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Morocco, 9 Nights, From $1,379

Hike the High Atlas Mountains, squeeze in some beach time in Essaouira, and stroll the bustling streets of Marrakech on this customizable tour.
Monday, May 18, 2009 |

The city wall of Marrakech
The city wall of Marrakech (Lawrence Manning/Corbis) [enlarge photo]
The Real Deal A tailor-made tour that includes nine nights' accommodations, breakfast daily, three lunches, three dinners, arrival and departure transfers, all ground transportation, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and services of an English-speaking tour guide, from $1,379 per person—including all taxes and tolls.

When Departures are available any day of the year.

The Fine Print This is a customizable tour and it can be easily modified to fit your special needs and requests; prices vary depending on itinerary and inclusions. This example tour does not include airfare; the cost to add airfare depends on travel dates and departure city. A minimum traveling party of four adults is required. Based on double occupancy; the single supplement charge depends on the itinerary you choose. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By No deadline; based on availability.

Contact On the Go Tours, 866/377-6147, onthegotours.com.

Why It's a Deal The price for the entire tour breaks down to about $153 a night and includes not only accommodations, but also some meals, airport transfers, all other ground transportation, guided sightseeing, admissions fees, and all taxes and tolls. By booking this package through On the Go Tours, you'll have the support and reassurance of knowledgeable, English-speaking staff members as they guide you through an unfamiliar culture and locales where English is not widely spoken. You'll also benefit from discounted accommodation rates, as a result of the company's local relationships.

Tour Highlights Here's a sample itinerary. Guided city tour in Marrakech. Stop at Cascades d'Ouzoud waterfalls on the way to Ait Bougmez valley in the High Atlas Mountains. A mule ride to the Dinosaur tracks and a picnic in the High Atlas Mountains. Walk to the World Heritage Site of Sidi Moussa. Visit Lake Bin el Ouidane and orange farms of Beni Mellal on the way back to Marrakech. Beach time in the seaside town Essaouira. Back to Marrakech to catch your flight home. To create your own custom-made tour, contact On the Go Tours, and they'll help you build an itinerary based on your requests and budget.

Lodging Spend the first two nights in Marrakech at a hotel or riad. Three nights in a casbah in the Ait Bougmez valley. One night back in Marrakech, two nights in Essaouira followed by one more night in Marrakech. You'll have a choice of three-, four-, or five-star hotels.

More On the Go also offers a variety of ready-made group tours, such as this 10-day Marrakech Sahara and Surf tour, which starts at $1,538 per person (including a local payment of EUR 285/US$389); single supplement is $189.

Before You Go For up-to-date travel information, visit the official website of the Morocco Tourist Office. Visas are not required for American tourists with a valid passport who are staying in Morocco for less than three months. If you'd like more information, check the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet.

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Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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