Moroccan Discovery

This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks.

Moroccan Discovery

This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks.

Highlights

  • Explore Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, considered the “Athens of Africa” for its wealth of cultural, educational, and religious institutions, and visit the traditional quarter to watch artisans craft the acclaimed Fez pottery and ceramics
  • In Rissani, set out on a sunset excursion to the breathtakingly beautiful sand dunes at Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara and watch the sunset over the desert while taking a camel ride along the erg
  • Head to Tinehir, in the Atlas mountains, and enjoy its riverside terraces lush with palm trees; and the spectacular 984-foot Todra Gorge, home to a variety of rare bird and plant species
  • Travel by horse-drawn carriage to Majorelle Gardens, a private botanical garden, then nearby Yves St. Laurent Museum, housing a vast collection of the designer’s haute couture and design works
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Casablanca, Morocco
Day 2: Arrive Casablanca | Rabat
Day 3: Rabat
Day 4: Rabat | Meknes | Volubilis | Fez
Day 5: Fez
Day 6: Fez
Day 7: Fez | Midelt | Erfoud
Day 8: Erfoud | Rissani | Merzouga
Day 9: Erfoud | Tinehir | Todra Gorge | Ouarzazate
Day 10: Ouarzazate | Ait ben-Haddou | Marrakech
Day 11: Marrakech
Day 12: Marrakech
Day 13: Marrakech | Casablanca
Day 14: Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Jan. 12-25, 2024

Starting price

$5,879

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Morocco

Activity Level

Medium
Jan. 12-25, 2024

Starting price

$5,879
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Morocco

Activity Level

Medium
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