8-Day Tour Morocco, the Great Desert from Costa del Sol

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Get to live the spirit of the desert and discover the cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud y Fez.
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Begin an exciting 8-day journey from the Costa del Sol to the historic capitals of the ancient kingdom of Morocco, where every corner reveals the splendid imperial past of this captivating nation. On this journey, Fez, Marrakesh and Rabat emerge as living witnesses to a glorious history, with their labyrinthine medinas, richly adorned palaces and centuries-old mosques that tell a narrative of grandeur.

Details

Free cancellation up to 32 days before the starting day of the activity
Multiday tour
8 days
Spanish / English
Included
  • Panoramic sightseeing Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez , Meknes and Rabat
  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • 7-night accommodation at selected hotel class
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
  • Travel insurance
Code
Product code: DES8S

Itinerary

Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol. After arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras board the Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short break and free time. Continue to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (D)
Accommodation: T Class: Helnan Chellah, Rive or similar // A Class: Farah Rabat, Belere or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the ruins of the Oudayas or the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to take a panoramic view including the Exteriors of Hassan II Mosque, and the United Nations Square. Free time in this city. Continuation to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park  or similar

Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called "Pearl of the South". A tour that begins in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and an infinity of olive trees. Afterwards, visit outside the Koutoubia minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the semi-old part of the city, there is a visit to the Bahia Palace, owned by a nobleman from the city. Finally we go to the Jmaa el Fnaa square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. The guilds of craftsmen of wood, ceramics, leather, etc. will be the places they visit. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accomodation at the hotel. (BL)
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Ouarzazate. This day we take a scenic tour crossing the High Atlas at its highest point, the Col du Tichka at 2,260 meters high, with villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, possibly the best known in Morocco, where several Hollywood films such as Gladiator have been filmed. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Tirika, Farah el Janub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Azghor, Karam or similar

Breakfast. Visit the Kasbahs Taourirt, located in the heart of the city. Visit the interior and the Patio de Armas. Later departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley through cities like Boulmane to Kellah M "gouna with its immense palm trees and the Valley of the Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorges, impressive geographical accident caused by the erosion of the river. Free time to discover it on your own. Continue to Erfoud, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Optional excursions*:
  • Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Excursion in a 4x4 vehicle to see the sunrise in the desert. Departure very early in the morning of the 5th day of the tour from our hotel in Erfoud to the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you can see the sun's effect at dawn and take a dromedary ride. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
  • Night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Continue towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will stay in nomadic tents. You can spend the night in a heavenly place and dine the typical desert dishes. You will see the sunrise in the desert and take a 4x4 tour and a camel ride.
*If you hire this optional excursion, you cannot make use of the Erfoud hotel and there is no refund for not using the hotel in Erfoud.
Accommodation: T Class: Belere, Palms or similar // A Class: Kasbah Chergui, Kasbah Xaluka or similar

Breakfast and depart towards Fez. Visit the Ziz River Valley with endless palm groves and houses built on mud and straw. Continue to the Middle Atlas through Errachidia and Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, being an incredible contrast between the heat of the desert and the snow of this place in a few kilometers. Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to arrive at the end of the afternoon in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Complete visit of the city considered the religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 imperial capitals. During this visit, a tour is taken of the most emblematic places such as the doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. A walking tour is carried out, accessing through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and having the possibility of experiencing a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls that protect its interior made up of hundreds of labyrinthinely organized alleys where customers will be able to experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace  or similar

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Málaga - Tarifa - Tánger - Rabat

Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol. After arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras board the Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short break and free time. Continue to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (D)
Accommodation: T Class: Helnan Chellah, Rive or similar // A Class: Farah Rabat, Belere or similar

Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the ruins of the Oudayas or the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to take a panoramic view including the Exteriors of Hassan II Mosque, and the United Nations Square. Free time in this city. Continuation to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park  or similar

Marrakech

Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called "Pearl of the South". A tour that begins in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and an infinity of olive trees. Afterwards, visit outside the Koutoubia minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the semi-old part of the city, there is a visit to the Bahia Palace, owned by a nobleman from the city. Finally we go to the Jmaa el Fnaa square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. The guilds of craftsmen of wood, ceramics, leather, etc. will be the places they visit. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accomodation at the hotel. (BL)
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park or similar

Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Ouarzazate. This day we take a scenic tour crossing the High Atlas at its highest point, the Col du Tichka at 2,260 meters high, with villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, possibly the best known in Morocco, where several Hollywood films such as Gladiator have been filmed. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Tirika, Farah el Janub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Azghor, Karam or similar

