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Grand Tour & Kasbah Route

Morocco in 11 Days, 9 Nights in Destination

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Our most complete tour of Morocco, including Marrakesh, Casablanca, the beauty of the Atlas Mountains and a night in the desert city of Ouarzazate.

Trip Highlights

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    Ait Ben Haddou
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    Chefchaouen
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    Dadès Valley
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    Fes
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    Marrakesh
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    Merzouga
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    Ouarzazate

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  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Half board

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  1. Departures available until December 2025

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers from + $490

  4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

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  • Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels and riads.
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Accommodation: 9 Nights

Itinerary

Touch down in historic Casablanca stroll through modern Rabat, fall in love with the Blue City of Chefchaouen and experience the grandeur of Fez. Cross the Atlas Mountains to Midelt and Erfoud and enter the desert of Erg Chebbi. Pass through the Gorges of Todra and the Route of the Kasbah until you reach the fortress of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate. End your tour in colourful Marrakesh.

1st Day: Canada - Night on board
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Arrive at your Canadian departure airport, ready for a flight to Casablanca. Night on board.

If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Casablanca
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Arrive in Casablanca and transfer* to the hotel. Casablanca, immortalised in the famous movie, is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Coast. Dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.**

*The transfer to the hotel upon arriving at the airport may be shared with other travelers in your tour group. A guide will be there to meet you just outside of the airport but you may be required to wait before leaving for the hotel, depending on the flight arrival times.

For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at a time that suits you best, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.

**Dinner is not included if you arrive after 8:00 p.m.

You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Melliber Hotel or similar
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516 Reviews

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3rd Day: Casablanca - Rabat - Asilah - Tangier
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, get to know iconic Casablanca and enjoy a city tour where you can marvel at the Art Deco buildings and the Dar El Baida White House before visiting the Mohammed V Square and the upmarket Anfa district. Leave in the direction of Rabat to visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a citadel that is located to the north of the city. This fortress retains its Arab character of narrow alleys with white and blue façades that lead to viewpoints from which there are incredible views of the Atlantic coast Visit the astounding Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After the visit, travel to Asilah, founded in Phonecian times, before finally arriving in the bustling port-city of Tangier. Check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Tangier.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Dixil Garden Tanger or similar
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40 Reviews

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Activities

included
Casablanca City Tour & Highlights of Rabat and Asilah

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4th Day: Tangier - Chefchaouen - Ouazzane - Fez
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a panoramic tour of the city, before heading to the Rif Mountains and to the blue city of Chefchaouen, one of Morocco's most photographed cities. Continue to Ouazzane, a city best known for its spiritual significance to Sufism. Afterwards, continue to Fez to check-in to your hotel in time for dinner. Overnight stay in Fez.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel L'Escale or similar
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124 Reviews

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5th Day: Fez
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, considered the centre of Islam in Morocco. It is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. Begin with a panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, then visit the bronze doors of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods. Walk along the broad Boulevard of Mohamed V and stroll through the endless streets of the world's largest medina. After the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel L'Escale or similar
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124 Reviews

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Activities

included
Full-Day Fes City Tour

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6th Day: Fez - Midelt - Erfoud
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Breakfast at the hotel. Depart through the gentle mountains of the Middle Atlas, until you reach the city of Midelt, known for its apple cultivation. Continue along a beautiful route and view Berber life first hand. Arrive in Erfoud, at the edge of the great Sahara desert. Tonight, you have the opportunity to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp of your choice in the dunes of the Sahara.* Dinner and overnight stay in Erfoud.

Estimated transfer time and distance 8h, 422Km.

*Optional Night in the Sahara Dunes. Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included.

Please note: If you would like to book this experience you must reserve it in advance, up to 30 days before departure, as places are limited. You will not be able to sleep in the hotel if you choose this optional night at the camp.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kasbah Tizimi or similar
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192 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Night in the Dunes of the Sahara

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7th Day: Erfoud - Gorges of Todgha - Dades Valley - Kalaat M'Gouna - Ouarzazate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the captivating Gorges of Todgha, and the Dades Valley, to experience the natural wonders of this unique landscape. Pass by ancient fortresses of red abode and lush oases before arriving at the small Berber town of Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its roses and perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, a desert city and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Estimated transfer time and distance 6h, 340Km.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Ouarzazate Centre Ho... or similar
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744 Reviews

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Activities

included
Gorges of Todgha & Dades Valley Excursion

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8th Day: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh
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Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Pacha Glaoui called the Lord of the Atlas Region. Continue to the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This Kasbah, dotted with crenellated towers, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and has often been a filming location for movies. In the afternoon, depart across the High Atlas mountains en route to Marrakesh. Arrive in Marrakesh, and spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakesh.

