SANTA IN THE DESERT
11 DAYS 10 NIGHTS
DECEMBER 17TH - 27TH 2023
Come with us on this once in a life time adventure to experience the different cities of Morocco where you learn, eat, dance and play like never before on this 1o day Moroccan Christmas Special trip. Spices, colours, Landmarks, camel rides, road trips, amazing landscapes and so much more awaits you on this wonderful trip.
There is so much more to Morocco, let us show you.
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA
Welcome to Casablanca! You made it to this beautiful city.
Our host will pickup you up from the airport and bring us to our hotel. Relax, unpack and enjoy the welcome snacks and a surprise activity.
Later this evening, we will gather and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner with the group and get to know each other.
DAY 2 : CASABLANCA CITY TOUR
First, Breakfast! We will be served a delicious breakfast after which we will set out for a tour of the famous City.
Our tour will begin with a pickup from our hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. We will Pass by the Old Medina of Casablanca and United Nations Square on your way to Hassan II Mosque and spend about 1 hr there. We will then proceed to Rick’s Cafe, the Corniche, the elegant buildings of the Anfa and Maarif neighbourhoods, the grand avenues - the architecture that blends modern and Moorish styles. We will pass by Ain Diab and see the main public beach for Casablanca's 6.5 million population. Next, stop at the Square of Mohammed V, the pigeon-filled heart of the city before visiting the Notre Dame de Lourdes, Habbous Square near the Royal Palace of Casablanca and Old Medina.
DAY 3 : TRANSFER TO FES
We will saying goodbye to Casablanca and hello to Fes. After breakfast, we will take some time to rest and then be transferred to the Train station where we will be taking a first class train to Fes. Relax and enjoy the experience of the rail transport in Morocco.
We will take personal time out after breakfast and reconvene for Lunch, after which we will pack up and proceed to the Airport to board our flight to Marrakech.
We will check into a Riad- traditional Moroccan accommodation which will be home for the next couple of days.
DAY 4: ROAD TRIP TO CHEFCHAOUEN OR FES CITY TOUR?
What’s your vibe? We’ll match it.
If your choice is Chefchaouen, pack up your most colourful dresses after breakfast and take this day trip to the blue city awaits. Upon arrival, marvel at the incredible blue walls that make this town famous and explore the picturesque small city streets of the Medina. We will see the local shops and cafes and the main square known as Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the Kasbah Museum, the Grand Mosque, or the Ethnographic Museum which contains musical instruments, antique weapons, and photographs of the old town. We will have a photographer with us to deliver those once in a life time shots winks
If your choice is Fez, get ready after breakfast for the most amazing inland city tour. Discover true Moroccan culture in the largest and oldest Medina in the world where history, traditions, sounds, smells and tastes meet together. We will visit the most important souks where you will have the opportunity to explore the typical Moroccan culinary culture and buy handmade products from local craftsmen. The 7 places we will visit are the attractions you absolutely cannot miss if you visit the Medina of Fez - Place as-Seffarine square where craftsmen work copper and brass - Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque the oldest university in the world - Henna souk for centuries the marketplace for cosmetics - The traditional Medina tanneries - Nejjarine Wood Museum - Tala'a Kebira and Tala'a Sgira the most important streets in the Medina.
DAY 5 : MOROCCAN SPA DAY
After breakfast, we will take some time to attend to personal needs and meet in the afternoon for a rejuvenating time on our Spa date.
Enjoy a relaxing experience at a luxurious hammam complete with a separate exfoliation room, showers, and relaxation area. Experience a Moroccan tradition that will help you purify your skin and leave you feeling reinvigorated. You will get a traditional hammam treatment, followed by a traditional body massage. The massages are performed using tailor-made oils produced from the aromatic gardens of the Ourika Valley of Morocco.
