5-Day Tour from Casablanca

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5-Day Tour from Casablanca Experience the majestic grandeur of the imperial cities with AFC Morocco Tours. This particular tour is more focused on giving you an Imperial experience and takes you to majestic forts and palaces. You will also witness stunning traditional handicrafts and artwork such as terracotta, pottery, and leather goods among various other things.

You will enjoy the warm hospitality of the native Berbers and love interacting with them and listening to their mystic tales as you camp in the desert under the shimmering stars and the jet-black sky at night. If you are lucky, you might discover some constellations too!

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6+ Age

3 to 5 days Morocco Desert Tours

AFC Special Tours

Departure
Casablanca
Departure Time
8 AM from your accommodation
Return Time
6 PM at your accommodation
Dress Code
Casual
Included
Camel trek (one camel per guest)
Entrance Fees
Meals as per itinerary
New air-conditioned vehicle 4WD or Minivan/Mini Bus
Overnight in Desert Luxury Camp
Pick-up and Drop Off Service
Professional driver/Tour guide during the tour
Not Included
Flights
Local guides in major cities: Fes; Marrakech, Casablanca mosque, Volubilis; Essaouira, Atlas Mountains
Lunches and drinks unless specified
Personal expenses

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat- Meknes – Fes

Casablanca is the most important city in Morocco travel and the first stop of your Morocco tour. It was earlier a French colony and is now a cultural and commercial hub. Once you reach Casablanca, a car will be ready to pick you up and take you to Rabat, the capital of Morocco situated by the banks of the Bouregreg River. You will be amazed to see the French and Islamic mix of architecture and tradition prevalent here. Next, you will visit Fes through Meknes. Fes or Fes El Bali is a walled medina. You will spend the rest of the day in Fes. These few cities are really interesting in the Morocco travel plan.

Day 2: Exploring Fes

You will be taken to our private tour of Fes on this day and will surely enjoy the local history and love indulging in the delicious Fes cuisine which makes them the top things to do in Fes. You can also visit the beach and enjoy a good time there. Then you will visit the old city of Medina which has some brilliant alleys and tunnel systems within the city. The Jewish Quarter and Royal Palace are some astounding buildings to witness. The Quaraouine Mosque must also not be missed among the things to do in Fes. You will spend the rest of the day in Fes.

Day 3: Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

The first stop of this day is in the middle of the Atlas Mountains at a beautiful hill station of Morocco named Ifrane, at 1665 m. It is famous for its alpine-like structures and various waterfalls. After a long drive through the cedar forests of Azrou, you will finally reach Ziz Valley which is filled with kasbahs and ksar. Erfoud will be the next stop to the famous Oasis town, Erfoud. This is a must-visit place in every Morocco tour. After lunch and take some rest, you will be taken to Merzouga desert which is a part of the Sahara. You will have quite a lot of fun while riding camels when you reach the desert and also enjoy the local food which will be served.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Rissani- Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

This morning you may get the chance to witness a beautiful sunrise from the desert. On the camel’s back, you will travel to Rissani near Erg Chebbi. From here you will be taken to Todra Gorges which are a series of steep limestone river canyons. You can choose to hike the steep canyons or enjoy it from one place. The next and final stop of the day will be at Dades Gorges which is a chain of rugged gorges beside the Dades River. If you are wondering where to go in Morocco then these two gorges are a must-visit.

Day 5: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazat- Ait ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakesh

While returning to Casablanca you will pass through the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate, the beautiful city where several Hollywood movies have been shot like The Mummy. Here you can enjoy the local bazaars and the Film studio as well. You will not want to miss KalaatMgouna which is very famous for the vast number of rose plantations here. A must-visit place in the where to go in Morocco list you have made. Some other places like Ait Benhaddou and Tizi n Tichka will be on the way. Once you reach Marrakech your tour will end. But you can, later on, take private Marrakech tours.

