Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

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Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

15 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Fes, Midelt , Erg Chebbi, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Essaouira

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

290/CSK

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Age range:

Min 5yrs family toursMin 12yrs teen toursMin 15yrs on standard tours if accompanied by adult 

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1345

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

With an expert local guide by your side, uncover the Imperial Cities, Roman ruins, dramatic landscapes and coastal delights of Morocco on a 15 day group tour. With plenty of guided sightseeing by day, comfortable accommodation by night, some included meals and key sights such as the charming blue city of Chefchaouen, rural Midelt and delightful Essaouira on the Atlantic – this tour has got Morocco covered.

Highlights

  • Marrakech - Explore Morocco's most famous city independently, or join an optional guided tour to see Djemaa el Fna and the medina

  • Casablanca - Discover the beautiful coastal city your way, and opt to visit the Hassan II Mosque, which can hold 25,000 worshippers

  • Rabat - See highlights of the Moroccan capital on a guided tour, including Hassan Tower and the Royal Palace

  • Chefchaouen - Spend a night at the Blue City in the Rif Mountains and enjoy a guided tour of the many highlights

  • Fes - Delve into the oldest medieval city in the world with an included tour and free time to check out some of the old dye pits and tanneries

  • Midelt - Soak up the pristine alpine surroundings, enjoy a hike in the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit a Berber home

  • Sahara Desert - Ride a camel amongst the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night under the stars in our Berber camp

  • Todra Gorge - Marvel at the towering gorge, which is more than 1,000-feet high in places and changes colour as the sun moves across the sky

  • Ait Benhaddou - Stroll through the winding alleys of this UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies

  • Essaouira - Relax with two free days to explore this quaint fishing city, home to a beautiful medina and beachside cafes

Places You'll See

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Dinner

Saturday. Welcome to Morocco! You'll be met at Marrakech Airport and transferred to your hotel. Be sure to arrive in time for our welcome meeting and dinner at 18:00.

Day 2: Casablanca

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Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marrakech - Casablanca. Today we travel up to Casablanca. Made famous by Humphrey Bogart in the film 'Casablanca'. We then have the option of visiting the stunning Hassan II mosque, which has the tallest minaret and the third largest mosque in the world, it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time.





Please note: Day 2 will have variations for 2025 departures. Please refer to the trip notes under 'Before you go' for more detailed information.

Day 3: Meknes

Location: Meknes

Meals Included: Breakfast

Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes. This morning we drive to Rabat, Morocco's capital city to visit Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan tower, and the Royal Palace. After lunch we will move on to the third of our Imperial cities Meknes to enjoy some free time.





Please note: Day 3 will have variations for 2025 departures. Please refer to the trip notes under 'Before you go' for more detailed information.

Day 4: Chefchaouen

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Location: Chefchaouen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Meknes - Chefchaouen. After breakfast, we’ll embark on a tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site of Morocco. UNESCO-listed, the site dates back to AD40 and once ruled the entire Roman province of Mauritania. We’ll then head on to Chefchaouen for a guided tour this afternoon. High up in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen boasts a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare.





Please note: Day 4 will have variations for 2025 departures. Please refer to the trip notes under 'Before you go' for more detailed information.

Day 5-6: Fes

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Moustafa Elmouden

Location: Fes

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chefchaouen - Fes. Enjoy some free time in Chefchaouen this morning - relax at the hotel or spend your time exploring this beautiful city. We travel on to Fes in the afternoon. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, and its medina is a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights. To navigate, follow one of the five, themed tourist circuits. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit, but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.





On day 6 we embark on a fully guided tour of the city of Fes. Explore the tanneries, souks, potteries, and the Medina, and learn the fascinating history of the city. We’ll later return to the hotel to get ready for an optional night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.





Please note: Days 5 & 6 will have variations for 2025 departures. Please refer to the trip notes under 'Before you go' for more detailed information.

Day 7: Midelt

Location: Midelt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Fes - Midelt. This morning we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We will enjoy a small hike in the afternoon and a visit to a local Berber family home where we catch a glimpse of their way of life before returning to our hotel for the evening in this mountain location.

Day 8: Erg Chebbi

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Location: Erg Chebbi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Midelt - Erg Chebbi. Today we embark on a scenic drive followed by a tasty an Moroccan lunch and an afternoon relaxing and swimming. Then we head out towards the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga. The dunes are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres! Transferring to our camels we trek into the Sahara for a night at our Berber Camp. Tonight enjoy a local meal, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.

Day 9: Todra Gorge

Location: Todra Gorge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Erg Chebbi - Todra Gorge. 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 have an early lunch at the village 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 if you’re feeling adventurous, there is the option to rock climb.

Day 10: Ait Benhaddou

Location: Ait Benhaddou

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Todra Gorge - Ait Benhaddou. Leaving the impressive Todra Gorge we continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou, stopping en route in Ouarzazate for lunch and the opportunity to tour its famous film studio (book/pay locally). After lunch we tour the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.

Day 11-12: Essaouira

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Location: Essaouira

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ait Benhaddou - Essaouira. Today’s drive offers panoramic views as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira. A colourful old city and fishing village is located within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Just outside the town great beaches and an Atlantic surf beckon.

Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the bustle of the Imperial Cities. During our time here there’s the option to take part in horse trekking or quad biking or a cooking class.

Day 13-14: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast

Essaouira - Marrakech - breakfast. We take a supratours public bus from Essaouira back to Marrakech this morning, to explore the last of Morocco’s four Imperial cities we visit on this tour. Marrakech 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 and Djemaa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place. An optional guided tour of Marrakech is offered with a local payment of 200 Dirhams, alternatively you can explore the city yourself or relax by the pool.





Please note: Days 13 & 14 will have variations for 2025 departures. Please refer to the trip notes under 'Before you go' for more detailed information

Day 15: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: Breakfast

Marrakech. Our tour concludes after breakfast and hotel check out this morning, should you wish to extend your stay in Morocco please do let us know!

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    2 - 4 star hotels

  • 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners inclusive of a Berber camp dinner

  • 13 nights 2-4 star hotels and 1 night shared camping at a Berber camp in the Sahara

  • Guided sightseeing - Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Rabat and Ait Benhaddou

  • Camel trek into the Sahara Desert

  • Entrance fees for all included sites (excl Hassan II Mosque - budget 130DH)

  • Escorted by an English speaking tour leader

  • Transportation and transfers in private 4x4 or mini van/touring vehicle, public bus Essaouira to Marrakech day 13

  • Specialist local guides at some sites

  • Arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport on day 1

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for your tour leader. We recommend you allow USD$4-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

15+ yrs

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    16

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    2 - 4 star hotels

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Louise Best  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

18-Feb-2023

"Muhammed (tour guide) and Said (driver) were both fabulous. Muhammed is knowledgeable, patient and funny. Said is a positive, fun ray of sunshine. I especially loved when the boys played the drums. My favourite stops were the Sahara, Chefchawan and Essoiera. Morocco is very diverse and we enjoyed the variety."

Trina Piche  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

10-Nov-2024

The tour was amazing, Mohamed our guide was pretty amazing as well. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country. I prefer the small tour groups, There were 10 in the group and it was perfect. The van we were transported in needed maintenance and the seat belts were complicated.

Jennifer Chatwin  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

04-Feb-2019

Excellent tour. A real insight into the different sides of Morocco and good value for money. Younes was enthusiastic and friendly and was a great tour leader - always happy to answer questions and had a flexible approach.

Elizabeth Mersing  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

03-Oct-2017

It was an amazing trip! I felt very safe with Younes as the guide and he was very informational. I felt like I got a great idea of the local culture all throughout Morocco, and it was just long enough that I didn't feel rushed or that we hung around a city for too long. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends/family!

Patricia Piellusch  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

06-Apr-2022

This tour was wonderful! Both Younes our guide and Mohamed our driver were top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Morocco and feel Camels, Souks and Kasbahs was the best choice to see the most. Extra praise to Younes for the assistance he gave us to retrieve our late luggage. Highly recommend this tour!

Deepa Patel  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

29-Oct-2017

Just returned from another amazing trip with On The Go and a mere thank you just isn't enough! The Camels, Souks & Kasbahs Tour was fantastic and our guide Mohammed made the trip even more enjoyable! His approach was warm and friendly, ensuring each member of the group had a wonderful time. Mohammed is very passionate about his country, its history and its future which shone through. Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara was my personal highlight (yet so out of my comfort zone!). Seeing meteor showers was an added bonus! Mohammed even went above & beyond the call of duty when one member of the group fell ill. Our driver Said, has to be the best driver I've had. Despite his limited English he made attempts to engage with the group. He drove confidentally & carefully, trying to avoid the many potholes along the way! He handled a tire blow out on the winding roads of the mountains with ease, remaining calm and professional. Both Mohammed and Said worked extremely well together, making sure we were looked after, felt safe and even negotiated prices when they felt we were being ripped off. I'm already planning my return! Shukran!

Theresa Alcock  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

02-Jun-2024

Our guide, Youness was superb. He had a genuine love of his country that he was pleased to pass on to us. His English was excellent and his knowledge was impressive. He looked after us very well and ensured that everyone was content. Our driver was excellent too. We loved the tour which gave us a very good experience of this beautiful country. A great holiday- we loved it!

John Huck  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

20-Aug-2018

Great times, lots to see and do but did think some of the hotels were in rougher parts of the cities and quite out of the way. Food very similar everywhere but the guide was fantastic and made the holiday and travel so much better.

Martin Warren  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

22-Oct-2024

All was good except before going I asked you if a sleeping bag was really necessary and you replied" we strongly recommend it," it was totally unnecessary and I carried it round for two weeks. Yunace our guide said the camp is fully equipped and they had been telling you for a long time to update .

Sam Hayden  

Camels, Souks & Kasbahs - 15 Days

02-Oct-2024

Excellent tour guide (Aissa), extremely patient with some challenging passengers. We were disappointed that our tour exceeded the max number as advertised and included some elderly (but lovely) passengers who struggled to keep up. This hindered our progress and limited our time in each destination.

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