Travel to Morocco
Morocco
12 Days & 11 Nights
September 2 – September 14, 2023
May 24 – June 4, 2024
Prices from
$3,500/px
single & double occupancy available
Travel to Morocco
– Saffron, Wine & Thalasso –
Known for its fantastic cuisine, flavorful spices and collection teas, the beautiful country of Morocco is the destination of choice.
Our ‘Saffron, Wine and Thalasso’ (Massages) Tour will take you from the sea to the sand dunes as you explore the hidden gems of Morocco. This is a tour for road warriors as we will travel by road to all locations.
Sip and taste the most expensive spice in the world, the gourmet spice saffron, which you will find throughout the country. Pack light, in order to carry back wine from the second largest wine producing country in Africa and the Arab world. Relax and unwind as you receive four relaxing massage experiences throughout the tour.
Prepare for incomparable sunrises and sunsets and evenings of counting stars you never knew existed…This is Morocco.
Add-Ons Available
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Day to Day Morocco Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Errachidia
Saturday – September 2, 2023
Friday – May 24, 2024
After landing at Casablanca Airport (CMN) – Mohammed V Airport, you will transfer to Errachidia.
After your arrival to Errachidia, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your accommodation. Unpack, then unwind with a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Maison d’hôtes Sahara
Casablanca
DAY 2
Sand Dunes in Merzouga
Sunday – September 3, 2023
Saturday – May 25, 2024
After breakfast, drive two hours to Merzouga through the desert landscapes of Wadi Ziz. From Erfoud, the pink oasis town with 300,000 date palms, you will reach the sand dunes of Merzouga.
In the Erg Chebbi, a pure desert experience awaits you: admire the sunset on camelback amidst the sand dunes that are up to 100m high.
Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp
Merzouga . Breakfast Included
DAY 3
Tafilalet Region & Tinghir
Monday – September 4, 2023
Sunday – May 26, 2024
Get up early (optional!) to watch the shadow play of the sunrise over the desert and the dunes. After breakfast, you will travel three hours to the the vast palm grove of the Tafilalet region.
We will visit a mausoleum and museum to learn more of the culture of the inhabitants of southern Morocco.
Upon your arrival in Tinghir, you can admire the famous palm grove and the Todra gorges, deeply cut into the rock and very winding.
Hôtel Tomboctou
Tafilalet .
Breakfast Included
DAY 4
Hot Air Balloon across Todra Gorge
Tuesday – September 5, 2023
Monday – May 27, 2024
This morning you will start with a Hot Air Balloon ride overviewing the world-famous Todra Gorge with its up to 300m high rock walls.
You will explore nature with a short hike through the palm gardens and take a stroll through the old Ksar, now beautifully restored in parts, or explore the centre with its women’s alley.
Hôtel Tomboctou
Todra Gorge . Breakfast Included
DAY 5
Transfer to Errachidia and Hammam (Massage)
Wednesday – September 6, 2023
Tuesday – May 28, 2024
Today you will transfer two hours from Tinghir to Errachidia.
After settling into your lodging you will visit a public Hammam where you will you receive a scrub and full body massage.
Maison d’hôtes Sahara
Errachidia . Breakfast & Massage Included
DAY 6
Transfer Through Casablanca
Thursday – September 7, 2023
Wednesday – May 29, 2024
Today you will take a flight to Casablanca as we prepare to travel to Essaouira.
Casablanca
DAY 7
Travel to Essaouira
Friday – September 8, 2023
thursday – May 30, 2024
After a varied scenic drive, first along the beautiful coastline, then into the hinterland, through argan trees and picturesque villages, you will reach Essaouira, the blue and white pearl of the Atlantic and one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco.
The old Portuguese city “Mogador” is an exciting place to explore easily on your own. Besides the beach and the sea, Essaouira (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004) offers a quiet medina with traditional handicrafts. In the narrow streets of the old town, you can watch carpenters making their fine wooden pieces.
