DAY 1 Saturday 10 October 2026 Casablanca
Land in Casablanca in early afternoon after your flight from Australia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. At 6pm, enjoy a memorable welcome dinner at Dar Dada restaurant which is located in the heart of the medina. Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco with 5 million people and is the country's economic and business centre, elegantly combining tradition and modernity. Overnight: Le Casablanca Hotel, Casablanca (D)
DAY 2 Sunday 11 October 2026 Rabat Tangier
After breakfast, you'll visit the 210 metre-high Mosque of Hassan II which is second only in size to The Great Mosque of Mecca and travel in first-class comfort on the high-speed Al Boraq rail line to the nation's capital of Rabat. Tour this imperial city visiting the medina and souks, before exploring the lovely walled quarter of Kasbah des Oudaias, where you'll enjoy a mint tea in a café overlooking the ocean. Return to the railway station for your first-class train ride to Tangier a place of strategic importance to the Mediterranean as a gateway and trading hub connecting Africa to Europe. Overnight: La Maison de Tanger, Tangier (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Monday 12 October 2026 Chefchaouen
Guarding the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has for centuries been Europe's first stop in Africa, and this morning you'll get a taste of the city's blend of cultures and influences on a walking tour. Enjoy lunch and drive to the pretty village of Chefchaouen, famous for its buildings washed in shades of blue. On arrival, enjoy some traditional tagine and couscous at a local restaurant. Overnight: Dar Echchaouen, Chefchaouen (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Tuesday 13 October 2026 Chefchaouen
This morning, you'll wander the village's cobblestone plazas, unique blue and white doorways and scenic winding alleyways on a guided tour. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town, people watch at Plaza Uta El-Hammam and sample the delicious local specialties, including creamy goat cheese and Rfissa, a chicken and lentil dish served over flatbread. Enjoy some free time where you can shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, visit a hammam a traditional Moroccan spa, or simply sit at a cafe and watch life go by. Overnight: Dar Echchaouen, Chefchaouen (B,L)
DAY 5 Wednesday 14 October 2026 Moulay Idriss - Volubilis - Meknes
This morning, you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside to the sacred village of Moulay Idriss to explore the medina, see traditional Moroccan life and visit their sacred tomb. After enjoying lunch, travel to the site of 3rd-century Volubilis - once one of the Roman Empire's most remote bases and the former capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania. Tour the ancient hilltop ruins and continue to the imperial city of Meknes, the former capital of Morocco and the one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate. Tonight, you'll spend the night in a beautiful riad. Overnight: Riad Yacout, Meknes (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Thursday 15 October 2026 Fes
Start by seeing the imposing gate of Bab El Mansour in the old town, tour the Moulay Ismail Shrine to see the massive, thick-walled granaries and wander the colourful markets where you can even stop for a camel burger at lunch! Take a first-class passenger train to Fes-the most complete medieval city in the Arab world and the spiritual and cultural heart of the country. Stroll the old walled town where donkeys and mules compete for space among the madness! Check into your luxury riad and enjoy dinner together, trying harira (chickpea soup) and chicken-stuffed pies with couscous. Overnight: Riad Palais Ommeyad, Fes (B,D)
DAY 7 Friday 16 October 2026 Fes
Today, you will join your local guide for a step back into the Middle Ages on a walking tour of the Fes el Bali old town. This medieval hub is buzzing with local craftsmen, bustling markets, the smell of local foods and, of course mint tea! Visit the stunningly beautiful Bou Inania Madrasa, the 14th-century Al-Attarine Madrasa, known for its exquisite architecture and the Funduq al-Najjarin caravanserai. You'll also see the famous, but smelly tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its colourful dye pits, and tour a ceramics factory where you can see potters at work. Enjoy a free late afternoon and evening. Overnight: Riad Palais Ommeyad, Fes (B,L)
DAY 8 Saturday 17 October 2026 Sahara Desert Camp
Rising early, you'll depart for the long drive via fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and over the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert. Stop in the mining town of Midelt for lunch and continue to the desert oasis town of Erfoud, which was built by the French in the early 1900s. Arrive at the orange-coloured Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which tower up to 150 metres in height and check into your luxury desert camp. Tonight, you'll enjoy a spectacular sunset as the evening light plays across the dunes and sets off the colours, before experiencing a memorable BBQ dinner together. Overnight: Chebbi Luxury Camp, Merzouga (B,L,D)
DAY 9 Sunday 18 October 2026 Sahara Desert Camp
Start the day with an unforgettable desert sunrise, watching the landscape turn remarkable shades of orange, enjoy breakfast and spend the morning exploring the village of Khamlia, which is known for its distinctive style of music and dance. Visit a family home to try a local speciality, medfouna, a Berber pizza before returning to your desert camp for some free time. Later, it's time to do as the locals do and ride a camel along the edge of the Sahara for spectacular views. Tonight, enjoy a traditional feast beneath a sky of thousands of stars, followed by live Gnaoua music around an open fire pit. Overnight: Chebbi Luxury Camp, Merzouga (B,L,D)
DAY 10 Monday 19 October 2026 Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
