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Morocco Kasbahs & Desert - Teenage Adventure
8 days, Casablanca to Marrakech
Itinerary Notes
This trip is suitable for Families travelling with teenagers. Any trip in this style has been based on one of our Classic trips that is popular with families with older children, and has been designated specifically for those families. As a result the minimum age for children to travel on these trips with their parents is 12 years old.
Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca
Arrive at any time.
As this trip does not include any tour time in Casablanca, you may wish to arrive a day early to explore the city’s beachfront, small medina, and classic examples of Art Deco architecture. Don’t miss the spectacular Hassan II mosque.
Please note this is a very fast-paced tour—a lot of ground is covered in a short time. This is great as it enables you to experience so much of Morocco, however, it also entails some long drives and less free time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Hassan II Mosque
130MAD per personSee Africa’s largest mosque and the world’s tallest minaret (210 m, 689ft) with a visit to Hassan II Mosque. Admire this massive work of art completed in 1993, and strikingly located on land jutting into the Atlantic. If you wish to experience the mosque from inside, it must be done via the guided tours that run several times a day.
Day 2Casablanca/Fès
Take a guided tour of the imperial city of Meknes and the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing on to Fes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meknès City Tour
Enjoy a guided visit of the Imperial City of Meknes. The least visited of the Imperial cities; Meknes has a unique feel to it. Visit the Bab Mansour historic landmark, and 18th-century Bab El Khmiss, the ornamental gate to the city. Wander the bustling souk to browse the vast array of clothes, spices, handicrafts, and of course food. The visit also includes stops at Dar Jamai: The National Museum of Music and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Volubilis Guided Tour
Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Fès
Explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fes medina with a certified local city guide. Marvel at one of the ancient tanneries and the view from above.
Fès Medina Guided Tour
Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today.
Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University.
A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.
Free Time
Experience more of this lovely city, or if you fancy a break – there's always room for mint tea at an outdoor café.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Dinner in Converted Fès Riad
400-500MAD per personSit down to a fantastic meal in a renovated riad, a Moroccan palace that has been transformed into a restaurant. Tantalize your taste buds and senses with delicious, local cuisine accompanied by music and belly dancing.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Fès/Merzouga
Drive south to the edge of the Sahara Desert before riding a camel into the dunes and overnighting in a desert camp.
Start early today for a drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the edge of the Sahara.
In late afternoon, set off by camel to a desert camp deep in the dunes. Enjoy a warm welcome (with mint tea) and a delicious, traditional dinner under the stars. In the evening, listen to stories about life in this region and, perhaps, some traditional music on the drums.
On arrival in Merzouga, there will be a chance to repack and take only what you need for this evening in your day pack.
Local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount a camel (along with other useful tips). Be sure to ask them to teach you the trick of tying your turban to keep the desert sun off your face and add a little flare to your photos.
Camp facilities are very basic. Each Bedouin tent sleeps approximately 4 people but most prefer to enjoy the peaceful silence and views of a night under the starry desert skies. Mattresses, a sheet, and blanket are provided. For those travelling in the winter months (Nov- April), we recommend a sleeping bag for additional warmth. It is "back to nature" as far as bathroom facilities go.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Camel
Hitch a ride to the next destination perched atop a sturdy, surprisingly swift beast.
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight at Berber Desert Camp
Head out into the dunes by camel to sleep like a Bedouin in the Sahara Desert. Drink mint tea, eat delicious traditional fare, and listen to stories about life under the desert sun. Enjoy a quiet night sleeping beneath the starry desert skies.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Merzouga/Todra Gorge
Walk through local village farmlands and explore Todra Gorge.
Rise early to get back on your trusty camel and watch the sunrise before returning to Merzouga.
Later, travel through a stone desert to the stunning Todra Gorge. Wedged between massive cliff walls, the gorge is filled with a green oasis of palm trees. This serene spot is great for hiking, relaxing on the edge of the river or sampling some local Berber delicacies.
There will be a chance to take a shower after breakfast upon return to our Merzouga auberge.
Camel
Hitch a ride to the next destination perched atop a sturdy, surprisingly swift beast.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Todra Gorge Visit and Walk Through Palm Groves
Enjoy a stop at the beautiful Todra Gorge canyon. Take a walk through a palm grove to see how farmers live from the land, while learning about local farming and irrigation techniques.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Todra Gorge/Aït Ben Haddou
Visit the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opt to participate in a tagine cooking class for insight into Moroccan cuisine.
Travel along the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” to the thriving town of Ouarzazate for a lunch stop. This town is home to Atlas Film Studios, where many films have been shot over the years, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Continue on to the fascinating and beautiful Aït Ben Haddou, a wonderful example of a kasbah.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. It's a collective grouping of dwellings inside defensive walls and was once one of the many trading posts on the route linking Sudan to Marrakech. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Tagine Cooking Demonstration
120MAD per personLearn all about the quintessential Moroccan dish — tagine. Learn about the tagine itself (a clay pot) and different ingredients and spices. Enjoy the fruits of your labour for dinner.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Aït Ben Haddou/Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech, guided medina visit. Opt to visit Djemaa el Fna Square in the evening to see the gathering of musicians and street performers. Don't leave without indulging in a feast at the famous food stalls.
The journey to Marrakech includes breathtaking views throughout the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Arrive in time for lunch with the rest of the day to experience the city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Marrakech Medina Guided Tour
Head into the maze of tiny streets and alleyways of the ancient medina to really get a taste of everyday life in Marrakech. Shop to your heart’s content in the souk and search out spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or the famous Moroccan lanterns. Visit the Saadian Tombs - a complex of sepulchers and mausoleums that house the remains of Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour Ed Dahb. The tombs were sealed off until their re-discovery in 1917. Tour the grounds of the Bahia Palace, marvelling at the intricate decoration, and experience the sights and sounds of the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Free Time
Head out and explore this exciting city.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit
FreeWander past fresh orange juice stalls and water sellers in colourful costumes reminiscent of an era past. See storytellers, magicians, and peddlers of traditional medicines as the day progresses. When the sun sets, the square fills with dozens of food stalls, and is packed with locals, entertaining chefs, and waiters. Grab a spot on a bench with other diners and try the “tanjia” (slow cooked lamb), harira soup, grilled seafood, famous Moroccan couscous, tajine, snails, or even sheep’s head (for the truly adventurous). Wash it all down with some spiced tea.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Marrakech
Depart at any time. We recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this lively city.
Please note that hotel check-out time is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.