Riad Mimouna
Essaouira . Breakfast Included
DAY 8
Free to Explore in Essaouira & Hammam
Saturday – September 9, 2023
Friday – May 31, 2024
Today you will have a free to day to roam and purchase souvenirs in this former Portuguese port city of ‘Mogador’.
With the beach and sea a stone throw away, Essaouira offers a quiet medina with traditional handicrafts. In the morning, the bustling port hosts a fish auction.
Discover the most important sites of this quiet town: the bastion of the port, the numerous old streets with their colorful shops, the houses partly built in sandstone, the numerous painters’ galleries, the Sqala of the Kasbah with its bronze cannons and its unobstructed view of the Atlantic.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing with another Hammam (Massage).
Riad Mimouna
Essaouira . Breakfast & Massage Included
DAY 9
Argan Oil, Wine Tasting & Transfer to Marrakech
Sunday – September 10, 2023
Saturday – June 1, 2024
After breakfast in your riad, depart to Marrakech on a three hour road trip. Since this land of Argan culture, you will have an opportunity visit to the women’s co-operative of Argan oil to experience how they extract the oil. End the afternoon with a wine tasting at Domaine Val d’argane.
After several stops to take photographs, you will continue your travel to Marrakech and check-in to your riad before we go to enjoy walking within the famous square of Jamaa Elfna, entertained with magicians, story tellers, musicians and snake charmers.
Riad Palais Sebban
Marrakech . Breakfast Included
DAY 10
Visit Marrakech
monday – September 11, 2023
Sunday – June 2, 2024
This morning you will discover more of the “Pearl of the South’, as you visit monuments and palaces such as: Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia, Souks,Jamaa El Fena.
Enjoy your third and final massage which includes a facial and scalp massage.
After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to walk by yourself and see Marrakech as you like.
Riad Palais Sebban
Marrakech . Breakfast Included
DAY 11
Anima, Paradis du Safran & Massage
Tuesday – September 12, 2023
monday – June 3, 2024
Nestled in the foothills of the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, Anima Garden is a space designed by multimedia artist André Heller. Surprising sculptures of magical characters are hidden amongst the shady pathways and flowerbeds filled with wildflowers, cacti, water features, palm trees and tall grass.
Next you will transfer to the aromatic organic garden, “Paradis du Safran”, containing the medicinal plant Saffron. In this biological saffron garden you will take you on a walk to learn all about saffron and medicinal and aromatic plants that berbers use and still use as medicinal herbs. At 16h30 drives back to Marrakech for your third and last massage which is a facial and scalp massage.
Enjoy your last evening in Morocco replaying new memories made!
Riad Palais Sebban
Ourika Valley . Breakfast, Love & massage Included
DAY 12
Depart Mama Afrika
Wednesday – September 13, 2023
Tuesday – June 4, 2024
Take time and reflect on your visit to Mama Afrika while enjoying a signature, departure breakfast. Afterwards we will head to the airport for your departure home.
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WE offer flexible & custom payment plans
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Single room for one person. Couples are considered double occupancy.
September 2 – 13, 2023
$4,000/pp
May 24 – June 4, 2024
$4,000/pp
DEPOSIT $250
For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.
Custom Payment plans available at booking
One room with two beds. Paired travelers will share a room.*
September 2 – 13, 2023
$3,500/pp
May 24 – June 4, 2024
$3,500/pp
DEPOSIT $250
For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.
Custom Payment plans available at booking
*If booking a double room as a solo traveler we will attempt to pair you with another solo traveler. If we’re unable to match within 60 days of tour, you must upgrade and pay a single traveler supplement (single occupancy).*
Included
Our tour to Morocco includes enjoying diverse cultural expeditions throughout the country based on single/double occupancy ensuite for all lodging.
- Swag Bag including our ‘I Met God’ T-shirt upon arrival
- All Lodging Accommodations.
- Specified Meals throughout the entire tour.
- An Away to Africa Tour Representative that travels with you 100% of the time on the ground during the duration of the tour.
- All Transportation Costs which includes Personal Driver and Airport Pickup & Drop-off.
- Entry Fees into all Excursions and all lounges we attend as a group.
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