Estimated transfer time and distance 5h, 200Km.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Almas or similar
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750 Reviews

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Activities

included
Kasbahs of Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

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9th Day: Marrakesh
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an eye-opening tour of the wonders of Marrakesh, starting with the Minaret of the Koutoubia, from the 13th century and the spiritual centre of Marrakesh. Visit the Palace of the Bahia, the residence of the old vizir, and known for its intricate tile and wood carving decoration. Discover how spices and argan oil are made in a local school before you head to the Jamaa el Fna square home to the bustling souks, so typical of the city and full of fruit vendors and stalls selling wicker baskets. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakesh.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Almas or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

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Activities

included
Tour of the wonders of Marrakech

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10th Day: Marrakesh
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, explore the abundance sights, sounds and aromas of sensational Marrakesh. We recommend haggling for authentic souvenirs in the souk, explore the Kasbah and Mellah neighbourhoods or heading to the new town to discover the oasis of the Jardin Majorelle. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakesh.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Almas or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

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11th Day: Marrakesh - Casablanca - Canada
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Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport** in Casablanca to board a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**The airport transfer will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. There are two transfers organized per day, and the timings of these will depend on the whole group's flight times. There will be one transfer during the morning and another one in the afternoon. For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at the time of your choice, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.

Please note: Depending on the time of your return flight home, you might not be able to enjoy a full night of accommodation at the hotel as you must arrive at the airport 3 hours in advance. Additionally, the transfer time to get to the airport is another 3 hours.

Included activities

Included
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All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

Casablanca City Tour & Highlights of Rabat and Asilah

Included activity for day 3

Take a city tour of Casablanca's most emblematic sights before heading to Rabat to visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Next, explore Asilah, founded by the Phonecians and home to an old medina.

Duration 10:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

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All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

Full-Day Fes City Tour

Included activity for day 5 in Fes

A full-day tour of Fes. Begin with a panoramic view of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods and stroll along the Boulevard of Mohamed V.

Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

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Included
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All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

Gorges of Todgha & Dades Valley Excursion

Included activity for day 7 in Dadès Gorges

Visit the captivating Gorges of Todgha and the Dades Valley, to experience the natural wonders of this unique landscape. Pass by ancient fortresses of red abode and lush oases before arriving at the small Berber town of Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its roses

Duration 10:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

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Included
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All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

Kasbahs of Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

Included activity for day 8

Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Pacha Glaoui, the Lord of the Atlas Region. Continue to the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered to be one of the most beautiful kasbahs in the country.

Duration 11:30h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional
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In winter pick up would be at 5pm

Night in the Dunes of the Sahara

Suggested activity for day 6 in Merzouga

Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included.

Pick up time: 18:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

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The price includes

  • Included in all our trips. more information
  • Departure from the main Canadian airports.
  • International flights: Canada - Casablanca - Canada.
  • 9 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels and riads. *
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  • 9 breakfasts and 9 dinners.
  • Transfers in air conditioned vehicles.
  • Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary.
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • English-speaking guide during the whole trip.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Drinks, lunch, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

Important: The airport transfer on departure is not included when adding additional nights to the itinerary. If required, a departure airport transfer can be added for an additional cost.

* Possibility to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. If you would like to book this experience you must reserve it in advance, up to 30 days before departure, as places are limited.

 

Important festivals:

Ramadan: from March 10th to April 9th 2024.

Eid-al-Adha: from June 16th to 18th 2024.

 

Please note: During July and August, occupation in Morocco is very high, by local and international tourism, which can affect schedules due to the intense traffic. The passengers who decide to travel in this period, accept these circumstances and we will not accept claims produced for this reason, which creates difficulty in the operation of the program.

This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger.
To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions, and so on.

This tour is not recommended for children under 8 years old, as many transfers can be quite lengthy. It is possible to do the tour privately so that any age group can take part. To book the private tour please contact our customer service department and they will be happy to assist you.

  • Entry requirements

    Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the date you enter Morocco.

  • Visa

    Visa not required for stays up to 90 days.

  • Currency

    Moroccan Dirham.

  • Language

    Arabic.

  • Electricity

    220 V. European style two pin adaptor required.

  • Health

    There are no mandatory vaccinations.

  • Time zone

    UTC + 1

  • Other useful information

    You should always haggle when shopping in the souks of Morocco.

  • Tourist Office website

    www.visitmorocco.com

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

Children: 2-11 years.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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