Morocco Highlights Casablanca 8 Days
Morocco Highlights Casablanca 8 Days
8 Days Starting in Casablanca, Morocco and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Casablanca, Conservation du site Archéologique de volubilis, Fes, Erg Chebbi, Todra River, Aït Benhaddou, Marrakesh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MH8
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Halal, MeatVegetarians, Gluten Free on request
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$842 (USD)
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NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
This superb Morocco small-group tour gives you the opportunity to explore the wonderful highlights of Morocco in a span of 8 days, allowing you to retrace Bogart's footprints in the fascinating city of Casablanca, then walk through the bustling city of Marrakech. Also included: a unique opportunity to stay in an original Berber camp under the stars among the Saharan Desert sands. Book now for this adventure holiday in Morocco to avoid missing out on the adventure of a lifetime. With a comprehensive tour of all the major highlights of Morocco, this holiday adventure package can accommodate a small touring group that will journey through the incredible gems of North Africa. Get the chance to visit all four of Morocco's majestic Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fes, Rabat and Meknes in a week, along with the rare chance to spend the night in a genuine Berber camp in the Sahara Desert. Whether you and your friends are searching for adventure or just need to unwind and relax, this Moroccan tour will do just that! Optional Activities: • Guided city tour of Marrakech (approx. 3 hours = 200 DH) • Hammam spa in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) • Dinner and an Evening’s Entertainment in Fes (300 DH) • Cooking class in Marrakech (350 DH) • Rock Climbing in Todra Gorge (1 hour = 250 DH, 2 hours = 390 DH) • Quad Biking in Ouarzazate (prices from 590 DH) • Visit to Film Studio in Ouarzazate (80 DH)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Diwan
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport you will have a chance to relax at our joining hotel, before the pre-departure meeting at 18.00hrs, where you will meet your fellow travellers.
We recommend arriving a day before or early in the morning so that you can join the group who started in Marrakech and visit the Hassan II Mosque in the afternoon. We are happy to arrange the pre-accommodation for you. Overnight Casablanca (Dinner included).
*NB: Hassan Mosque tour is not available in the afternoons during Ramadan.
Day 2 : Fes
Location: Conservation du site Archéologique de volubilis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Arena
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we set off on our travels to the capital Rabat. We have a guided tour of the city where we will be visiting the Oudaia Kasbah in the oldest part of the city and we can see the Hassan Tower, Rabat’s most famous landmark. The Royal Palace is also a must see whilst we are here. We continue our journey through to Fes after a lunch stop in Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. After lunch, we move on to the Roman settlement of Volubilis for a guided tour; it is the largest ancient site in Morocco and is a UNESCO listed site dating back to AD 40. We then move on to Fes tonight.
Overnight – Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 3 : Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Arena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we take the guided tour of Fes. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Its medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants, with only donkeys and bikes as a means of transportation, is a heady mix of aromas, sights, and sounds. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco. After exploring the dye-pits, tanneries, pharmacy, pottery and restaurants, we return to our hotel to freshen up for tonight, where we have the chance of an optional traditional meal in the city with live Moroccan entertainment including traditional music, belly dancing and magicians.
Overnight Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 4 : Sahara Desert
Location: Erg Chebbi
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Berber Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excitement is in the air as we head towards the mighty Saharan Dunes. En-route we stop off for an optional lunch and in the summer, we may even have time for a relaxing swim. It is then time to head towards the great desert dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga where we transfer to our camels and trek into the vast Sahara Desert in time for sunset. We then return to our authentic Berber Camp on the edge of the desert to spend the night enjoying local food, music, and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars. Overnight Berber camp (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 5 : Todra Gorge
Location: Todra River
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kasbah Amazir
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. We will visit the Berber co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber handmade rugs, kilims and carpets. The afternoon can be spent exploring the Gorge, walking through the Palmerie or trying our optional activity of Rock Climbing. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west.
