SPLENDORS OF MOROCCO & AGAFAY DESERT LED BY NADIA ECKHARDT

SPLENDORS OF MOROCCO & AGAFAY DESERT

LED BY NADIA ECKHARDT

March 20 – April 03, 2025

Overview:

Get ready to enjoy a 15-day trip to Morocco! Highlights include exploring the political capital of Rabat, which features ancient Roman ruins and the unfinished minaret of the Hassan Mosque. In Tangier, you’ll discover the Caves of the Oracle of Herakle and learn about Morocco’s connections to the United States. You’ll also visit the charming cities of Chefchaouen, Fes, and Casablanca. Tour the coastal city of Essaouira and experience the desert landscape of the Agafay Desert. Finally, end your trip in the beautiful and vibrant city of Marrakech.

Interested in more information? Please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or (206) 284-2319. Click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.

SPLENDORS OF MOROCCO & AGAFAY DESERT

LED BY NADIA ECKHARDT

March 20 – April 03, 2025

Day-by-day Itinerary:

Day 1 – 20, March, 2025 – Rabat

Arrive to Casablanca, Morocco. Meet transfer and drive to Rabat, approx. 1 hour and 20 min. Check in on arrival for a 2night stay at MGallery Le Diwan.
Later this evening meet your group for a welcome dinner.

Day 2 – 21, March, 2025 – Rabat

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel (included), start touring Rabat for the next day and half. Visits on your tour may include some or all of the following sights: Hassan Tower, The Rabat Archaeological Museum,Kasbah des Oudaias, The Oudaias Garden, and Challah.

Day 3 – 22, March, 2025 – Tangier

Leisurely breakfast (included) and then depart Rabat for Tangier. Drive time which is approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes without stops. On arrival in Tangier enjoy some sightseeing and then check in for a 2 night stay at Le Maison de Tangier.  Sites include: The Caves of the Oracle of Herakles, The Cap Spartel lighthouse, Château & Park Perdicaris, The Perdicaris Incident, and more.

Day 4 – 23, March, 2025 – Tangier

After breakfast at your hotel (included), continue your tour of Tangier. Sites include: The Gate to The Medina, The Kasbah Place, The Dar El Makhzen, The Grand Socco, and The Tangier American Legation. Enjoy your final night in Tangier.

Day 5 – 24, March, 2025 – Chefchaouen

After breakfast at your hotel (included), check out and meet your group for your drive to Chefchaouen, approx. 2 hour 30 minutes total. On arrival, check in to Vancii Hotel for 1 night. Short visit around Chefchaouen, where you can expect to see bright cobalt blue architecture.

Day 6 – 25, March, 2025 – Fes

After breakfast at your hotel (included), meet your group and guide foryour drive toFes via Volubilis & Meknes,the drive is approx. 4 hours excluding stops. Tour around the city. Sites include: Volubilisor“Oualilli”, Holy city of Moulay Idriss, Meknes, Bab Mansour (The Victorious gateway), The Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, and more. Optional Lunch and Wine Tasting in Meknes.

Day 7 – 26, March, 2025 – Fes

After breakfast at your hotel (included), meet your group and guide for your historical tour of Fes. Sites may include: Outside Qarawiyin Mosque/Medersa, Bou Inania (Bouanania) Medersa, Al-Attarine Medersa, The Mellah, Bab Semmarine, Bab Boujloud, Nejjarine Museum, Chouara Tannery, Souks of Fes, and more.

Day 8 – 27, March, 2025 – Casablanca

After breakfast (included), check out and depart Fes drive via the Highway approx. 3 hours and 20 minutes. Tour the famous city. Visit of the Hassan II Mosque, Central Market, Habous Quarters, Church of Notre Dame de Lourdes,and more.  Enjoy included dinner at Rick’s Café, styled after the Casablanca Film.

Day 9 – 28, March, 2025 – Essaouira

Check out of hotel in Casablanca this morning after breakfast and start the long drive of approx. 5 hours without stops. Travel via the Oualidia Highway and enjoy the ocean views to reach Essaouira. Stop for lunch en route (included) at a local restaurant. Time permitting, short city touring /orientation tour before check in at LeMedina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGalley  for a 2 night stay.

Day 10 – 29, March, 2025 – Essaouira

Breakfast at our hotel and then enjoy private tour and continued visit of Essaouira. Start in the town with it provincial atmosphere and continue on to the port area.

Day 11 – 30, March, 2025 – Agafay Rocky Desert

Breakfast and morning at leisure and then depart from Essaouira around midday and head for Marrakech and then transfer to 4×4 vehicle up into the Agafay Rocky Desert Camp. On arrival, enjoy a Camel Ride (optional) in the Desert, followed byDinner and overnight in the Tented Camp.

