The Eclipse from Morocco

Day 1 (31st July 2027) - Arrival in Casablanca

Arrive in Casablanca for a one-night stay. Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Moresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca.

 

Day 2 (1st August 2027) - Travel to Tangier and enjoy sightseeing in Tangier

Today enjoy a scenic drive North to Tangier with sightseeing available. Tangier is a strategic gateway between Europe and Africa. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the Sultans that is now a museum of Moroccan artefacts. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean from Cape Spartel.  Spend the next two nights at a Resort Hotel, your base for eclipse observation.

 

Day 3 (2nd August 2027) - Eclipse Day

Today is a very special eclipse day - for some a once in a lifetime experience. Observation will be from the beautiful grounds of the beachside Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort.  It will be a mid-morning eclipse and the long beach is ideal for observing the eclipse. The altitude of the sun will be about 38 degrees above the horizon and the duration will be 4 mins 50 secs.  This afternoon take an excursion to Chefchaouen a city in the Rif Mountains, known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Explore its vibrant streets and cultural landmarks, where leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled lanes. In the shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, and Chefchouen Ethnographic Museum. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises nearby. Return to Tangier.

 

Day 4 (3rd August 2027) – Onwards to Fes via the Roman ruins at Volubilis

Today travel to Fes via Volubilis. Volubilis is a partly excavated Berber city situated near the city of Meknes, commonly considered as the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Fes is often referred to as the country’s cultural capital and is primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina, with medieval Marinid architecture, vibrant souks, and old-world atmosphere. The medina is home to religious schools such as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both decorated with elaborate cedar carvings and ornate tile work.  Spend the next two nights in Fes.

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Day 5 (4th August 2027) - Day at leisure in Fes with optional tours available

Today spend a day exploring this fascinating city or join an optional tour. In its heyday, Fes attracted scholars and philosophers, mathematicians and lawyers, astronomers and theologians. Craftsmen built them houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and medersas (religious schools), and merchants offered exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Optional excursions will be available.

 

Day 6 (5th August 2027) – Fes to Erfoud, gateway to the Sahara Desert

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and quaint Berber villages. Various stops will be made along the way to capture the natural beauty of the area.  Arrive in Erfoud, the gateway to The Sahara, your base for the next two nights.

 

Day 7 (6th August 2027) – Day at leisure in Erfoud with optional excursions available

Spend a day at leisure to explore this fascinating location. Planned optional excursions will include a 4x4 dune adventure into the Erg Chebbi dunes including camel trekking at sunset, a visit to a traditional Berber village and sandboarding on the golden dunes.

 

Day 8 (7th August 2027) – Erfoud to Boumalne Dades via the Todra Gorge

Travel West to the Todra Gorge, known for its towering red rock walls and its series of limestone river canyons, in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Both the Todra and neighbouring Dades Rivers are responsible for carving out these deep cliff-sided canyons, on their final 40 kilometres through the mountains. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the gorge’s base and take in its natural beauty. Continue to Boumalne Dades for an overnight, a welcome retreat nestled in the Dades Valley.

 

Day 9 (8th August 2027) - Boumalne Dades to Ouarzazate via the Dades Valley

Begin the day with a scenic drive through the Dades Valley, known as the ‘Valley of a Thousand Kasbah’s’. Arrive in Ouarzazate, a hub to the Moroccan film industry and home to the huge Taourirt Kasbah, a 19th-century palace, which has views over the rugged local landscape and has featured in several movies. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

 

Day 10 (9th August 2027) - Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Onwards today to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou. Aït Ben Haddou is a historic ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.  Arrive into Marrakech where you will spend the last two nights of the tour.

 

Day 11 (10th August 2027) – Day at leisure in Marrakech with optional tours available

Marrakech is a major economic centre and home to mosques, palaces, and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with maze-like alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery, and jewellery. A symbol of the city, and visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque.  Today you can spend time at leisure or join one of the optional excursions available.
 

Day 12 (11th August 2027) - Join your return flight or perhaps extend your stay

Today is the last day of the tour. Join your return flight unless you have chosen to extend your stay in Marrakesh.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

Tour Price £TBA / $TBA per person*

* Please note you can reserve a space on this tour by paying a 'Save a Space' deposit (£50 / $65 per person). 

* Costings for all itineraries will be available in early January 2025.

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• Accommodation on the tour from check-in on Day 1 (usually around 3pm) to check-out (usually around 10am) on Day 12. 

• Daily breakfast at hotels. Buffet dinner at Sahara hotels on Day 6, 7 and 8.

• All transfers and transportation as outlined in the itinerary.

• All local excursions outlined in the itinerary unless it has been specified as an ‘Optional Excursion’.

• The per person cost is based on twin or double bed hotel rooms with a private bathroom. We are usually able to arrange shared accommodation with a person of the same gender - this is known as 'twin share' accommodation.

• A limited number of rooms for sole occupancy are available at a single room supplement of £TBA / $TBA.

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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

• Optional excursions mentioned in the tour are offered closer to the tour departure date (approximately 6 months prior to the tour departure).

• Arrival and departure airport transfers and assistance offered closer to the tour departure date (approximately 6 months prior to the tour departure).

• International flights. Our flight partner, Star Travel UK, can assist with an international flight quote approximately 11 months in advance of the tour departure.

• Additional nights outside the tour dates.  If required these can be requested at the booking stage, with costs being advised approximately 6 months prior to the tour departure.

• Porterage, gratuities and tips.

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You will find further details about what to expect on the Project TSE2027 FAQ page here.