Imperial Cities, Atlas Mountains, and Sahara Desert
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Trip Type: Small Group Adventure
Territory: Africa
Region: Morocco
Trip Price: From $12,995
Single Supplement: $5,995
On-Trip Airfare: $2,500
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Casablanca, Morocco / Marrakech, Morocco
Minimum Travelers: 4 travelers
Maximum Travelers: 16 travelers
Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index for this trip is “Nice & Active”, at elevations ranging from sea level to 6,500 feet. Activities include hiking 2 to 4 miles per day (with elevation gain/loss not typically more than 1,500 feet), a camel ride, and optional sandboarding. Travelers who can hike the minimum end of this range are a good fit for this trip. Contact a Travel Advisor for more details.
Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!
Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.
In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!
Arrive in Casablanca where you'll meet your guide and group before heading to Rabat for lunch and a walk through town. You'll settle into Fes to rest and recover from your international travels.
This will be a full-day exploration of the ancient city of Fes, where you'll explore textile markets, merchant markets, new and old medinas, and the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts to peruse traditional tools and works of art. We'll view the ancient ramparts and the impressive labyrinth souks in Fes as well as the facade of the Royal Palace.
On this day we will explore the beauty of these provinces, including the Roman ruins in Volubilis, a former Roman capital in northwestern Africa, to get a better understanding of the exports that contributed to the province's overall wealth. We continue the day’s exploration in the the holy, picturesque, hilltop village of Moulay Idriss Zerhuon. Then we'll explore the old ramparts of Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities, to marvel at the Agoudal Basin, Moulay Ismaail royal stables, granaries, and House of Water (Dar El Ma).
After flying from Fes to Marrakech, we head southwest to Tamadot to relax for the afternoon. We'll spend the following day hiking in the stunning Atlas Mountains.
After Tamadot, we embark on a change of scenery and stomping grounds. We'll take a charter flight over the Atlas Mountains to the Saharan desert of Erg Chegaga. During our two days, we'll enjoy desert explorations, including a camel ride. Both nights, we'll delight in an evening of delicious dinner fare, and on our second evening, be accompanied by Berber musicians.
After our final sunrise over the desert, we'll make our way out of the desert and stop in Ouarzazate for a night before traveling to Marrakech.
En route to Marrakech, we'll make several stops including a visit to Ait Benhaddou and Ounila Valley. We'll spend the next three nights at a fabulous riad near the center of the medina.
Gardens, architecture, history, and more - our days in Marrakech will be nothing short of astounding! A cooking class one evening to enjoy flavors of the region.
After breakfast, depart from the Marrekech airport for flights home.
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Palais Amani is situated in the heart of Fes's medina, boasting stunning views of the surrounding city as well as the pristine gardens onsite. Originally home to a distinguished Moroccan family, the recently restored property has no shortage of history and charm!
Kasbah Tamadot is a luxurious property in the Atlas Mountains, featuring elevated Berber furnishings and warm hospitality.
Luxury Berber Desert Camp in Erg Chegaga is situated in the remote dunes of the Sahara, only accessible by locals and camp guests. With private, luxurious tents and a wide variety of activities, it is the perfect setting to get a taste of life in the Moroccan desert!
The Berbere Palace sits in the center of Ouarzazate, and offers a contemporary design and ambiance. There are 232 spacious guest suites located in a number of individual buildings on the property, each one with a private bath, private balcony or terrace, air conditioning, satellite television, and complimentary WiFi.
Les Jardins de La Koutoubia, a luxurious hotel with a family friendly environment, is a short walk from the famous Jamaâ El Fna Square and other popular landmarks, Rahba Kedima Square (0.3 mi) and El Badi Palace (0.6 mi).
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