The perfect tour led by an expert local guide – an excellent way to see the country through the eyes of someone who calls it home. Explore high-walled kasbahs and wander the labyrinthine alleys of Fès and Marrakech. Discover the history and rugged natural beauty of mysterious Morocco with trips to the amazing Atlas Mountains, Casablanca and the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. From the bustling medinas to the sands of the Sahara, this tour is a timeless combination of culture and adventure, bringing you the best of Morocco.
Marrakech
9 Days/ 8 Nights
8 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Free airport pickup and transfers
Air-conditioned Van/Bus/Car
English Speaking Local Guide
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will receive a warm welcome with mint tea and an explanation of the tour itinerary and a city map. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the afternoon free for a self-guided walk around the city to explore the myriad of winding streets and their magnificent souks.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Our day tour begins at 9 a.m. with a pick-up from your hotel. We will travel in an air-conditioned bus to Badii Palace and Bahia Palace, with a stop along the way to explore the spice souks in Mellah.
From there, we head to Marrakech Museum and Madrasa Ben Youssef, an impressive building showcasing the fine decorative details characteristic of Moroccan architecture. Afterward, we cross the souks on foot, heading to Djemaa El Fna, the heart of Marrakech. Here, you can have lunch while overlooking the main square and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city.
Following lunch, we will walk around the local area by the Koutoubia Mosque, one of the city’s oldest buildings, dating back to the 12th century. We then drive to Majorelle Gardens, created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1924 and later rescued from ruin by the famous French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent. This botanical sanctuary is renowned for its striking cobalt blue, widely used throughout the garden.
Afterwards, we visit Menara Gardens, one of the best places to watch the sunset in Marrakech. We return to the hotel at about 5 p.m. The evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure, and you will stay overnight at your hotel.
After breakfast, we depart from Marrakech at 8 a.m., driving 200 km through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. Along the way, we will make short stops to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and take photos. Our first main stop is Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a 16th-century fortress classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Many major movies have been filmed here, including ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’
We will have lunch either at Aït Benhaddou Kasbah or in Ouarzazate, the capital city of cinema in Africa. After lunch, we continue our drive, covering an additional 160 km through the Rose Valley and the Road of the Kasbahs, arriving in Dades Gorges around 5 p.m.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Dades Gorges.
After breakfast, we drive towards Todra Valley to visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, a series of limestone canyons with rock faces towering over 500 feet. Then we drive to the charming oasis town of Erfoud, where you can have lunch.
After lunch, we drive to Merzouga, known as the gateway to Morocco’s Sahara Desert. We make a short stop at a hotel by the dunes for refreshments. Two hours before sunset, we embark on a camel trek into the dunes, observing mesmerizing desert landscapes before arriving at our camp around 6 p.m.
We will enjoy traditional mint tea with the nomads and then travel over the rippling sands to watch the stunning sunset. Back at the camp, we have dinner, after which the nomads will play music around the fire. We retire for the night in tents underneath the stars.
Overnight camping in Merzouga.
We awake early to watch the wonderful sunrise and have breakfast at the camp before taking a shower. Afterward, we ride camels back to the hotel in Merzouga, where you will meet our driver to travel to Fes through the Middle Atlas region, a journey that takes us through many beautiful landscapes.
We make a brief stop in the region of Er Rachidia to take in the incredible views of the lush palmeraie of the Ziz Valley, followed by lunch in Midelt. Later, we make a short stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, where you may catch a glimpse of the curious monkeys living within the beautiful cedar forests.
We arrive in Fes at around 6 p.m.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Fes.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a guided tour of Fes, visiting the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter, and the old medina. In the afternoon, we will travel to Chefchaouen, stopping en route for lunch.
One of the prettiest towns in Morocco, Chefchaouen is known as “the blue city” – an arty, blue-washed mountain village. The old medina is a delightful mix of Moroccan and Andalusian influences, with red-tiled roofs, bright-blue buildings, and narrow lanes.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Chefchaouen.
After breakfast in the hotel we travel to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes. First we stop to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, where we will spend some time exploring the 2000 year old ruins and getting an idea of life during the Roman Empire. We then continue to Moulay Idriss, known as the holy city of Morocco, which holds a special place in the hearts of the Moroccan people; followed by Meknes, where we will have a magnificent view of the medina. In the heart of the medina is Place El Hedim, the large square facing the huge gate of Bab El Mansour – the grandest of all imperial Moroccan gateways. We also visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the final resting place of one of Morocco’s greatest rulers. Overnight stay at your hotel in Meknes.
After breakfast at the hotel in Meknes, we travel to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and then to the coastal city of Casablanca. In Casablanca, we will visit the Hassan II Mosque and some of the city’s other attractions, including the old medina and the Corniche of Ain el Diab. We then travel back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Marrakech.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Take the memories of your adventures with you on your flight home.
