Explore Morocco! 9 NIGHTS/10 DAYS

Have you dreamed of going to Morocco? Let's make that dream a reality!

This 9 night, 10 day moderately paced adventure let's you explore the best highlights of Morocco! From the picturesque seaside town of Rabat, to the "blue city" of Chefchaouen, to the tanneries of Fez, the souks of Marrakech, and magical desert sunsets in the Sahara, this trip has you covered!

A unique itinerary customized by Never Lost Travel, this trip won't disappoint.

ALL HOTEL STAYS 9 NIGHTS BASED ON ** DOUBLE OCCUPANCY **

Rabat - 1 night  HOTEL SOFITEL JARDINS DES ROSES or similar 

Chefchaouen - 1 night RIAD HICHAM  or similar 

Fes - 2 nights HOTEL MARRIOTT or similar 

Efoud - 1 night HOTEL XALUCA MAADID or similar 

Merzouga -  1 night LUXURY CAMP or similar 

Ouarzazate - 1 night HOTEL BERBERE PALACE or similar 

Marrakech - 2 nights HOTEL MOVENPICK or similar 

Meals:

- 9 breakfasts

- 8 lunches

- 6 dinners

Included services:

• All airport transfers (Agents and Drivers will be waiting outside airports / No visa charge for US Guests )

• All Transfers with modern air-conditioned vehicles in a minibus or Jeep 4x4 for desert activities

• All sites as mentioned in itinerary.

• English speaking tour guide for the entire trip (with minimum guests of 8)  & Local guides on sites( if less than 8 guests)

• Entrance fees to Monuments: Attarine- Kairaouine Mosque - Bahia Palace – Majorelle Garden

• 2 bottled waters per person per day during tours in the vehicles

• Safari in Merzouga Desert by 4x4 jeep, jeep & Camel Ride in desert

- Airfare to and from Morocco. *** This is a MULTI CITY AIRFARE TRIP. This means you fly into one place and fly out of another as follows: 

You will need to fly INTO Rabat Morocco (RBA Rabat-Salé Airport) and fly OUT of Marakkech (RAK - Marrakesh Menara Airport ). If you need help booking your flights, please reach out, I can help!

- Drinks other that mineral water

- Trip insurance (I STRONGLY SUGGEST comprehensive travel insurance. I usually use World Nomads, but there is also Safety Wing, Med Jet, and others. This should cover illness as well as any unexpected tour interruptions/cancellations)

Your sport is held when we receive your NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $500. Please note that this deposit is not transferable once received. 

Final payments are due 100 days prior to departure.  For your convenience, a payment plan has been applied. You are able to pay partially or full amount by either credit card or bank account. Please let me know if you would like to not have the payment plan, but payments in FULL are due by February 2, 2024. 

Never Lost Travel does not offer refunds for testing positive for COVID or any other illness, please acquire travel insurance for this purpose. 

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, these fees will be applied:

● Within now-100 days of travel:  Never Lost Travel retains only non refundable deposit.

● Within 99 and 60 days of travel: 50% of tour price.

● Within 59 and 31 days of travel: 75% of tour price.

● Within 30 and 1 days of travel: 100% of tour price.

FULL DEPOSIT DUE NO LATER THAN 1/15/24

TRIP MUST BE PAID IN FULL NO LATER THAN 100 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP DATE FEBRUARY 2, 2024. 

Never Lost Travel reserves the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make the trip. 

What's the pace of this trip?

This is a moderately paced trip. Please keep in mind, there is a significant amount of driving on this tour.  I have done my best to slow the pace down so as to not spend all our time in a bus! I want you to be able to enjoy your tour walking around the beautiful areas! But alas, driving is the best way to get around to see Morocco as well as keep prices more reasonable. We have listed the driving times in the day by day itinerary.

When should I get my flights?

I suggest getting flights anywhere from 3-6 months ahead of time. We have to have a minimum of 8 people to book the trip, so please CHECK WITH ME PRIOR TO BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT.  I will send a reminder when we have a confirmed trip to go ahead and book your flights!

**Keep in mind this is a multi-city flight. You will need to fly INTO Rabat Morocco (RBA Rabat-Salé Airport) and fly OUT of Marakkech (RAK - Marrakesh Menara Airport ). If you need help booking your flights, please reach out, I can help! ***

What's should I wear?

