Meals

Breakfast buffet 4 Lunch included in: MARRAKESH, ERFOUD, FEZ, MARRAKESH 6 dinner included in: MARRAKESH, Boumalne Dades, FEZ, Meknes, Casablanca, MARRAKESH

Guide

English speaking tour in: MARRAKESH, FEZ, Meknes, RABAT, Casablanca, MARRAKESH Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Accommodation

MARRAKECH : PALM PLAZA SPA or ADAM PARK or GRAND MOGADOR MENARA Boumalne Dades : XALUCA BOULMANE DADES or KASBAH TIZZARAOUINE or XALUCA ERFOUD : KASBAH HTL CHERGUI or ZALAGH PARC PALACE or ZAKI SUITES MEKNES : TAFILALET or OUM PALACE or BEST WESTERN PLUS CASABLANCA CITY CENTER We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Horse-drawn carriage ride in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech, Horse-drawn carriage ride in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech

Others

City tour in: MARRAKESH, FEZ, Meknes, RABAT, Casablanca, MARRAKESH Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in Marrakech, House of the Cedars in Azrou , archaeological site of Volubilis , Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes , mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca , Bahia Palace in Marrakech

Insurance

Basic travel insurance

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

BEREBER FANTASY (4HRS)(70 EUR) Unforgettable show in the Palmeraie of Marrakech where we will discover Morocco’s folklore and the traditional attire of the different tribes that inhabit the desertic areas in the south. We will listen to their music and they will show us their dances which are the traditional expression to their most important events: births, weddings, harvest festivals... We will also have the opportunity to attend a horse riding show with world-famous Arab horses. We will go to a belly dance performance which is so intimately connected with Arab culture. We will finally enjoy a gunpowder show also called Fantasia. Its origin, among the inhabitants of kasbahs in southern Morocco, is very old and it is still quite present in all their festivities today. THIS EXCURSION WILL BE OFFERED BY OUR GUIDES AT DESTINATION. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT DURING YOUR TRIP. - Round-trip bus service to the Palmeraie of Marrakech. - Dinner-tasting of Moroccan cuisine plus a show. - Guide service.. 8 number of people required. LAND ROVERS SAHARA DESERT (4 HRS)(55 EUR) Departure from the hotel in Jeeps (all-wheel drive 4x4) to the dune fields of Erg Chebbi, the westernmost point of Sahara desert. Once there, we will be delighted by this wonder of nature. We will witness the change of the sand colour at sunset. We will dine in a bivouac (a desert haima). We will be served the typical food which we will savour amid the dunes, in a magical atmosphere (drinks not included). We will return to the hotel after nightfall. THE PURCHASE OF THIS EXCURSION IT DOES IN DESTINATION. THE CAMEL RIDE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE OPTIONAL. - Transport service in Land Rovers to the dune field of Erg Chebbi the westernmost point of Sahara desert typical dinner in a bivouac. - Assistance with guide.. 8 number of people required.

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

Day 1: Marrakesh

Arrival in Marrakech. Welcome to Morocco! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and, in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square (included). Dinner will be included.
Day 2 Day 2: Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Marrakesh

Today, we´ll explore one of the most fascinating places in the world, the city that gave Morocco its name. Our city tour will take us through its strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Afterward, you´ll have free time for lunch (included) and to relax by the pool or in the hotel garden, or to shop in the souks. In the evening, you can join the Fantasy Party, an optional excursion offered by Europamundo.
Day 3 Day 3: Marrakesh, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Marrakesh, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades

We’ll set out to cross the Atlas Mountains, where lofty peaks often covered in snow bid us farewell as we leave the palm groves of Marrakech. You’ll see small Berber villages clinging to the edges of deep gorges. Our journey includes a stop at the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, renowned for its appearances in numerous movies. As we travel through landscapes reminiscent of biblical scenes, we´ll pause in Ouarzazate, known for its impressive Kasbah. Continuing through the Valley of Roses, we´ll reach Boumalne Dades where dinner will be included. Note: Occasionally in winter, roads may close due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this part of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our alternative plan. (Access to the Sahara Desert depends on road conditions).
Day 4 Day 4: Boumalne Dades, Todra, Erfoud
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Boumalne Dades, Todra, Erfoud

