12-Nights Signature: Morocco's Fes, Marrakech & the Sahara Desert - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Morocco's Fes, Marrakech & the Sahara Desert
Trace a path from the Atlantic shores to the Sahara sands on an expedition through the heart of Morocco.Your experience winds through the blue alleyways of Chefchaouen and the High Atlas peaks, connecting you to ancient traditions. Guided by experts, meet the storytellers, chefs, and nomads who reveal the living soul of the “Land of the Setting Sun."

Highlights
Explore Marrakech's old city with a master of Hikayat (traditional storytelling), bringing history to life, Enjoy being hosted by a local family for an authentic Moroccan cooking and culinary experience, Learn to prepare Medfouna, the traditional ‘hidden pizza’ of the Sahara, in a local village, Share mint tea with local Amazigh nomads immersing yourself in their traditional way of life, Walk through the Roman city's ruins learning about its history and importance to Moroccan culture

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22, Avg. 16

Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Tree Nursery and Women's Cooperative Visit, Akrich
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Casablanca Signature Moment: Market Visit and Cooking Class Experience with a Talented Chef, Sidi Harazem Signature Moment: Marrakech Medina Tour Through Storytelling (Hikayat), Marrakech.
Arrival transfer. Welcome Dinner. Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Tour of Rabat including the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Chefchaouen visit to Rass Elma and the Spanish Mosque. Morning yoga class. Volubilis guided tour. Fes Medina guided tour and rooftop tea experience. 2 nights at a luxury desert camp in the Sahara. Full-day 4x4 excursion in the Sahara Desert. Meet Amazigh nomads. Gnaoua music experience. Medfouna cooking class. Visit Todra Gorge. Ait Ben Haddou visit. Farewell Dinner. Departure transfer. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.