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Luxury Morocco 15-Day Tour

Luxury Morocco 15-Day Tour

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Luxury Morocco 15-Day Tour

Morocco is a destination of multitudinous and multidimensional experiences. It is a country that is developing into a modern landscape but holds its rich cultural heritage tightly within. From the deserts of the Sahara to the Mediterranean coast of Tangier, and from the urban areas of Casablanca to Africa’s Hollywood Ouarzazate, Morocco is a country that enthralls millions of tourists every year.

Morocco’s blue-hued narrow streets, medinas, colorful souks, and coastal beaches offer myriad experiences. You can walk down the alleys and explore ancient forts, and when you feel tired you can always stop by at a local café for some refreshing mint tea. During the evenings, you can enjoy the colorful sights of the marketplace and take back some souvenirs as memories of your time spent in this country.

TOUR MAP

  • Departure
    Casablanca
  • Departure Time
    Depends on your Arrival time
  • Return Time
    Depends on your return fligh ttime
  • Dress Code
    Casual
  • Included
    Camel trek (one camel per guest)
    Entrance Fees
    Local guides in major cities: Fes; Marrakech, Casablanca mosque, Volubilis; Essaouira, Atlas Mountains
    Lunches and drinks unless specified
    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
    Personal expenses

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Casablanca Arrival and Transfer to Rabat

After landing in Casablanca, the guided tour will take you to Hassan II Mosque, after which you will be transported to Rabat. The journey from Casablanca to Rabat will take 1.5 hours.

Get a guided tour of Morocco’s Imperial city Rabat and visit the Mausoleum of the erstwhile Sultan of Morocco Mohammed V. Follow it up with a visit to the Roman ruin called the Chellah, which is a short walk from the medina. You will have some time in the afternoon, during which we recommend visiting the trading port of Sale. It’s connected to Rabat by a bridge, and still has remnants of its 16th to 19th-century cultural heritage.

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Day 2: Rabat to Tangier

After breakfast at your hotel, we will leave Rabat for Tangier through Assilah, an old Portuguese port that was for a long time a strategic port for Portuguese ships. Then, take a Guided Tour of the Port City of Tangier, situated on the border of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic ocean. In Tangier, we will explore the Hercules Caves, the Cap Spartel, and the old medina of Tangier.
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Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouen

The driver will pick you from the hotel and drive you to the blue city and the pearl of north, the city of Chefchaouen, you will enjoy the beautiful breathtaking landscapes of the Rif Mountains, before reaching the blue town. Once there, you will have a full time to explore the city at your own pace, strolling its picturesque blue alleys and enjoy a glass of Mint tea in a panoramic terrace.
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Day 4: Chefchouane – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

We will leave Chefchoaune and head towards Meknes, an imperial city that dated to the 17th century and founded by the sultan Moulay Ismail ( 1672- 1727) who set the capital of Morocco to Meknes and gave it its golden age by building his imperial palace, city walls, and kasbahs. Places of interest include the gate Bab El Mansour, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the Imperial Palace, and the royal granaries and stables. After lunch on-site, we will continue our journey to reach shortly the Roman ruins of Volubilis with its old pillars, basilica, capitol, and forum, not far from Volubilis, we will visit the sacred village of Moulay Idriss. Moulay Idriss was Prophet Mohammed's great-grandson and he fled Mecca during the 8th century AD. He established himself at Volubilis, converted the locals to Islam, and founded the first Moroccan imperial dynasty.
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Day 5: Exploring the old Medina of Fes

Full day dedicated to explore the city of Fes, the first capital of Morocco, Meet the local guide and driver to start a new explorative day through the old Medina of Fes, discover all the charms of the most cultural of the first imperial cities of Morocco. One day is hardly enough to visit all the wonders of the most ancient of the imperial cities and world-famous for its leather and metalwork as well as the historical monuments including; Medersa Bouinania(Koranic school ), Bab Boujloud (blue gate), the leather tanneries, Najjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. You might also want to just roam around some of its 9500 narrow alleys and just take in all the sounds, smells, sights, and spells! The afternoon will be free to explore places of interest that you couldn’t cover the previous day.
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Day 6: Fes to Merzouga Desert

Leave for one of Moroccan Sahara’s two ergs, Erg Chebbi. The drive to these sand dunes is a long one, but there are several sights to see along the way. You will journey via the Garden City of Ifrane, and have a sumptuous lunch at Midelt. Post lunch, you will drive till Erfoud where you will be transferred to a 4X4 that will take you to the huge sand dunes of Merzouga to meet your camels and start a new adventure through the Erg Chebbi to enjoy a lifetime sunset and spend a night stay at the luxury desert camp (private tent with private bathroom ensuite).
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Day 7: Merzouga desert – Todra gorges – Dades valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

