Tour Code: 26MOR
Tour Manager & Tour Leader: Himel Chowdhury
Group Size: 8 - 14
Activity level: Moderate

Welcome to Morocco on the land of Africa, where you’ll find epic mountain ranges, ancient cities, sweeping deserts, and warm hospitality. Wander among the blue walls of the Blue Pearl City - Chefchaouen. Get up and close to leather tanneries in Fes, and then get lost in the city’s maze - like medina. Ride a camel off into the sunset, and sleep in a luxury desert camp under the stars. Treat your taste buds with a flavorful combination of Mediterranean and African cuisine. You’ll return home with wonderful memories and hundreds of spectacular photographs. 

Sunday, October 11
Arrival at Marrakech and relax with free time at the swimming pool, day-out, etc. Meet in the hotel lobby in the early evening and have a welcome dinner. Sleep in Marrakech for 2 nights.

Monday, October 12
Take a tour of the Palais of Bahia historical site and the Palais EL Badii Majorelle in Marrakech. Then, have lunch before visiting the Jardin Majorelle (former residence of fashion designer, YSL).

Tuesday, October 13
Drive to Rabat, but first stop-over at Casablanca and take a tour to the largest mosque in Africa – the Hassan II Mosque in the morning and then have lunch. Afterwards, transfer to Rabat. Overnight in Rabat.

Wednesday, October 14
In the morning, Then, visiting to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower for a mini tour with lunch break. After lunch, drive to Tangier with transfer to the hotel. Sleep in Tangier for 2 nights.

Thursday, October 15
Visit the Cave of Hercules, where Hercules allegedly rested during his labor, stop-over at Signpost of Atlantic & Mediterranean and the nearby Cap Spartel. Walk around the Tangier medina, including lunch break and free time to explore around. Then, head over to the Dar Al-Boaroud Tower as well as viewing the land of Spain opposite the town of Tangier.

Friday, October 16
Leaves in the morning drive with a lunch pit stop at visit Tetaoun for a mini tour with lunch break on the way to Chefchaouen and check-in the hotel before having a tour in the medina of Morocco’s famed Blue Pearl with free time afterwards. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Saturday, October 17
Drive to Fez and visit another Deaf-owned Moroccan woman’s leather and art businesses before check-in the hotel and have free time with dinner on your own at nearby hotel. Sleep in Fez for 2 nights

Sunday, October 18
In the morning, head over to Dar al-Dabbagh to visit the area of the Bab Sid L’Aouad (medina), includes Al-Qarawiyyin University - the first university in the world founded by a woman. See Al-Attarine Madrasa for photographs at the courtyard, which is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture. Then, heading over to Chouara Tannery, Fes’ largest and oldest leather tannery. Then, have lunch at Bab Boujeloud – Blue Gate (another big medina) with free time to explore around before meeting Deaf-owned café for a bit.

Monday, October 19
After breakfast, head further up in the South to Errachdia (home of Moroccan dates) with a lunch pit stop on a long day of driving to Merzouga by latest afternoon and transfer to 4x4 vehicles with little rucksack and drive to the luxury tent in the desert with welcome Moroccan coffee/tea & date and thereafter, a dinner. Overnight in Merzouga – luxury tent.

Tuesday, October 20
Waking up early to watch the sunrise above the sand dunes while taking a 15–20-minute camel ride from the luxury tent. Then, have breakfast before leaving on a 4x4 vehicle to visit the desert region which includes sand dunes, the nomadic family, gnawa folklore and much more. Then, have lunch at the Hotel Auberge before check-in the hotel. Then, free time to relax with a swimming pool and free to walk as far as you can across the desert with sunset. Overnight in Merzouga – hotel Auberge.

Wednesday, October 21
Drive to further in the East with a quick stopover in Tinghir – “Grand Canyon” on the way to Ouarzazate Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Thursday, October 22
Transfer to Marrakech. But, first, stop-over at Ait Benhaddou – traditional Moroccan architecture in the fortified village, built from adobe and rammed earth on the way to Marrakech. Sleep in Marrakech for 3 nights.

Friday, October 23
In the morning, drive to Ourika Valley for tasting the Famous Moroccan Tanjia for lunch and then explore local shops before returning to Marrakech.

Saturday, October 24
Have a good rest during the morning with free time at the swimming pool till after lunch and then take a mini tour at Place Koutoubia and Jemaa El Fna (medina) in the late afternoon before having an evening farewell dinner.

Sunday, October 25
Transfer to Marrakech International airport for your afternoon/evening departure flight.

Updated as of May 1, 2025

Himel, raised and currently resides in East London, United Kingdom.  A true Brit, multi-lingual, with extensive networking around the world, thanks to his countless travels throughout his lifetime.  His favorite countries are Turkey, Cambodia, USA and Argentina.

• 12 nights in 3-4 star accommodations.

• 2 nights at the traditional Moroccan Riad and the luxury desert camp.

• 17 meals: Breakfast (14), Dinner (3)

• Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.

• Services of local deaf guides.

• All transportation expenses.

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

• Domestic and/or international airfares.

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.

• Travel Insurance.

• All types of transit and tourist visas (if applicable) - e.g. ETIAS.

• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant and / or Local Guides / Bus Driver.

• Tour begins and ends in Marrakech, Morocco.

• Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants

• When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits or payments may be required

• Significant walking is expected during the tour, and moderate physical fitness is required

• Hands On Travel recommends purchasing a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected

• Last but not least, please read Hands On Travel's Terms & Conditions.

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With this tour confirmation, your $500 deposit is now non-refundable in any event you need to back out. However, it may be transferable to a future tour.