Overview
Morocco in Nutshell
- Hotels
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Morocco in a nutshell: perfect for foodies, your days in Marrakech are spent tasting different delicacies as well as hands-on during a cooking class at a non-profit. Venture outside the city to explore the desert and stay overnight at a desert camp.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech and Day at Leisure
Get picked up from Marrakech International Airport to your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Complete check-in formalities, rest for a while, and get ready to enjoy the first day of your Morocco tour package.
Start your tour with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque and appreciate its exteriors and bustling surroundings as you cannot enter inside if you are not a Muslim.
Explore souks and buy some locally made pieces for yourself or your loved ones back home, but don’t forget to bargain.
Try some local delicacies in the medina shopping district and mark your vacation with delightful memories.
Head to Jemaa el-Fnaa and discover why it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Also, do not forget to visit any rooftop café to savor local delicacies while witnessing the breathtaking views of the area that gets glammed with colorful lights after sunset.
Have your dinner in any restaurant; come back to your hotel for a dreamy overnight stay.
Day 2
Sightseeing in Marrakech
Have a delicious breakfast and get ready to explore the rich heritage and culture of the city.
Visit El Badi, Ben Youssef, Bahia Palace, like ancient places, and learn about old-era architectural style and patterns.
Marvel at the Jewish Cemetery and tombs of the Saadian dynasty, which carry significant historical importance.
Back to the hotel to enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in your cozy room.
Day 3
Sightseeing in Essaouira
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast and head to Essaouira to explore its heritage marvels and other famous attractions.
Explore the gorgeous attractions such as Essaouira’s Moulay El Hassan Square, including its souks and medina, argan oil cooperative shop, the Jeweler’s Quarter, and famous Goats in a Tree.
Alternatively, you can spend the 3rd day of this 10 day Morocco tour in Marrakech itself and see Marrakech House of Photography, Musee Boucharouite, Musée de Marrakech, and many more interesting sites.
Relax your aching muscles and body with a soak in a traditional hammam and feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
Back to your hotel to have a refreshing night’s rest.
Day 4
Trip to the Sahara Desert
Start the fourth day of this 10 day Morocco tour package with a delicious breakfast and get ready for a journey to the famous and majestic Sahara Desert.
Take a few photo stops during your journey through the Atlas Mountains and enjoy ravishing views of the surroundings and the hilly terrain.
Stop at the Ait Ben Haddou, a famous UNESCO site; Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood; Dades Gorge, beautiful canyon; and end the first day in Tinghir village.
Check in your hotel at Tinghir and rest overnight.
Day 5
Towards Merzouga and the Sahara Desert
Wake up in the morning, have your breakfast, check out, and get ready to continue your journey to the Sahara Desert.
Enjoy the beautiful attractions coming en route to Merzouga that you will reach just before sunset.
Enjoy a thrilling camel ride to your campsite and spend the night under the sky that is a real charm of this Morocco tour.
Have your dinner around the fire and rest overnight in your camp to regain the energy needed for another day of a long journey.
Day 6
Transfer to Fes
Wake up in the morning to see the breathtaking sunrise in the desert, have your breakfast, and start a long journey to Fes on the 6th day of this 10 day Morocco tour.
Drive along the Ziz River and be amazed by the amazing views of oasis lined with palm trees and fortified castles.
Stop at Midelt for lunch.
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains towards Fes and discover the dramatic change in the landscape.
Reach your riad in Fes, check in, and have a pleasant overnight stay.
Day 7
Sightseeing in Fes
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and get ready to explore the beauties of Fes, one of the largest pedestrian-only cities in the world.
Discover the magical sites such as medina, souks, exteriors of two mosques, the 13th-century Islamic madrassa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Batha Palace, and the Chouara Tannery.
Back to your riad and enjoy the rich riad culture with soaking in the hammam, relaxing in the steam room, or soothing your mind, body, and soul with a traditional massage.
Get back to your room to retire in your comfy bed for a relaxing sleep
Day 8
Transfer to Chefchaouen and Sightseeing
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, checkout, and get transferred to Chefchaouen.
Wander through the alleys of this small town and be amazed by the extraordinary panorama of the Rif mountains set against the amazing blue backdrop of the city.
Don’t miss visiting The Smurf-blue medina, Place Uta el-Hammam, The Kasbah Museum, The Grand Mosque, and The Ethnographic Museum, which are the highlights of this blue city of Morocco.
Later, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9
Departure from Morocco
After having the final breakfast included in the 09 day Morocco tour, check out from the hotel.
You have some time to spend in any last-minute shopping, or exploring any left-out attraction, or enjoying one last massage or hammam, if time permits.
Get dropped off at the airport and board your return flight back home with lovely reminiscences of the tour and bid adieu to this beautiful paradise Morocco.
Inclusions
- Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Desert camping
- Local village farmland walk
- Overnight camel excursion to a Berber
- Stay for 07Nts with Breakfasts
- Local Guide services
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Exclusions
- Safari Jeep or Jeep for Horton Plains
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Meals Outside of the stated meal plan
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other services not specified above
- Early check in & Late check out at the hotels (Check in & Check out time 12.00 to 12.00 Noon)