Ouarzazate - Arfoud

Breakfast. Visit the Kasbahs Taourirt, located in the heart of the city. Visit the interior and the Patio de Armas. Later departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley through cities like Boulmane to Kellah M "gouna with its immense palm trees and the Valley of the Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorges, impressive geographical accident caused by the erosion of the river. Free time to discover it on your own. Continue to Erfoud, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Optional excursions*:
  • Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Excursion in a 4x4 vehicle to see the sunrise in the desert. Departure very early in the morning of the 5th day of the tour from our hotel in Erfoud to the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you can see the sun's effect at dawn and take a dromedary ride. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
  • Night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Continue towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will stay in nomadic tents. You can spend the night in a heavenly place and dine the typical desert dishes. You will see the sunrise in the desert and take a 4x4 tour and a camel ride.
*If you hire this optional excursion, you cannot make use of the Erfoud hotel and there is no refund for not using the hotel in Erfoud.
Accommodation: T Class: Belere, Palms or similar // A Class: Kasbah Chergui, Kasbah Xaluka or similar

Arfoud - Fez

Breakfast and depart towards Fez. Visit the Ziz River Valley with endless palm groves and houses built on mud and straw. Continue to the Middle Atlas through Errachidia and Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, being an incredible contrast between the heat of the desert and the snow of this place in a few kilometers. Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to arrive at the end of the afternoon in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar

Fez

Breakfast at the hotel. Complete visit of the city considered the religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 imperial capitals. During this visit, a tour is taken of the most emblematic places such as the doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. A walking tour is carried out, accessing through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and having the possibility of experiencing a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls that protect its interior made up of hundreds of labyrinthinely organized alleys where customers will be able to experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace  or similar

Fez - Tánger - Tarifa - Málaga

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Meeting point

Departure from your hotel in Costa del Sol

Additional information

  • Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.   
  • Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking. 
  • It is necessary to have the passport data at least 30 days before departure to manage the passage to Morocco
  • Only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Passengers must go through customs control with their luggage.
  • The itinerary of the part of Morocco can be modified without substantial variations of the services.
  • The accommodation option chosen in Merzouga (Hotel or Jaima) must be indicated at the time of making the reservation.

Begin an exciting 8-day journey from the Costa del Sol to the historic capitals of the ancient kingdom of Morocco, where every corner reveals the splendid imperial past of this captivating nation. On this journey, Fez, Marrakesh and Rabat emerge as living witnesses to a glorious history, with their labyrinthine medinas, richly adorned palaces and centuries-old mosques that tell a narrative of grandeur.

Free cancellation up to 32 days before the starting day of the activity
Multiday tour
8 days
Spanish / English
Included
  • Panoramic sightseeing Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez , Meknes and Rabat
  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • 7-night accommodation at selected hotel class
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
  • Travel insurance
Code
Product code: DES8S

Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol. After arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras board the Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short break and free time. Continue to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (D)
Accommodation: T Class: Helnan Chellah, Rive or similar // A Class: Farah Rabat, Belere or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the ruins of the Oudayas or the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to take a panoramic view including the Exteriors of Hassan II Mosque, and the United Nations Square. Free time in this city. Continuation to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park  or similar

Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called "Pearl of the South". A tour that begins in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and an infinity of olive trees. Afterwards, visit outside the Koutoubia minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the semi-old part of the city, there is a visit to the Bahia Palace, owned by a nobleman from the city. Finally we go to the Jmaa el Fnaa square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. The guilds of craftsmen of wood, ceramics, leather, etc. will be the places they visit. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accomodation at the hotel. (BL)
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Ouarzazate. This day we take a scenic tour crossing the High Atlas at its highest point, the Col du Tichka at 2,260 meters high, with villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, possibly the best known in Morocco, where several Hollywood films such as Gladiator have been filmed. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Tirika, Farah el Janub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Azghor, Karam or similar

Breakfast. Visit the Kasbahs Taourirt, located in the heart of the city. Visit the interior and the Patio de Armas. Later departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley through cities like Boulmane to Kellah M "gouna with its immense palm trees and the Valley of the Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorges, impressive geographical accident caused by the erosion of the river. Free time to discover it on your own. Continue to Erfoud, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Optional excursions*:
  • Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Excursion in a 4x4 vehicle to see the sunrise in the desert. Departure very early in the morning of the 5th day of the tour from our hotel in Erfoud to the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you can see the sun's effect at dawn and take a dromedary ride. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
  • Night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Continue towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will stay in nomadic tents. You can spend the night in a heavenly place and dine the typical desert dishes. You will see the sunrise in the desert and take a 4x4 tour and a camel ride.
*If you hire this optional excursion, you cannot make use of the Erfoud hotel and there is no refund for not using the hotel in Erfoud.
Accommodation: T Class: Belere, Palms or similar // A Class: Kasbah Chergui, Kasbah Xaluka or similar

