Morocco is the perfect adventure for a family and is very accessible for half-term school holidays. Stunning landscapes from the mountains to the beaches beg adventure; ride a camel, swim in waterfalls, surf in the ocean. Let your imagination fly and think to your next holiday souks, sand dunes & surf. Exciting times!
Morocco has many faces, it is situated on the African continent and has been described to be like a tree, with its roots in Africa whilst the leaves breath European air. The country is profoundly traditional whilst drawn to the modern world and it is this paradox that gives Morocco its cultural richness.
The country overflows with colour and mystique. The beauty of its landscape, the drama of its souks and kasbahs, the smell of spices, the wail of the muezzin, the warmth of its people make for an assault on your senses soon after you arrive. But then you feel the warmth of the sun, the coolness of the tadlakt floors, the refreshing cup of sweet mint tea and you know that you are in a country that you will enjoy immensely.
Immerse yourself for a fantastic cultural experience.
‘At-a-Glance’ Illustrative Itinerary
DAY 2: Today your tour guide will meet you to take you on a guided sightseeing tour through this magical city. The famous souks of Marrakech offer an intoxicating passage to Africa’s most famous meeting place - the huge medieval square of Djemaa el Fna. Here at the heart of the old city acrobats and jugglers, snake charmers, beggars, boxers, musicians, fresh juice and food sellers all compete for your attention - and a few dirham’s in the process.
The afternoon you can enjoy a quad bike experience.
DAY 3: At 0900 your driver for the next 5 days will meet you. In the morning you’ll enjoy a scenic journey into the High Atlas Mountains to the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m). Here Berber villages cling to the steep red earth slopes and fossil traders vie for passing tourist trade. Your first stop is at Telouet, a village on the ‘Route of the Caravans’ from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Telouet has one of the most spectacular Kasbahs in the Atlas, the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. Be sure to walk up to the high point on the hill above the Ksar for particularly fine views.
DAY 5: Today you will head off-road, ever deeper into the Sahara, and finally hit the dunes! Here in the deep south of Morocco the Sahara Desert is a beguiling wilderness of palm-filled oases, vast sand dunes, ancient lake-beds, camel caravans, adobe mud-brick villages and men in blue. Your bed this evening will be in a desert camp.
