MOROCCAN NEW YEAR’S EVE 🎇: Explore Marrakech, Sleep in the Desert, Discover Essaouira, Ride a Quad and so much more!

But first... It’s-a me, Giulia! I'm the typical Italian girl, raised on Margherita Pizza 🍕 and weird hands gestures! I love meeting new people and getting to know new cultures. Whether you are looking for a new friend, a new mum or a new mascotte, I can be the one for you 😬!

Where are we staying? 🏡 Our main accommodation will be a small but comfortable apartment in the center of the Medina. It provides shared rooms, but everyone will have their own personal bed. Specifically: -Room 1: 4 single beds -Room 2: 1 double bed (30€ overcharge for the double one, if used privately. If shared, no overcharge requested.) We will also enjoy a beautiful terrace, which we will take advantage of for outdoor included breakfasts to start our days in the best way! PLEASE NOTE: unfortunately the apartment has only 1 bathroom. Take that into consideration, as this kind of accommodation requires requires patience and respect for the time needed by the whole group as a single entity (for example, this means that it will not be possible to spend too much time in the shower). Our second accommodation (where we will stay during New Year’s Eve), will, instead, provide two private tents with bathroom (double beds). What about the transportation?🚙 We will mainly move around by foot, or by or via the shuttle/taxi services provided by the organized tours we will be joining. A shuttle service will be available for transportation to and from the airport (first and last day) at a cost of €5 one-way. On the arrival, the trip will be a single journey at a fixed time. The final departing schedule will be notified once all TripMates' arrivals have been received (most probably in the afternoon, but tbc), in order to guarantee the shuttle service to as many people as possible. PLEASE NOTE: for those arriving, unfortunately, at a completely different hour from the final shared one, it will be necessary to arrange independently the transfer from the airport to the city center (taxi, tho, are always available). The trip costs include 💰:
 -All the accommodations (city apartment & tent in the desert) -All breakfasts -One dinner (31st of December) -Day trip to Essaouira
 -Guided tour of the Souks (approximately 4 hours) -Ticket Entrance to Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa -Quad Bike Tour to Palm Oasis and Jbilat Desert -Food guided tour 
 -Wi-fi connection in the first accommodation -Travel Insurance (unluckily, for now, provided only for travellers from Germany and Austria)

 What is not included 💸:
 -Flights -Food & drinks (Lunch & Dinner)
 -Airport shuttle (around 4-10€ one way, depending how many we will be) -Camel ride (optional activity in the Agafay desert, around 25€ per person, cash)
 -Saadian Tombs (11.90€, for those who intend to book an admission ticket, further details will follow) -Bahia Palace (6.60€, to buy on site, cash) OR El Badi (10€) -Jardin Majorelle (14€, for those who intend to book an admission ticket, further details will follow) -Other activities not mentioned in “The trip costs include”
 -Tips for the locals -Travel Insurance (except travellers from Germany and Austria) ❕IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
 —>I always suggest my TripMates to be lightly equipped, as we will be sharing the same apartment🤓! Usually, a big hiking backpack (or at most a trolley size carry-on luggage) for the all load is enough, together with a small bag 🎒 for the daily explorations.
 —> Always bring with you some cash 💶. It can certainly be convenient to carry a small amount of euros, but I recommend withdrawing money directly in the local currency (dirhams) using a debit or credit card enabled for foreign withdrawals. For reference: 1 euro is approximately 11 dirhams. —> Dress in layers 🧥: despite the location, from December to January, you will need to bring warmer clothing for the evening, especially in the desert where there is a greater temperature range (sweatshirts, wool sweaters, jackets). A down jacket, hat, and thick socks may also be useful. (No worries, before the actual trip I’ll send you guys a list with all you will need to bring with you!). —> While keep taking about a proper outfit, don’t forget to bring a scarf or shawl to protect yourself from the wind or to cover your shoulders and head in religious places. —> At the moment, for most European countries, you do not need a visa to enter Morocco, only a Passport or ID card valid for traveling abroad 🛂. Remember however, to check online the guidelines for your Home Country (AND REMEMBER: Entry is only permitted with a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of expiry)! For a detailed description of the trip stops, take a look at bottom of the page in the "Trip Itinerary" section! For any other question or curiosity don’t mind to send me a message here on JoinMyTrip 🤗 Can’t wait to meet you soon, Giulia *The apartment and all the activities planned may be subject to variation based on both the weather and the number of TripMates. Every change to the original plan will be notified in advance and another option/experience will be provided instead.