This morning will give you a chance to learn about the traditions and customs of the Berbers, who are indigenous to Morocco for centuries. The journey through the sand dunes will make you encounter the Todra and Dades Gorges. Continue through the rose valley to reach Ouarzazate where you will spend the night in Riad or Hotel.
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Day 8: Ouarzazate day trip to Uneso kasbahsAit ben haddou & Telouet

After a delicious breakfast In Ouarzazate, (if time allowing), we can visit the Atlas film studios where; Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator were filmed. Leaving the main road we shortly arrive on the site of the most well-preserved and famous Kasbah in Morocco – Ait Benhaddou, another world heritage UNESCO site. The different houses (units) composing it communicate with each other giving way to intricate light patterns and mysterious passages and makes for an ideal hide-and-seek playground. After the visit and lunch, we will follow the old road of caravans through the Ounila Valley to reach Telouet. The beauty of the valley underneath the route is beyond words. At Kasbah Telouet, that was once, the main residence of the ‘ Lord of the Atlas’ – Pacha El Glaoui used to accommodate his court, the stables, a Mosque and countless slaves at a time when the Pacha was reportedly having tea with W. Churchill and started the first bus company in Morocco. A visit is recommended if only to marvel at the extravagance of this modern-day dynasty and the contrast between the derelict exterior and the opulent interior. The views along the route are simply enthralling and picturesque.
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Day 9: Ouarzazate to Marrakesh

Today you will drive through the scenic road through the High Atlas Mountains and after innumerous twists crossing the Tichka pass (2260M high), we will reach Marrakech. Explore the economic center of Morocco, and enjoy mosques and palaces, enjoy a dinner and overnight in a charming Riad/ boutique hotel
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Day 10: Exploring Marrakech city

You will start a guided city tour of Marrakech, with your local guide and driver, the ‘Pearl of the South. Maybe due to its snake- charmer, storyteller, and local music bands filled Djemaa El Fna square, the constant flow of show biz celebrities owning properties here, its massive foreign resident’s community, or its geographical location, Marrakech is much more famous than its counterpart Fes. One thing is sure: no other Moroccan city boasts such a demographic diversity: Arabs, Europeans, and Berbers have always blended with the Touareg populations north of Sahara and the Black Africans whose ancestors worked at the court of the Sultan in a city always known for being a meeting point for caravans coming through its gates from the four corners of Africa.
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Day 11: Day trip to Atlas Mountains from Marrakech

Today you will go for a guided day trip of the High Atlas Mountains and discover wonderful orchards and valleys, enjoy a guided trek and have lunch with a local family, or in a local restaurant overlooking the snowing peaks of the High Atlas.The Atlas Mountains are in fact three distinct ranges that run in bands across Morocco’s interior, dividing it into strips of lower-lying land. Furthest north is the Middle Atlas, while the southerly range is the Anti Atlas that attempt to keep desolate Western Sahara at bay. The central High Atlas range is the most dramatic and by far the most accessible, containing North Africa’s highest peak – the 4,167-metre Mount Toubkal – as well as countless Berber villages terraced onto precipitous ledges. From Marrakesh, it only takes around 45 minutes to drive to the High Atlas, a wonderful chance to retreat to the clear mountain air.
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Day 12: Marrakech to Essaouira

Half-Day Tour of the laidback and cosmopolitan Bohemian city situated on the Atlantic CoastEssaouira is one of the prettiest and most relaxed towns in Morocco. Located on the Atlantic coast, it is surrounded by long stretches of beach, with wind and waves that have drawn the windsurfing and surfing communities here. They have perpetuated the laid-back atmosphere that grew in the town during the 1960s, when this undiscovered gem was a favorite retreat of artists and musicians, including Jimi Hendrix. The appeal of the town lies in the beautiful juxtaposition of the imposing Portuguese ramparts and the rolling surf of the Atlantic. At the heart of the town the harbor, fortified by the Portuguese, is home to a large fishing fleet that ensures Essaouira’s fish restaurants are amongst the best in the country. Essaouira is also famous for the woodcarving of local artisans, who sell their wares in souqs beneath the ramparts..
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Day 13: Exploring Essaouira

Today’s day is packed with sightseeing. You will be visiting the main attractions in Essaouira, visiting Morocco’s native craftsmen, and get a chance to see their traditional craft. During the afternoon, you will be the chance the relax on the beautiful beach of Essaouira.
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Day 14: Essaouira to Casablanca

After breakfast at your hotel, we will leave for Casablanca through the coastal road!
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Day 15: Return Flight

Depends on your flight time, you will be dropped off at the airport for your return flight back home.
What’s included in this Tour
  • A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule 24/7 in-destination support from our 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 (on demand)
  • 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).
  • Water and Snacks in Vehicle
  • Camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert Tour in Sahara
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 06 Dinners
  • 02 lunches 
  • SPA in Marrakech: Traditional Hammam and Massage
What’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
  
20 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Morocco - AFC 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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).
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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!
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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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