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It is important when considering and preparing to travel anywhere in the world that you have a good understanding of the country you are visiting, its laws and customs, and the possible risks and situations that may occur. This includes specific risks related to your itinerary (eg. does it involve water & can you swim, are you fit enough for the activities included), as well as more general risks such as terrorism and natural disasters.
General details, visa requirements, money, and travel insurance are given in these tour notes. We recommend that you re-read all these before your departure as well as the small print of your travel insurance policy so you know exactly what is covered and what is not. You should take copies of your important travel documents with you and ideally also store them online securely as a backup.
Make sure that you have given us your emergency contact details and told that person where and when you are travelling. Ensure you take enough money with you and that you have access to emergency funds. This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at the time of writing.
Please also note that visa requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of Timeless Tours.
Timeless Morocco starts and finishes in Marrakech.
The hotels used on this tour are rated at the 3 and 4 star level in Morocco. Local star ratings may vary from international standards but we ensure that we use some of the best hotels available at the level stated.
Accommodation is based on twin or double en-suite rooms with air conditioning.
Airport Pick-Up and Transfer:
We provide a complimentary airport arrival transfer on day 1 of your tour from Marrakech Airport or if you arrive early and have booked pre tour accommodation with us. Please proceed to the arrivals hall and look for our representative holding a Timeless Tours sign. If you are arriving earlier and have booked your accommodation independently, you will need to make your own way to our start hotel.
Our trips feature a mix of different transport options. We want you to feel like you’re really experiencing the country you’re travelling through, but at the same time we want you to finish journeys refreshed enough to enjoy the next stage of the tour. The terrain and public transport options in Morocco mean that we use private AC minibuses or coaches throughout this tour, subject to the final size of the group.
Haggling is a traditional necessity, so never pay too much regard to initial prices. Instead fix an items value in your mind then negotiate towards it unhurriedly (Moroccans never rush their bargaining), and don’t be afraid to simply walk away if the price isn’t right.
However, if you do mention a price, then you should be prepared to pay it or risk causing offence. Bahsis (bahk-sheesh) or tips are common place and customary in Morocco.
Wages for service staff are very low and tips are a necessary supplement to meagre incomes.
To make it easier for you to budget and to remove much of the stress and hassle of tipping lots of people as you go along, we collect US$30 a ‘Tipping Kitty’ at the start of your time in Morocco.
Your guide will manage this as the tour goes along and ask one or more of the group members to assist and make some of the payments. The kitty provides tips for a wide range of people you’ll meet along the tour including hotel porters, train and station staff, drivers, site guards, local reps etc.
Your tour guide is not included in this kitty and you may tip them at the end of your tour subject to tip any particular amount, and should consider your personal budget.
As a guideline, approx. US$3-8 per person per day would be appropriate.
Passports should be valid for at least six months after your departure from the country. Please do not bring an almost full or almost expired passport. Visa arrangements are the responsibility of the traveller, and requirements are subject to change by the local authorities.
We recommend that you contact your closest Moroccan consulate or embassy for current information for your nationality. Currently, many nationalities (including USA, Canada, UK, European, Australian, New Zealand) do not need to obtain a visa to enter Morocco as long as your stay is for less than 3 months. Other nationalities should check with their local consulate.
The local currency in Morocco is the Dirham. We recommend you bring some cash in a hard currency (US Dollars, GB Pounds, Euros) and a good ATM card.
Most major currencies can be converted at most banks, but it’s not wise to carry too much. Euros and US Dollars are welcomed more than GB Pounds.
Travellers cheques are not easily exchanged. It can be awkward outside of Marrakech to find an ATM machine that takes your card as many Moroccan banks have ATMs that only work with Moroccan cards.
Don’t put your card in an ATM unless you see the symbol that matches your card on the machine, as you might lose your card!
We also suggest trying to avoid using Post Office ATMs. In some smaller towns there are no ATMs that take foreign cards, so be sure you get enough cash to carry you until the next major city. BCM seems to be the best bank, accepting foreign cards in most of their ATMs.
While in Morocco you will need sufficient funds to cover meals not included in the itinerary, drinks, snacks, souvenirs, tips and personal expenses such as laundry. These should generally all be paid for in Moroccan Dirham. It is difficult to recommend a level of personal spending money which will suit everyone as this can differ greatly, but as a guideline, we would suggest allowing USD 25-35 per person per day as a minimum. Allow more if you plan on doing lots of shopping, or buying many alcoholic drinks.
Entrance fees:
Please allow approximately US$30 for all entrance fees for the sights visited on Truly Marrakech / US$48 if you are doing the 9 days Timeless Morocco. Your guide will be happy to collect payment for all the entrance fees at the start of the tour, and pay them for you as you go along if you wish.
Shopping:
Morocco is a shopper’s paradise. The souks of Fes, Marrakech and Meknes are full of pottery, carpets and kilims, leather goods, spices and cloth. Keep space in your backpack for your purchases!
Our best buys are:
Carpets – from the High Atlas Mountains or a woven and embroidered Kulim; the burnoose, an elegant hooded cape; spices; or traditional pottery and leather from Fes.
