Wander Across Morocco – ITINERARY
October 24th – November 5th, 2020
From the mesmerizing towns and cities of Marrakech and Meknes to the towering Middle and High Atlas Mountains, from the magical Sahara desert to the natural wonder that is the Dades Valley…and a lengthy list of off-the-beaten path experiences along the way!
Casablanca – Fes – Merzouga – Sahara Desert – Dades Valley – Marrakech
The Wandering Earl Tour Experience
All of our unique tours focus on local interaction, local activities and genuine education. We also keep our itineraries flexible so that you always get the absolute most out of your trip! Of course, we do see the main stuff too, but these are not standard, cookie-cutter group experiences. Always small groups, always laid-back, always diving straight into the true heart of every destination we visit!
ITINERARY
October 24th: CASABLANCA – ARRIVAL DAY
– Arrival in Casablanca
– Airport pickup and private transfer to our hotel (based on your arrival time)
October 25th: CASABLANCA / FES
– Volubulis Roman ruins
– Arrival to Fes
– Optional evening hammam experience
Included meals: B D
October 26th: FES
– Old city walking tour
– Local markets
– Free time to explore on your own
Included meals: B L
October 27th: FES / MERZOUGA
– Drive across the High Atlas Mountains
– Stops in Ifrane, Ziz Valley and Rissani
– Overnight on the edge of the Sahara Desert
(Total driving time is 8 hours including stops.)
Included meals: B D
October 28th: SAHARA DESERT
– Local Gnaoua village
– Traditional music and dance
– Afternoon camel trek across the Sahara Desert (walking and jeep options available)
– Sunset over the sand dunes
– Overnight at a private desert camp among the mesmerizing dunes
Included meals: B D
October 29th: SAHARA DESERT
– Sunrise in the desert
– Morning jeep excursion across the Sahara
– Local village visits
– Afternoon free time
– Overnight at our private desert camp
Included meals: B L D
October 30th: SAHARA DESERT / DADES VALLEY
– Camel, walk or jeep out of the desert
– Drive via Erfoud into the High Atlas Mountains
– Afternoon arrival in the stunning Dades Valley
Included meals: B D
October 31st: DADES VALLEY
– Full day 4WD off-road excursion across the Valley of the Roses
– Incredible mountains, remote villages and nomadic Berber caves (spectacular day trip that nobody else offers!)
Included meals: B L D
November 1st: DADES VALLEY
– Hiking at Monkey Fingers Gorge (light and challenging options available)
– Picnic lunch
– Visit to a local friend’s home and village (for tea and henna)
– Free afternoon
Included meals: B L D
November 2nd: DADES VALLEY / MARRAKECH
– Drive across the Atlas Mountains
– Stops in Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Telouet and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
– Evening arrival in Marrakech
– Night out in the main square, Jemaa el-Fnaa
Included meals: B
November 3rd: MARRAKECH
– Half day city tour
– Marjorelle Gardens and Yves Saint Laurent Museum
– Bahia Palace and ancient kasbahs
– Afternoon walk through the incredible Marrakech market
Included meals: B
November 4th: MARRAKECH
– Optional activities
– Free time to enjoy this wonderful city at your own pace
– Farewell dinner
Included meals: B D
November 5th: DEPARTURE DAY
– You can depart from either Marrakech or Casablanca
– For flights from Casablanca, allow 3 hours to reach the airport from Marrakech
– Transfers will be arranged according to departure airports/flight times
Included meals: B
INCLUDED
– Small group (max 10 participants)
– Wandering Earl Tours guide throughout
– All accommodation (12 nights – 3*/4* hotels and traditional riads)
– Transportation in Morocco (private Mercedes van)
– All activities mentioned
– All entrance fees for sights visited
– Local guides in each destination
– Breakfast every day, 4 lunches and 8 dinners
– Bottled water throughout the trip
– All airport transfers
NOT INCLUDED
– Flights to/from Morocco
– Meals and activities not mentioned
– Passport/visa fees
– Travel insurance
– Gratuities
TOUR COST
$2545 USD per person
*Based on twin share (2 people to a room; solo travelers will be paired together)
*Single supplement: $900 (for a single room throughout the tour)