Guide

All Guide

Meals

All accommodation All breakfasts 8 dinners Excluded

Insurance

Please ensure as industry standard that you have your own private travel insurance for your trip with us.

Others

Private multilingual driver for 12 days Private A/C 4×4 vehicle & fuel Airport transfers Private guide fee in Marrakech Private trekking guide fee in Ourika Valley Private guide fee in Essaouria Private guide fee in Taroudant Desert adventure drive Camel guide fee Optional informal sand boarding experience 90Km off-piste entry desert drive 60Km off-piste exit desert drive Caleche horse ride in Taroudant All accommodation All breakfasts 8 dinners

Accommodation

All Our Considered A/C Comfort Accommodations, Consisting Of Traditional Riads, Contemporary Or Traditional Hotels, Guest Houses & Glamping Desert Camps, Have Been Chosen To Represent The Style & Architecture of The Regions & Destinations We Visit. We have carefully sourced the accommodation for our Morocco tours. It is important to us, that for you, the accommodation connects with and reflects authentic Moroccan design and personality. Our Moroccan tours are authentic and full of character, and it’s important that the accommodation we use is an extension of this. We make sure accommodations are comfortable, atmospheric and provide good service with food prepared in clean kitchens. Your bedrooms include private bathroom facilites including in your private tent at Desert camp. We believe that at the end your touring day, often consiting of long road trips, your accommodation should provide you with some Moroccan comfort and bliss!

Transport

Private A/C 4×4 Vehicle & Fuel Or Mini-Van & Fuel Depending On The Size Of Your Private Tour Booking With Us.

Not included:

Others

Flights Dinners on the following days: 2 –3 – 5 Entrance fees Optional Atlas film studio entrance Personal drinks & snacks Gratuities

Flights

Optional

Optional Hammam. Optional Cooking Class. Optional Hiking Guide Fee. Optional Desert Quad Bike Or Desert Buggy .

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Day 1 Arrival Casablanca To Marrakech.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival Casablanca To Marrakech.

We meet with you from a morning arrival flight at Casablanca.

Meet & greet breakfast or some refreshments.

Visit Hassan 11 Mosque Casablanca.

Explore the outer area of the ornately mosaiced Mosque.

Guided tour of the interior with its partial glass floor exposing the ocean below.

Lunch on Ocean Boulevard where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Arrive Marrakech approx late afternoon /early evening.

Today day will be determined by your arrival time.

1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Riad See Moon et Spa / Or similar
Day 2 Marrakech.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech.

Guided Tour Of Marrakech

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast today.

Meet with local private Marrakech Guide.

Walking tour around the exterior of Koutoubia Mosque.

Visit ornate Bahia Palace the historical home of the Sultans Hareem.

Wander through the colourful Saadian Tombs.

Explore the vast grounds of El Badhi Palace with panoramic views of the city.

Lunch in an atmospheric spot within the Medina or Jemaa el fnaa square.

Explore the tranquil courtyard and rooms of the Ben Youseff Madrasa.

Join the merry throng at the Souks in the bustling Medina.

We return to your accommodation approx late afternoon.

We haven’t included dinner tonight should you wish to visit a city eatery.

1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Breakfast Only.

Riad See Moon et Spa / Or similar
Day 3 Marrakech & Ourika Valley.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech & Ourika Valley.

Hiking at Setti Fatma Waterfalls.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast today.

Approx 1hr drive into the ‘Garden’ Valley of Marrakech full of fruit & olive trees.

Visit the herbal apothecary’s garden.

Optional unique herbal outdoor stone footbath.

Introduction to Moroccan mint tea in Berber family home.

Amusing drive past café tables and chairs situates in the shallow bed of the river.

Lunch on a rustic rooftop café with mountain views or while cooling your feet in the river.

Meet with your private local Hiking Guide to view the Setti Fatma waterfall.

Catch your breath refreshments after your descent.

Return to Marrakech approx late afternoon.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

We haven’t included dinner tonight should you wish to visit a city eatery.

1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Breakfast Only.

Riad See Moon et Spa / Or similar
Day 4 Marrakech To Essaouira.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech To Essaouira.

Marrakech To Essaouira.

Argan Oil & Seafood.

We meet with you at your accommodation at the time of your choosing today.

You may prefer some free & relaxed personal time this morning in Marrakech.

Alternatively, you might like us to organise an optional cooking class or Hammam.

Lunch in one of the oldest & highly decorative Riads in the Medina.

No matter how you decide to spend your morning we depart Marrakech after lunch.

Optional visit to rural quality culinary & cosmetic Argan Oil Co-operative.

Arrive Essaouira approx late afternoon / early evening.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

1 Overnight Accommodation Essaouira Including Dinner & Breakfast.

https://www.hotelmaisondusud.com/fr Or similar
Day 5 Essaouria.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouria.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast today.

Meet & Introduce you to your private local Essaouira Guide.

Walking historic tour & visits to local artisans tucked under the Ramparts.

Visit the fish market to choose your catch of the day lunch.

Lunch in a rooftop restaurant where we have your fish cooked for you.

After lunch enjoy a walk through the relaxed Medina and Souks.