IMPORTANT: Set your budget and don’t be swayed.
Remember the caveat – ‘Let the buyer beware’. Any purchases made whilst on holiday with us, irrespective of whether the store is recommended by the tour guide or other, are at your own discretion. Please make sure that you are completely happy with the product you are purchasing and the delivery arrangements (we would
recommend you take away with you any purchases rather than rely on shipping services).
Timeless tours or its suppliers cannot be held responsible or accountable for items bought in country or shipping arrangements. Proceed with caution.
Health and Vaccinations:
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Morocco from your local health practitioner and ensure that you receive all of the appropriate vaccinations. As guide, Tetanus and Hepatitis A are strongly recommended.
While tap water in Morocco is generally considered safe to drink in main cities, it is not advisable in smaller towns and remote areas. It’s recommended to only drink bottled mineral water, which is readily available in hotels, shops and restaurants.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).
If you plan to arrange a hot air balloon flight, or do some scuba diving during your tour, you should check the small print in your policy to make sure these are covered Please also check the maximum altitude that you will be reaching and that full cover including emergency evacuation is provided up to this altitude.
If you are taking expensive camera gear or other electronic equipment with you then please check the coverage and the fine print of your policy to ensure that you have sufficient cover.
Luggage:
Small or medium sized suitcases, rucksacks or fabric holdalls are all fine to bring with you to Morocco. You should also bring a small daypack/bag to take out during the day. Your main luggage will often be left in the hotel during your sightseeing trips – you will not need to carry it far, and there are nearly always hotel porters to assist.
Luggage limits:
There is no luggage limit for this tour. However, most airlines restrict you to between 20kg and 25kg for your hold luggage and between 5kg and 10kg for hand luggage. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
Clothing:
The Moroccan climate varies according to season and region. The coast has a warm, Mediterranean climate tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds. Inland areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate. In the south of the country, the weather is very hot and dry throughout most of the year, though temperatures can drop dramatically at night, especially in desert and mountains and in the months of December and January. Rain falls from November to March in coastal areas, and the rest of the country is mostly dry with high temperatures in summer and a cooler climate in the mountains. Marrakech and Agadir enjoy an average temperature of 20°C (70ºF) in the winter. So, depending the time of year you are visiting you should pack for both hot and cooler conditions.
Modesty rates highly in Morocco, especially for women, so to respect the local culture & people, please ensure all clothes are loose fitting and not revealing. Shorts (not hotpants) are OK in tourist sites, as are T-shirts, but these should not show too much bare flesh (we suggest that your shoulders should remain covered); in the center of towns and cities outside tourist areas, and when visiting any mosques, legs and arms should be covered.
Other items:
If your tour includes a Berber desert camp then all bedding is provided. However, as sand has a nasty habit of getting everywhere, for comfort, we recommend bringing a light sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner all year round, and a light sleeping bag in the winter months (November to February) when it can get very cold in the desert. We also recommend you bring a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a basic first aid kit, toiletries, money belt, small torch, camera & charger.
Although freedom of religious faith is permitted by the Moroccan law, about 99%of people are Sunni Muslim, about 1% of the population is Christian, and less than 0.2 percent is Jewish. With the exception of the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, it is not permitted for non-Muslims to enter mosques in Morocco. If you are entering the Hassan II mosque, please remember to dress conservatively. Ensure limbs are covered and shoes removed when entering any mosque. Men must refrain from wearing shorts, as must women.
Ramadan a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world and adherents of the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours and breaks their fast with lavish meals and lively celebrations in the evening. Ramadan culminates a month later in a 3 day celebration called Eid al – Fitr. Many shops (excluding those which cater mainly to tourists) and attractions close earlier during Ramadan. As such we will start our tour earlier during this period to make the best use of time and itineraries will be slightly altered to ensure we visit all attractions, leisure time will be offered in the late afternoon.
Non-Muslims are not expected to fast over Ramadan, but it is considered impolite to eat food or drink on the street.
Note: Traffic is exceptionally heavy during Ramadan, especially toward the time of breaking the fast.
Contacting home:
It is currently not always possible to use VoIP (voice over internet protocol) services like Whatsapp, Viber, Skype and Facebook Messenger in Morocco.
The text options on these services are still fine to use but the calling functions might not always work. It is understood that the Moroccan telecom providers have done this in order to push as much voice calls onto their networks rather than people being able to use these free services.
In case of emergency please contact: info@timeless.tours or call +44 07585332251.
Travel Advice
We are closely monitoring the latest travel updates to Morocco and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco
Solo Travellers
We have many solo travellers joining our tours. Solo travellers will be roomed with another traveller of the same gender. If you would like a private solo room, please select a single supplement at the time of booking.
Time:
Morocco is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).Daylight Savings is currently being observed; however, it changes frequently and is not observed during the holy month of Ramadan.
Voltage:
Standard voltage is 220 volts. Primary sockets require the European, 2 pronged variety. We recommend that you pack a universal travel adaptor. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adaptor in order to use U.S. appliances.
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