Others

•Sahara Camel trek •Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou & Volubilis •Full guided tour of Chefchaouen & Rabat •Full city day tour of Fes

Accommodation

3* to 4* hotels plus 1 night camping in an authentic Berber Camp. City /Town - Hotel Name Marrakech - Hotel El Andalous Casablanca - Hotel Diwan Meknes - Hotel Volubilis Chefchaouen - Hotel Madrid or Hotel Tarek Fes - Hotel Arena Midelt - ksar Timnay Sahara Desert - Berber camp Todra Gorge - Hotel Kasbah Amazir Ait Benhaddou - Hotel La Rose du Sable Essaouira - Hotel Miramar 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.

Guide

1 x Tour guide & 1 x driver

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 6 Dinners including a Berber camp dinner.

Hygieneprotocol

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Transport

Arrival transfer from Marrakech airport included on day 1 of the tour or if pre-accommodation is booked directly with Nomadic/Tour Radar for our joining hotel. (Should for any reason you take a local taxi, please check the sign with prices before you arrive at the taxi rank). Air conditioned minivan or 4x4. Supratours public bus from Essaouira on day 13. DRIVING TIMES Day Number of hours travelling Day 1 = 0 hours Day 2 = 3.5 hours Day 3 = 1.5 hours Day 4 = 3.5 hours Day 5 = 3.5 hours Day 6 = 0 hours Day 7 = 3 hours Day 8 = 5 hours Day 9 = 3 hours Day 10 = 2.5 hours Day 11 = 6.5 hours Day 12 = 0 hours Day 13 = 3 hours Day 14 = 0 hours Day 15 = 0 hours NB: Driving hours include necessary toilet stops, photo stops and lunch breaks.

Not included:

Flights

Flights excluded

Optional

Optional Services Single Supplement: £289. Pre/Post accommodation: SGL £80: DBL/TWN £110: TPL £150 Optional Activities (in Moroccan Dirhams) •Guided city tour of Marrakech 3 hours (2-4 Pax 200 DH, 5-9 Pax 150 DH, 10 Pax 100 DH) •Bahia Palace Entry Fee (100 DH) •Hassan II Mosque (140 DH) •Hammam in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) •Hot air balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains (2000 DH) •Movie Studio visit in Ouarzazate (30 minutes = 80 DH) •Dinner and an evening’s entertainment in Fes (300 DH) •Rock climbing in Todra Gorge AGE 16+ ONLY (1 hour = 250 DH, 2 hours = 390 DH) •Cooking classes in Essaouira (300 DH) •Quad biking in Essaouira AGE 16+ ONLY (2 hours = 590DH, 2 hours for 2 pax = 690DH) •Horse riding in Essaouira (1 hour = 250 DH, 2/3 hours = approx. 300 DH/390 DH approx. •Windsurfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 600 DH) •Surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 350 DH) •Kayaking in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 350 DH) •Kite surfing in Essaouira (2 hours = approx. 700DH)

Others

Tipping Kitty 2024 = $65 USD pp (used for hotel porters, hotel waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, Berber camel herders, restaurant tips & Tour driver) Tipping Kitty 2025 = $70 USD pp. 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. Drinks Lunches x 12 & Dinners x 8 Flights Travel Insurance Visas Spending money Single Supplement (optional) Optional Activities

Insurance

Travel insurance not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport to our joining hotel, you can relax by the hotel pool before the pre-departure meeting at 18:00 hrs. where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers.

Overnight Marrakech (Dinner included).
Day 2 Day 2: Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Casablanca

En-route this morning we travel up to Casablanca, made famous by Humphrey Bogart in the film “Casablanca”. We will have the option of visiting the stunning Hassan II mosque, which has the tallest minaret and the third largest mosque in the world, it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time.

Overnight Casablanca (Breakfast & dinner included).

*NB: Hassan Mosque tour is not available during Ramadan.
Day 3 Day 3: Meknes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Meknes

After breakfast, we head straight to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city where we will spend the morning visiting the Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan tower and the Royal palace. After lunch, we will move on to the third of our Imperial cities, Meknes, to enjoy some free time.

Overnight Meknes (Breakfast included).

From 2025 - no overnight stay in Meknes. Instead we will stay 2 nights in Chefchaouen.
Day 4 Day 4: Chefchaouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chefchaouen

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site of Morocco. UNESCO-listed, the site dates back to AD40 and was once the city that ruled the entire Roman province of Mauritania. We’ll then head on to Chefchaouen for a guided tour this afternoon. High up in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen boasts a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare.

Overnight Chefchaouen (Breakfast included).

From 2025 - we will stay 2 nights in Chefchaouen.
Day 5 Day 5: Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Fes

Enjoy some free time in Chefchaouen this morning - spend your time exploring this beautiful city or relax at the hotel. We’ll then enjoy a leisurely lunch in Chefchaouen before moving on to Fes in the afternoon. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, and its medina is a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights. To navigate, follow one of the five, themed tourist circuits. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.

Overnight Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 6 Day 6: Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Fes

Today we embark on a fully guided tour of the city of Fes. Explore the tanneries, souks, potteries, and the Medina, and learn the fascinating history of the city. We’ll later return to the hotel to get ready for an optional night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.

Overnight Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 7 Day 7: Midelt
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Midelt

This morning, we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We visit a local Berber family to experience a few hours in their way of life. Through our financial support of the family, they have built a new toilet block for the extended family. Our visits will continue to further support local families. We will enjoy a small hike in the afternoon and spend the night in this mountain location.

Overnight Midelt (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 8 Day 8: Sahara Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sahara Desert

Excitement is in the air as we head towards the mighty Saharan Dunes. En-route we stop off for 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, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 9 Day 9: Todra Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Todra Gorge

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 have a stop at 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 10 Day 10: Ait Benhaddou
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ait Benhaddou

We bid fond farewell to Todra this morning en-route to Ait Benhaddou via Ouarzazate. We will stop to buy 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. On a hill along the Ouarzazate River we find Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts great examples of Kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. This afternoon we have a guided tour of the famous Kasbah and village. This is where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.

Overnight Ait Benhaddou (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 11 Day 11: Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Essaouira

Today’s drive is truly stunning as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira. A colourful fishing town situated within 15th century Portuguese fortifications, where great beaches and surf beckon. Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the Imperial cities.

Overnight Essaouira (Breakfast included).
Day 12 Day 12: Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Essaouira

Today, we have the whole day to explore and enjoy the sights and activities of Essaouira. There is an opportunity to do some optional activities. Overnight Essaouira (Breakfast included).
Day 13 Day 13: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Marrakech

We leave Essaouira this morning and return to Marrakech to explore the final one of Morocco’s four Imperial cities we visit on this tour. Marrakech is set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains; Its great pride and landmark are 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.

Overnight Marrakech. (Breakfast included).
Day 14 Day 14: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Marrakech

This morning, why not book our optional guided city tour which leaves the afternoon free to explore the city further, relax by the pool and / or enjoy some of the optional activities.

Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast included).
Day 15 Day 15: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Marrakech

Your adventure tour ends after breakfast.

(Breakfast included).

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Morocco Encompassed - 15 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Morocco Encompassed - 15 Days

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Casablanca

Day 3: Meknes

Day 4: Chefchaouen

Day 5: Fes

Day 6: Fes

Day 7: Midelt

Day 8: Sahara Desert

Day 9: Todra Gorge

Day 10: Ait Benhaddou

Day 11: Essaouira

Day 12: Essaouira

Day 13: Marrakech

Day 14: Marrakech

Day 15: Marrakech

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