Alternatively you may choose to spend time on the bay & beach or as you prefer.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

We haven’t included dinner tonight should you wish to visit a local eatery.

1 Overnight Accommodation Essaouira Including Breakfast Only.

https://www.hotelmaisondusud.com/fr Or similar
Day 6 Esssouira To Taroudant.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Esssouira To Taroudant.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast.

Visit the wild coastal enclave of Sidi Kaouki.

Pay homage on the route at Diabet at the infamous Jimi Hendrix beach Café.

A ‘make the most’ of a fresh seafood lunch at modern beach resort Agadir.

Leave the modern world behind at Agadir.

Scenic journey into traditional Berber country.

Arrive medieval walled Berber city of Taroudant.

Arrive approx late afternoon/early evening.

Relaxing & evocative Caleche ride around the walled city.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like

1 Overnight Accommodation Taroudant Including Dinner & Breakfast.

https://riadainkhadra.com/ Or Similar
Day 7 Taroudant To Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taroudant To Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast.

Visit traditional small Mountain Berber town of Talioune.

Talioune is known for the quality of its Moroccan saffron.

Visit the small rustic saffron museum and for tea.

Lunch in atmospheric and time forgotten Talioune.

Continue toward the entrance into the Sahara at Foum Zguid.

90Km adventure drive off-road into the Desert Piste.

You follow part of the old Paris Dakar rally route.

Pass the now dry lake Iraqui.

Arrive camp at Chigaga approx late afternoon.

An optional climb of large dunes for sunset.

Approx 90mims camel trek at sunset or sunrise.

Enjoy a night of Desert hospitality.

Dinner with live music, campfire at camp.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

1 Overnight Accommodation Erg Chigaga Camp Including Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast.
Day 8 Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp To Zagora.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp To Zagora.

You may wish to rise for the spectacular sunrise over the Sahara today.

After breakfast at camp, you are free to spend time as you wish.

We depart the Sahara approx mid-morning today.

Traverse the 60km of Desert Piste to exit the Sahara.

Lunch in Saharan village of M’hamid.

Visit the Museum housed in an atmospheric Kasbah within the Palmerie.

Visit the ancient Tamegroute artisan potters & outdoor kilns.

Explore the partially underground still inhabited Kasbah of Tamegroute.

Arrive at our home town of Zagora approx late afternoon.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

1 Overnight Accommodation Zagora Including Dinner & Breakfast.

https://www.zagoraoasislodge.com/ Or Similar
Day 9 Zagora To Fint Oasis.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Zagora To Fint Oasis.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast.

Explore on foot or by camel the Agdz Palmerie.

The palmerie is home to Saharan silversmiths.

Journey through the Date palm & Kasbah lined Draa Valley.

Lunch at Kasbah Tamnougalt offering panoramic views.

Arrive Fint Oases approx late afternoon.

Free time in the nature of Fint Oasis.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

1 Overnight Accommodation Fint Oasis Including Dinner & Breakfast.

https://www.darchamaa.com/fr/fr_index.html / Or Similar
Day 10 Fint Oasis To Ait Ben Haddou.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fint Oasis To Ait Ben Haddou.

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast.

Participate in village life as you prefer.

You can participate in bread making, cooking

Have a traditional lunch in a Berber family home.

Visit the International filming town of Ouarzazate.

Photography visit to Kasbah Taourirt Ouarzazate.

Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios.

Arrive Ait Ben Haddou approx late afternoon/ early evening.

Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.

1 Overnight Accommodation Ait Ben Haddou Including Dinner & Breakfast.

https://www.riad-caravane.com/ Or Similar
Day 11 Ait Ben Haddou To Marrakech.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ait Ben Haddou To Marrakech.

Traversing The High Atlas Mountains

We meet with you at your accommodation after breakfast.

Visit the UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.

Walk through the still inhabited Kasbah for panoramic views.

Optional visit to Berber village bakery co-operative.

Lunch with a view in the High Atlas Mountain.

Visit the distressed but ornately decorated Kasbah Telouet.

Drive of a lifetime over the High Atlas Mountains & Tichka Pass.

Photograph & refreshments as you like.

Arrive Marrakech approx late afternoon.

1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Riad See Moon et Spa / Or similar
Day 12 Eparture Marrakech To Casablanca.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Eparture Marrakech To Casablanca.

Airport Transfer From Marrakech To Casablanca or Marrakech.

Today’s activities will be determined by your departure flight.

Allow 3 hrs to arrive at Casablanca Airport plus min 2hrs 30mins before your departure flight.

Allow 45mins to arrive at Menera Airport Marrakech plus min 2hrs 30mins before your flight.

We say our Goodbyes, Bislema !

12 days tour

12 Day Desert Tour From Casablanca Morocco

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Day Desert Tour From Casablanca Morocco

Arrival Casablanca To Marrakech.

Marrakech.

Marrakech & Ourika Valley.

Marrakech To Essaouira.

Essaouria.

Esssouira To Taroudant.

Taroudant To Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp.

Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp To Zagora.

Zagora To Fint Oasis.

Fint Oasis To Ait Ben Haddou.

Ait Ben Haddou To Marrakech.

Eparture Marrakech To Casablanca.

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