Backroads of Morocco
Morocco is considered one of the most romantic countries in the world. It boasts a heady mix of European, African, Moslem and Berber cultures along with legendary cities, ancient mud-brick kasbahs, rolling sand dunes, snow-capped mountains and an extensive and largely undeveloped coastline.
It is so colourful that first-time visitors might be excused for thinking they have walked into the middle of a Hollywood movie set. Indeed, Morocco has long been a favoured location for the film industry, due in part to an accommodating local bureaucracy. As we travel through this amazing country we are hit with an overwhelming sense of unreality. Is it really possible that a place can be both so exotic and so improbably picturesque? This, then, is the secret of Morocco, a destination that bombards the senses as we take the backroads from Casablanca to Marrakech.
From Casablanca we travel by train to Meknes, to explore the beautiful old medina. A little further on we reach Fes, where time seems to have overlooked the ancient streets and alleyways of the old quarter. We spend two days here, immersing ourselves in this splendid medieval city, and then travel south to explore the great sand dunes on the western edge of the Sahara.
A dramatic change of landscape finds us in Todra Gorge and nearby we explore the picturesque Dades Valley. We then travel along the fabled 'road of 1000 kasbahs', visiting an amazing family home at Skoura and the outstanding mud-brick town of Ait Benhaddou. Our final destination is Marrakech, where we spend our last evening in the great square - Jemaa el Fna - the heart and soul of this fine old city.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca |
| 2 | Casablanca - Meknes |
| 3-4 | Fes |
| 5-6 | Midelt - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi |
| 7-8 | Todra Gorge - Dades Valley - Ait Benhaddou |
| 9 | High Atlas - Marrakech |
| 10-11 | Marrakech |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Rodrigo - Brazil, 5 Feb, 2012
The tour has a very fast pace, but we were able to experience a lot of Morocco: cities, mountains, desert.
Catherine - Canada, 1 Jan, 2012
Yousseff, our tour leader was terrific! My parents and I could have not asked for better. He was always available to help us whenever we required it and was always concerned about our health and safety (since a majority of us ended up getting sick on the tour!) Overall, we had an amazing time!
At A Glance
Trip Length |
11 days |
Trip Code |
GEBM |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 16 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Morocco | |
Start City |
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| Casablanca | |
End City |
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| Marrakech | |
