Where in the world: 8-day Casablanca to Marrakech (Morocco)
Book by: Until Sold Out
Departure Dates: Year-round departures
Cost: $809pp for 11/27 departure; $899 year-round)
Why I Like It: This trip is great because it hits the highlights of Morocco in just over a week and at about $100 a day. The tour starts in Casablanca and goes to Fes (walking tour including the tanneries), Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Merzouga, Atlas Mountains (Sahara), Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and ends in Marrakech. Highlights include: Hassan II Mosque, Todra Gorge, camel ride to desert camp and a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars (including storytelling and music), exploring ancient medinas, shopping in exotic souks, sipping Moroccan mint tea, a tagine cooking class, Djemma el Fna Square, Atlas Film Studio, and hammam experience (optional). Included: 6n hotel and 1n tented camp, 10 meals, sightseeing/admission fees (including city tours), guide, and air-conditioned van. Excluded: airfare and some meals. Promo code for November 27 departure: DCKD. This is a great time to go given that much of the year is very, very hot. Airfare and/or airport transfers can be arranged.
For more info: 888-800-4100
Book It, Dano: G Adventures
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Fun Facts About Morocco…
Casablanca is the biggest city but Marrakesh is the best place for tourists.
Morocco is best known for its soothing mint tea and delicious Moroccan pastries.
Morocco is roughly the same size as California.
The currency is Dirham.
Five things you should buy in Morocco include leather products, Argan oil, lanterns, pottery (including lovely tea cups), and rugs/carpets.
The most popular tourist destinations are the Hassan II Mosque, Marrakech’s Djemma el Fna Square, and the Sahara Desert. The desert is 30% of Africa’s landscape with 3.6 million square miles!
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