The Kingdom of Morocco sits on the North East Atlantic coast of Africa. Its location on the continent, coupled with its resources, meant it received much attention from European powers over the centuries: Portugal, Spain and France have all played their part with the latter claiming Morocco as a protectorate state from 1912 – 1956 (Treaty of Fez). The Western (once Spanish) Sahara remains a highly contentious area in the deep south where the locals, mainly indigenous Sahrawians, reject Morocco’s sovereignty over this vast desert region. Many people think Morocco is mostly desert however there are fertile valleys, oasis gorges, and vast cedar forests and much of the country is mountainous - the Atlas Range averages over 3,500m and the highest peaks are snow-covered for much of the year.

Casablanca is the largest city with a population of over 3.5 million and the capital of Rabat has around 1.6 million inhabitants. Ninety-nine percent of the population are Sunni Muslims of Arab, Berber or Arab/Berber ancestry. Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language, French is used for administration and legal affairs including government business and there are several different Berber dialects including Tachelhit, Tamazight and Tarifit. Family is the centre of Moroccan life with marriage and children being life goals for most. The marriageable age is officially 18 for a woman and, increasingly, they pick or approve of their husband although in more traditional areas arranged marriages still take place. Morocco is famous for its arts and crafts – pottery, metalware, leather goods and rugs can be found in almost every souk and shopping always involves haggling over the price.

Our comprehensive tour of Morocco will introduce you to all the iconic places, along with a number of lesser-explored gems.

INCLUDED

• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Twin-share accommodation
• Transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
• Meals as listed on the itinerary
• Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
• All tipping, including drivers and guides
• Experienced English-speaking local tour guide
• Escorted by an Australian host (subject to a minimum number of 10 clients)

NOT INCLUDED

• International flights
• Electronic travel authorisation or tourist visa
• Travel insurance
• Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature, e.g. drinks, laundry, telephone calls
• Transfers to and from airports if not travelling on group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour cost excludes international flights
• Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
• No more than 16 clients on any trip
• Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
• Business or premium economy flights can be arranged at an additional cost if available
• To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required

ITINERARY

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