OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES/SERVICES:

Optional 4X4 Desert Excursion: 45€ 

*price if booked previous to trip.  If booked on trip, price is 50€

On the Sahara Desert Adventure Trip, you have the chance to explpre the desert even further in our off roading land rover tour through the Merzouga desert well known for its redish, giant sand dunes. In addittion the fossil quarry from millions of years ago when the desert was submerged in the ocean will be visited.  This activity returns to a Hotel at midday.  From there all travelers will take the camels into the dunes.

If you already booked the trip but decided to add the 4X4 excursion later or simply forgot to do so, you can book that individually HERE!

Individual Room Supplement: 65€

For those of you who would like their own room to themselves.

*If you are traveling alone but would like to avoid this fee, we will try to find you a roommate but it is not guaranteed.

*Note – All online purchases carry an online service fee of 8€.  If you would like to avoid these charges, you may book over the phone or via bank deposit or transfer.  For our account info please send an email to info@welovespain.org.

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WHAT NATIONALITIES DO NOT NEED VISAS TO TRAVEL TO MOROCCO

If you are a citizen of one of these countries above you do NOT need a visa to Morocco.

If you do need a Visa, please contact us at info@welovespain.org

Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China

Colombia
Congo
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France

Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Guinea (Conakry)
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Ivory Coast
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxemburg
Mali

Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
Norway
Oman
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Puerto Rico
Qatar

República Dominicana
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Singapore
Slovakia

Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Venezuela

HOTELS & ROOMING

Hotel
Fez : Hotel Sofia 4**** or Tghat 4*** (depending on date)

Erfoud: Hotel Xaluca Luxurious Oasis Hotel and Spa, Hotel Belere 4 or El Ati Hotel Erfoud**** (depending on date)

Merzouga desert: We Love Spain Berber Campsite in Moroccan Jaimas in middle of the dunes

Wifi is available in the reception.

Rooming
The rooming options are Individual, Double, or Triple. We have tried our best to put you with your requested roommates.

Individual rooms have an additional cost of 65€. If you are traveling alone and prefer not to pay the supplement for an individual room, we will try to put you with other travelers, but it is not guaranteed.

In the desert you will be in Berber tents of 5/6 people.  If you are a group of friends who would like to share a tent just let the coordinator know when you get there.

Any services not listed are not included in the trip such as extra hotel services like hotel phone, minibar, etc. which will have an additional cost to the traveler if they so decide to use them.

MEALS

On the Sahara Desert Adventure Trip, all breakfasts and dinners are included.
The drinks are not included, so you will only need money for lunches, drinks and shopping.

We recommend bringing food with you on the first day, because our first included meal is not until dinner.  Although, you will be able to buy food during your time in the ferry.  Then later, we will make a stop for lunch so you can eat what you bring or buy some food there.

Vegetarian. Allergies and special conditions
Alternative meals are available in the hotels and restaurants.  You must let your guide or the restaurant manager know at the beginning of the meal.

CURRENCY & SHOPPING

The official currency in Morocco is the Dirham (Dh) and the difference is 1€=10Dh.
So if you change 20€, you will get 200 Dirhams in return.

You do not need to exchange money before the trip. You will be able to exchange in Morocco at the hotel receptions. However, you can pay in Euro everywhere and in Dollars in some places.

Lunches and drinks are not included, so a good budget would be to bring between 100€/200€ to pay for drinks, shopping, etc.

Prices in Morocco:

The prices are not fixed at the souvenir stores, so you can negociate prices.  It is part of the culture, so keep an open mind and have fun trying to get the best price possible!

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SAHARA DESERT HERE!

HEALTH & SAFETY

Water: 

You can not drink the tap water in Morocco.  There is no problem however in showering, brushing teeth, or washing your face, etc.

Safety:

Morocco is a country very open to tourists and very safe, however, for us your safety is the most important.  For that reason our staff is highly trained and qualified in the department of safety.  During walking tours, not only will you be accompanied by your guide and coordinator, but also the Tourism Police Department to make sure that no one is lost in the laberinth of streets and that everything goes perfectly.  In the case of emergency we have evacuation plans, full medical insurance, and contact with the Spanish embassy at all times.   Traveling with professionals is traveling safely.

OUR TEAM

Professional guides:

With more than 20 years of experience.  Languages: English and Spanish.  On certain tours Italian, French, and German as well. The guides will accompany the group during their time in Morocco, be in charge of the trip at all times, explain everything about where we are going and what we will be doing as well as important information about Morocco. They are also open to any questions you might have.

Coordinators:

Guide/friend from We Love Spain and/or Sevilla Erasmus with over 50 tours under their belt. Languages: Spanish and English.  On some tours Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Portugese, Polish, French, and German as well.
Get to know us HERE!

EVEN MORE INFO

Climate: 

In Fez, the weather is similar to Southern Spain.  Once you pass the mountains the weather is typically very dry and hot however at night in the desert it can get very cold so do bring warm clothes for that night.

Places we will visit in Morocco

• Medina (historic center) and zoco (marketplace) (Fez)
• Koranic School (Fez)
• Medersa Bouania (Fez)
• Royal palace exterior (Fez)
• Moroccan ceramic workshop (Fez)
• Kasbah (Rissani)
• Mausoleum (Rissani)
• Fabric co-op (Rissani)
• Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
• Sunset camel ride through desert dunes (Merzouga)
• View the oasis (Ziz Valley)
• Alpine village (Ifrane)
• Medina of small artisan, fishing village (Asilah)

Free Time:

You will have some free time in Rissani, the Desert and Asilah.

Good things to know: 

The Sahara desert is hundreds of kilometers to the south of the straight of Gibraltar, so to arrive there, do expect quite a lot of bus time. We assure you that your time in the desert does compensate the wait though :).

In Morocco it is considered rude to take pictures of people without asking. Most people do not mind but please ask first before photographing someone directly.

RULES OF CONDUCT

Rules of conduct – Schedules:

It is obligatory to arrive to the meeting points at the times indicated by the coordinator.  Be punctual!  We are not responsible for any illnesses, damages caused in the hotel, bus or other places nor to one´s self or third parties.  We are not responsible for forgotten or lost items in any moment.  In these cases, you are responsible for finding the way to recover your items and for any additional costs that it may cause.

FINALLY, THANK YOU for choosing We Love Spain for your travel needs. 
Elizabeth Kinnon and David Reina (Founders of We Love Spain)