While others may offer 2-3 languages on board their coaches and tours. We provide PRIVATE family, couples and individual tours, with the language of your choice be it English, Spanish etc.
Tour includes : Marrakech, Casablanca, Fez (Fes) ,Meknes , Rabat , Ouarzazate, Tinghir , Erfoud , Midlet , Irfane and Merzouga

Dar Donab Boutique Hotel ( Supplement applies $$)

This adventure to Ouarzazate Casablanca, Fez , the Sahara, and Marrakech allows you to go at your own pace, establishing your own itinerary in the major cities, yet join our pre arranged camp in the Sahara.

We'll send you a copy of the Lonely Planet guide to Morocco, so you can read up on this romantic destination, and also the Lonely Planet Moroccan Phrase book, so you can learn some useful phrases to ease your way. Check out the 10-Day Version including a home hosted family dinner

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Casablanca / Marrakech (BLD)
You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, you'll land at the airport of fabled Casablanca, clear customs and immigration formalities, our local staff greets you at the airport and escorts you to one of the hotels in Casablanca where we stop for coffee, breakfast then tour the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, always with a private car/driver and guide . Drive to Marrakech, lunch is included enroute , we reach Marrakech late afternoon and your hotel where dinner awaits you .

DAY 2 - MARRAKECH (BLD)
A morning tour of this great city which Winston Churchill called "the most beautiful place in the world at sunset." Grab your guidebook and explore! The top sights include the stately Koutoubia Minaret, the Menara pavilion and gardens, the ruins of sprawling Bahia Palace and it's Museum, you'll see also the Majorelle Botanical Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, planted with trees and flowers from all over the world. Lunch is included at a local charming restaurant . After noon drive to the Palmgrove on the outskirts of the city where we enjoy a sunset camel caravan, then reteurn to the hotel and get ready for dinner and Moroccn music at a charming local restaurant.

DAY 3 - MARRAKECH (B)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Today we call on you to tour Marrakech's fabulous medieval souk (bazaar) Penetrating the labyrinthine souk, you'll see some of the age-old guilds at work, including the dyers and tanners -- and bring your camera --for famous Djemaa el-Fna square with its circus atmosphere of itinerant dancers, jugglers, acrobats, storytellers, soothsayers, snake charmers, medicine men and public scribes, lunch is included at a local restaurant, before we head back to the hotel, remainder of the day at leisure.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Marrakech ! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 4 - OURZAZATE (BLD)
Breakfast is always included at the hotel. Lunch is included today enroute.
Morning departure to Ouarzazate crossing the Atlas Mountains and its striking scenery through the Tizi N'Tichka Pass at an altitude of more than 2000 meters Before reaching Ouarzazate, visit of the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a wonderful site now protected by UNESCO, having served as natural decor to numerous films shooting. It is an area of crumbling Kasbahs grouped among patches of wheat fields, terraced orchards, olives and date palms. It ascends a small mountain and is surmounted by an « Agadir » (grain storage tower) giving it an epic scale. Dinner at hotel.

DAY 5 - OUARZAZATE - TODRA GORGE - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA (BLD)
From Marrakech explore the wonderful Road of 1000 Kasbahs in the direction of Boumalne du Dades through Skoura and El Kelaa Des Mgouna . Upon arrival in Boumalne we'll drive by impressive Ksours (fortified villages) and fabulous rock formations and fantastic geological landscape. Continue on the Road of 1000 Kasbahs towards Tinerghir, a former military outpost built on terraces above a magnificent palm grove and the way into the awesome Todra Gorge.

The Todra Gorge is a massive fault in the plateau dividing the High Atlas from the Jebel Sarho with a crystal-clear river running through it. Lunch is included at the "End of the Earth," in the awesome gorge, between 300 meter cliffs.

Then on to Erfoud crossing impressive palm groves and oases. On arrival in Erfoud you will then take chauffeured four-wheel-drive vehicle (Turbo Land Rover) to continue on to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara. There will be a bonfire and an entertainment by the locals during the evening.
Dinner and overnight in a Bedouin tent in the Sahara, offering a magical sight of the sunset over the majestic dunes.
Accommodation: Bedouin Tent. Foam Mattress / Billow. Sheets. Blankets.
Toilet tents are available for your convenience. Your stay includes a sunset or a sunrise camel ride
We camp in the shadow of the Erg Chebbi dunes south of Tafilalet Valley. The sand mountains of the Erg hide scattered oases marked by groves of date palms and greenery.

