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14-night Complete Tour of Morocco

This longer and much more comprehensive tour of Morocco will take you through two of the country's most exciting and beautiful cities: Fes and Marrakech. You will also experience two very different Atlantic ocean locations. You then head south into the Sahara desert. In the Draa valley, experience a night in a desert camp, under the stars... North to Fes, passing through a Morocco that feels more like Switzerland with forests of pine! Then Fes, a total time warp filled with stunning architecture, smells and sounds. Back to Marrakech for a night before your return home.
 
- This itinerary is a suggestion and can be adapted to your preferences
- The suggested Things-to-do by each hotel are suggestions based on the hotel's location, and are not included in the guideline tour cost.
- This itinerary includes a group A (small) self-drive car which will be delivered to your hotel after your initial nights in Marrakech. We can provide an English-speaking driver for the duration and, of course, larger cars or 4 X 4 are also available.
- Most hotels insist on minimum stays over the Christmas, New Year and Easter periods so some of the short overnight stays may not be possible at these times.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15

Day 1

Arrive and stay at either Riad Les Yeux Bleus (in the old city) or Tigmi (outside the city).
Riad Les Yeux Bleus, Marrakech

Riad Les Yeux Bleus

Riads in Marrakech

Charming authentic riad with cosy, comfortable rooms, located half way between Jemaa El Fna Square and the modern town.

Day 2

Marrakech (relax or visit Marrakech medina and sights such as the Majorelle gardens).
Marrakech guided city tour

Marrakech guided city tour

Excursions from Marrakech
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Sights, gardens and the old city and souks.

Day 3

Marrakech

Day 4

Drive to Oualidia (via fishing town of Safi) where you will stay at Hotel L'Hippocampe.
Hotel l'Hippocampe Hippocampe Oualidia Morocco beach holiday

Hippocampe Hotel

Coastal hotels & riads in Morocco

A little gem of a hotel in a small fishing village with its feet in the water...

Day 5

Relax on the beach in Oualidia.

Day 6

Drive south, down the coast to Essaouira where you will stay in the charming riad hotel Villa Maroc.
Villa Maroc Essaouira Morocco

Villa Maroc

Coastal hotels & riads in Morocco

Essaouira's most charming small hotel...
Essaouira Cooking class

Activity Option: Berber Cooking Class

Visit a local souk, and class in an authentic Berber kitchen at an ecological farm

Day 7

Drive to Taroudant where you will stay at Dar Zitoune. Visit the old city of Taroudant.
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Riad Dar Zitoune

Hotels in Taroudant

Simple and rustic with lovely gardens and pool.

Day 8

Drive to Skoura and stay at 'Les Jardins de Skoura'.
Les Jardins de Skoura Morocco

Les Jardins de Skoura

South & Sahara desert hotels

Very charming, small French run hotel, in the beautiful palm groves of Skoura.

Day 9

Relax at the hotel, explore the area by foot or car.  We recommend driving to the Todra Gorge and the silver birch filled Dades Valley for the day (2 hours each way) as this makes for a beautiful day with exciting scenery. 

Day 10

Drive to Zagora and either stay at Azalai Desert Lodge or opt for an overnight dune camp.
Azalai Desert Lodge, Zagora, Morocco

Azalai Desert Lodge

South & Sahara desert hotels

An 8-room retreat / hotel with a separate desert camp 
Camel trekking and walking holidays in Morocco

Activity Option: 4 day camel trek

This 4-day Sahara adventure will show you stunning desert areas and experience sleeping out in the desert.

WINTER SEASON:  01 October to 15 April   (CODE: 014 A)

Day 11

Drive across the flat desert to Erfoud where you will stay on the edge of the huge sand dunes in the simple but charming 'Hotel Mohayut'.  Walk on the dunes or go for a camel ride to watch the sunset / sunrise over the dunes.
Kasbak Mohayut Merzouga Morocco

Kasbah Mohayut

South & Sahara desert hotels
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Charming, small desert hotel on the edge of the Merzouga sand dunes..

Day 12

Drive to Fes through the varied landscapes of the Sahara up into the Atlas Mountains, passing through areas that look distinctly Alpine!  Stay at 'Riad Maison Bleue' and enjoy a romantic evening meal in the courtyard.
riad maison bleue fes morocco

Riad Maison Bleue

Riads & hotels in Fes
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Much charm, intimacy and refinement are on offer at this beautiful family run 18-room riad in the old city of Fes.
Moroccan cooking with a local family

Activity Option: Cooking and Eating with a local family

A 6-hour cooking class at a family home with an ingredients shopping trip prior to preparing and eating lunch/dinner 

Day 13

Awake to discover the fascinating and beautiful city of Fes and its medina. Take a guided tour of the city and enjoy the shopping, culture and history of this ancient, walled city.
Guided tour of Fes

Full day guided tour of Fes

Historical sites

Explore the key areas of Fes - medina, markets and ramparts

Day 14

Drive to Marrakech where you will spend your last night before flying home at 'Hotel Les Deux Tours' in the palm groves outside the city. Alternatively, you can fly back from Fes to Stansted airport with Ryanair which will give you an additional day in Fes or to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and to see the city of Meknes.
Les Deux Tours, boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco

Les Deux Tours

Country Boutique Hotels near Marrakech
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Marrakech's best kept secret.. a haven of tranquility, peaceful architecture in large gardens and only ten minutes from the city centre.

Day 15

Fly home.

 

Alternative hotel to Yeux Bleue, outside Marrakech
Tigmi guest house hotel Marrakech Morocco

Tigmi

Mountain Hotels in Morocco

Charming and biblical village setting only 24km from Marrakech.  Tigmi is the ultimate simple Berber retreat with views to take your breath away.

 

Alternative to hotel stay in Azalai Desert Lodge
Spend a night or two at a real desert camp in the giant dunes of Merzouga near E

Deep Desert Camp Merzouga Dunes

Desert Camps in South
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Spend a night or two at a real desert camp in the giant dunes of Merzouga, near Erfoud, in the Sahara desert of Morocco.

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