Can you please tell me where's the exact meeting point from costa del sol so I can plan where to book my pre and post accommodations, and how far is costa del sol from Malaga airport?

Pick up points in costa del sol are: Malaga (AC Malaga Palacio, Malaga Alameda Centro), Torremolinos (Sol Principe, Melia Costa, Natali, Cervantes hotels), Benalmadena (Plaza Solymar), Fuengirola (Las Piramides hotel).

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The Great Desert - The route of the Kasbahs

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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

Day 1
Tarifa to Casablanca
Start point
Málaga, Spain (To define after booking, 07:30)
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Larache
Landmarks
Tarifa
Tangier
Larache
Day 2
Casablanca to Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing of Casablanca
- Visit to Mohammed V Square
- Visit to Boulevard D'Anfa
- Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral exterior
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque exterior
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Walking tour of the Medina
- Visit to Djemaa El Fna Square
- Guided tour with local guide in Marrakech
Optional Activities
- Show-dinner at Chez Ali complex
- Show-dinner at La Fantasia complex
Landmarks
Mohammed V Square
Hassan II Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Saadian Tombs
Bahia Palace
Medina of Marrakech
Djemaa El Fna Square
Day 3
Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- 4x4 tour into green valleys
- Village visits around Marrakech
- Visit to Ouzoud waterfalls
Landmarks
Ouzoud Waterfalls
Day 4
Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crossing High Atlas mountains
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou
Landmarks
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Ait Ben Haddou
Day 5
Ouarzazate to Merzouga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Todra Gorges
- Sunset viewing in the Sahara dunes with mint tea
Optional Activities
- Desert tent accommodation (alternative to hotel)
Landmarks
Kelaa M'Gouna
Boumalne du Dades
Todra Gorges
Tinghir
Arfoud
Rissani
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Day 6
Merzouga to Fez
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast in the desert
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing in the Sahara
- 4x4 travel around the dunes
- Visit to nearby villages
Landmarks
Ifrane
Day 7
Fez
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace exterior
- Visit to Bab Bojloud gate
- Medina exploration and walking tour
- Visit to Es-Seffarin Square
- Visit to Karaouine Mosque
- Visit to dyers' district
- Visit to tanners' district
- Visit to souks
- Guided tour with local guide in Fez
Optional Activities
- Show-dinner at a typical palace in the medina
Landmarks
Royal Palace of Fez
Dar El Makhzen
Bab Bojloud Gate
Medina of Fez
Es-Seffarin Square
Karaouine Mosque
Day 8
Fez to Tangier
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Meknes
- Visit to Bab el Mansour
- Visit to Rabat
- Visit to Royal Palace exterior in Rabat
- Visit to Tour Hassan
- Visit to Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Guided tour with local guide in Rabat
Landmarks
Meknes
Bab el Mansour
Royal Palace of Rabat
Tour Hassan
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Day 9
Tangier to Costa del Sol
End point
Málaga, Spain (To define after booking, 18:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tangier
Tarifa

Landmarks
Tarifa
Tangier
Larache

Landmarks
Mohammed V Square
Hassan II Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Saadian Tombs
Bahia Palace
Medina of Marrakech
Djemaa El Fna Square

Landmarks
Ouzoud Waterfalls

Landmarks
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Ait Ben Haddou

Landmarks
Kelaa M'Gouna
Boumalne du Dades
Todra Gorges
Tinghir
Arfoud
Rissani
Erg Chebbi Dunes

Landmarks
Ifrane

Landmarks
Royal Palace of Fez
Dar El Makhzen
Bab Bojloud Gate
Medina of Fez
Es-Seffarin Square
Karaouine Mosque

Landmarks
Meknes
Bab el Mansour
Royal Palace of Rabat
Tour Hassan
Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Landmarks
Tangier
Tarifa

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Michelle
September 27th, 2025
5.0
Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and the hotels with breakfast were very nice, The issue was that we were...
Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and the hotels with breakfast were very nice, The issue was that we were usually dropped off in a town with little information and too much time. The “city tours” were showing us where to meet the bus and where the bathrooms were. It wasn’t much of a “walking tour” except Porto and Lisbon where we had local guides providing the tour. All other locations, it was really up to us to find attractions to go to and learn about on our own. Out of 52 people there were 7 English speakers, so there was more time invested in communicating with them. Also, through no fault of our guide or tour company, we had a group of 18 Argentinians that couldn’t have been more rude with saving seats, telling us to move from our seats, talking loudly during the English portions and elbowing us at the breakfast buffet. Overall, this tour worked with my schedule, but I would not book with them again.Show more
Angie
September 21st, 2025
5.0
Ofelia was a knowledgeable and kind guide The places we visited were amazingly beautiful and layers of history...
Ofelia was a knowledgeable and kind guide The places we visited were amazingly beautiful and layers of history which helped in the appreciation of the places we visited by enthusiastic local guides Areas to improve - The meeting place at the start of the tour and time should be clear in the Confirmation invoice, with the itinerary. I couldn’t find the itinerary of the tours by emailing the company after I booked -‘d requested a number of times. Regards AngelineShow more
Cora
September 17th, 2025
4.0
Our 10 day tour had us joining three different tour groups (I.e., first portion was with Vanessa from VPT, second...
Our 10 day tour had us joining three different tour groups (I.e., first portion was with Vanessa from VPT, second portion (Morocco) was with Adil from MundiMaroc, and final leg was with Ofelia from VPT). Everything with VPT was AMAZING. Nearly everything with MundiMaroc was not. They didn’t follow the itinerary we paid for, they took us on a full day tour of Fes which included stops at 4 stores of their friends where we had to watch a presentation about their products. It felt like a day long infomercial. They almost left people at stops multiple times (I only saw our guide count to make sure everyone was there twice). There was NO communication from our guide - either about what the plans for the day were or where we were/what we were driving by. The bus driver was insane. Passing other vehicles including buses and big trucks heading into blind corners. The AC on the bus barely worked. That said, our guide there was very nice, this just may not be the job for him… I would rate the Spain portion of our trip 5/5. I would rate the Morocco portion 1/5. Also in Morocco 5/6 of us picked up some sort of digestion/stomach bug (even though we only ate and drank at places they took us). Five days after leaving Morocco we are STILL having problems. It’s impacting the rest of our trip because days later we must always be within a few mins of a bathroom.Show more

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Janet
Asked on September 30th, 2025
Can you please tell me where's the exact meeting point from costa del sol so I can plan where to book my pre and post accommodations, and how far is costa del sol from Malaga airport?
Accommodation
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- VPT ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  Pick up points in costa del sol are: Malaga (AC Malaga Palacio, Malaga Alameda Centro), Torremolinos (Sol Principe, Melia Costa, Natali, Cervantes hotels), Benalmadena (Plaza Solymar), Fuengirola (Las Piramides hotel).
- J
  Janet
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  So I will book my own pre & post accommodations for any of those pick up/drop off hotels?
- J
  Janet
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  I prefer to visit Morocco around October 2026, hoping you have available dates for October.
- VPT ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  We have availability for 2026. Price per person in double room is 1470€, single supplement is 510€.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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The Great Desert - The route of the Kasbahs

Itinerary

Tarifa to Casablanca

Optional Activities

Casablanca to Marrakech

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Marrakech

Optional Activities

Marrakech to Ouarzazate

Included Activities

Ouarzazate to Merzouga

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Merzouga to Fez

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Fez

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Fez to Tangier

Included Activities

Tangier to Costa del Sol

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