Day 12 – 31, March, 2025 – Marrakech 

After breakfast at Camp, meet your group and guide and travel to Marrakech for your historical and cultural city tour. Sites include: Marrakech, The Ramparts, The Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, and The Jewish Mellah.

Day 13 – 01, April, 2025 – Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a Cooking Class(a multicultural gastronomy of Morocco)and in the afternoon visit the Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum. End of day, return for Overnight at Riad Kniza.

Day 14 – 02, April, 2025 – Marrakech

Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure today in Marrakech followed by a visit to the Menara Gardens in the afternoon. Farewell dinner and show in Marrakech.

Day 15 – 03, April, 2025 – Travel Day

After breakfast, meet your transfer representative and transfer to the airport. Check in for your international flight and depart for home.

*Please note: This itinerary is subject to change. In the spirit of expedition travel, plans may change slightly to take full advantage of encounters with the destination and its people, culture, and wildlife.

SPLENDORS OF MOROCCO & AGAFAY DESERT

LED BY NADIA ECKHARDT

March 20 – April 03, 2025

Rates:

Trip Package Rate: Approx.

– Per Person Rate 6 Travelers with Nadia as TL: Approx. $8,975.00.00 per person sharing
– Per Person Rate 7 Travelers with Nadia as TL: Approx. $8,445.00 per person sharing
– Per Person Rate 8 Travelers with Nadia as TL: Approx. $7,985.00 per person sharing
– Per Person Rate 9 Travelers with Nadia as TL: Approx. $7,515.00 per person sharing
– Single Supplement: $1,720.00 Per single traveler

– Rates are per person and are based on shared accommodations
– Rates are approximate until the time of booking
– Rates are quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice
– Rates are based on availability at the time of booking

International Airfare:

Africa Easy does not make international air reservations and international air is not included in your quote. However, please do let us know if you would like assistance with booking your international air. We would be happy to put you in touch with our airline partner, Exito Travel to assist you with your international air reservation.

Included:

– Accommodations for 14nts on B&B Basis and hotel taxes
– Private Transportation by A/C Mercedes Luxury Sprinter throughout the tour.
– An English speaking local Moroccan Tour Guide and full time Tour Leader Nadia Eckhardt
– Welcome Dinner Rabat and Dinner at Rick’s Café (Casablanca) & Lunch in Qualidia
– Dinner at Camp (Agafay Rocky Desert)
– Cooking Class Marrakech
– 4WD Transfer to/from Agafay Rocky Desert
– All Entrance Fees
– Camel Ride(Agafay Rocky Desert)
– Horse Carriage by Night (Claeche) Marrakech
– Dinner & Show in Marrakech
– Gratuities when together with the group

Not Included:

– International Airfare
– Items of personal nature
– Any park fees, entrance fees, tour/excursions not specified in itinerary
– Travel insurance
– Travel medications or vaccinations
– Visa & passport fees
– Any new government taxes which are beyond our control

Optional Can Be Added:

– Optional Tour from Marrakech to ATLAS MOUNTAINS on last day
– Lunch & Wine tasting at Chateau Roslane (Meknes)
– Hot Air Balloon (Marrakech)
– Vintage Sidecar(Marrakech)
– Hammam (SPA; Traditional Moroccan Bath

General Information:

– Medical Evacuation insurance is mandatory for travel with Africa Easy and proof of purchase is required. Africa Easy also strongly recommends purchasing a policy that includes trip cancellation /interruption coverage.
– A Yellow Fever Certificate is required if you are traveling from a country infected with Yellow Fever. Kindly refer to WHO-designated yellow fever countries link to review current regulations.
– Malaria Medication is strongly recommended, but not a requirement for all safari regions in Southern Africa. Morocco Visa & Passport Requirements
– Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months past the time of entry into Morocco.
– No visas are required for stays under 90 days in Morocco

Deposit & Payments:

A completed & signed Africa Easy Reservation Form, along with your 25% trip deposit and full regional and/or domestic air payment (if applicable) is required at the time of booking.

Reservations:

This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Africa Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.

To reserve space on a trip on the Africa Easy website, please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or (206) 284-2319. Click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.

SPLENDORS OF MOROCCO & AGAFAY DESERT

LED BY NADIA ECKHARDT

March 23 – April 05, 2026

Nadia Eckhardt

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Nadia now calls Seattle her home. She has traveled extensively throughout the world, Australia, the South Pacific, and more. She spent much of her youth exploring southern Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Currently Nadia divides her time among her home in Seattle, her family in South Africa and is well versed in many adventure destinations, including Central and South America, Indonesia, Africa, Antarctica Africa, and leading expeditions throughout the world for Africa Easy/Expedition Easy as well as for other leading US Tour Operators.