What's included

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONNo reservations have been made for the moment; rates must be reconfirmed according to the availability of the suppliers at the time of reservation. Suggested and/or confirmed hotels may be replaced by others of similar category. Hotels and Riads rates are good for 2 weeks and might be subject to a price increase. THE PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:What’s included in this Tour A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule 24/7 in-destination support from our local office in Morocco  All accommodation stays, tours, and transfers for scheduled activities are covered unless otherwise listed in the itinerary  A certified private driver for tours and transfers  Local certified private guides in the Major Cities  A meet and greet at the airport or your accommodation from your driver or manager assigned to you.  Arrival and departure Airport pickup.  Certified and professional tour leader during the tour  Breakfast each day at your Riad or hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary.  14 nights’ accommodation at the hotels mentioned above (or hotels or Riads of the same category). Car, driver, and your assigned tour leader are available for you during the whole tour.  Water in Vehicle  Camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert Tour in Sahara  Cooking class in the Sahara desert camp  14 Breakfasts  05 dinners  02 lunches ( Fes & Ait Benhaddou )  SPA in Marrakech: Traditional Hammam and MassageWhat’s not included Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour Visas (unless noted)  Tips for services and experiences  Lunches, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary Dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcohol) unless specified in the itinerary Entrance fees to historical monuments  Local Guide's fee unless specified in the included section. Henna Tattoo experience  Hot Air Balloon Tour leader services  Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards, or room service Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified) Additional sightseeing, activities, and experiences outside of your itinerary  Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, local camera or video fees Passport fees, and immunization costs.  Taxes, and personal things purchased  Does not include domestic or international travel.  Everything that is not mentioned in‘’ THE PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES

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20 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Morocco Travel Tips

More and more people are visiting Morocco every year. It’s a beautiful country. If you plan on going, here are a few pointers to help you prepare for your trip.

Dress Appropriately

Overall, guys can dress however they like, but women need to dress more conservatively. Although you see many tourists wearing whatever they want, we chose to cover up as much as possible to avoid unwanted attention. Even if you’re traveling with a group of guys, you may still get harassed. Some of the girls in our group got groped on multiple occasions even though we were paired off with a male buddy. It was mostly really old men, and it happened more often in crowded places. When visiting mosques, you need to cover down to your wrists and ankles. For the ladies out there, it really helps to have a shawl/scarf handy in case you need it.

Currency and Cost

More established shops will take credit cards, but most smaller markets, street vendors, and cabs will not. Be ready with the local currency. The Moroccan Dirham (DEER-HAM) goes for roughly 9.20 Dirhams (DH) per 1 USD or 10 per 1 euro. We thought things would be cheaper in Morocco, but because of how touristy the country has become, the prices were comparable to Europe. Our tour guide recommended each person exchange 100 euros per day.

ATMs.

Exchange enough money when have a chance. ATMs can run out of money especially during a holiday or on the weekend also keep in mind some machines will let you withdraw up to $400.00 a day. There are many exchange offices especially in the big cities, your tour guide will help you get the best exchange rates. Also, traveler’s checks are pretty much useless in Morocco. It’s hard to find a place to cash them.

Keep Correct Change with You

Moroccan cab drivers rarely “have change” when you need it. To avoid overpaying, keep your coins. Most of our cab rides within the city were roughly 30 Dirhams, be careful when the cab driver says I will charge you a flat fee (it’s illegal), once you’re inside the cab look at the meter it should read something like 2.3 DRS during the day and 3.2 DRS during the night, roughly a 10 minutes cab ride should cost you around $8.00, do the best you can to have small change with you (coins).

Tipping

Have some change ready for tips. A good general rule of thumb is 3 to 5 DH at a local place and 5 to 10 DH at nicer places (coffee shops), when you dine at a restaurant a 10% tips is greatly appreciated. For your driver and guide 15 to 20% is greatly appreciated.

Be Wary of Local Guides.