Breakfast and depart towards Fez. Visit the Ziz River Valley with endless palm groves and houses built on mud and straw. Continue to the Middle Atlas through Errachidia and Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, being an incredible contrast between the heat of the desert and the snow of this place in a few kilometers. Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to arrive at the end of the afternoon in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Complete visit of the city considered the religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 imperial capitals. During this visit, a tour is taken of the most emblematic places such as the doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. A walking tour is carried out, accessing through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and having the possibility of experiencing a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls that protect its interior made up of hundreds of labyrinthinely organized alleys where customers will be able to experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace  or similar

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Málaga - Tarifa - Tánger - Rabat

Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol. After arrival to Tarifa or Algeciras board the Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short break and free time. Continue to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (D)
Accommodation: T Class: Helnan Chellah, Rive or similar // A Class: Farah Rabat, Belere or similar

Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the ruins of the Oudayas or the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to take a panoramic view including the Exteriors of Hassan II Mosque, and the United Nations Square. Free time in this city. Continuation to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park  or similar

Marrakech

Breakfast. Departure to visit the city called "Pearl of the South". A tour that begins in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and an infinity of olive trees. Afterwards, visit outside the Koutoubia minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the semi-old part of the city, there is a visit to the Bahia Palace, owned by a nobleman from the city. Finally we go to the Jmaa el Fnaa square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. The guilds of craftsmen of wood, ceramics, leather, etc. will be the places they visit. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accomodation at the hotel. (BL)
Accommodation: T Class: Zalagh Kasbah, Meriem, Ayoub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park or similar

Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Ouarzazate. This day we take a scenic tour crossing the High Atlas at its highest point, the Col du Tichka at 2,260 meters high, with villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, possibly the best known in Morocco, where several Hollywood films such as Gladiator have been filmed. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Tirika, Farah el Janub or similar // A Class: Kenzi Azghor, Karam or similar

Ouarzazate - Arfoud

Breakfast. Visit the Kasbahs Taourirt, located in the heart of the city. Visit the interior and the Patio de Armas. Later departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley through cities like Boulmane to Kellah M "gouna with its immense palm trees and the Valley of the Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorges, impressive geographical accident caused by the erosion of the river. Free time to discover it on your own. Continue to Erfoud, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Optional excursions*:
  • Sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Excursion in a 4x4 vehicle to see the sunrise in the desert. Departure very early in the morning of the 5th day of the tour from our hotel in Erfoud to the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you can see the sun's effect at dawn and take a dromedary ride. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
  • Night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi - Continue towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will stay in nomadic tents. You can spend the night in a heavenly place and dine the typical desert dishes. You will see the sunrise in the desert and take a 4x4 tour and a camel ride.
*If you hire this optional excursion, you cannot make use of the Erfoud hotel and there is no refund for not using the hotel in Erfoud.
Accommodation: T Class: Belere, Palms or similar // A Class: Kasbah Chergui, Kasbah Xaluka or similar

Arfoud - Fez

Breakfast and depart towards Fez. Visit the Ziz River Valley with endless palm groves and houses built on mud and straw. Continue to the Middle Atlas through Errachidia and Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, being an incredible contrast between the heat of the desert and the snow of this place in a few kilometers. Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to arrive at the end of the afternoon in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar

Fez

Breakfast at the hotel. Complete visit of the city considered the religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 imperial capitals. During this visit, a tour is taken of the most emblematic places such as the doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. A walking tour is carried out, accessing through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and having the possibility of experiencing a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls that protect its interior made up of hundreds of labyrinthinely organized alleys where customers will be able to experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace  or similar

Fez - Tánger - Tarifa - Málaga

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Departure from your hotel in Costa del Sol

  • Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.   
  • Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking. 
  • It is necessary to have the passport data at least 30 days before departure to manage the passage to Morocco
  • Only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Passengers must go through customs control with their luggage.
  • The itinerary of the part of Morocco can be modified without substantial variations of the services.
  • The accommodation option chosen in Merzouga (Hotel or Jaima) must be indicated at the time of making the reservation.
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