Known to the Arabs as al-Maghreb al-Aqsa, or "the farthest land of the setting sun", Morocco stands at the western edge of the Arab and Muslim world. Separated from Europe by only the 9 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is both a crossroads and a frontier state, as it has been since the 11th century when it became the gateway for Islam's most successful advance upon Western Europe.
Traveling in Morocco introduces you to a rich and varied land, filled with natural contrast and a rich, cultural heritage - from the labyrinths of the imperial cities of Fes, Meknes and Rabat, to driving across the Medium Atlas Mountains to Erfoud, where you can touch the sand of the Sahara and witness sunrise over the dunes. Travel by the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to the beautiful Ziz Gorges and Dades Valley that separate the mountains from the eerie solitude of the Saharan desert.
From Zagora, enjoy the opportunity to experience the life of the Berber nomads as you ride camels with the local tribesmen in the desert. You can even spend a night sleeping in their tents as you learn more about the rich Berber folklore. Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains in the south and the historic towns and valleys of Taroudant and Tafraout before reaching the fabled city of Marrakesh, filled with busy bazaars, famous gardens and towering minarets of this romantic and storied city.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
All of our tours are private and designed just for our clients, there are no pre-set tour costs, but clients can expect tours to have a minimum cost of approximately $225 USD per person per day.
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Morocco
Camel Riding
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