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Morocco: Imperial Cities and Desert Kasbahs

From £2,699
Duration 10 Days
Departures from: Apr 2025 - Nov 2025
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From £2,699
Duration 10 Days
Departures from: Apr 2025 - Nov 2025

Tour Overview

Morocco is a country of vivid colours, towering gorges, sweeping sand dunes and bustling, atmospheric cities – and you'll see it all on this fantastic tour, as you follow in the footsteps of the sultans. Sweep through the desert on a 4x4 adventure, stroll through the winding streets of the medinas, venture into ancient kasbahs and view some of the country's most stunning architectural features as you traverse its colonial cities and natural landscapes. You'll also enjoy some of the true flavours of Morocco at a lunch with local women, and sample North African hospitality with dinner in a traditional riad.

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • Return flights from London
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
  • 9 nights half-board in 3 & 4-star hotels
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 19 included meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners including a welcome & farewell dinner & drink
  • All highlights included
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Casablanca tour
  • Guided visit to the Imperial city of Rabat
  • Lunch with local women in rural M'Haya
  • Dinner in a traditional Moroccan riad
  • Sightseeing tour of Fes & the Medina
  • Sunset 4-wheel drive into the desert
  • Travel through Todgha Gorge & the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
  • Visit to Ait Benhadou Kasbah
  • Marrakech city tour
  • Explore the beautiful Majorelle Gardens

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Marrakech

Today, you fly to Marrakech, one of Morocco's most dazzling cities. On arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner.

Meals included: D

Day 2 Casablanca

After breakfast today, we'll head for the fascinating city of Casablanca. Our sightseeing tour by coach will take in the medina – that's the old walled town, with its crooked lanes and shady squares – and the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, which is the country's largest. We'll also see the vast United Nations Square and the art deco-inspired Mohammed V Square, the imposing Royal Palace, the bustling central market and the Habous quarter, with its quaint French colonial buildings.
Later, we'll gather for dinner this evening.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Rabat - Fes

Rabat is our first destination today. The Moroccan capital is one of the four Imperial Cities and has a fascinating history being founded in the 12th Century and made the capital under French rule. We will learn about the old and the new Rabat as well as seeing Kasbah Oudaya, Hassan tower and the Alaouite shrine.
En route to Fez we will stop in the rural village of M'haya and receive a warm welcome from a group of women who serve up a delicious traditional lunch. This organisation helps support the long-term job development of women in this area, with additional funds supporting health and education programs for a network of over 700 women and children. Later we travel to Fes for a two night stay. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 4 Fes

This morning, embark on a walking tour of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where treasures beckon around every corner. Admire the ancient buildings that date back to the 9th century in the company of an expert Local Guide, and explore the winding lanes, alleys, tanneries and artisan shops that make up one of the world's largest medinas.
A highlight is the view of the famous Fes tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Maybe take some time to shop for leather goods with your travelling companions before we return to the hotel. This evening we'll have dinner in a traditional Moroccan residence - a riad - for a truly authentic experience. Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Fes - Erfoud

We're going to hit the road early this morning, as the spectacular scenery of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert await us on this long and equally rewarding journey. We will stop in the charming town of Ifrane, known as Little Switzerland for it's Alpine style and location in the Middle Atlas Mountains. We'll have time for lunch in Midelt and on the way be treated to spectacular views of the High Atlas. We'll also break in the oasis town of Errachidia, before our final destination, a kasbah style hotel in Erfoud on the edge of the rose-gold Saharan dunes. We'll relax tonight and have dinner at the hotel. Meals included: B,D

Day 6 Erfoud

Today has been left free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities of your desert kasbah style hotel. Tonight, a spectacular desert sunset beckons as we travel by 4x4s into the desert to watch the sun go down over this stunning landscape. Meals included: B,D

Day 7 Ouarzazate

This morning we'll head to the heart of the Atlas Mountains and see the Todgha Gorge, with its steep canyon walls towering up to 400 metres high. We then follow in the footsteps of the sultans as we travel along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, where the series of imposing ancient ruined fortresses almost resemble sandcastles in the distance.
Finally, we drive to the former Foreign Legion outpost of Ouarzazate, often known as 'Ouallywood' because of its starring role as the exotic backdrop in so many well-known movies. Here, you can visit Taourirt Kasbah, an ancient citadel with almost 300 rooms.