Morocco is a Muslim country that is relatively relaxed, but you'll still draw lot of unpleasant and unwanted attention if you choose to go out in revealing clothing. Choose to wear something that covers your knees and shoulders and doesn't reveal too much bare chest when you are out in

public.  Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. It may get quite cold in some areas we visit, so if you tend to be cold, make sure you bring warm clothes.

Can I drink the water?

Do NOT drink the water/brush your teeth with the water  in Morocco. Plan to drink bottled/filtered water for your trip. For these occasions, I suggest getting a prophylactic antibiotic from your doctor for "traveler's diarrhea".

What immunizations do I need to get?

Routine immunizations are recommended such as measles, mumps, flu, tetanus. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B is also recommended if you have not had these prior. COVID of course is recommended as well.  A more unusual one would be the typhoid vaccine.  Please refer to the CDC website and your primary doctor's discretion. 

What currency do they use?

Local currency is the Moroccan Dirham (Dirhams)

The dirham is a closed currency, and you can only obtain it once in Morocco, and it should not be taken out of the country. Changing it - or spending it - once you've gone through airport security is next to impossible, so be sure to spend your dirham before getting to the airport.

Credit cards can be used in hotels, major restaurants, and shops, but not in many other places. There are ATMs now in most of the major towns that will accept Cirrus debit cards and credit cards for cash advances, and money can be changed at the main bank branches.

ATMs are hard to find in the medinas.

What's the pace of this trip?

This is a moderately paced trip. Please keep in mind, there is a significant amount of driving on this tour.  I have done my best to slow the pace down so as to not spend all our time in a bus! I want you to be able to enjoy your tour walking around the beautiful areas! But alas, driving is the best way to get around to see Morocco as well as keep prices more reasonable. We have listed the driving times in the day by day itinerary.

When should I get my flights?

I suggest getting flights anywhere from 3-6 months ahead of time. We must have a minimum of 8 people to book the trip, so please CHECK WITH ME PRIOR TO BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT.  I will send a reminder when we have a confirmed trip to go ahead and book your flights!

**Keep in mind this is a multi-city flight. You will need to fly INTO Rabat Morocco (RBA Rabat-Salé Airport) and fly OUT of Marakkech (RAK - Marrakesh Menara Airport ). If you need help booking your flights, please reach out, I can help! ***

What's should I wear?

Morocco is a Muslim country that is relatively relaxed, but you'll still draw lot of unpleasant and unwanted attention if you choose to go out in revealing clothing. Choose to wear something that covers your knees and shoulders and doesn't reveal too much bare chest when you are out in public.  Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. It may get quite cold in some areas we visit, so if you tend to be cold, make sure you bring warm clothes.

Can I drink the water?

Do NOT drink the water/brush your teeth with the water in Morocco. Plan to drink bottled/filtered water for your trip. For these occasions, I suggest getting a prophylactic antibiotic from your doctor for "traveler's diarrhea".

What immunizations do I need to get?

Routine immunizations are recommended such as measles, mumps, flu, and tetanus. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B is also recommended if you have not had these prior. COVID of course is recommended as well.  A more unusual one would be the typhoid vaccine.  Please refer to the CDC website and your primary doctor's discretion. 

What currency do they use?

Local currency is the Moroccan Dirham (Dirhams)

The dirham is a closed currency, and you can only obtain it once in Morocco, and it should not be taken out of the country. Changing it - or spending it - once you've gone through airport security is next to impossible, so be sure to spend your dirham before getting to the airport.

Credit cards can be used in hotels, major restaurants, and shops, but not in many other places. There are ATMs now in most of the major towns that will accept Cirrus debit cards and credit cards for cash advances, and money can be changed at the main bank branches.

ATMs are hard to find in the medinas.

Landing in Rabat Salé Airport , welcome and assistance by our agent , escort to Hotel in Rabat . ( Today No activities or Meals )  

Meals: None

Accommodation : Rabat Hotel

Breakfast at hotel:

- This morning we visit the Imperial Town of Rabat. Morocco has four Imperial Cities (former capital cities) and we will visit 3 of them!

We will visit The Hassan Tower, a looming minaret which stands on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg. It is nestled in a large mosque that dates back to the 12th century. Next door, we visit  the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V that holds the tombs of many Morocco's old kings.  Decorated with stained glass windows, white marble and a wrought-iron entryway it is a sight to behold. 

