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Morocco Family Holiday Comfort

Morocco Family Holiday Comfort

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Embrace your family’s sense of adventure without forgoing comfort on this 10-day trip through Morocco. Explore the French-infused port city of Casablanca, wander the labyrinth of tanneries and spice souqs in Fes, discover the rocky landscape of the Atlas Mountains, camp under the starry night sky of the Sahara and sip mint tea with locals in Todra Gorge. Then, be dazzled by the nightly carnival of fortune tellers, performers and acrobats in Marrakech’s Djemaa el-Fna square. Between all the colourful bazaars and tasty tagines, your expert leader will ensure you uncover all the highlights while allowing for plenty of free family time to create treasured memories at your own pace.

Trip Name
Morocco Family Holiday Comfort
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
10
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Dodge the donkeys, discover the dye pits and embrace the smell of spices as you navigate the busy alleyways of Fes under the guidance of your expert leader.
  • Share a cup of sweet mint tea with Amazigh locals and enjoy a local lunch in a mudbrick kasbah as you explore the traditional culture and stunning scenery of Todra Gorge.
  • Ride a camel over windswept sand dunes at sunset and spend an evening camped under the Sahara’s starry night sky.
  • Learn how to make baghrir (Moroccan pancakes) and other sweet treats in a hands-on cooking class with the local women of an NGO in Ait Benhaddou.
  • Discover the opulence of Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, explore authentic Amazigh villages in the Middle Atlas Mountains and soak up the lively atmosphere of Marrakech – unforgettable experiences your family will treasure forever.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Casablanca
Salaam aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. You and your family will be met at Casablanca Airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. There are no activities planned until your welcome meeting at 5 pm. As there's little free time included in Casablanca, it’s recommended you arrive a couple of days early to explore the city. Modelled after Marseille in France, this city is famous for its art deco buildings and the modern-day masterpiece, the Hassan II Mosque. If you do have time to spare, maybe wander the old medina and the city walls, then jump in a taxi to visit the Quartiers des Habous – the new medina. You can also walk along the Corniche, watching the locals play football on the beach, or take it easy with a glass of sweet mint tea in one of the many great cafes.
Day 2 - Fes
After breakfast, take a guided tour of the impressive Hassan II Mosque before boarding a train to Fes – the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Sit back and relax on board as you watch the changing scenery just outside your window. When you arrive, head into the Old City, known locally as Fes el Bali – arguably the world's most fascinating and confounding Old City. Medieval Fes was one of the world's great centres of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and libraries are legendary, its mosques of great renown. The rest of your day is free, so you might want to relax and take the kids for a swim in the pool.
Day 3 - Fes
This morning, you and your family will take a walk through the twisting streets and alleyways of Fes, passing donkeys piled high with goods. Explore the specialty sections that divide the souq, filled with historic khans, madrasas and dye pits, stalls loaded with fruits, herbs and soups, the smell of spices filling the air. Spend the day exploring the Old City, visiting Madrasa Al-Attarine and the local tanneries. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and maybe spend the evening relaxing, away from the buzz of the medina.
Day 4 - Midelt
Today, it's time to leave the city behind and embrace the simplicity and beauty of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Journey in a private minibus through fertile valleys, pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes. You may see wandering nomadic shepherds as they tend to their flocks or even catch a glimpse of barbary macaques – North Africa's only monkey – before arriving in Midelt. This is a market town, originally built as a base for mining in the area. It’s also surrounded by farms and orchards. You’ll walk through an Amazigh village for an insight into the local farming life and enjoy a special home-cooked lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax or enjoy swimming in the hotel pool.
Day 5 - Merzouga
Travel by private minivan toward the mighty Sahara, stopping along the way to take in the views of kasbahs and palmeries (lush valleys with date palms, fields and orchards). As you pass through frontier towns like Erfoud and Rissani, you'll watch the scenery alternate between barren mountainsides and fertile valleys until you reach the small village of Merzouga. When you arrive, leave your baggage, pack a daypack and saddle up for a camel ride into the desert at sunset – the kids will love this! Erg Chebbi is home to huge windswept dunes that are the quintessential image of Morocco, and tonight, you'll sleep in a luxury desert camp under the stars. The locals will prepare a hearty feast for dinner, so all you and your family need to do is sit back, relax and take in the Milky Way.
Day 6 - Todra Gorges
Return from the desert and drive to Todra Gorge. On the way, you’ll visit a fossil factory to learn more about the local area before continuing to the beautiful Todra Valley, which follows the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and is dotted with mudbrick villages sitting on hillsides. Take in the remarkable scenery of sprawling green valleys and rocks sculpted into stunning formations by the wind. For lunch, join a local family in their home to see how people live in this largely unchanged culture. The rest of the day is free for you to hike through the gorge, walk through the nearby villages or simply relax.