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Sahara Desert: traverse the Valley of the Kasbahs, river valleys surrounded by thousands of palm trees, rocky plains merging into lush oases and adobe villages, and formidable fortresses guarding ancient thoroughfares. Our visit includes the awe-inspiring Todgha Gorge, a majestic canyon with towering walls rising more than 100 meters on both sides. En route, we´ll stop at a small adobe town near Khorbat, where you can learn about the desert community supported by the Europamundo Foundation (access may be affected by weather conditions such as river flooding). We’ll proceed towards Erfoud. For those interested, an off-road excursion to the Sahara Desert sand dunes offers a breathtaking sunset experience. Lunch will be included.
Day 5 Day 5: Erfoud, Fez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Erfoud, Fez

We’ll depart early from Erfoud, crossing the Atlas Mountains amidst impressive gorges and stunning landscapes. We´ll traverse a high, cold plateau inhabited by nomadic shepherds. Our first stop will be in Midelt, located at the heart of this region. After lunch, we´ll continue our journey towards the Middle Atlas, where the scenery changes dramatically to a region characterized by forests and frequent winter snowfall. Near Azrou, in the National Park, we´ll visit "The House of Cedars", a small museum providing insights into the region. Here, we´ll also see the colonies of monkeys that inhabit the area. We’ll continue to Bahlil, a small and quiet village home to Berbers of the Middle Atlas. Its old center is very picturesque, with colorful streets. Traditionally, the population lived in caves, which have now been integrated into the houses. Continuing onward, we´ll head to Fez. Before reaching our hotel, we´ll take in the panoramic view of the city from the Marinid Tombs. Dinner will be provided.
Day 6 Day 6: Fez, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Meknes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Fez, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Meknes

We’ll include a city tour of Fez, entering through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace, exploring the Jewish quarter, its bustling souks, and the tannery district. Known as the cultural capital of the country and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez is renowned for its impressive Medina, which preserves the traditional Arab atmosphere like no other. We will end the visit with lunch at an ancient palace in the Medina (included). After lunch, admission will be included to the Archaeological Site of Volubilis, a World Heritage Site. Founded in the third century BC, Volubilis was the capital of Mauretania Tingitana and served as an important military outpost of the Roman Empire, where numerous beautiful monuments were built.We’ll then visit Moulay Idriss, a holy city and pilgrimage site for Muslims in Morocco, as it is the burial place of the great-grandson of Muhammad and founder of the first royal dynasty of Morocco. The city was closed to non-Muslims until 1912, and until 2005, non-Muslims could not stay overnight there. We will continue to Meknes for dinner (included) and accommodation.
Day 7 Day 7: Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca

Tour of Meknes, another fascinating city and World Heritage Site. Founded for military purposes in the eleventh century by the Almoravids, it became the capital of the Kingdom during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail (1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. This sovereign built an impressive city in a Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls and marked by monumental gates. Prepare to be amazed by the immense Bab Mansur gate and the bustling activity in El Hedim Square, reminiscent of Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech. Admission to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is includedAfter the visit, you’ll have free time before we continue our journey by bus. We’ll stop for lunch at a service area and then arrive in Rabat for a panoramic tour of the capital of the Kingdom. We’ll visit the powerful Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower where the Mausoleum of Mohammed V is located, the Andalusian walls, the outer enclosure of the Royal Palace, and the modern embassy quarters. After our tour, you’ll have free time before we continue to Casablanca, arriving at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.
Day 8 Day 8: Casablanca, Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Casablanca, Marrakesh

This morning, we’ll start with an included guided tour of Morocco’s largest city and economic center. We’ll stroll along the grand avenues, visit the beautiful Mohamed V Square with its fountain, Moorish buildings, and palm trees, and walk through the Arab League Park. We’ll also explore the little Medina. Our tour includes admission to the impressive Hassan II Mosque (the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims), located by the sea and featuring a 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights pointing to Mecca. After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of La Corniche. After, we’ll travel to Marrakech. Dinner will be included at the hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Marrakesh

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Itinerary of your trip Surprising Morocco

Day 1: Marrakesh

Day 2: Marrakesh

Day 3: Marrakesh, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades

Day 4: Boumalne Dades, Todra, Erfoud

Day 5: Erfoud, Fez

Day 6: Fez, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Meknes

Day 7: Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca

Day 8: Casablanca, Marrakesh

Day 9: Marrakesh

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