Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure to Morocco with Contiki and unlock a world of exotic wonders. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the stunning Sahara Desert, you'll immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of culture, cuisine, and landscapes. Experience the magic of Morocco with like-minded travelers and create memories to last a lifetime.
Includes
10 Days Contiki Guided Holiday
9 Nights accommodation in hotels
9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transport by mini-coach and ferry / coach
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included experiences
Guided local tour of the Marrakesh and visit the Bahia Palace
Locally guided city tour of the famous “blue city” Chefchaouen
Visit the Cooperative of handmade carpets and much more!
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure
Highlights
9 nights hotel accommodation (twin share/multi share)
9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Included experiences and sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech
Marrakech: It's time to let our senses guide us as we arrive in the colourful city of Marrakesh. We'll meet and greet our travel crew before spending the evening enjoying North African aromas and spices ahead of a full day exploring tomorrow.
Stay: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Marrakech to Casablanca
Marrakech: Known as Africa's 'capital of culture', this place won't disappoint. Today we'll get to explore the sights and sounds of Marrakech on a sightseeing tour and discover what this city is all about. You'll be sure to discover the likes of Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadians Tomb, and Jamaa El Fna before heading north up to the coast.
Casablanca: Welcome the Casablanca, the iconic city of Hollywood legend.
Stay: Hotel Diwan (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights
Tour Marrakech with a guide
Day 3: Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat
Casablanca: Today we'll get to explore this elegant city, admiring the Moorish buildings including the opulent Hassan II mosque. We'll also wander the cornice and soak up all of those coastal views.
Rabat: More astounding architectural sights are in store in Rabat, as we visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, tour Hassan and see the gilded royal palace. Then it's onto Chefchaouen...
Stay: Hotel Madrid (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Highlights
See the landmarks of Rabat
Tour Chefchaouen with a guide
Day 4: Chefchaouen to Fes
Chefchaouen: Cameras at the ready: today we'll explore Chefchaouen's most iconic insta spot - the 'Blue City' - whilst also uncovering the likes of Place Outa Hamam, Kasbah, and the local markets. Once we've taken all the snaps we can, we'll travel through the Rif mountains to the cultural capital of Fes where dinner and an authentic Moroccan riad awaits.
Stay: Hotel Arena (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Fes
Welcome to Fes, Morocco's famed cultural capital - known for its medieval architecture and old-world atmosphere. Today you'll see the sights while also learning about the art of making carpets, handicrafts and how to shop medina style. Tonight, we’re off for an optional Moroccan feast… with live entertainment too.
Stay: Hotel Arena (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Highlights
Tour Fes with a local guide
Enjoy Dinner & a Show in Fes
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIES
Day 6: Fes to Erfoud
Fes: Today we drive into the High Atlas Mountains, North Africa's highest mountain range as we make our way over to Erfoud. Expect to see some staggering peaks and breath-taking views, whilst making some pit stops in the gorgeous towns of Ifrane and Midelet, sitting between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains.
Erfoud: All before making base in Erfoud, an oasis town situated in the mist of the Sahara Desert.
Stay: Kasbah Tizimi Hotel (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Erfoud to Merzouga
Erfoud
Erfoud, it's been a blast, but move on we must! We'll be making a charming stop for a home visit where we'll enjoy local Berber hospitality and plenty of Moroccan mint tea.
Rissani
Back on the road but we'll be making a stop in Rissani for a lazy lunch and maybe a cheeky swim (just what we need)!
Merzouga
We've arrived, but we're not stopping yet. Enjoy optional activities such as visiting the Barber Music Center for some culture, or quad biking through sand dunes for some epic fun. Then in the evening, we'll swap the coach out for some camels and trek into the Sahara Desert for some beautiful sunset views. For dinner you'll be treated to a traditional Berber feast inside the royal tent before settling in for the night.
Stay: Auberge La Caravane (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
Trek through desert on a camel
Join a Berber Tea Ceremony (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Ride a Quad Bike Through the Sahara Desert
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIES
Day 8: Merzoug to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge
Merzouga
We're back on the road, and today it's time to unleash your inner Gladiator.
Todra Gorge
After driving the iconic 1000 kasbahs and eating lunch at the beautiful oasis of Tinghir, we’ll head off to Todra Gorge. Here you’ll have the chance to do some hiking, and also to visit Tatefy, a local women’s cooperative on the edge of the Dades Valley, known for its tea and baked goods (a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience).
Ouarzazate
Once you're full and ready to go we will explore Ouarzazate - an iconic city you'll recognise from films including Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator.
Stay: Les Jardin's (Or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
Visit a Women's Cooperative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Day 9: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Ouarzazate
It's the final full day and time to head back to Marrakesh. But first we'll enjoy some traditional treats, including stopping at a local traditional argan oil brewery cooperative to learn the different techniques and traditional ways of producing this fragrant oil - which helps to support the ladies of the cooperative and their families (a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience).
Marrakesh
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. And besides, we're not done yet. Before you bid farewell to magical Morocco, you’ll have the chance to take a cooking class with a local family, and learn all about Moroccan hospitality – not to mention sampling your creations (a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience).
Stay: Hotel El Andalous (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Highlights
Visit an Argan Oil Co-op (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Hang out at Jemaa El-Fna Square
Cook with a Local Family in Marrakech (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIES
Day 10: Depart Marrakech
You've seen the sights, tasted the culinary delights and stocked up on all the Moroccan souvenirs - It's been emotional! But all good things must come to an end. It's time for all the hugs and most likely a few tears as we bid a farewell and start planning the reunion!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date.
Cyber Sale 2024: Sale is valid on select trips departing between 1st January and 31st December 2025. Discount applies to new bookings only, made between 1st November and 5th December 2024. Discount applies to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, national park fees, Inca Trail permits, festival tickets, extra accommodation & optional activities). The deal is combinable with Past Guest, Future Travel Credit & Book with Friends discounts. Not combinable with any other offer. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Offer not valid on special departure and interest groups, pre and post accommodation or the Detour range of trips. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Promo code must be mentioned or entered at checkout at time of booking. R1000* pp deposit secures your booking with full payment due 60 days prior to departure.
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