Mystical, mysterious, forever fascinating Morocco... with its mix of Arabic and European cultures, unfolds its treasures on tours that journey through the cultural heart of North Africa and explore a thriving nation. Experience the historical architecture, varied landscapes, and traditional cultural practices of the “Kingdom of the West”.
On an Intrepid small group trip, you’ll see behind the hanging woven carpets to the people and communities who call Morocco’s blue-toned cities, ancient kasbahs and seaside ports their home. We combine the must-sees like Marrakech’s main square or Casablanca’s waterfront mosque with the small moments: breaking bread with Amazigh families, dancing to the drums in a Sahara desert camp and sampling home-cooked tagines.
These tours include the great ancient cities of Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Casablanca and Marrakech... along the twisting, labyrinthine streets of medinas teeming with aromatic spice bazaars, souks, and street food vendors... down wide boulevards lined with palm trees and French colonial architecture... in stunning palaces, mosques, and gardens... in the piano bar at Rick's in Casablanca... on a camel ride...
Tanneries in Fes, Morocco.
Experience Authentic Moroccan Culture
Like an artist's tray of paints, the huge vats of dyes that decorate the urban landscape around the redolent tanneries of Fes are awe-inspiring... no less than the processes the tanners use to dye and dry leather, virtually unchanged since medieval times.
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In the desert outside Marrakech, ancient Berber villages preserve time-honored folkways and rituals - like the traditional Moroccan tea ceremony - that have survived for centuries. Ride aboard a 4x4 vehicle to one of these villages for tea with the village chief and a crash-course in Berber culture. Then it's on to our desert camp, where dinner is served Berber-style under a tent with musical entertainment.
Experience local customs like riding a camel... smoking shisha (using a hubbly-bubbly pipe, or hookah, to smoke flavored tobacco)... or having your hands or feet decorated with traditional henna designs!
It’s easy to get lost in these medinas…… But not when you’ve got a local leader by your side. And not getting lost is just the tip of the sand dune.
Luxury and Comfort in Morocco
Imagine a place where you can lose yourself in the magic of Marrakech from the comfort of a luxury resort. A place where Moorish gardens surround silvery swimming pools... where jasmine and roses perfume the air... where exotic experiences are part of daily life and where your wish is our pleasure. Imagine Four Seasons Resort Marrakech... where traditional values and contemporary comforts unite.
We've graded the accommodation for this trip as comfortable, using a combination of four and three star hotels; it's worth noting that the standards might differ from home.
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Here are some examples of hotels used in Morocco tours:
- Rabat - La Tour Hassan Palace: This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Rabat. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, wellness center, and a variety of restaurants.
- Fes - Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace: This stylish hotel is located in Fes’ new quarter. Guests enjoy the surrounding gardens, spa, and outdoor pool.
- Erfoud - Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud: This adobe-style hotel is located outside of the Erfoud city center. Guests enjoy a spa, a pool, and restaurants.
- Sahara Desert Camp - Bivouacs Xaluca: This authentic desert camp is located in the Sahara's Erg Chebbi. Guests enjoy the traditional nomadic "hamais" tents, restaurant with live music, and the stunning surroundings from dawn to dusk.
- Ouarzazate - Berbere Palace: This contemporary hotel is located in Ouarzazate. Guests enjoy multiple restaurants, a garden, and an outdoor pool.
- Marrakech - Kenzi Rose Garden: This chic hotel is located in Marrakech's popular Hivernage district. Guests enjoy the outdoor pools, peaceful garden, and fitness center.
Tour Itineraries and Highlights
Enter one of the nation’s oldest medinas along the coast, tour the ruins of an excavated Roman city in the foothills, and cross the Atlas Mountains to spend a night under the stars in a tented camp nestled in the vast Sahara Desert. Delight in a feast for your senses as you journey through the souks of Fes, packed with spices, colorful ceramics, and intricate tapestries. Sip mint tea in Marrakech as you bond with fellow solo travelers and allow the vibrant personality of a nation to warm your soul as you create lasting memories on your journey.
Included highlights of a typical Morocco tour:
- Rabat’s ancient Chellah
- Salé and its medina
- Kasbah des Oudayas
- Roman archaeological site of Volubilis
- Medina of Fes
- Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Tinghir’s Jewish quarter
- Todra Gorge
- Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Bahia Palace
- Marrakech’s Djemaa el-Fna market
Some popular tour options include:
- Best of Morocco - 11 Days / 10 Nights: See all that Morocco has to offer with culture and style. From the ancient medinas of Fes and Marrakech to a night in the Sahara dunes.
- Authentic Morocco - 14 Days / 13 Nights: This tour takes you to Chefchaouen, Fes Medina, Sahara, Marrakech and Essaouira.
- Treasures of Morocco: Discover the spectacular sites of Morocco on this 11-day guided tour.
- Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Traverse Spain, Portugal and Morocco on this 17-day guided tour.
- Treasures of Morocco, a Women-Only Tour: On this 11-day women-only tour, travel with a small group to view Morocco's largest mosque in Casablanca.
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Important Information for Travelers
Magnificent mosques, bustling medinas and surreal landscapes, Morocco is a delightfully diverse destination. Travel through the mountainous land of the Berbers to the edge of Africa and the laid-back, fortified town of Essaouira. We'll cover a lot of ground to see all of Morocco's highlights, so expect daily bus journeys and some long driving times.
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Morocco has a diverse climate and can get very hot in the summer and quite cold in the winter, it's a good idea to check before you travel that you're packing appropriately. Street selling and bartering are common in Morocco, but most locals are friendly and will give you a warm welcome.
Traveling internationally, no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Morocco. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of each of the countries on the itinerary to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit.
To enjoy this active tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two-to-three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.
The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal.
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service.
Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, etc.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Shoes will only need to be removed when the tour visits the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Please bring at least one pair of socks for this visit.
We strongly recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship.
If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents.
Djemaa el-Fna market in Marrakech.
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