15 Days Kasbahs & Camels
Walking, Trekking, Hiking &
Camping
Introduction
An exciting journey to Morocco, taking in all its best
features - the mountains, the desert and the coast. This
trip is full of activities that both parents and
children can enjoy - horse-carriage rides, exploring old
kasbahs, hiking through forests and of course, camel
rides!
Day 1, CASABLANCA Arrive and check in to your
hotel. No meals.
Day 2, CASABLANCA - FES This morning you have the
chance to visit the Hassan II Mosque before we depart to
Fes. We’ll stop in the capital, Rabat, for lunch on the
way. (B)
Day 3, FES Today we have a guided tour around the
fascinating old medina of Fes, a labyrinth of twisting
alleyways and exotic souqs (bazaars). We visit the
famous tanneries – noted as much for their overpowering
smell as their spectacle! (B)
Day 4, FES - AZROU We travel into the Middle
Atlas Mountains, home to huge cedar forests and much of
Morocco’s interesting wildlife. We take a short hike
through the forest and if we are lucky we may encounter
the monkeys that live here. (BLD)
Day 5, AZROU - MIDELT Today we drive to Midelt.
We stay in a charming kasbah-style auberge on a farm
with a swimming pool, and in the afternoon we can
explore old kasbahs or take a trip to visit the ghost
mining towns found nearby. (BD)
Day 6, MIDELT - MERZOUGA Journey to the mighty
Sahara Desert and take an afternoon camel ride to our
tents, in amongst the huge sand dunes at Erg Chebbi. We
spend the night camping in the desert. (BD)
Day 7, MERZOUGA - TODRA Drive to the oasis of
Todra, an area of fertile agricultural land sandwiched
between the desert and the mountains. We explore the
famous Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s natural wonders.
(BD)
Day 8, TODRA This morning we have a walk through
the lovely Todra Valley where we have the opportunity to
catch a glimpse of traditional Moroccan life. (B)
Day 9, AIT BEN HADDOU Ait Ben Haddou has been the
setting for many films, such as Gladiator and Lawrence
of Arabia. This morning we explore this old village and
its many picturesque kasbahs. (BD)
Day 10, MARRAKECH Journey across the Atlas
Mountains, via the Tizi n’ Tichka pass, until we reach
the fabled city of Marrakech, the end for Saharan camel
caravans in days gone by. (B)
Day 11, MARRAKECH Morning guided tour of the
historical sights of Marrakech by caleche (horse and
carriage). In the afternoon we explore the souqs on
foot. Later we have the chance to experience the hustle
and bustle of the great square – Djemaa el Fnaa –which
becomes a centre of activity at night. (B)
Day 12 – MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA Drive to Essaouira
on the Atlantic Coast. We spend the afternoon exploring
this fascinating whitewashed town with its many wood
workshops, working fishing port and beach. (B)
DAY 13 – ESSAOUIRA Free day to explore further.
You might like to take a camel ride along the beach to
discover the old ‘castle in the sand’ or just relax on
the beach. (B)
Day 14 – ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA We travel along
Morocco’s Atlantic coast to reach Casablanca. (B)
Day 15 – CASABLANCA Tour ends. (B)
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Itinerary An exciting journey to Morocco, taking in all its best features - the
mountains, the desert and the coast.
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