night enjoying local food, music, and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.
Overnight Berber camp (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 6 : Todra Gorge
Location: Todra River
Accommodation Name: Kasbah Amazir
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon.
We will visit the Berber co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber handmade rugs, kilims and carpets.
The afternoon can be spent exploring the Gorge, walking through the Palmerie or trying our optional activity of Rock Climbing. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. Overnight Todra Gorge (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 7 : Ait Benhaddou
Location: Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Aït Benhaddou
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Rose Du Sable
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We must bid fond farewell to Todra this morning en-route to Ait Benhaddou via Ouarzazate.
We will stop for lunch along the way and have a chance for an optional tour of the Film studios in Ouarzazate, famous for films such as Gladiators, The Last Temptation of Christ, and the Living Daylights. If you need a more adventurous activity, you have the option of quad biking instead.
On a hill along the Ouarzazate River we find Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which boasts great examples of Kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited.
This afternoon we have a guided tour of the famous Kasbah and village.
Overnight Ait Benhaddou (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh, Medina, High Atlas
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We traverse the High Atlas today enjoying stunning views of Tizi n Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 metres en-route to Marrakech. Why not book our optional guided tour of the city this afternoon?
Marrakech is set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains; Its great pride and landmark is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Seville. It is said that after the third of these was completed, the sultan had the eyes of his architect put out, lest he should build another more beautiful tower elsewhere. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina & Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and marketplace. The rest of the afternoon you have free time to relax by the pool or do a little shopping for souvenirs before we meet for the last group evening meal (unless you are at the cooking class).
An optional cooking class can take place this evening on a family home visit. This is a mutual exchange where we learn how to cook a tagine and about family life in Morocco and our cooking class cost helps the family out too.
Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 9 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast included).
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Arrival airport transfer
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1 Guide & 1 driver
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Sahara Camel Trek
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Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou, Fes, Volubilis & Rabat
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8 breakfasts & 6 dinners
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping kitty 2024 $55 per person (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips & Tour driver).
In 2025 = $60 USD. -
7 lunches & 2 dinners
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Tip for Nomadic guide
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Optional Activities
• Guided city tour of Marrakech 3 hours (2-4 Pax 200 DH, 5-9 Pax 150 DH, 10 Pax 100 DH) • Bahia Palace Entry Fee (100 DH) • Hammam spa in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) • Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca (140 DH) • Dinner and an Evening’s Entertainment in Fes (300 DH) • Cooking class in Marrakech (350 DH) • Rock Climbing in Todra Gorge (1 hour = 300 DH) • Quad Biking in Ouarzazate (prices from 590 DH) • Visit to Film Studio in Ouarzazate (80 DH)
Optional Extras
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Single Room Supplement
Single Room
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Pre-Accommodation Triple Room
Should you require a room for 3 people prior to the tour
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Pre-Accommodation Twin/Double Room
Should you require a room for 2 people prior to the tour
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Post-Accommodation Triple Room
Should you require a room for 3 people after the tour
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Post-Accommodation Single Room
Should you require a single room after the tour
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Post-Accommodation Twin/Double Room
Should you require a room for 2 after the tour
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Pre-Accommodation Single Room
Should you need a single room prior to the tour
Mode of Transport
Minivan or 4x4 land cruiser
Accommodation
We use 3-4 star hotels plus 1 night in an authentic Berber camp.
Marrakech Hotel El Andalous
Casablanca Hotel Diwan
Fes Hotel Arena
Sahara Desert Berber camp
Todra Gorge Hotel Kasbah Amazir
Ait Benhaddou Hotel La Rose du Sable
NB: The hotels listed above are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
Check out our Q&As
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Are there any cultural dress codes or guidelines for Morocco?
When visiting mosques and local families during the tour, it is important to dress modestly out of respect for the local culture. For both men and women, this typically means covering shoulders, chest, and legs. Women can also choose to bring a scarf to cover their hair when entering a mosque but it is not mandatory. It's advisable to avoid tight-fitting clothing and ensure that knees and shoulders are covered. Observing these dress code guidelines will show respect for the cultural norms and religious practices in Morocco.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, we use air-conditioned minivans or 4x4.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Moroccan Dirham is a closed currency so you cannot get it before you arrive in Morocco. There are plenty of cash machines to withdraw local currency during the tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can book pre or post accommodation at the starting/ending hotels for £80 single room, £110 twin or double, £150 triple, £220 family room
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, we provide a driver and a guide for the tour apart from during free time.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading over 25 years.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A tour voucher with a check-list and a pre-departure email.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, you can pay extra for a single room for the duration of the tour. Just add the single supplement when you book.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, for every booking we take, we donate to projects such as the Ait Ouham Association
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