The Great Desert 9 Days
Friday Departures from the Costa del Sol
About this tour
Tour video
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Costa del Sol · Tarifa · Tangier · Rabat · Casablanca (530 km)
The first day starts early, with departures from various points along the Costa del Sol. We travel through Andalusian landscapes on our way to the port of Tarifa, where we board the fast ferry to Tangier, the city that welcomes visitors to Africa from its Atlantic window. After border formalities and meeting our Moroccan guide, we set off by road for the imperial city of Rabat, the Kingdom's present-day capital. Lunch at your own expense along the way or in the city itself, depending on our arrival time.
The journey takes us across fertile plains and through coastal towns until we reach Casablanca, the country's economic hub: elegant and modern, yet deeply connected to its history.
Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Did you know... Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is home to a treasure from ancient Rome? The "Hall of the 1,000 Dolmens" is a Bronze Age necropolis set within the city's gardens, a fascinating reminder of the civilisations that inhabited these lands thousands of years ago.
Where you’ll sleep tonight
Choose your preferred category when you book.
What’s included
Included in the price
15 services
- Transfers from the Costa del Sol
- Fast Ferry Tickets
- Assistance on Arrival
- Transport in Morocco
- 8 Nights' Accommodation According to Category
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- Berber Tent Accommodation
- Tour Escort (from 10 People)
- Local Guide(s)
- City Tour(s)
- Entrance Fees to Monuments
- Camel Ride
- Porters
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation Tourist Taxes
Not included
2 services
- Drinks
- No Extras Not Mentioned
Places you’ll visit
Gallery
Requirements and important information
Low Season - January / February / July
Mid Season - June / August / November
High Season - March / April / May / September / October / December
Price per person. Please ask about supplements for joining the group if arriving outside the itinerary and for departures from other points in Andalusia. Passengers are responsible for their own travel documents. Missing ferry crossings or flights will incur additional costs, which may vary depending on the time of year. Please travel with 1 suitcase per person. Excess baggage incurs an additional charge of 20€ per extra suitcase. Due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, itineraries may be subject to changes or alterations to the order of the route
Pick-up points
Costa del Sol occidental
| City | Meeting point | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MÁLAGA | Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott | 06:00 |
| MÁLAGA | Hotel Alameda Centro by Melià | 06:05 |
| TORREMOLNOS | Hotel Melià Costa del Sol | 06:35-06:45 |
| TORREMOLINOS | Hotel Tent | 06:35-06:45 |
| TORREMOLINOS | Hotel Cervantes | 06:35-06:45 |
| TORREMOLINOS | Hotel Melià Sol Principe | 06:35-06:45 |
| BENALMADENA COSTA | Parada de autobús plaza Solymar | 06:40-06:50 |
| FUENGIROLA | Hotel Occidental | 07:20-07:30 |
| MIJAS COSTA | BBVA Calahonda (frente urb.Doña Lola) | 07:30-07:50 |
| MARBELLA | Hotel Obal Urban | 07:50-08:00 |
| MARBELLA | Hotel NH Marbella | 08:00-08:10 |
| MARBELLA | Hotel Barcelo Marbella | 08:10-08:20 |
| SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA | Estación de autobús Portillo | 08:20-08:30 |
| ESTEPONA | Parada de autobús junto al campo de fútbol | 08:30-08:40 |
Costa del Sol oriental
| City | Meeting point | Time |
|---|---|---|
| NERJA | Parada de autobús central | 05:00 |
| TORROX COSTA | Parada de autobús (frente a supermecados ALDI) | 05:10-05:15 |
| TORRE DEL MAR | Parking Centro Comercial El Ingenioe | 05:20-05:30 |
| RINCON DE LA VICTORIA | Gasolinera Tamoil | 05:30-05:40 |
Cadiz
| City | Meeting point | Time |
|---|---|---|
| ALGECIRAS | Hotel Alborán, parada de autobus | 08:50-08:55 |
| TARIFA | Puerto de Tarifa, estación marítima | 09:30 |
Marruecos
| City | Meeting point | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tanger | Estación Marítima Tanger Ville | 10:00 hrs |
| Tanger | Estación marítima Tanger Med | 10:00 hrs aprox. |
| Tanger | Terminal de llegadas del aeropuerto | Segun vuelo |
| Casablanca | Terminal de llegadas del aeropuerto | Segun vuelo |
| Fez | Terminal de llegadas del aeropuerto | Segun vuelo |
| Marrakech | Terminal de llegadas del aeropuerto | Segun vuelo |
Times are approximate and confirmed on booking. See all pick-up points
Visa information
Many nationalities can enter Morocco without a visa, but not all of them: it depends on your passport. Check the list for yours.
In every case you need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Comprueba tu visado antes de reservar y antes de viajar
Los requisitos de entrada los fija cada país y puede cambiarlos en cualquier momento y sin previo aviso. Lo que ves aquí, y lo que digan las webs que enlazamos, refleja una consulta hecha en un momento anterior: no respondemos de cuándo se revisó por última vez esa información, ni de los cambios que hayan ocurrido después, ni de que las fuentes enlazadas estén al día. Comprueba los requisitos para tu nacionalidad antes de completar la reserva y otra vez antes de salir de viaje, y confírmalos con la embajada o el consulado del país de destino. La comprobación final es tuya: no podemos responder de una denegación de entrada por documentación incorrecta, incompleta o caducada.
Cancellation policy
Handling fee: €15 per person (non-refundable).
- Entre 10 y 15 días naturales antes de la salida5%
- Entre 7 y 10 días naturales antes de la salida25%
- En los últimos 7 días hasta 72 horas previas al viaje50%
- En las últimas 72 horas previas al viaje.100%
No-show: 100% of the price.
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