Highlights of Morocco holiday
| country: | Morocco |
| location: | Atlas Mountains |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec 2011: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr |
| price: | From £879 - £1079 (15 days) including flights from the UK, from £659 - £729 excluding flights. Single supplement £130. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
read 11 travellers reviews
“A trip to satisfy all your holiday desires, bargaining in the bazaars amid the vibrant bustle of the cities, and then retreating to the quiet solitude of a night under the Sahara stars, all in the same trip! The camel trek would surely be a unique and fun experience, but the chance to see the Berber Kasbahs in the deep south would make this trip stand out from the rest.”
Alex, responsibletravel.com
Alex, responsibletravel.com
the amazing things you'll be doing
For sheer diversity, Morocco is the perfect destination, so close to Europe, yet so completely different. We explore the Imperial cities of Marrakech, Meknes and Fez, with crowded bazaars conjuring up flavours of Arabian Nights. Our journey takes us through contrasting mountain ranges to the south, where sand dunes and kasbahs are scattered among palm oases inhabited by friendly Berbers. A highlight of our trip is a camel trek to the edge of the Sahara and a night at a Bedouin camp (or under the stars - your choice!). We fit in a visit to Todra Gorge, to the beautiful 16th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, and we enjoy a village walk in a picturesque valley of the High Atlas. Complete the trip with a walk along the sandy beach of Essaouira and visit the souks for some last minute shopping.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Casablanca. |
| Day 2: | Visit exterior of Hassan II Mosque; to Rabat; visit old quarter; to Meknes. |
| Day 3: | Explore the well-preserved Roman site of Volubilis and Meknes; to Fez. |
| Day 4: | Guided tour of Fez, one of the world's finest Islamic cities. |
| Day 5: | To Merzouga. |
| Day 6: | Time to walk among the dunes; afternoon camel trek; camp in the desert. |
| Day 7: | To Todra Gorge. |
| Day 8: | Optional morning walk and in the afternoon an optional palmery tour around gorge. |
| Day 9: | Drive along the 'Route of a Thousand Kasbahs' to Telouet, via the famous kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. |
| Day 10: | Full day walking in the High Atlas. |
| Day 11: | Over High Atlas to Essaouira. |
| Day 12: | Free day in Essaouira to explore the old town and beach. |
| Day 13: | To Marrakech, the 'Pink City; guided tour. |
| Day 14: | Free day in Marrakech to enjoy the souks, gardens and vibrant Djemaa el Fna, the great outdoor market. |
| Day 15: | Fly to London. |
travellers' tales
Most memorable? Two things in particular, seeing the sunrise in the Sahara desert, and the night sky in the Atlas Mountains. Just such a wonderful experience!! (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local community. On the village walks the guide is from the local community and so the money for the tour will go straight to the local community.
We work with a local operator for this trip and we had a long-term relationship with them. We use local leaders and have worked with our operator to help train their staff in all aspects of their jobs, helping to improve their knowledge and future prospects. This has included Responsible Tourism and there are regular additional refresher training courses. The leaders will give a briefing on Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce your impact and maximise the benefits to the local community from your visit. We use all Moroccan owned and run accommodation on this trip. And this again contributes directly to the local communities as local staff are employed and locally produced and sourced goods are used. We also limit the group size to 16 to reduce cultural and environmental impacts. We donated to a water-pipe building project in the Tijhza Valley, to help alleviate a water shortage in the village that we visit. We are also helping to finance the building of a toilet block at the local school to replace very limited facilities. UK Office We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively try reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Carbon balancing Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit! |
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