Today also we visit the Ville Nouvelle (New Town).  This town boasts wide boulevards, open green spaces, and avenues lined with residential blocks.  We ten walk into the former ex-pirate citadels and fortress of Salé Kasbah des Oudayas.

We then grab lunch in an authentic Moroccan restaurant.

After lunch we head to the famous "blue city" Chefchaouen where we will spend the night.

Drive: 165 miles (almost 4 hours to Chefchaouen)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Chefchaouen Hotel

- Breakfast in the hotel.

Time to discover Chefchaouen!

We will walk around the town with its blue washed walls originally decorated in this style by the Jewish immigrants. The Medina is the focal point of interest for most visitors to  Chefchaouen. 

- Lunch in a local restaurant  

After lunch visit the spectacular waterfalls of Ras El Maa.  To the east of the city center, it is a common meeting point for local residents who come to cool off, chat and do their laundry (including carpets on sunny Sundays). 

After we will drive to Fez to continue our tour. Fez is a 125 mile drive, or a little over 2 hour ride. Check in Fes hotel, dinner at hotel. 

Drive:  125 miles or a little over 2 hours.

Meals:  Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Fez hotel

- Breakfast at hotel 

We will devote the whole day to the sightseeing of Fez. Fez is the most ancient of the whole imperial cities in Morocco, founded in the 8th century AD by Moulay Idriss II. 

We will visit the following sites on the road that takes you through the medina :

The Old Jewish Quarter, The 14th Century Palace in Fez (one of the oldest and largest in Morocco), the medieval  Medina with Tanner Quarter,  the Bouannania Madrassa , the Nejjarine fountain, The Moulay Idriss mausoleum, The Karaouine  Mosque, and The Attarine Madrasa 

 - Lunch at local restaurant  

- Afternoon panoramic visit of The New Fes.  

- Free evening

Driving:  NONE! :)

Meals:  Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Fez Hotel

- Breakfast at hotel

This is a significant driving day. BUT we are going to see some beautiful sights along the way!

We will drive to Erfoud via the cedar woods of the middle Atlas Mountains passing by Ifrane , believe it or not, a charming ski resort!   

- Lunch in the high plains town of Midelt  

- Continue on to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz Valley dotted with palm trees which are the source for the yearly Date Festival in Erfoud.  

-Check in Erfoud Hotel, dinner at hotel

Drive:  250 miles or about 6 hours in total with a break in between for lunch

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Erfoud Hotel

- Breakfast at hotel 

- Spend some time visiting the town of Erfoud. 

- Drive to Merzouga (Take 4WD to Merzouga ). Spend the night in luxury camp tonight under the Saharan stars!

Drive: 30 miles (1 hour)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Merzouga Luxury Camp

- Early wake up to take a Camel ride excursion to see the sunrise over the sand dunes of Merzouga.  

- Breakfast at the Camp, depart back to Erfoud by 4x4 and then meet the coach to continue on to Rissani, the holy city where Moulay Ali Cherif, Visit the 17th century kasbah and the Ksar Abbar ruins before continuing  on to Tinghir via the Tinjdad road.  

-Visit the magnificent Todgha canyons whose rocks reach a height of 250 meters.  

-Lunch at a local 

- Drive to Ouarzazate

Drive: 228 miles about 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Ouarzazate Hotel

-Breakfast in hotel

-After breakfast, visit of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah , the most spectacular fortress in southern of Morocco,  which has served as a set for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiators. Strike your best Gladiator pose and snap a photo!

- Continuation to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass offering an impressive landscape in the heart of the Atlas  Mountains  

Drive: 125 miles or around 2.5-3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Marrakech Hotel

- Breakfast in hotel  

 Full day Marrakech city tours!

 -Explore the intriguing history of Majorelle Garden  

 - Then head to olive groves and orchards of Menara Garden after gardens short stop in front of Koutoubia Minaret the largest mosque in Marrakech 

- Lunch in authentic restaurant  

- after lunch visit of the Bahia Palace, and continue to Djemaa El-Fna Square 

- Farewell Dinner

Drive: NONE! :)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Marrakech Hotel

Breakfast at Hotel in Marrakesh & then to Marrakesh Airport & fly Home  

Farewell to Morocco!!

Drive: None (except to airport)

Meals: Breakfast