MOROCCO JOURNEY
From atop towering Moroccan dunes, peer across the sands to watch the sun rise over another North African day. Experience such highlights during a nine-day adventure to the country’s top spots. Discover the fresh cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, meander the winding lanes of old Marrakech, and ride into the desert on a 4×4. Meet musicians, Berbers, and artisans, and soak up the exotic beauty of Morocco.
DAY 1CASABLANCA
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
DAY 2CASABLANCA/FÈS
Drive to the imperial city of Meknes for a guided tour of some of its fascinating sites. Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. After the ruins it’s off to Fes.
Meals included:
Breakfast
DAY 3FÈS
Embark on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Medina of Fez, exploring the winding lanes, alleys, tanneries and artisan shops. After, enjoy a traditional tagine lunch at a cooperative that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This evening, opt to have dinner and entertainment at a historic Riad.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Meknes Community Lunch
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 4FÈS/MERZOUGA
Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to the Sahara Desert, overnighting in a kasbah-style desert hotel at the edge of the dunes.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 5MERZOUGA/TINGHIR
Explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4×4 dunes tour. Visit the village of Khamliya where you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of their music in the Sahara before enjoying a performance. Depart back through the desert and visit local Nomads to learn about nomadic life and share in some mint tea in one of their homes. Return to our Auberge then transfer to Tineghir for the evening.
Exclusive Inclusions:
National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion
Meals included:
Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 6TINGHIR/OUARZAZATE
Visit Dades Valley then continue along the “Route of 1,000 Kasbahs” with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit. Opt to visit a Berber herbalist in Ouarzazate.
Meals included:
Breakfast
DAY 7OUARZAZATE/MARRAKECH
Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander this incredible city. Opt to take a historical tour, visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, or wander the souks and shops.
Meals included:
Breakfast
DAY 8MARRAKECH
Take the morning to explore Marrakech, opt to take a city tour or visit the markets. After, visit a historic Riad for a hands-on cooking class from a master Moroccan chef, and enjoy the lunch that you have prepared.
Exclusive Inclusions:
National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Moroccan Foodie Experience
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 9MARRAKECH
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
Breakfast
What’s Included
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion, Merzouga
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
- Meknes Community Lunch, Meknès
- Arrival transfer
- Guided city tour of Meknes including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour
- Guided visit to Volubilis
- Guided walking tour of the Fes medina including Medersa Bou Inanya and tanneries
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah and Aït Ben Haddou
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels (8 nts).
MEALS
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
TRANSPORTATION
Private air-con minivan/coach, 4×4 vehicle, walking.
STAFF & EXPERTS
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
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