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9 Days Essential Morocco Cultural Tour

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9 Days Essential Morocco Cultural Tour

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Transport

At Morocco Social Impact Travel (MSITravels), we are dedicated to ensuring the utmost comfort and convenience for our esteemed clientele. Recognizing the diverse needs of our travelers and the unique requirements of each tour, we offer a comprehensive range of transportation services tailored to your preferences. Our commitment to excellence begins with our fleet of air-conditioned vehicles, which includes shuttle services to and from the airport, ensuring a hassle-free start and end to your journey. Additionally, we take care of all toll road fees, fuel charges, and taxes, sparing you from any unexpected expenses along the way. Whether embarking on adventurous off-road expeditions or exploring more conventional routes, our transportation options are designed to cater to your needs. From spacious 4-wheel drive vehicles ideal for small groups to 7-seater minivans, minibus options for larger groups of up to 17 travelers, and coaches for groups exceeding 17 passengers, we ensure a comfortable and seamless travel experience for all. For those seeking an authentic desert exploration, we also offer camel rides, allowing you to discover the vast expanse of the desert like a local nomad. Trust MSITravels to provide you with reliable transportation solutions that enhance your journey through Morocco.

Others

Eng, Fr, Spa-speaking professional driver/tour guide Shuttle from and to the airport Accommodation is organised at all stages of the tour City Guide: Marrakech and Fes Medina guided tour Private Transportation: 4wd, Minivan or Minibus Air-conditioned vehicle Visit to womenโ€™s cooperatives Toll road fees, fuel charges and all taxes Transport insurance An opportunity to give back and meet up with locals Camel ride in the desert Option: Some home-cooked dishes with local families, are available upon request and will be at the expense of the customer. Meals: Diner is included only in Merzouga Desert & Dades Gorges Daily breakfast

Guide

In our service, we deliver more than mere transportation; we provide our customers with an immersive journey guided by skilled professionals every mile of the way. Your devoted driver, who doubles as a tour guide, is proficient in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication and insightful commentary throughout your adventure. Theyโ€™ll be your companion, not only ensuring your safety but also offering enriching perspectives on Moroccoโ€™s varied landscapes and cultural richness. Moreover, in cities such as Fes and Marrakech, we arrange for seasoned local guides to lead you through the intricate alleyways and hidden treasures, allowing for a deeper exploration of each destinationโ€™s essence. With our experienced team at your service, every moment of exploration is destined to be profound and unforgettable.

Accommodation

Unless a specific accommodation is requested, we carefully curate and recommend a selection of the finest 3-star or 4-star authentic stays throughout your journey. From quintessential Moroccan lodging nestled within bustling medinas to charming hotels and riads exuding local charm, each establishment offers a unique experience reflective of the regionโ€™s culture and heritage. In the Sahara Desert, we provide accommodations ranging from Kasbahs to Berber-style tents, complete with private baths, hot water, and exemplary service, all while adhering to sustainable management practices. Daily breakfast is included. For those opting for our Desert Camp experience, we feature spacious walk-in tents adorned with traditional Berber-style bedding or sleeping pads, ideal for two or more persons. Detailed information regarding accommodations will be provided upon completion of your booking, ensuring a seamless and tailored experience for your journey.

Optional

As part of our dedication to responsible tourism, weโ€™re thrilled to introduce our "Give Back" initiative, an integral aspect of our commitment to positively impact communities during your journey through Morocco. We proudly endorse the admirable efforts of Ennajah Association and Chabab Time, two non-profit organizations devoted to uplifting Moroccan society. Ennajah Association, headquartered in Zagora, focuses on sustainable development by addressing school dropout rates among girls through initiatives such as providing transportation and vital water resources to the community. Meanwhile, Chabab Time, with operations spanning across Morocco from Rabat, actively promotes youth involvement in public affairs. Moreover, we encourage our travelers to contribute to our giving efforts by donating items such as medications, clothes, or other essentials. Additionally, we may extend our support to a local Berber school by providing supplies and small toys, bringing joy and making a tangible impact on childrenโ€™s lives. We believe in offering you the chance to make a meaningful difference, nurturing genuine connections, and ensuring your visit leaves a positive imprint. As you bid farewell, youโ€™ll carry with you cherished mementos of your adventure โ€“ carpets, Argan oil, lanterns, and treasured memories โ€“ but more significantly, youโ€™ll leave behind a lasting legacy of support and solidarity for the communities youโ€™ve had the privilege to touch.

