Exclusive 12-Day Morocco Tour
Circuit in Morocco — Live an exceptional adventure
PRICE INCLUDES
Per person: grand touring coach transport, Algeciras/Tangier crossing, Tangier/Marseille crossing in interior double cabin, accommodation in double rooms at 3-4 star hotels in Spain, 4-star hotels in Morocco (including 1 night in a bivouac), full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the twelfth day, all visits and excursions mentioned in the programme, 2 French-speaking guide-escorts throughout the circuit in Morocco (one for the itinerary and one for commentary).
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks, personal expenses, tourist tax, single cabin/room supplement (on request), cancellation insurance, repatriation assistance and luggage with health option (+115€).
FORMALITIES
Valid passport required. This programme is based on crossing schedules known to date and may be subject to change.
Day 1 — Your Region to Costa Brava
Morning departure from your region towards the Costa Brava. Free lunch stop en route. Evening arrival, check-in at your hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 — Costa Brava to Murcia
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue towards the Murcia region. Enjoy the landscapes of the Spanish Mediterranean coast from the comfort of your coach. Arrive late afternoon, check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 — First Steps in Morocco
Breakfast at the hotel and morning departure towards Algeciras. Board the ferry towards Tangier. Day at sea aboard the ferry. Arrive in the afternoon in Tangier. Check-in at your hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 — Tangier and the Blue Pearl of Morocco
Breakfast at the hotel. Your day begins with exploring the city of Tangier: visit the Cave of Hercules and Cap Spartel. Lunch. Then head to Chefchaouen, where you will discover its famous blue alleyways. Continue by coach towards Fez via the city of Tetouan, nicknamed the white dove of the Mediterranean, and the Rif mountains, from where you can enjoy exceptional panoramic views. Finally, arrive in Fez where you will spend the night at the hotel.
Day 5 — The Imperial City of Fez
Breakfast at the hotel then discover the wonders of Fez. An imperial city, it is the cultural and religious heart of Morocco. You will visit the Royal Palace gate, the medieval medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), passing through the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud). Then discover the Medersa Bou Inania, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Tanneries, the mosque and the Quaraouiyine University, considered the oldest university in the world (founded in 859 AD by a young Tunisian princess). To finish the day, head to the Jewish quarter "le Mellah" and the ancient fortress for a panoramic view of the entire city. Return to your hotel.
Day 6 — From the Switzerland of Morocco to the Saharan Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. Your circuit continues south-east through Imouzzer, Ifrane "the Switzerland of Morocco" and Azrou, known for its cedar forest where Barbary macaques live. Lunch near Midelt. Then head towards Merzouga via the Ziz valley and the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, with stops along the way to admire magnificent landscapes. Finally, arrive at the Saharan desert of Merzouga where you can rest at your hotel.
Day 7 — In the Skin of Desert Nomads
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day discovering the Merzouga region: sand dunes, wild lakes, fabulous trilobite fossils and oases. Discover and share the life of nomads in their hand-woven tent over a Berber tea. Then visit the village of Khamlia where you will enjoy traditional Gnaoua music and dance performances. Lunch featuring a typical regional dish. Experience an extraordinary adventure in the desert on camelback. At the end of the day, witness an unforgettable sunset. Evening and night in a bivouac, a modern tent combining the traditional style of nomadic tents with hotel comfort. An unforgettable evening awaits you under a starry sky, listening to the music of Berber drums and traditional dances around a campfire.
Day 8 — Souk of Rissani, Palm Groves and Todra Gorges
Rise at dawn to admire the magnificent sunrise. Breakfast. Depart for Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalet. It has always been an important commercial centre in the region. After a stroll through the Rissani souk, continue your adventure to Erfoud, where you will visit one of the fossilised marble workshops. Then cross the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges. The Todra river has carved a grand canyon through the High Atlas mountains, an ideal spot for rock climbing enthusiasts. Lunch at a restaurant in the region before continuing towards Ouarzazate via the valley of roses (the town of Kelaat Magouna) and the village of Skoura. Arrive in Ouarzazate, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 — Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech: Discovering UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Breakfast. Early morning departure towards Marrakech, passing through Ait Ben Haddou and its famous Kasbah, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Visit the Medina of Marrakech, the historic heart of the city also listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Be impressed by the architecture of the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Koranic Mosque. Head to the largest traditional souk and the famous Jemaa El-Fna square. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 — The New City of Marrakech
Breakfast. Quick tour of the new city by coach before taking the road towards Tangier. Board the ferry in the evening.
Day 11 — At Sea
A full day of relaxation at sea aboard the ferry as you cross the Mediterranean. Take in the ocean views from the deck, enjoy the onboard facilities and reflect on the incredible experiences of the past days in Morocco. From the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the golden dunes of Merzouga, the ancient medinas of Fez and Marrakech to the dramatic Todra Gorges, this crossing gives you time to savour every memory before arriving in France.
Day 12 — Marseille to Your Region
Disembark in the early afternoon at the port of Marseille, marking the end of your extraordinary adventure through Morocco. After travelling through the majestic deserts of Merzouga, the imperial cities of Fez and Marrakech, the breathtaking Atlas mountains and the enchanting blue streets of Chefchaouen, you return during the night to your home destination. You will carry with you unforgettable memories of the Saharan bivouac under the stars, the ancient medinas, the warm Berber hospitality and the extraordinary landscapes that make Morocco one of the most captivating destinations in the world.