Day 7 - Ait Benhaddou
Travel south to Ait Benhaddou. The scenic drive will take you past ancient kasbah ruins, former military outposts, mountains and valleys of palm trees. You'll pass through Ouarzazate, where productions such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy and Aladdin were filmed (ask the kids if they recognise anything!). When you arrive in Ait Benhaddou, you'll sit down to a delicious lunch at a local NGO restaurant. Located between the river and the palm trees, the restaurant is run by an all-women co-op called the Tawesna Association. After lunch, have fun learning how to make Moroccan pancakes (baghrir) and other sweet treats with the local women in a hands-on cooking class. Later, you’ll explore the UNESCO World -Heritage-listed kasbah. Centuries ago, this fine example of clay architecture was an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner of Morocco's most famous meal – couscous and tagine!
Day 8 - Marrakech
After breakfast, make the journey to Marrakech – a historic city that’s a feast for the senses – arriving in the early afternoon. Opt to join your leader for an orientation walk and be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colours of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of carpets, the delicious food and perfumed gardens. Or, you can simply take the afternoon to relax and recharge.
Day 9 - Marrakech
Today is a free day for you and your family to relax, do some exploring or join an optional activity. You might like to join an Intrepid Day Trip like the Tajine Cookery Class Experience, where you and the kids can get hands-on in the kitchen and learn to prepare an authentic Moroccan tajine, learn the Arabic words for key ingredients and get to know the locals, all in the traditional setting of a Moroccan riad. In the afternoon, head to Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public spaces in the world. When night falls, it transforms into a hive of activity – henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies, including snail soup. Your street food dinner tonight might include some Moroccan pastries with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Maybe finish your day with a cup of tea on one of the roof-top restaurants overlooking the square.
Day 10 - Marrakech
With no further activities planned, your family's adventure comes to an end after breakfast. If you have more time, it’s highly recommended you book an additional night in Marrakech to continue exploring this fascinating city. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
26-09-202605-10-2026AUD $ 2,540-
22-12-202631-12-2026AUD $ 2,450-
26-12-202604-01-2027AUD $ 2,350-
02-01-202711-01-2027AUD $ 2,495-
09-01-202718-01-2027AUD $ 2,495-
20-03-202729-03-2027AUD $ 2,495-
26-03-202704-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
28-03-202706-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
30-03-202708-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
01-04-202710-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
03-04-202712-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
06-04-202715-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
10-04-202719-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
29-05-202707-06-2027AUD $ 2,495-
19-06-202728-06-2027AUD $ 2,495-
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $ 2,495-
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $ 2,495-
24-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
31-07-202709-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
07-08-202716-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
11-08-202720-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
14-08-202723-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
18-09-202727-09-2027AUD $ 2,495-
25-09-202704-10-2027AUD $ 2,495-
23-10-202701-11-2027AUD $ 2,495-
18-12-202727-12-2027AUD $ 2,495-
20-12-202729-12-2027AUD $ 2,495-
22-12-202731-12-2027AUD $ 2,495-
24-12-202702-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
26-12-202704-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
28-12-202706-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
30-12-202708-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
01-01-202810-01-2028AUD $ 2,620-
08-01-202817-01-2028AUD $ 2,620-
01-04-202810-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
04-04-202813-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
08-04-202817-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
10-04-202819-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
11-04-202820-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
15-04-202824-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
18-04-202827-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
20-04-202829-04-2028AUD $ 2,620-
27-05-202805-06-2028AUD $ 2,620-
17-06-202826-06-2028AUD $ 2,620-
24-06-202803-07-2028AUD $ 2,620-
01-07-202810-07-2028AUD $ 2,620-
22-07-202831-07-2028AUD $ 2,620-
29-07-202807-08-2028AUD $ 2,620-
05-08-202814-08-2028AUD $ 2,620-
09-08-202818-08-2028AUD $ 2,620-
12-08-202821-08-2028AUD $ 2,620-
16-09-202825-09-2028AUD $ 2,620-
23-09-202802-10-2028AUD $ 2,620-
21-10-202830-10-2028AUD $ 2,620-
16-12-202825-12-2028AUD $ 2,620-
18-12-202827-12-2028AUD $ 2,620-
20-12-202829-12-2028AUD $ 2,620-
22-12-202831-12-2028AUD $ 2,620-
24-12-202802-01-2029AUD $ 2,620-
26-12-202804-01-2029AUD $ 2,620-
28-12-202806-01-2029AUD $ 2,620-

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels (6 nights), Riad (2 nights), Luxury Desert Camping (1 night)

Transport

Private Minivan, Train

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