Insurance

We offer transportation insurance as part of our services to ensure a secure journey for our customers. However, itโ€™s essential to note that comprehensive travel insurance is not included in our packages. We strongly advise all travelers to arrange their own travel insurance policies to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances and provide additional peace of mind throughout their trip.

Flights

Please note that while we are dedicated to facilitating every aspect of your travel experience, we do not handle flight bookings for our customers. However, we are more than happy to offer recommendations and assistance to ensure you find the best flights to complement your itinerary. Feel free to reach out to us for guidance and support in arranging your flights, and weโ€™ll gladly assist you in making the most suitable arrangements for your journey.

Meals

As part of our commitment to providing a memorable experience, we offer our customers a daily breakfast served at their accommodation. For dinner, we provide a unique dining experience under the stars in the serene settings of the desert and Dades Gorges. However, in bustling cities, we offer our guests the flexibility to choose their dining venues from a plethora of options available, though we are happy to offer recommendations upon request. For those seeking an authentic taste of Moroccan cuisine, we also arrange home-cooked meals, providing an opportunity to savor traditional dishes prepared with love by local families, enriching the cultural tapestry of your journey.

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Essential Morocco Cultural Tour

  • Day 1 Casablanca Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Casablanca Arrival

      It depends on your landing time. After your tour guide/driver has picked you up & dropped you off at your hotel you might like to discover some of Casablancaโ€™s sights. Notably the Hassan II Mosque which is considered to be the largest in north Africa and the third largest in the Islamic world, with its splendid esplanade and its tallest minaret in the world. It is a long reach of marble and emerald zellige rising 210 meters into the sky. Grand and timeless, the Great Mosque is constantly busy, a meeting point for Sunday strolls.

  • Day 2 Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen

      If time didnโ€™t allow you to visit Casablancaโ€™s sights yesterday you can do it this morning. After Casablanca, Moroccoโ€™s political and administrative capital Rabat, will be waiting for us. Rabat may be not be at the top of everyoneโ€™s list, but you will be pleased to discover it has plenty of charm. You will have the opportunity to explore the city on a short visit, first through the monumental Hassan tower with the pillared ruins of its mosque being all that remains from the earthquake of 1755. There is also the near-by Mausoleum of the royal family. Head further north to Chefchaouen with its bright blue, Andalusian-tiled medina, with its grand red-hued Kasbah lording over the Main square of Outa Hmam.

  • Day 3 Chefchaouen โ€“ Volubilis โ€“ Meknes - Fes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chefchaouen โ€“ Volubilis โ€“ Meknes - Fes

      Rise early to snap photos of the people-less streets before leaving for Fes. Stop along the way at the UNESCO protected Volubilis ruinsโ€”the Romanโ€™s farthest reach in Africa. Wander the complex, exploring merchant homes with still-intact heating systems, temples, and many mosaics in situ. Continue on to the smaller, less busy version of Fes, Meknes, for an introduction to your second historic imperial city. The two main points of interest are the Ville Imperial (Imperial City) and the medina. Be sure to visit the Bab al-Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Royal Stables.

      Continue east to your third imperial city, Fes. With its impressively large (and somewhat confusing) old medina, Fes is a city worth getting lost in.  Before venturing into the medina, drive up the hill to take the time to visit the Merenid Tombs located just north of the city and enjoy the all-encompassing view of historic Fes and the surrounding area. Descend the hill and find your way to your riad (a traditional Moroccan house with an interior garden) where you can enjoy a delicious meal and relax for the evening.

