Simply Morocco - 8 Days
8 Days Starting in Casablanca, Morocco and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Casablanca, Meknes, Fes, Volubilis, Sahara Desert Morocco, Todra River, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Marrakesh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SM8
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Halal, Vegetarians, Meat, Gluten free on request
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Tour Overview
This 8-day Simply Morocco tour covers a combination of majestic cities and towns in Morocco offering you adventure and culture on a budget. Start your journey in Casablanca then get lost in the labyrinths of medieval Fes before experiencing a night in an authentic camp in the Sahara Desert. Take a camel trek over the vast dunes, walk in Todra Gorge, explore exotic Kasbahs then delve in to the mysterious souks in Marrakech. This Moroccan adventure tour has everything and, on a budget, too! HIGHLIGHTS Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque, the largest Mosque in Morocco Volubilis - UNESCO-listed Roman ruins Fes - Ancient bustling city with dye-pits & tanneries Sahara Desert - Authentic Berber Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes with camel trek Todra Gorge - Morocco’s “Grand Canyon” Ait Benhaddou - UNESCO listed ancient Kasbah city. Marrakech - Djemaa-el-Fna square, UNESCO-listed medina Why not book this tour for your own 'private group tour' on a date that suits you? *Choose your own dates* (subject to availability). Prices are per person. 2 persons £1499 pp / 3 persons £1349 pp / 4 persons £1199 pp / 5 persons £1049 pp / 6 persons £999 pp. Tipping kitty $50 USD per person. Please contact the office to book your private tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Moroccan House Hotel
Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport you will have a chance to relax at our joining hotel, before the pre-departure meeting at 18.00hrs, where you will meet your fellow travellers.
If you want to spend more time in Casablanca, we are happy to arrange pre-accommodation for you.
Overnight Casablanca (no meals included).
*NB: Hassan Mosque tour is not available in the afternoons during Ramadan.
Day 2 : Fes
Location: Meknes, Fes, Volubilis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Splendid
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We head straight to stunning Hassan II Mosque for an optional visit followed by some free time at La Corniche. It is now time to head to Meknes for a community village lunch. We move on to the Roman settlement of Volubilis for a guided tour; it is the largest ancient site in Morocco and is a UNESCO listed site dating back to AD 40. Afterwards, we continue to Fes, the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Enjoy a free evening in one of the many restaurants or enjoy a refreshing mint tea.
Overnight – Fes (Breakfast & Lunch included).
Day 3 : Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Splendid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we take the guided tour of Fes. Its medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants, with only donkeys and bikes as a means of transportation, is a heady mix of aromas, sights, and sounds. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco. After exploring the dye-pits, tanneries, pharmacy, pottery and restaurants, we return to our hotel to freshen up for tonight, where we have the chance of an optional traditional meal in the city with live Moroccan entertainment including traditional music, belly dancing and magicians. Or have a free evening and eat at a restaurant of your choice.
Overnight Fes (Breakfast included).
Day 4 : Sahara Desert
Location: Sahara Desert Morocco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Auberge La Caravane
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excitement is in the air as we head towards the mighty Saharan Dunes. En-route we stop off for an optional 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 & Dinner included).
Day 5 : Todra Gorge
Location: Todra River
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kasbah Amazir
Meals Included: Breakfast
After sunrise and breakfast, opt to explore the dunes further or book a desert excursion before 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. The afternoon can be spent exploring the Gorge, walking through the Palmerie and watching the locals cooling off in the river. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west.
Overnight Todra Gorge (Breakfast included).
Day 6 : Ait Benhaddou
Location: Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Rose Du Sable
Meals Included: Breakfast
We must bid a 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, which boasts great examples of Kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. This afternoon we have a guided tour of the famous Kasbah and village. There is also the option to participate in a tagine cooking class.
Overnight Ait Benhaddou (Breakfast included).
Day 7 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Grand Imilchil
Meals Included: Breakfast
We traverse the High Atlas today enjoying stunning views of Tizi n Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 metres en-route to Marrakech. Its great pride and landmark is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Seville. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina & Djemaa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and marketplace.
After lunch, we will take a guided city tour of the Medina and include Bahia Palace (optional cost), souks and the square. The rest of the afternoon you have free time to relax by the pool or do a little shopping for souvenirs.
Overnight Marrakech (Breakfast included).
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. If time allows, you could book a morning hot air balloon ride.
(Breakfast included).
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star accommodation and 1 night in an authentic Berber Camp
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival transfer from Casablanca airport included on day 1 of the tour or if pre-accommodation is booked directly with Nomadic for our joining hotel.
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Fully Guided
1 x Guide and 1 x Driver
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Meals
7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
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Transport
Air-conditioned minivan or 4x4
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Guided Tours
Guided tour of Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Fes & Volubillis
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Camel Trek
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Meals
5 x Lunch and 6 x Dinners not included
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Optional
Optional Activities (in Moroccan Dirhams) Hammam spa in Marrakech (prices from 150 DH) Hot Air Balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains (2000 DH) Dinner and an Evening’s Entertainment in Fes (300 DH) Cooking class in Ait Benhaddou (300 DH) Visit to Film Studio in Ouarzazate (80 DH) Merzouga land cruiser desert excursion (700 DH) Bahia Palace entrance (100 DH) El Badi Palace (80 DH) Hassan II Mosque (140 DH)
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Drinks
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Tipping Kitty
Tipping kitty $50 per person (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips).
The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide or driver, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided.
We recommend $5+ pp/per day -
Entrance Fees
Optional Extras
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Post Accommodation Single
Post accommodation for 1 person in a single room
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Pre-Accommodation Single
Should you need accommodation the night before the tour. Room for 1 person
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Pre Accommodation Triple Room
A room for 3 people prior to the tour
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Single Room Supplement
Single Room Supplement
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Pre Accommodation Twin/Double Room
For 2 people sharing a room
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Post Accommodation Twin/Double Room
2 people sharing a twin or double after the tour
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Post Accommodation Triple Room
A room for 3 people after the tour
Mode of Transport
Air-conditioned minivan or 4x4.
Accommodation
3 star accommodation and 1 night in an authentic Berber Camp in the Sahara.
Casablanca - Moroccan House Hotel
Fes - Hotel Splendid
Sahara Desert - Berber camp
Todra Gorge - Hotel Kasbah Amazir
Ait Benhaddou - Hotel La Rose du Sable
Marrakech - Hotel Le Grand Imilchil
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.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum age is 15 if travelling with someone aged 18 or over.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping kitty $50 per person (used for hotel porters, waiters, local guides used for city tours, airport drivers, restaurant tips). The tipping kitty does not cover your Nomadic guide or driver, so please feel free to offer a tip at the end of the tour if you are happy with the service provided. We recommend $5+ pp/per day
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What is the maximum group size?
16 passengers.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights are included.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
The price for the single supplement is in the optional section. It is not mandatory for a solo traveller as we can pair you with someone of the same gender.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Your arrival transfer is included if you arrive on the start date of the tour or book pre-accommodation with us.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Moroccan Dirhams is a closed currency so you can get this out once you have arrived in Morocco.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
20KG soft material suitcase recommended over the hard shell type of case.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, the prices for pre and post nights are listed in the optional section.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, we use an air-conditioned minivan or 4x4.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading over 25 years.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A tour voucher with a check-list and a pre-departure email.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, you can pay extra for a single room for the duration of the tour. Just add the single supplement when you book.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, for every booking we take, we donate to projects such as the Ait Ouham Association
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