9 Day Morocco Journey

Departure Date
September 7, 2023
Multiple Dates Available
Supplier
G Adventures
Destination
Africa & Middle East
Ship

Small Group Tour!

From timeless golden dunes to vibrant, bustling bazaars and the age-old remains of civilizations past, explore some of Morocco’s most fascinating sights. Discover the fresh cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, meander the winding lanes of old Marrakech, and ride into the desert on a 4x4. Meet musicians, artisans, and nomads as you soak up the mystique of this captivating North African nation.

Includes:

  • 12 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Accommodation: Hotels (8 nts)
  • Transport: Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion, Merzouga
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès
  • Arrival transfer
  • Guided city tour of Meknès including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour
  • Guided tour of Volubilis including visit to Roman ruins
  • Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery
  • Dades Gorge walk
  • Visit Taourirt kasbah and take a tour of Aït Ben Haddou kasbah
  • Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Pricing
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Land Tour
Small Group 2749pp
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy and in CAD. Additional terms & conditions apply.
Highlights & Sightseeing

Mausoleum of Muhammed V

Containing the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons, this simple, yet stunning mausoleum is located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat.

Itinerary

DAY 1 CASABLANCA

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

DAY 2 CASABLANCA TO FEZ

Set out on a guided tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the remains of the medieval city of Meknès, which served as Morocco’s imperial capital in the 17th century. Then, venture to Volubilis and discover the soaring columns and remarkably well-preserved mosaic floors of this ancient Roman outpost. Continue to Fez and enjoy lunch at a G Adventures–supported women’s cooperative before checking in to our hotel.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Mhaya Village Community Lunch
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 3 FEZ

Step back in time on a walking tour of the medina of Fez, a spellbinding World Heritage site dating back to the 9th century. Skirt past donkey carts as you take in the dazzling sights, from colourful mounds of spices to vividly painted ceramics, and observe Fez’s famous tanners treating and dying hides in the traditional manner. Pay a visit to the breathtaking Madrasa al-Attarine, a masterpiece of intricate Islamic architecture, and pass by the famed Al-Karaouine Mosque—home to the longest continually operating university in the world.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 FEZ TO MERZOUGA

Watch cedar forests give way to palm groves as we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the fabled Sahara. Spend the night in a kasbah-style hotel at the edge of sweeping sand dunes.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 5 MERZOUGA/TINGHIR

This morning, explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 excursion. Visit the village of Khamliya, where we’ll meet a group of Gnaoua musicians. Learn about the history of this famed genre of Moroccan music, and enjoy a hypnotic performance. Later, share mint tea with Amazigh (Berber) nomads in the Sahara, and gain insights into their way of life. Transfer to Tinghir this evening.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 6 TINGHIR/OUARZAZATE

Venture into the Dades Gorge, admiring its dramatic rock formations. Continue along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs and pause at the maze-like Taourirt Kasbah. In Ouarzazate—home to one of Morocco’s largest film studios—choose to take a lesson in traditional Amazigh medicine with a local herbalist.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 OUARZAZATE/MARRAKECH

Discover the magical, twisting lanes of Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue along high mountain roads to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander this legendary city—a melting pot of Amazigh, West African, Mediterranean, and Arab influences—and venture off the beaten path into hidden neighborhoods and artisan quarters.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 MARRAKECH

Visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class with a renowned Moroccan chef, learning how to roll semolina and measure out spices for an exquisite tagine. Enjoy your creations for lunch, and spend the afternoon exploring Marrakech at leisure. Choose to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Djemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square, where storytellers and magicians captivate passersby; or tour the elegant Majorelle Gardens.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Moroccan Foodie Experience
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Pricing is per person, in CAD and based on double occupancy. Additional terms & conditions apply.
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Offer Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023