Meals included: B,D

Day 8 Ait Benhadou Kasbah - Marrakech

Our day begins as we visit the Ait Benhadou Kasbah, the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco. Used as a backdrop in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and classified by UNESCO as one of the cultural treasures of the world, the buildings making up the Kasbah are studded with crenulated towers and decorated with ornate geometrical motifs – it's a sight not to be missed.
We will then make our way back to Marrakech.

Meals included: B,D

Day 9 Marrakech

Today we'll head off on a tour of Marrakech's main sights. We'll visit the beautiful Bahia Palace, which showcases 19th century Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles and boasts 160 lavishly decorated rooms. Next we will visit the Majorelle Gardens, a green oasis a world away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. No visit to Marrakech is complete without experiencing the famous Djemaa El Fna Square, and there will be time at leisure to wander the labyrinth of colourful souks and see snake charmers and fortune-tellers entertaining the thronging crowds. Amongst the hundreds of stalls here, you can barter for anything from traditional carpets and hand-crafted pottery to glistening jewellery and equally colourful spices. Meals included: B,D

Day 10 Marrakech - UK

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

El Olivar Palace Marrakech

El Olivar Palace is located to the south of Marrakech. It is a modern property set in pretty gardens with swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. Rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi and hairdryer.

El Olivar Palace is located to the south of Marrakech. It is a modern property set in pretty gardens with swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. Rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi and hairdryer.

Kenzi Basma

Kenzi Basma is a 4-star hotel in downtown Casablanca, the heart of the city. Great museums, restaurants, cafes and smaller artisanal shops surround the property. The property itself features a restaurant and bar also, for your convenience.

Kenzi Basma is a 4-star hotel in downtown Casablanca, the heart of the city. Great museums, restaurants, cafes and smaller artisanal shops surround the property. The property itself features a restaurant and bar also, for your convenience.

Royal Mirage

The Royal Mirage is ideally located in the heart of Fes whilst only a few minutes to the old Medina also. The hotels facilities include 3 restaurants, 2 bar and 3 coffee shops.

The Royal Mirage is ideally located in the heart of Fes whilst only a few minutes to the old Medina also. The hotels facilities include 3 restaurants, 2 bar and 3 coffee shops.

Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Maadid

Kasbah Hotel Xaluca is located in Arfoud, a city known as “the Door to the Desert.” The Kasbah is listed as unique in Morocco due to its distinctive characteristics. It was built with adobes, the traditional Moroccan building bricks, and it is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the moment. Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud offers 137 spacious rooms decorated with regional materials, as well as 7 bungalows. It combines tradition with modern amenities, where installations are adapted to the stringiest standards. It is a fantastic place, situated among the dunes and palms, where you will be able to enjoy unique emotions. The team at Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud will make your stay unforgettable.

Kasbah Hotel Xaluca is located in Arfoud, a city known as “the Door to the Desert.” The Kasbah is listed as unique in Morocco due to its distinctive characteristics. It was built with adobes, the traditional Moroccan building bricks, and it is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the moment. Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud offers 137 spacious rooms decorated with regional materials, as well as 7 bungalows. It combines tradition with modern amenities, where installations are adapted to the stringiest standards. It is a fantastic place, situated among the dunes and palms, where you will be able to enjoy unique emotions. The team at Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud will make your stay unforgettable.

Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studios

Oscar Hotel is located next to Atlas Studios, just outside Ouazazate, where several famous films were made. Facilities include pool, restaurant, bar and garden. Rooms are in typical Moroccan style and feature air-conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.

Oscar Hotel is located next to Atlas Studios, just outside Ouazazate, where several famous films were made. Facilities include pool, restaurant, bar and garden. Rooms are in typical Moroccan style and feature air-conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.

El Olivar Palace Marrakech

El Olivar Palace is located to the south of Marrakech. It is a modern property set in pretty gardens with swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. Rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi and hairdryer.

El Olivar Palace is located to the south of Marrakech. It is a modern property set in pretty gardens with swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. Rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi and hairdryer.
  1. AFER Women's Association Homlunch

    For our tour departures in 2025, we will visit this local project run by Moroccan women in the rural village of M'Hara. As well as enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by members of the association, you will also learn more about AFER's goals to provide women with education opportunities and a greater role in community decision making. 

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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