Thanks all for the Eid al Fitr warning. I must confess that I had mistakenly assumed 24 May as the date for 2019 (I had apparently looked at 2020 in the table...) and planned our trip from 3-10 June. We will change our plans as below, starting on 6 June.
a. For our group of 5, we will have to choose: a day to Bhalil and Sefrou (in schedule below) or a day to Moulay Idriss; what offers the most interesting contrast/addition, bearing in mind we'll have 2 1/2 days in Fez itself as well?
b. Any market…

Hi All,

The tour agent has just cancelled by tour ( stating that i was fussy) and I've already booked return flights from to Morocco for April hence pretty desperate to find a 7-10 days tour now
Worst bit was that this tour was recommended by a friend so I didn’t do much research initially.

Hence am hoping if you could recommend some trusty agencies for me to reach out too.
Looking at visiting the usual places in morocco. e.g Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes ,Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira.

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hello travellers....I am travelling to Morocco over Christmas for 2 weeks with my 3 kids (8-6-4, I am mum). we are well travelled and backpack a lot. I want to get some advise on planning my travel..I have left it to a bit late as was busy wit work...so i would like to visit Marrakech...then perhaps a stay in desert (Zaouia Sidi Saleh)? going further to stay for few days in Sommet Naturel in Chefchaouen..perhaps staying night in Fes in between...essentially a combination of Marrakech…

I am wondering whether it is safe enough for my mum and I to travel through Morocco on our own, or whether we need to book a tour?
I am seeing conflicting answers.
We plan on traveling to the following cities
Tangier
Chefchauoun
Fes
Marrakech.
If we do not get a guide, what do people suggest we do at night?
Any helpful tips would be appreciated!

Driving from Merzouga to Marrakech,5 nights , would like to spend time day hiking , nice walks, maybe mountain biking, would like to choose max 3 village to stay overnight .
Looked at Dades Gorges , Ait Benhaddou ..
Are we missing anything?Any recommendations ?

Hi
So to clarify
1 day Casablanca
2 days Merzouga
2 days Tinghir with hiking
2 days Dades area w hiking
1 day drive to Marrakech
2 days Marrakech

But what you are saying a route like this should be done in 2 weeks at least, not 10 days?

Would you be so kind as to suggest places near Marrakech that would be less exhausting and yet nice experiences? (Hiking/nature/culture) And would it be easiest to rent a car (outside Marrakech of course) or use public transport?

Many thx for your help. Truly…

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