  • Day 4 Fes Walk And Talk Medina Guided Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fes Walk And Talk Medina Guided Tour

      Do not panic the guide will show you the must-see sites. With your private Fes born and bred guide you will have the opportunity to discover the ancient breeding ground for scholars and artisans and the largest Medina of the world. Your will see the America Fondouk, Nejjarines, the Tanneries, the Medersa (Theological college) and Karaouine the first established university in the world. Your guide will shed light on many tales and 1200 years of history of this UNESCO-protected Medina. Optionally, after exploring the Medina, we can drive you to Sefrou for a delicious home-cooked meal at Lalla Fatihaโ€™s place, or you can indulge in a traditional Moroccan Hammam spa experience.

  • Day 5 Fes - Ifrane - Merzouga Desert
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fes - Ifrane - Merzouga Desert

      An early-morning start is recommended for this day. We leave Fes and head southeast towards Merzouga and the gateway into the golden dunes of the Sahara desert. En route we will pass by the cedar forests of Ifran, the Switzerland of Morocco, where you might think that you are in the Alps. If weโ€™re lucky weโ€™ll come across the Barbary Macaques on our way to Midelt where weโ€™ll stopover for lunch. After lunch, weโ€™ll drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Ziz Valley, which are considered to be among the largest producer of oasis dates in Morocco, then itโ€™s off to Merzouga with the highest dunes in Morocco. You can store any baggage and bring an overnight bag with you. Youโ€™ll have the chance to be accompanied by a camel and blue-turban-robed guide into the sandy seas. After hour-long camel ride you will be among the luckiest to watch the sun set over the Sahara dunes and spend a night in a Berber style tent.

  • Day 6 Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Boumalne Dades
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Boumalne Dades

      This morning youโ€™ll wake up with the sun shining on your face to witness, what we hope, is a glorious sunrise amongst the dunes. Watch the light creep slowly down the dunes, as you stay warm and cosy under blankets for an early-breakfast. After an hours camel ride back out of the desert you will depart and head for Erfoud where you can marvel at the million-year-old fossils that the area is famous for. Then heading north for a sublime experience in the Todgha gorges where weโ€™ll explore between the gigantic rock faces. Arriving in Dades gorge, rust-red and mauve mountains. A series of crumbling Kasbahs and Ksours line the valley in the Berber villages to the monkey Finger Mountains.  If we get there earlier and you still have some energy to hike a couple of hours we will drop-off our luggage at the hotel and get ready for a hike.

  • Day 7 Boumalne Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Boumalne Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

      Depart Dades at 8:00am traversing the valley of roses and daggers straight to the 11th century UNESCO-protected red mud-brick ksar, which has formed the backdrop for many Hollywood movie production such as Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus of Nazareth, Gladiator, Game of Thrones and many others. You might also like to explore Ouarzazate, home to Taourirt Kasbah and the ยซOuallywoodยป studio. Ending up the memorable Tizi nโ€™Tichka pass via north Africaโ€™s highest peak, the high Atlas Mountains with the Berber villages lined along the road to arrive in Marrakech where you will have the day to explore the cacophony of musicians, snake charmers and vendors in the open-air famed Jamaa El Fnaa square, and the highly recommended sites with your guide.

  • Day 8 Marrakech Walk & Talk Guided Medina Guided Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Marrakech Walk & Talk Guided Medina Guided Tour

      Meet your local guide at your Hotel/Riad or a designated meeting point arranged by your driver. Begin your adventure in the heart of the Red City, navigating the narrow lanes of the Medina, leading to opulent sites, tombs, and religious monuments adorned in marble. Visit the stunning Bahia Palace, and the historic Saadienโ€™s Tombs. Afterward, your driver/tour guide will take you outside the Medina to explore the serene Majorelle Garden, the fascinating Museum Saint Laurent, and the rich Berber Museum. As you traverse Marrakech, youโ€™ll encounter a lively scene of motorcyclists and horse-carts, especially around the bustling Jemaa El-Fnaa square, where nightly carnivals of musicians, acrobats, storytellers, and performers bring the Medina to life.

  • Day 9 Marrakech Or Casablanca Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Marrakech Or Casablanca Departure

      Our journey concludes, and we prefer to say โ€™see you againโ€™ rather than โ€™goodbye.โ€™ We hope this tour has been one of your most memorable experiences. Whether your flight departs from Marrakech or Casablanca, our driver/tour guide will ensure you arrive at the airport three hours before your flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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