Highlights Of Morocco

16 days - from $2175

Magic scenery, culture and cuisine make Morocco a top adventure travel treat

The essence of Morocco lies in its ancient cities, medieval bazaars and high mountain villages. Majestic deserts, resplendent fields and mud brick kasbahs add even further depth for the intrigued traveller, as does its fusion of French colonial style and Arab and Berber culture. From Casablanca we travel west to explore the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes and Fes. Turning south we stop in a small town in the Atlas Mountains to enjoy some easy scenic walks, before reaching the edge of the Sahara where we ride camels at sunset and spend a night camped under the stars. Visit the celebrated Todra and Dades Gorges and greet Berber villagers while hiking the lovely M'Goun Valley. Explore kasbahs, fortified villages and the enchanting coastal town of Essaouira, before our trip ends in the magical city of Marrakech. A long pour of mint tea, anyone?

Highlights

• Fes - the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco
• Meknes' UNESCO World Heritage-listed old medina
• M’goun Valley's Berber villages
• Camel ride and camping in the Sahara
• Roman site of Volubilis
• The mud-brick kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou
• Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Essaouira medina
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jamaâ El Fna
• The Road of 1000 Kasbahs

Itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca2: Casablanca-Rabat-Meknes3: Meknes-Volubilis-Fes4: Fes5: Fes-Moulay Yacoub6: Fes-Midelt7: Midelt-Merzouga8: Todra Gorge-Dades Valley-M'goun Valley9: Full day walk in the M'goun Valley10: Skoura-Ait Benhaddou11: Ait Benhaddou-Marrakech12: Marrakech13-14: Essaouira15: Essaouira-Marrakech16: Marrakech
Included:

• The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and professional local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque and new medina; Rabat's Chellah, Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Minaret; Volubilis; Meknes' old medina and bazaars; Fes' old city, Musee Belghazi and Funduk Nejjarine; Dades Valley; Skoura Kasbah; Ait Benhaddou; Marrakech including Bahia Palace and Marrakech Museum; and Essaouira.

• Camel ride into the Sahara, camping overnight and enjoying traditional music.

• Walks in Todra Gorge, Midelt and M'goun Valley.

• Authentic accommodation experiences - stays in a Berber house and in a Riad near Jemaa el Fna.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, meals unless specified, drinks, departure taxes, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, optional sightseeing, departure transfer.