Overnight Todra Gorge (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 6 : Ait Benhaddou
Location: Aït Benhaddou
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Rose Du Sable
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We must bid a fond farewell to Todra this morning en-route to Ait Benhaddou via Ouarzazate. We will stop for lunch along the way and have a chance for an optional tour of the Film studios in Ouarzazate, famous for films such as Gladiators, The Last Temptation of Christ, and the Living Daylights. If you need a more adventurous activity, you have the option of quad biking instead.
On a hill along the Ouarzazate River we find Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which boasts great examples of Kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. This afternoon we have a guided tour of the famous Kasbah and village.
Overnight Ait Benhaddou (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 7 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Andalous
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We traverse the High Atlas today enjoying stunning views of Tizi n Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 metres en-route to Marrakech. Why not book our optional guided tour of the city this afternoon?
Marrakech is set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains; Its great pride and landmark is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Seville. It is said that after the third of these was completed, the sultan had the eyes of his architect put out, lest he should build another more beautiful tower elsewhere. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina & Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and marketplace. The rest of the afternoon you have free time to relax by the pool or do a little shopping for souvenirs before we meet for the last group evening meal (unless you are at the cooking class).
An optional cooking class can take place this evening on a family home visit. This is a mutual exchange where we learn how to cook a tagine and about family life in Morocco and our cooking class cost helps the family out too.
Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast included).
What's Included
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Accommodation
3* to 4* accommodation including 1 night in an authentic Berber Camp
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Transport by air conditioned 4x4 or minibus
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Sahara Camel Trek
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7 Breakfasts and 5 dinners
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Arrival airport transfer
Arrival transfer from Casablanca airport included on day 1 of the tour or if pre-accommodation is booked directly with Nomadic for our joining hotel.
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Guided tour of Rabat, Ait Benhaddou, Fes & Volubillis
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Optional activities and single room supplements
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The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided.
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Lunch x 6 & Dinner x 2
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Spending money
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Flights
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Drinks
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Pre and Post Accommodation
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Tipping Kitty
Tipping kitty 2024 $50 USD per person (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips & Tour driver).
In 2025 = $55 USD.
Optional Extras
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Single Room Supplement
If you wish to have a private single room in the hotels on tour.
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Post Accommodation Twin/Double Room
Price per room per night
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Pre Accommodation Triple Room
Per room per night
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Post Accommodation Triple Room
Price per room per night
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Post Accommodation Single
Should you wish to stay for extra nights
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Pre Accommodation Single Room
Should you arrive prior to tour start date
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Single Room Supplement
Single Room
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Pre Accommodation Twin/Double Room
Price per room per night
Mode of Transport
Minivan or 4x4 land cruiser
Accommodation
We use 3-4 star hotels plus 1 night in an authentic Berber camp.
Casablanca Hotel Diwan
Fes Hotel Arena
Sahara Desert Berber camp
Todra Gorge Hotel Kasbah Amazir
Ait Benhaddou Hotel La Rose du Sable
Marrakech Hotel El Andalous
NB: The hotels listed above are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
The minivan can take 16 passengers.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
We include the arrival airport transfer from Casablanca to the hotel if you arrive on the start date of the tour or book pre-accommodation directly with us.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
You can opt to pay the single supplement if you do not wish to share with someone of the same gender.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We recommend max of 20kg per person in a soft suitcase or holdall rather than a hard shell suitcase. Plus one small rucksack for day to day use.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can book pre or post accommodation at the starting/ending hotels for £80 single room, £110 twin or double, £150 triple, £220 family room
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Moroccan Dirham is a closed currency so you can only get this once you are in Morocco.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading over 25 years.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A tour voucher with a check-list and a pre-departure email.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, you can pay extra for a single room for the duration of the tour. Just add the single supplement when you book.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, for every booking we take, we donate to projects such as the Ait Ouham Association
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Low Deposit
Nomadic Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of nomadic tours charges.
Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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