Highlights of Morocco

For sheer diversity, Morocco is the perfect destination. We explore the imperial cities of Marrakech, Meknes and Fez and continue our journey to the 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 in the Sahara. We fit in a visit to Todra Gorge, the beautiful 16th-century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and enjoy a village walk in the picturesque Tighza valley of the High Atlas. We complete the trip with a walk along the sandy beach of Essaouira and a city tour in bustling Marrakech.

We use a variety of character filled accommodation throughout this tour spending time in hotels, an auberge (inn), a riad, two nights in a lodge and one night in a Saharan camp. Here is a selection of the accommodation used.



Marrakech: Hotel Akabar (nights 1 and 13-14)







We begin and end the adventure at Hotel Akabar (above), which has a sun terrace with a pool, a restaurant and bar. It is within walking distance of the Djemaa el Fna square and 10 minutes from the Guéliz district, where there are many cafes, restaurants and shops. For some departures we use the Ayoub Hotel and Spa, which is also located in the new city.



Rabat: Hotel Bouregreg (night 2)







Popular points of interest near Hotel Bouregreg include Plage de Rabat, Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas.



Skoura: Skoura Lodge (nights 7-8)







Skoura Lodge is a traditional guesthouse with cabins made of sun-dried adobe bricks with typical African architecture. It is close to the palm grove of Skoura.



Essaouira: Mechouar Plaza (Nights 11 & 12)







Mechouar Plaza is in the centre of Essaouira and is decorated with exposed brick throughout. It has a bar and restaurant serving Moroccan and International cuisine.



For some departures we will be staying at the Riad Dar El Qdima or similar.



Worth knowing 



The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.

You can request a single room on this trip subject to availability. The single supplement applies to hotel nights only and therefore does not cover any nights in the mountains, desert or Bedouin camps.



About Riads



Riads are traditional Moroccan homes, generally in the old part of the city or medina, where the wealthiest people would historically live. They’re typically built around a central corridor with windows facing an internal courtyard (external windows are rare). Most have a rooftop terrace where breakfast is served. A night in a riad is an authentic Moroccan experience; however, riads do not have hotel-style facilities. Additionally, the rooms are not standardised and come in different sizes and shapes. Riads  are built to keep sunlight to a minimum in order to keep the interiors cool in the extreme summer heat. In winter they become a cosy haven.