It’s definitely great to hire a local guide to help you get an inside perspective on the country and navigate through the maze of the medinas (old towns) but be sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. The local guides have built relationships with many different stores, and they are most likely getting a cut of the sales. Don’t be fooled when they say they are trying to help you haggle to get the best price. I always offer them a 70% off the asking price, we start negotiating until we meet somewhere in the middle, put your poker face on. For this reason, our guides and drivers will stay with you from the beginning to the end of the tour to avoid such miss-step.

Stay Away from Strangers Offering Free Tours or Directions.

Even if you don’t hire a local guide, there will be a lot of locals offering you tours while you’re walking around the markets and medinas. If you go with one of them you may end up completely lost and pressed to spend money. Most of the time they will ask for a tip afterward too. This is the same as asking for directions. A lot of them will offer to walk you to where you’re going but then ask for a tip. If you’re so inclined, always have money to pay them off or just plan ahead and ask your hotel or pull up some maps when you have WIFI. And this is the reason why we have well-trained staff professional chauffeurs and nationally certified guides that offer you protection to your experience.

Fridays are Holy Days and Prepare for Holidays

Keep in mind that it is a Muslim country, so pay attention to their holidays otherwise you might be there when everything is closed. Also, most shops and attractions are closed during the mid-day prayer then everything is back to normal after that. During Ramadan most food places will be closed until late afternoon, however, you can still find some places where you can eat, the restaurant at the hotels, and Riads are always open. If you arrive in Morocco on Eid al-Adha, where they slaughter and sacrifice helps. Shops restaurants will be closed for at least 4 to 6 days and banks will be close for at least 2 days.

Careful What Water You Use

To stay on the safe side, drink bottled water and even use it to brush your teeth. the water bottle is really useful when you’re in Morocco.

Pack Some Immodium

Because the food, the meat, and the vegetables are all organic and they are not processed in most cases you will be fine but just to be in the safe case, bring some medication with you.

Watch Your Pockets

Most Moroccans are friendly and honest, but be careful about pickpockets in any major city especially in crowded places like the markets.

What Language Do They Speak?

Moroccans speak a mixture of Arabic, Berber, English, Spanish, and French. You’ll be fine with English in most of the larger cities, but you’ll probably need a translator in the rural parts of the country.Here are a few basic Arabic words that came in handy:

Hello(Peace Be With You): Salam Alikome (salaam a eleikum)
Thank You:Choukran (shokran)
No Thank You: La Choukran (la shokran). This one is useful when you have a bunch of street vendors hassling you to buy something.
Watch Out: Although you won’t use this yourself, you’ll most likely hear this in the medinas or souks (outdoor markets). It will be said by locals coming by with a mule, motorcycle, or cart and is a warning to move to the side.

Visiting Mosques:

If you’re hoping to visit Mosque in Morocco, you might be out of luck unless you’re Muslim. Most mosques are off-limits to non-Muslims, with the exception of the massive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. They are still beautiful to take photos from outside though!

Do I Need a Visa or Vaccines?

Almost all English-speaking countries (except South Africa) do not require visas to enter the country. The CDC also doesn’t require any vaccines although many would recommend Hepatitis A and Typhoid shots. Find out more details from the CDC here.

Ask Before Taking Photos (And You May Have to Pay).

When you’re walking through the markets, be careful about taking photos of people and shops. Unless you are purchasing something, they may get angry at you and even demand money for the photos. When taking photos of the snake charmers, you need to pay 20 DH. Some may even hassle you for more, so it’s good to first establish a price before taking a photo.

Souvenirs to Bring Home:

Leather and carpets are well known in Fez. Fragrances, oils, and spices (like saffron) are famous in Morocco. Your tour guide will have recommendations for each product you want to get as a souvenir.

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Overall, Morocco is a beautiful country, and you will be happy to experience it. As long as you’re completely aware of your surroundings, and you go in with the right mindset and expectations, you can have a wonderful experience.

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