DAY 6 -8 : THE SAHARA EXPERIENCE
I wish there was a better way to describe this journey of a life time, the kind of road trips only seen in the movies. Don’t fret! It’s an experience of a lifetime with a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. The 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech will allow you to explore the southern Sahara and its wonderful Kasbahs and to live unforgettable moments with the Berbers with all meals and refreshing drinks.
Fes - Azrou (Cedar forest) - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
Our journey will begin from Fes the Medina, where our guide will pick us up from our Hotel by passing through Ifrane, a winter ski resort built by the French in the 1930s to resemble a Swiss village. Halfway, We will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then continue towards Merzouga in the road occasionally stopping by historic villages and monuments for pictures. We will Drive through a cedar forest and see the resident monkeys, before descending to the Sahara Desert. Arrive at the traditional kasbah at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes, we will be transported to our safari tents on camel rides, gazing at the stars.
Merzouga, Tinghir and Ouarzazate
Wake up early to catch the most incredible sunrise you have ever seen, a beauty like no other. After a refreshing breakfast, we will continue our journey to Dades Gorges from Merzouga desert. We will drive. through on the ‘‘rugged Road’’ of a Thousand Kasbahs along the ancient caravan route. This area has been a popular location for Hollywood films and the surprising green vegetation right around the Sahara. We will stop for photography in Boumalne Dades then we will continue to reach Dades Gorges, then for lunch and a walk in Todgha Gorges and then travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments. we will afterwards proceed to dinner in our hotel in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna,
visiting the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios – the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa then to Ait-Ben-Haddou where we’ll have lunch, before a visit to the Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site, that has been used as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion, and commercial shooting including some of the most famous scenes of Game of Thrones. we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains photography to arrive in Marrakech late afternoon and be taken to our Riad for the remaining part of our adventure.
DAY 9 : HOT AIR BALLON AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT LA MAMOUNIA HOTEL
Merry Christmas!!!
We will be going on an incredible Hot Air Ballon ride. Watch the sun rise over red dust, palm groves, and majestic open landscapes from a hot air balloon. Flying with a small group of travelers and live commentary from our veteran pilot, soak up the sights as you glide through the air.
After the ride, we will refuel with an authentic Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent and return to our Raid to get dressed for our Lunch at La Mamounia.
Return to the Raid and take the day to explore the Marrakech markets and have some fun time or whatever you’d like to do.
DAY 10 : MARRAKECH CITY TOUR
We will go on a discovery tour of Marrakech with a private driver. From Moorish palaces to royal tombs, we will visit the Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, and Saadian Tombs and learn about the history of the city. We will walk by The house of photoraphy Museum and discover hidden foundouks for caravans in the past and the vibrant Souks of Marrakech.
DAY 11
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
We’ll try not to make today a sad day. We’d return home and reminisce on all of the fun and adventures Moroccan culture took us on.
We will be transferred from the Raid to the airport. This is goodbye until our next adventure.
COST - $2,500
You can pay in USD or the equivalent of the cost in your local currency at the point of payment.
Payment Plan
A deposit of 20% of the total cost and the balance to be paid 3 weeks before Trip date.
Example;
Deposit : 20% of the total cost
Balance: 80% on or before November 25th, 2023
You can pay by Debit Card, Bank deposit (Transfer) or Crypto (Stable coins). An invoice will be sent with Bank account or Crypto wallet details should you choose either of these options.
This Package covers the following;
Airport transfers - Round trip airport transfers are included . you will be picked up from the airport and drop off for your return flight.
Local flights and Transportation - all local flights and inter-city transportation
Morocco Visa - We will assist with the Moroccan sticker Visa
Hotel accommodation with breakfast - 10 nights accommodation hotel with breakfast.
Meals - All meals during the Sahara Experience
Travel insurance - Mandatory travel insurance is purchased for every client to cover for the trip.
Tours and Experiences - All listed tours and experiences on this trip are fully covered including taxes and tips.
Exclusions
Return flight Tickets - Return flight tickets to and fro Morocco is excluded. If you require our assistance, We will work with you and support you in booking flights from your city and getting great deals.