Cultural Crossroads of Morocco

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Cultural Crossroads of Morocco
Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Quarzazate, Skoura, Rose Valley, Todgha Gorge, Merzougha, Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Fes, Meknes, Volublis, Chefchaquen, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira
Duration: 17 days
Group size: 1 - 12
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$5,565
Deposit: $600

About this trip

This tour is offered twice annually, in March/April & September/October. It precedes our tour of Tunisia. Book both tours for a $200 discount. Use code back2back at checkout.

The dates are on the brochure which you can download. Given here for easy reference:

September 27-October 13, 2026
March 21-April 6 and September 26-October 12, 2027

To find the dates that you wish to book, click the button “See Availability,” a calendar appears. You will see dates in black ink. Click on the date to select it. If you want a future date, use the arrow to move forward on the calendar to view additional dates.

Embark on our cultural crossroads of Morocco tour.

Visit the highlights of Marrakech, Rabat and Casablanca. In addition, visit several Berber villages. Meet the diverse people who make this country so exotic.

Like many North African towns, Marrakech (aka “the Red City”) is divided into two distinct parts. The Gueliz is the modern French-built city. The Medina is the Old City.

Visit historical monuments, the Jewish quarter and the bustling labyrinth of souks of Marrakech. Stroll the festive main plaza called Jamaâ El Fna Square where we enjoy local open-air entertainment.

Explore both Islamic and Jewish cultural sites.  The mellah of Marrakech (Jewish Quarter) and the picturesque ancient Jewish city of Sefrou pre-date Fes by a thousand years.

Mingle with the indigenous Berbers in the 14th century village of Bhalil. Here the nomadic people lived in caves while searching for herbs.

An excursion to the green valley of the Ourika River with small red adobe Berber villages hanging on the slopes will enchant you.

Cross the pass of Tizi n’Tichka (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Visit the UNESCO Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved Kasbah that has been used as a backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters.

The drives offer spectacular and diverse landscapes. Travel across the cedar forests, picturesque scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Ziz Gorge, the impressive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and the beautiful Valley of 1000 Kasbahs.

Partake in a private cooking class in the oasis of Skoura.

An in-depth exploration of Fes, (9th century), the spiritual capital of Morocco. A descendant of Hassan, the grandson of the Prophet, established his own rule among the Berbers with his capital in Fez, which has remained ever since the heart of North African Islam.

Soak up the ambiance, relax, enjoy hotel facilities and stroll the medina of beautiful coast town of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage city, as an example of a late-18th century fortified town.

Enjoy exotic Morocco!


Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of four (4) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.

Highlights

  • Discover the cultural diversity of Arabs, Berbers and Jews

  • Explore the bustling souks of ancient Fes, Rabat and Marrakech

  • Enjoy scenic drives across the stunning Atlas Mountains dotted with Berber villages

  • Observe traditional life style in the green Ourika Valley

  • Visit Chefchaouen, the "blue" city in the green mountains

  • Panoramic landscapes driving over Tizi n’Tichka (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco

  • UNESCO Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved Kasbah

  • Tour cinema studios of Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of the Atlas

  • Relax in the charming town of Essaouira

What's Included

  • Accommodations 4 & 5* traditional Riads with breakfast

  • Accompanying guide throughout

  • Additional local city guides where required

  • Airport arrival & departure transfers on tour dates

  • AC Transport van or minibus depending on group size

  • Bottled water in the vehicle during drives

  • Meals: all breakfasts, 13 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Entrance Fees

Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Visa Fee if any

  • Beverages even when meals are included

  • Meals other than those listed

  • Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters

  • Trip cancellation/travel insurance

Map of the trip locations

A. Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Quarzazate, Skoura, Rose Valley, Todgha Gorge, Merzougha, Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Fes, Meknes, Volublis, Chefchaquen, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira

Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Quarzazate, Skoura, Rose Valley, Todgha Gorge, Merzougha, Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Fes, Meknes, Volublis, Chefchaquen, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira

About your organizer

Original World, founded in 1997, offers hand-crafted immersive journeys steeped in vibrant local color and time-honored traditions. Original World is a boutique company, not a corporate conglomerate. Our services are personalized and we offer options for flexibility even within a group tour. Our small group tours feel like a private tour experience with like-minded travel companions. Explore destinations that maintain a traditional culture in India, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe.

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