Morocco Explorer

13 days - from $1795

Experience the great contrasts and influences of Morocco

At the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Morocco is an intoxicating fusion of cultures. The food, architecture, language and way of life have been shaped over many centuries by a rich variety of peoples. This inspirational trip explores its highlights and hidden delights. Wander and haggle for bargains in the medinas of Rabat and Fes, discover the beauty of the endless dunes of the Sahara, enjoy the hospitality of the Berber peoples, marvel at extraordinary kasbahs and explore the diverse and spectacular landscapes and villages of the Atlas Mountains. Senses awash with vibrant colours, spiced aromas and the taste of 1001 Moroccan treats, our journey concludes in Marrakech – an exotic city seemingly designed to astound and delight the adventurous traveller.

Highlights

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

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: 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 including the Hassan II Mosque and new medina; Rabat including Chellah, Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Minaret; UNESCO World Heritage-listed Volubilis; Meknes old medina; Fes el Bali including Belghazi Museum, Medresse el Attarine, the tanneries and Funduk Nejjarine; Dades Valley; Road of 1000 Kasbahs including Kasbah Ameridhl and Ait Benhaddou; Atlas Mountains; and Marrakech including Jemaa el Fna, Bahia Palace and Marrakech Museum.

• Sunset camel ride in the Sahara, staying overnight in a desert camp.

• Guided walks in Midelt, Todra Gorge and M'Goun Valley.

• A night in a Berber house in M'goun Valley.

• 2 nights in a traditional Riad in Marrakech near Jemaa el Fna.

• Free time to explore Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech.

• Arrival transfer.

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