The labyrinths of the imperial cities of the Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh contrast with the dramatic gorges and oases of the snowcapped High Atlas mountains and the solitude of the Saharan desert that lies beyond.

This tour has a comfortable, balanced pace with two-night stays in Fez, Marrakesh & Casablanca. The southern Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate are overnight stops. Travelling days are comfortable with frequent stops for rest and photos.

Sunbaked mud built kasbahs, oases of palm trees, camels, the ever changing colours of the sand dunes as the sun sets, revealing blazing stars and constellations in the night sky are all to be found on this adventure holiday. Starting in the exotic city of Marrakesh, we get our first taste of the orient at the Jamna el Fna square, including snake charmers and smoking open air tagine stalls. Close by are the souks or markets where you can find anything from carpets to Moroccan drums for sale. Heading over the high passes of the Atlas Mountains, the landscape changes to the rocky plains that are the beginning of the desert. Here we will visit the world heritage kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood” of Morocco. Passing the lush date palms and Kasbahs in the Draa Valley, we catch our first real glimpse of the Sahara desert with sand as far as the eye can see. We meet up with our camel team and head out into the dunes for an overnight camel safari, an adventure in itself. It's possible to hear the shifting sand in the heat and observe the Scarab beetles running up the dunes.

Please note that the child price is only applicable for children under 12 sharing a room with 1 or 2 adults, with a maximum of 2 children per family. If children are in a separate room, then the adult price applies.

Exotic and fascinating, the Kingdom of Morocco is rich in history and culture. Your vacation begins in Casablanca, then drive to Rabat, the country’s vibrant capital city, and to Meknes with its monumental gates, mosques, palaces, and protective walls. Spend two nights in Fez, where the medina is one of the largest medieval cities in the world. Admire the scenery as the Middle Atlas mountain range transforms to desert and you approach the Erfoud oasis. Visit Rissani with the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif, and enjoy the landscapes along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” on the way to Ouazarzate, famous for its film studios. Cross the High Atlas mountains to reach Marrakesh, where the famous Djemaa el Fna square provides some of the world’s greatest open-air entertainment. Return to Casablanca to see the sights with a Local Guide.

Special Departure:
Dec 20th Departure - Christmas departure.

Verdant valleys in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, long empty beaches under the sun, bustling spice and oriental markets are what this adventure is all about. We'll have the chance to see the Jamna el Fna square in the exotic city of Marrakesh, where snake charmers and storytellers compete for space with jugglers. We explore the maze of souks or markets where almost anything can be found. For a complete change of scenery, we head up into the High Atlas Mountains, over winding passes more than 3000 metres high, to the valley of Ait Bougamez. Berber farmers plough the fields between almond and apple orchards and women gather grass and herbs for the cows to eat. It is possible to visit a Berber family for the day, take a mule trek to see the famous dinosaur tracks, or cool down after the heat with a gorge walk. Across the dusty plain from Marrakesh is the seaside town of Essaouira. We relax here for two days with opportunities to take a camel ride along the beach, or try surfing on the Atlantic waves. For a change from the beach, why not visit the city and explore the thyul wood souks.

Please note that the child price is only applicable for children under 12 sharing a room with 1 or 2 adults, with a maximum of 2 children per family. If children are in a separate room, then the adult price applies.

The Kingdom of Morocco, so close to Europe in distance but so different in all other ways. Our tour brings you face to face with the country's diverse cultures of Berber, Jewish, Arabic, Roman and European in amongst the sights of the souqs (markets), the scenery of the mountains and the serenity of the desert. Always accompanied by the Moroccans' well-known friendliness and hospitality. We visit the former coastal fortresses of Asilah, Rabat and Essaouira, the magical crossroads of Africa that is Marrakech, former camel caravan trading centre on the edge of the Sahara, the historically significant cities of Meknes and Fes and the mountain recluse-turned-hippie magnet of Chefchaouen. Plenty of photographs, plenty of shopping, plenty of free time to explore, plenty of memories....all of this awaits you on our Magical Morocco tour.

Combine the highlights of the Iberian Peninsula with fascinating Morocco on this unforgettable vacation. Start in Madrid, Spain’s grand capital, then visit fortified Avila with its many towers and renaissance Salamanca. Enter Portugal and arrive in Coimbra, a charming hillside town that overlooks the Mondego River. Visit the Batalha Monastery, the Sanctuary of Fatima, and arrive in explorer Henry the Navigator’s exquisite city of Lisbon. Spend two nights in spectacular Seville before boarding a ferry for Morocco. As you arrive on the African continent, motor to the old walled city of Fez for two overnights. Visit a traditional medina on the included sightseeing tour. Next, head through the Middle Atlas mountain range to Marrakesh, known for its colorful Djemaa el Fna, a square bustling with acrobats, storytellers, dancers, singers, and food stalls. See Casablanca, then Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. Recross the Strait of Gibraltar and return to mainland Spain. Drive through the Andalusian countryside to Granada for a treat: a visit to the exotic Alhambra complex, residence of Moorish kings. Retrace Don Quixote’s footsteps as you travel past the windmills and castles of La Mancha, then return to Madrid for the conclusion of your exciting journey.

Special Departures:
Mar 27th Departure - Holy Week in Seville
Apr 17th Departure - Feria in Seville
Dec 20th Departure - Christmas in Lisbon

This tour moves at a comfortable, leisurely pace with two-night stays in five cities: Lisbon, Seville, Marrakesh, Fez and Madrid. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops.