Why is WT’s Camels to Casbahs Trip Special?
The Most Diverse Morocco Itinerary — Explore Morocco’s remarkable contrasts: minaret-studded imperial cities, a seaside artists’ community, bustling bazaars, and the silence of the Sahara.
Exclusive Luxury Sahara Camp — We’ve created an exclusive hideaway from which we explore the desert before relaxing with our spacious walk-in tents, white tablecloth-service, colorful Moroccan carpets, and cozy beds.
Superb Trip Leaders — Our Trip Leaders are the most knowledgeable and experienced guides in Morocco, with a gift for bringing the county’s history and culture to life.
A Wide Variety of Cultural Experiences — We’ll walk through ancient medinas, encounter nomads, explore an oasis, ride a camel with Tuaregs, visit six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and hear live Gnaoan music.
Stay in a Luxurious Riad in Fes — We enjoy two nights of magical ambience at the Riad Fes, with its combination of modern and traditional decor, beautiful tilework, and intricate Moorish designs.
Overview
Morocco has a unique allure—mysterious casbahs, labyrinthine souks, ancient medinas, and minaret-studded imperial cities. Influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish, sub-Saharan, and Mediterranean cultures, its heritage is complicated and fascinating. We’ve designed an adventure that unlocks the country’s secrets as we roam the mesmerizing bazaars of Fes—the 9th century walled city suspended in time like a medieval dream—cross the High Atlas to hike the craggy, red-rocked Todra and Dades canyons, meet Berbers in their mountain villages, and visit seaside Essaouira, an artists’ haven. As a special treat, we’ll enjoy our own private tented camp cradled in the sun-splashed dunes of the Moroccan Sahara. Along the way, our expert Trip Leaders bring the country’s history and traditions to life as they introduce you to Morocco’s welcoming people, sumptuous flavors, and often-astonishing natural beauty.
This was the trip of a lifetime and I was not disappointed! Our guide was very kind, informed, educated, and flexible when needed. The riads were world class! I loved the range of activities and locations.
— Debbie A., Studio City, CA
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-3
Casablanca / Rabat / Moulay Idriss / Volubilis
In Rabat, we stroll the 12th century Oudaya Kasbah, then travel inland through olive groves to visit the hill town of Moulay Idriss and the evocative Roman ruins of Volubilis, a World Heritage Site.
Day 4
Fes
Fes is hauntingly beautiful, with its ornate Arabic-Moorish architecture and honeycomb of twisting alleys. From our traditional riad in a historic quarter of the medina, we walk through a labyrinthine network of souks, open-air cafes, and courtyards.
Days 5-7
Middle Atlas Mountains / Sahara Desert Camp
Crossing the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, we descend into the stunning canyon of the Ziz Gorges en route to our private Sahara luxury camp set among immense rolling dunes. Our activities here are flexible—explore on foot or ride camels. We’ll feel as if we have the Sahara to ourselves as we watch the sunset and stargaze under a brilliant sky.
Days 8-9
Todra / Dades
In the High Atlas, we take a walk in the impressive Todra Gorge, whose steep walls are over 1,300 feet high, and visit a traditional village amid the red-rock spires of the Dades Gorge.
Days 10-11
Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakesh
We explore stunning Ait Ben Haddou, an 11th century mud-brick citadel often used as a film location. In Marrakesh, the famed medina and central square, replete with snake charmers, fire eaters, and fortune tellers, will lure us in.
Day 12
Essaouira
Whitewashed houses with blue shutters give this walled town a Mediterranean atmosphere. We explore the port, the bustling fish market, and the harbor, where bright blue boats lie at anchor.
Days 13-14
Marrakesh
Visit the enchanting Majorelle Garden, a diverse botanical landscape restored by Yves Saint Laurent, and depart on Day 14.
Morocco: Camels to Casbahs
Highlights
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Details
Cultural exploration, village and walking tours, optional camel rides and day hikes from desert camp, travel by 4WD vehicle
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