*Introduction to Morocco
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Morocco will entice you with cuisine, romance you with culture and astonish you with beauty. Morocco is home to the High Atlas mountains, North Africa’s highest mountain range. The Atlas Mountains separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, from the Sahara Desert creating quite the contrast in the landscape.
Travelers can enjoy the beauty of the beaches, Berber life in the mountains or the vastness of the Sahara Desert. Morocco is the perfect destination to explore ancient handicraft in the markets and get lost in the twists and turns of the medinas.
The architecture in the local mosques, hammams and madrasas is stunning. A mix of Islamic and Moorish elements can be seen throughout the country with distinct archways, ceramic tiles and verses of the Quran inscribed into the buildings.
The cuisine showcases a mix of Middle Eastern, Spanish, and North African elements, focusing on intense spice blends.
This destination entices all of the senses. Morocco is ready to welcome you.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive to Marrakech and transfer to your Riad located near the Medina. Relax and settle into your new surroundings.
Day 2 – Morning walking tour of Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Katoubia Mosque. Stop for lunch. Afternoon walking tour of souks (artisan markets) and time to shop with the guide. (B)
Day 3 – Morning cooking class with our NGO partners at Amal Non-Profit. Meet the women involved in the program, cook your own authentic Moroccan tagine, and enjoy lunch and tea onsite. In the afternoon, we will drive to the seaside town of Essaouira. Check into Riad in the Medina and explore on your own in the evening. (B,L)
Day 4 – Morning walking tour of Essaouira including the fishing port, inside the medina, and the souks. This was a Game of Thrones filming site so it might look familiar! Free afternoon. (B)
Day 5 – Free morning to relax or shop. Afternoon drive back to Marrakech. Check into hotel in Gueliz – the modern section of Marrakech. Lots of great restaurants in the area for dinner. (B)
Day 6 – Morning drive to Ait Benhaddou. Lunch at Le Terrace overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour of site in the afternoon and visit to Women’s Weaving Cooperative. Check into kasbah style hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 7 – Morning drive to the beautiful Skoura Valley. Stop for artisan shopping and lunch. Afternoon tour of the Kasbahs. Check into boutique hotel located among the palm groves. (B,D)
Day 8 – Morning drive to Mergouza – the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Check into your Riad overlooking the incredible dunes of the desert. (B,D)
Day 9 – Today, we’ll enjoy tea with a local Berber family as part of the area’s community based tourism program. We’ll then attend a traditional music performance and have a local lunch. In the late afternoon, we’ll ride camels to our tented camp nestled into the Sahara Desert. (B,L,D)
Day 10 – Check out of tented camp after breakfast. Drive to the village of Agdez located in the Draa Valley of the High Atlas Mountains. Check into kasbah style hotel. Enjoy a henna tattoo session with the local women in the evening. (B)
Day 11 – Enjoy a bread making experience with traditional Berber women. Then drive to Marrakech and check into Riad. Explore on your own in the evening and get those last minute souvenirs. (B)
Day 12 – Transfers to airport throughout the day. (B)