This morning, you'll drive to the stunning Todra Gorge a massive limestone trench that rises over 250 metres to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in the country. Enjoy lunch and then, continue to the beautiful Dades Valley your home for the next two nights. This area offers up scenery like no other sprawling green valleys that give way to rock formations carved out by the wind. The valley is dotted with oases and mudbrick palaces that give the region its fairy-tale nickname 'Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs'. Overnight: Hotel Babylon Dades, Dades Valley (B,L,D)
DAY 11 Tuesday 20 October 2026 Dades Valley
Today, you will explore the untouched backcountry with a stop at a local village to enjoy lunch with an Amazigh family, which offers a unique glimpse into their way of life and participate in the traditional activity of henna tattooing. Stop at a few more stunning mountain vistas before finishing at your hotel in the mid-afternoon. Options today include, taking part in a short walk or relaxing among the scenic grounds of your hotel. The town is set against the sensational backdrop of the surrounding mountains and is a great place to unwind. Overnight: Hotel Babylon Dades, Dades Valley (B,L)
DAY 12 Wednesday 21 October 2026 Ait Benhaddou
This morning, visit the Valley of the Roses to see beautiful pink rose flowers which decorate the region, and stop at Skoura's vast palm grove, known as the 'Oasis of 1000 Palms' to see some privately owned mud brick kasbahs with their extravagant decorations. Stop for lunch, and continue to Ait Benhaddou a hilltop site almost unchanged since the 11th century. Its grand kasbah and fortified village is a fine example of clay architecture and it was used as a film set for many international movies. On arrival, walk through the winding streets of the old town for some scenic views. Overnight: Riad Tamdakhte, Ait Benhaddou (B,L,D)
DAY 13 Thursday 22 October 2026 Marrakesh
This morning, you'll traverse the winding passes of the magnificent High Atlas Mountains on the 'Road to Marrakesh'. After checking into your beautifully decorated riad, you will travel to the bustling Djemaa el-Fnaa for lunch at a roof-top restaurant overlooking the square. This is where the magic comes alive in the city with snake charmers, monkey trainers, street performers, and plenty of food, smells, noise and merriment. Finish the day with a memorable meal on the main square amid the thick smoke of grilled meats and maddening chaos! Overnight: Riad La Clé D’Or, Marrakesh (B,L,D)
DAY 14 Friday 23 October 2026 Marrakesh
This morning, you'll explore the tranquil salons and courtyards of Bahia Palace and visit the 12th-century Moorish landmark, the famous Koutoubia Mosque. Later, you'll wander the 1920s built Jardin Majorelle botanical gardens, which was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent in 1980 and enjoy some free time where you can stop at Le Jardin Secret - a traditional medina garden with its impressive courtyard, or relax in your riad. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner of Tangia a slow-cooked marinated lamb dish preserved in lemon, garlic, and saffron. Overnight: Riad La Clé D’Or, Marrakesh (B,D)
DAY 15 Saturday 24 October 2026 Marrakesh - Casablanca Airport
Check out of your hotel and at 8am, travel in first class comfort on an Al Atlas train journey to the Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN). The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and you'll arrive before 11am for your late-afternoon flights back to Australia. (B)
| Twin-share Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $8,350 | $10,040 |
It is important that all tour participants have a basic level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. A.C.N. 005 817 0781 (Travelrite International) is the tour operator.
TOUR COSTS:
The tours costs are based on transport, accommodation costs and entrance costs at 7 August 2025. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to costings will be made within 60 days of departure.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
A non-refundable deposit of $900 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 60 days before departure. A 1.5% administration charge will be added to payment by Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations within 60 days prior to departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. Cancellations outside of 60 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit paid per person. Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
CHANGES TO THE TOUR ITINERARY:
Travelrite International reserves the right to make changes to the tour itinerary to fit in with operational requirements. Any changes to the itinerary will be replaced with similar arrangements with an equal or greater value.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The tour has been costed on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost if the minimum number is not achieved.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
BAGGAGE:
All passengers qualify for 1 piece free baggage allowance.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. is the tour organiser. Travelrite International acts only as agents in making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the tour. As a result, we cannot accept liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those carriers, hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with the tour over whom we have no direct or exclusive control. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our direct control, such as, but not limited to, war, flood, fire, civil disturbance, acts of God, acts of government, or any other authorities, terrorism, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these tours and the passengers. Baggage is at own risk throughout the tour. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International. may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite International advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including In respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO 800K:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $900 per person to: Travelrite International Pty Ltd 423 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 9836 2522 Email: sales@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 40 years. It has a fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) office at Balwyn. As such it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association-ATIA.
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