Moroccan adventure
| country: | Morocco |
| location: | Essaouira, Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Taroudant & Marrakech |
| departures: | Departs most Saturdays and selected Wednesdays throughout the year |
| price: | From £765 (10 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| offers: | Save 15% on all trips to Europe and the Middle East if you book by 9th April |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Moroccan adventure
From the colourful, chaotic medinas to the moody desert landscape, Morocco is a land filled with wonder and rich culture. Stay in traditional accommodation and explore villages off the beaten track. Learn the secret to the perfect couscous and have a go at haggling with traders in the souqs. Abounding with myths and legends, Morocco offers a surprise around every corner - this fast-paced adventure will delight travellers looking to discover all of its hidden treasures.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Marrakech. Experience the energy of the medina or mingle with the performers at Djemaa el-Fna. Sip mint tea with locals and enjoy the sunset over the Koutoubia minaret. |
| Day 2: | Aroumd. Stay in a mountain gite with incredible views while exploring the High Atlas Mountains. Then hike to the burial place of a medieval saint. |
| Day 3: | Ait Benhaddou. Travel over Morocco's highest pass to the edges of the Sahara. Explore the grand kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, as featured in Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Look out from its zenith before learning how to master Moroccan couscous at an optional cooking demonstration. |
| Day 4: | Zagora. Embark on a journey towards the mighty Sahara, through the lush Draa Valley and on to Zagora - a small oasis town perfect for an overnight stop en route. |
| Day 5: | Sahara Camp. Travel along rugged mountain ranges, through seas of sand and past the occasional oasis of date palms. Investigate an ancient library filled with manuscripts and discover the green-glazed pottery of Tamegroute. Ride camels across the sand at dusk and spend the night under the stars. |
| Day 6: | Taroudannt. Climb aboard a 4x4 for an epic journey to the Erg Chigaga sand dunes. Look out for goats climbing argan trees on the way to the bustling market town of Taroudannt. Take to the souqs and visit a tannery to learn the secrets of leather making. |
| Days 7-8: | Essaouira. Wander through the old medina and learn about the town's history, then enjoy free time to hit the hamam or relax by the beach. |
| Days 9-10: | Marrakech. Get lost in the mayhem of the medina or seek out the Majorelle Gardens and relax in this tropical oasis. Perhaps enjoy a final Moroccan feast to conclude this remarkable adventure. |
traveller reviews for Moroccan adventure
What made Morocco so wonderful for me was the local people. Almost everyone that we encountered during the course of the tour was so welcoming and clearly happy to see people from other countries who were interested in their country. (more)
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
award winner
This tourism business won an Award in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. The central tenet of the Awards, in which winners are nominated by tourists, is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.
how this holiday makes a difference
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In Morocco we have built strong links with local communities, craftspeople, animal hospitals, artists, and the handicapped - all of which directly rely on the assistance of donations and products purchased by our travellers and other visitors. You will have an opportunity to interact with locals, to value their activities and crafts and help towards sustaining their livelihoods.
Wherever possible, we contract local Moroccan suppliers and assist them to improve the quality of their services. By booking this tour, you'll be helping us to support Morocco service providers, artists, small businesses, Guest House owners and the disadvantaged in communities throughout Morocco. We use local guides with wide experience and knowledge of cultural traditions and an ability to interpret the cultural heritage of the people in the places visited. While on our trips in Morocco you'll have opportunity to meet plenty of local people. During this trip there is a chance to enjoy a meal in a local family's house in Ait Benhaddou, staying with friendly locals will give you a better understanding of the way of life for a normal rural Moroccan family. You'll also have some fun by learning how to make Morocco's most famous dish, cous cous! |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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