Tour Code: 28MOR
Tour Manager: Kilian Spillner
Tour Leader: Ayoub Aboutajedyne
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. 

Friday, September 22
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 3 nights.

Saturday, September 23
Take a tour to the Palais of Bahia historical site and the Palais EL Badii Majorelle in Marrakech. Visit the Jardin Majorelle (former residence of fashion designer, YSL).

Sunday, September 24
In the morning, drive to Ourika Valley for tasting the Famous Moroccan Tanjia for lunch and then explore local shops before returning to Marrakech.

Monday, September 25
Departure for Essaouira, a city known for its art, music, and cultural atmosphere. Visit the Bayt Dakira Museum, explore the port of Essaouira, and enjoy free time to sample fresh fish. Overnight stay in Essaouira.

Tuesday, September 26
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. Stay in Rabat for 2 nights.

Wednesday, September 27
In the morning, visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, the Chellah, and the medina of Rabat. Lunch at a local restaurant,Free time in the afternoon.

Thursday, September 28
In the morning, drive to Tangier with transfer to the hotel. Sleep in Tangier for 2 nights.

Friday, September 29
Visit the Cave of Hercules, where Hercules allegedly rested during his labors, stop-over at Signpost of Atlantic & Mediterranean and the nearby Cap Spartel. Walk around the Tangier medina, including lunch break and free time.

Saturday, September 30
In the morning drive 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.

Sunday, October 1
Drive to Fez . Then, visit another Deaf-owned Moroccan woman’s leather and art businesses before having an evening dinner with free time at nearby hotel. Sleep in Fez for 2 nights

Monday, October 2
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.

Tuesday, October 3
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 Marzouga – luxury tent.

Wednesday, October 4
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 vehicles 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 Marzouga – hotel Auberge.

Thursday, October 5
Drive to further in the East with a quick stopover in Tinghir – “Grand Canyon” on the way to Ouarzazate Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Friday, October 6
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 2 nights.

Saturday, October 7
Have a good rest during 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 8
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech International airport for your departure flight.

Updated 02/23/26

Ayoub was born in Fez, Morocco, and works in accessibility, inclusive education, and tourism. He currently lives between Rabat and Salé. He holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Data Engineering from the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat and completed specialized training in Moroccan Sign Language (LSM) for trainers through the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Ayoub works as a tour guide and collaborates with several tourism and transportation agencies across Morocco. He is also a sign language trainer, interpreter, and consultant for training-of-trainers programs in inclusive education, including work with Devtech Systems Inc. He is proficient in LSM, ASL, ISL, and LSF, and speaks Arabic, French, and English. Ayoub is actively involved with Deaf associations in Morocco, supporting accessibility and social inclusion initiatives.

• 16 nights in 3-4 star accommodations.

• 19 meals: Breakfast (16), 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. 

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• 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.

• 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/payments may be required.

• Significant walking expected during the tour. Moderate physical fitness is required. All participants will be expected to be able to carry their own luggage.

• Hands on Travel recommends that you purchase a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.

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Email: kilian@handson.travel

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.