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Family Marvels Of Morocco

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15 days (Fes)

Destinations visited: Morocco, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel to Morocco on an incredible holiday which journeys through ancient cities, medieval bazaars, Roman ruins, desert plains and verdant mountains. Be mesmerised by the medieval city of Fes; wander beautifully preserved Roman ruins in Volubilis, imagining what life was like 2,000 years ago; ride atop a camel through the Sahara Desert, camping under a world of stars; explore the breathtaking Todra Gorge; take gentle walks through valleys in the Atlas Mountains; get tongue-tide by Ait Benhaddou's movie star good looks; hone bargaining skills in Marrakech's electric souq; and finish this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through this ancient land in the beautiful port town of Essaouira.

Highlights

Marvel at the medieval city of Fes.
Explore the beautiful Roman ruins of Volubilis.
See rolling desert dunes just outside of Erfoud.
Witness an incredible sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Take a camel trek to a traditional Bedouin desert camp.
Walk through the spellbinding Todra Gorge.
Go on gentle day walks through the beautiful Atlas Mountains.
Wander the amazingly well preserved Ait Benhaddou kasbah.
Be wowed by Marrakech's souq - it's a journey in itself!.
Discover the maze of narrow lanes in the old pirate hideout of Essaouira.

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Fes

Being in Fes is like stepping back in time. Stately city walls, labyrinthine medinas and a wonderfully preserved Old City has made Fes one of Morocco's favourite destinations.

Day 4 Erfoud

Set on the fringes of the Sahara Desert, the old oasis town of Erfoud attracts visitors preparing to embark over the vast expanse of rolling desert dunes.

Day 5 Merzouga

With the backdrop of the orange-coloured Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the small Saharan village of Merzouga feels like the modern world has left it behind, charmingly so.

Day 6 Desert Camp

A vast sea of shifting wind-swept sand that's formed into picturesque undulating crests and valleys, the Erg Chebbi dunes are one of the world's classic landscapes.

Day 7 Todra Gorge

Located on the remote east side of the High Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge is a spectacular canyon with sheer rock walls up to 300m high.

Days 8-9 Atlas Mountains

A charming Berber village in the Atlas Mountains, Boutaghrar is the perfect base to explore the Mgoun Valley and the Valley of the Roses.

Day 10 Ait Benhaddou

Sitting on a hilltop and looking unchanged since the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco's most treasured, alluring and iconic sites.

Day 11 Marrakech

Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colours of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians and the perfume of its gardens.

Days 12-13 Essaouira

A seaside town with undeniable charm, Essaouira's stone ramparts play host to whitewashed houses with bright blue shutters, art galleries and a picturesque harbour.

Days 14-15 Marrakech

Marrakech is home to a seemingly endless mosaic of souqs. Each is devoted to a separate trade: pottery, woodwork, copper, leather, carpets and spices.

Group Size

Maximum of 16 travellers per group

Accommodation

Desert camp, Gite, Hotel, Riad

Transport

Minibus

Important notes

Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. Age restrictions apply to this trip: minimum age 7. A discount of 5% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.

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