DAY 6 - MERZOUGA - ERFOUD / MIDELT - FEZ (BLD)
After breakfast we drive back (private 4 X 4 Turbo Land Rover ) to Erfoud , where we pick up a private Mercedes sedan or air-conditioned motor coach ( depending on the number of guests) .
We drive through Tafilalet region and the Errachidia and the famous "Legionnaires Pass" ( Talghimat Pass" Lunch is included at the foot of Djebel Ayachi in Midelt at Kasbah Asmaa. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains in the direction of Fez. Late afternoon arrival in Fez for dinner and overnight accommodation at hotel. The city is yours to explore, guidebook in hand. The Lonely Planet guide includes all the important things to see, and recommendations for restaurants in all price ranges, so you'll never be at a loss for advice.

DAY 7 - FEZ (BLD)
Oldest of Morocco's four Imperial Cities, Fez is endlessly fascinating, and today we spend an extensive full day touriing the : Top sights today include : the medina (old city), the 15-century Borj Nord Arms Museum, the gateway of the royal palace, the fortifications of the Kasbah, the 9th-century Karaouine Mosque and University, the medersas (theological seminaries) of Bou Inania and Attarine, the shrine of the city's founder Moulay Idris II, the Nejjarine Fountain, the monumental gateway of Bab Boujelloud, the old harem gardens, Dar Batha Museum, and the artisans' guilds in the souks. ( lunch is included at a local restaurant, dinner is included at the hotel) .

DAY 8 - Fez - Volubilis- Casablanca (BLD)
Breakfast is included at the hotel, lunch is included enroute. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Today we have a full day tour of Volubilis the forward Roman old settlement that became once the capital of the Roman province of Mauritania Tingitania, after we enjoy a local lunch, we head to Casablanca and your hotel, where dinner awaits you . Time permitting your guide will call on you for a walking tour of the local souk.

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport . Bon Voyage . Add a tour to a nearby Berber village? please click here.

Rates per person in USD $

DEPARTURE DATES
You may begin your tour in Marrakech on any day of the week.
For Dec 10 - Jan 3 , arrivals : please add a 10 % supplement to any of the rates

Your tour includes:

• Hotel accommodations, including all taxes and service charges, as indicated or similar.
  
• Continental (B) breakfast daily; set-menu Lunch (L) or /and dinner (D) as shown in the itinerary.
  
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all your transportation throughout Morocco as per itinerary with a private English speaking chauffeur.
  
• Local private guide in major cities and private guided sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary, including all entry fees .
  
• All transfers within Morocco , always on a private basis.
  
• Lonely Planet guidebook to Morocco.
  
• Camping in the Sahara as indicated , overnight in a tent ( guests must show proof of insurance when taking any tour that includes the Sahara Camping) .
  
• Tea, mint tea or coffee upon arrival at your hotel in Casablanca on Day 1.
  

What's not included:

• International airfare to or from your home country
• Tips
• Travel Insurance ( we'll be glad to mail you the flyer upon request)

Henna party ( For ladies only ) :
One of the "insiders" excursions into Moroccan culture, a chance to attend a henna party, the painting of hands and body r with this natural red dye is a symbol of joy at weddings and regarded as a way to enhance one's beauty , if interested in attending a Henna party , please let's know in advance.

Consider Royal Mansour Hotel in Casablanca

Superior Room at the Meridien Royal mansour in Casablanca

Considered the most prestigious hotel in Casablanca, Le Royal Mansour Méridien is set in the heart of the economic capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. Once a French colonial center, Casablanca was a strategic port during World War II and continues to be an area rich in art and history. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of traditional Moroccan architecture and contemporary luxury, as you discover the city at Le Royal Mansour Méridien.

Regardless of whether your event is a business conference, themed banquet, or wedding, the hotel offers exemplary service and unparalleled meeting facilities. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Casablanca’s harbor and the Hassan II mosque from our 9th floor terrace and fitness center, or find your own personal oasis as you let our French-trained therapists pamper you with a soothing massage. Savor classic Moroccan cuisine while you appreciate authentic Moroccan music in the chic ambiance of La Douira restaurant.

Some of the best sites of Casablanca are yours to explore, including the Place des Nations Unies, New Medina, and the Central Market. Stroll through the winding streets of Old Medina, and discover the historic charm of whitewashed brick buildings and stone houses. Your visit at Le Royal Mansour Méridien will broaden your horizons with cultural experiences, subtle indulgences, and unforgettable memories.

the Meridien Royal mansour in Casablanca

Compare with the 7 day or the 12 day edition. Arriving by ferry from Spain or Gibraltar ?

Accommodations at a Riad :
This is where a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost. These luxurious yet delightful Riads are usually a former palace , mansion, or large residential house restored to 1930s , 1940s grandeur.
The Riad classical plan is : substantial walls and orientation to a central patio with venerable trees provide a haven of peace in the midst of bustling Marrakech. Guests are accommodated in usually only five - ten guest suites, each with sitting area and the finest oriental appointments, fireplace ( subject to the category you choose) ,air conditioning, and European-style dining room ( subject to the category you choose) . Some are with private terraces that provides a secluded window on the active life of romantic and mysterious Marrakech.