• Topdeck Traveler standing alone atop a sand dune in the Sahara Desert during sunset.

Delve Deep: Morocco

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Trip overview

TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Thought Morocco was all #wanderlust pics of bazaars, riding camels and a whole lot of couscous? Well yeah, there’s that... but in 11 incredible days with us you’ll see the side of Morocco your Instagram feed can’t do justice. Delve deeper into a unique culture, throw yourself into new experiences and discover a world unlike any other with a small group of absolute legends. Yalla!

Tales from Topdeckers

Trip itinerary

  1. Casablanca (Morocco)

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    Touch down along Morocco’s Atlantic Coast. Ready to experience the new and exotic? This is the place to start. Feel the first blast of Moroccan sunshine as you spot your Topdeck Rep outside the arrival terminal (hint: they’re holding a placard with our logo on it), then brace yourself for Casablanca’s mix of sparkling waters, palm-fringed avenues, street art and colonial buildings. Yep you’re finally here. Dump your stuff at the hotel, meet your fellow explorers and get pumped for our first group dinner. Name a better way to start the trip. Accommodation: Moroccan House or similar

    • Activities
      • Airport transfers
    • Meals
      • Dinner
  2. Casablanca – Chefchaouen

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  3. Chefchaouen

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  4. Chefchaouen – Moulay Idriss and Volubilis – Fes

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  5. Fes

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  6. Fes – Ifrane and Midelt – Erfoud

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  7. Erfoud – Merzouga Desert Camp

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  8. Merzouga – Todra Gorge and Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou

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  9. Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech

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  10. Marrakech

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  11. Marrakech

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Your Inclusions

Activities

  • -Orientation walk of Chefchaouen with Trip Leader
  • -Orientation walk of Moulay Idriss with Trip Leader
  • -Traditional lunch with a local family in Moulay Idriss
  • -Walking tour of Volubilis archaeological site with local guide
  • -Walking tour of Fes with local guide
  • -Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
  • -Traditional campfire dinner at Merzouga Desert Camp
  • -Overnight stay at a desert camp in the Sahara Desert
  • -Visit Todra Gorge
  • -Visit Ouarzazate
  • -Travel through the Atlas Mountains
  • -Visit UNESCO World Heritage listed Aït Benhaddou Kesbah
  • -Walking tour of Marrakech with local guide

Accommodation

-8 nights in in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a kasbah, 1 night in a desert camp

Transport

Minicoach

Your Options

FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.

-Group dinner at local restaurant: prices available locally

-City tour of Chefchaouen: from 300 MAD

-Group lunch at Amal Association restaurant: prices available locally

-Hammam and massage in a local spa: from 750 MAD

-Tagine cooking class: from 640 MAD

-Food tour: from 605 MAD

-Palmery cycling tour: from 730 MAD

Other information

Important note on Ramadan & Eid Al Adha 

As many Middle Eastern countries are of Islamic faith, it is important to note many restaurants and shops will either be closed or operating on reduced hours during cultural events. As a result, some optional and included activities on your trip may be affected. These events, which dates vary depending on your year of travel, are an incredibly important and sacred time for Muslims. When provided with some basic knowledge during the trip, you’ll have the chance to learn more about these special traditions and experience all their highlights. 

Airport transfers 

Head out of Casablanca Airport to find your Topdeck Rep. They’re the one with the Topdeck sign outside your arrival terminal! 

Tipping kitty 

Tipping is standard in Moroccan culture. For ease, your Trip Leader may suggest a tipping kitty to the group whereby everyone contributes an equal amount (usually around 400-600 MAD per person). This can then be distributed as tips to local guides, hotel staff and other included services on your trip. To note: this excludes restaurant tips for meals planned outside Your Inclusions. The tipping kitty is not compulsory and is entirely at your own discretion. Tips for Tour Leader are excluded from the tipping kitty – these are already covered as per Topdeck's policy. 

Views & reviews

Latest reviews

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  • Mitchell Ca October 2024

    The trip was very well organised and executed perfectly! Our trip leader Kalid was incredible! He knew all the locals which made us feel safe and assured everywhere we went. Kalid was so well organised and gave us plenty of warning of when we might need to tip, cover up, or anything else that might impact our enjoyment.

    Couldn't recommend this trip or leader enough.

    Only thing I would suggest...

  • Anonymous October 2024

    This trip was amazing! I loved all the stops/cities we visited. Chefchaouen in particular because other tours I considered didn’t include it. The only thing I would change is having more time in the Sahara, we really only had one afternoon there since we had to leave again early the next morning. I would’ve preferred another day or even leaving later in the day the next day so we could have...

  • Beau Ba October 2024

    Nacer was a great tour guide, very friendly and always available 24/7 in case you need anything. The only thing I would change is having 1 extra free day in the Sahara

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