Morocco in Reverse: A Premium 11-Day Journey
Departing March 7–18, 2026, this 11-day, 10-night journey is limited to just 10 guests and led by Tour Manager Harry. Travel from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert, then continue to Fez, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, Tangier, Rabat, and Casablanca. This reverse-route itinerary preserves every signature experience while allowing for two consecutive nights in Fez—without extending the journey.
Tour Investment
Tour Price: USD 5,490 per person
Single Supplement: USD 2,000
Mandatory Tips: USD 165 per person
(USD 15 per day × 11 days)
Total Tour Price with Tips: USD 5,655 per person
Single supplement not included.
- Included Entrance Tickets & Activities
- Hassan II Mosque
- Majorelle Garden
- Bahia Palace
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Attarine / Bou Inania
- Tannery viewpoint
- Sahara camel ride
- 4×4 desert adventure
What’s included
- International flights
- Moroccan visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
What’s not included
Journey Highlights
- Five-star or best-in-destination stays, including a luxury Sahara camp
- Sahara sunrise camel ride and 4×4 dune adventure
- Morocco’s Imperial Cities: Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat
- Chefchaouen’s blue medina and Tangier’s coastal charm
- Marrakech night market, Rabat riverfront lunch cruise, and farewell dinner at Rick’s Café
- Curated dining, including palace cuisine in Fez, desert-roasted lamb, Saveur de Poisson, and afternoon tea at Villa Mabrouka
- Mini-coach transport, a Chinese-speaking guide, and Harry’s support throughout
This sample itinerary is fully customizable—dates, activities, and experiences can be tailored for your private group.
Day 1 – Dec 20 (Sat) – Arrival in Dallas & Cowboy Rodeo
Arrive at Dallas DFW Airport and check in.
City squares and streets are decorated with Christmas lights.
Evening visit to Fort Worth Stockyards and Cowtown Coliseum for rodeo events—bull riding, barrel racing, roping—enhanced with holiday décor.
Overnight: Dallas / Fort Worth
Day 2 – Dec 21 (Sun) – Dallas → Austin (3h 15m)
Dallas city tour; Christmas markets and decorations are common this season.
Visit the Texas State Capitol (pink-granite grandeur).
Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum, often adorned with seasonal greenery in December.
Evening in Austin’s Rainey Street—bungalow bars and string lights create festive nightlife, often with seasonal music.
Overnight: Austin
Day 3 – Dec 22 (Mon) – Austin → San Antonio (1h 20m)
Lunch suggestion: Terry Black’s BBQ.
Visit the Alamo—its plaza usually has simple holiday decorations.
Sunset river cruise along the San Antonio River; thousands of Christmas lights reflect off the water during the season.
Overnight: San Antonio
Day 4 – Dec 23 (Tue) – San Antonio → Houston (3h)
Travel to Houston.
Visit NASA Johnson Space Center—rockets, capsules, and Mission Control.
Seasonal decorations appear inside during the holidays.
Dinner suggestion: Taste of Texas Steakhouse (famous for Christmas decor).
Overnight: Houston
Day 5 – Dec 24 (Wed) – Houston → Lake Charles → Lafayette
Stop at the Creole Nature Trail Visitor Center in Lake Charles—holiday displays are common during Christmas week.
Optional lunch at Steamboat Bill’s.
Head to Lafayette: visit Vermilionville, an Acadian–Creole heritage village; the holiday decorations make the setting especially cozy.
Evening suggestion: Zydeco/Cajun live music at Prejean’s or Blue Moon Saloon—perfect for Christmas Eve in the South.
Overnight: Lafayette
Day 6 – Dec 25 (Thu) – Lafayette → Baton Rouge → New Orleans
Visit Louisiana State Capitol (tallest state capitol in the U.S.).
Visit the Gothic Revival Old State Capitol.
Both usually decorated with wreaths and lights in December.
Lunch suggestion: The Chimes or Poor Boy Lloyd’s.
Afternoon transfer to New Orleans. Light walking tour of the French Quarter—balconies wrapped in greenery and red ribbons, street jazz adding holiday melodies.
Optional: Mississippi River steamboat jazz lunch cruise—bright paddlewheel + festive jazz = perfect December experience.
Overnight: New Orleans
Day 7 – Dec 26 (Fri) – New Orleans | French Heritage & Southern Soul
Morning bayou swamp tour—cypress trees, Spanish moss, alligators, and local ecology; winter light makes the scenery especially serene.
Afternoon walking tour: Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, French Market.
During Christmas week, the cathedral is decorated with flowers and candlelight; markets sell festive crafts and sweets.
Dinner suggestion: Commander’s Palace or Antoine’s.
Evening on Frenchmen Street—blues, jazz, Zydeco, many bands adding seasonal tunes.
Overnight: New Orleans
Day 8 – Dec 27 (Sat) – Return from New Orleans
Transfer to MSY Airport.
Enjoy a warm Christmas-week morning coffee and croissant in the French Quarter before ending your Southern holiday journey.
Check-in details
Pickup from hotel or designated meeting point. Final details provided after booking confirmation.
What to bring
- Valid ID/passport
- Comfortable clothing
- Travel essentials
Special requirements
Travel documentation may be required depending on guest origin.
Restrictions
Subject to availability and minimum group requirements.
Extras
🏨 Full Accommodation List
2 nights Marrakech – Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi 5★
1 night Ouarzazate – Berber Palace 5★
2 nights Merzouga – Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp
2 nights Fez – Hotel Sahrai 5★
1 night Chefchaouen – Jasmine Hotel
1 night Tangier – Fairmont Tazi Palace 5★
1 night Casablanca – Four Seasons Casablanca 5★
🍽 Featured Restaurants & Experiences
Rick’s Café farewell dinner
Saveur de Poisson (Tangier)
Le Jardin (Marrakech)
Dar Jamai (Fez)
Whole roasted lamb at desert camp
Chez Ali dinner show
Rabat riverside restaurant
Afternoon tea at Villa Mabrouka
Cancellation Timeframe | Penalty (%) of the Total Tour Fee
Deposit Paid – 100%
Within 100 Days – 50%
Within 90 Days – 65%
Within 80 Days – 75%
Within 60 Days – 100%
Cancellation fees are as follows:
** A non-refundable deposit is required upon registration.
** Final balance is due 3 months prior to departure to confirm guide, transportation, and hotel bookings.
** Cancellation within 60 days of departure incurs 100% penalty.
NOTE: Deposit amount varies for each tour.
These terms apply to all Joy Holiday tours. Registration constitutes agreement to the above terms.
We reserve the right to adjust pricing.