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Virtual Travel Day 1: Morocco

Since we can’t travel right now, we thought we’d check-in with one of our videographers and get his take on some of his favorite videos. Enjoy the first in this series, from Larry, one of our videographers:

Over the past 5 years, I’ve traveled on forty-five Gate 1 trips around the world as a videographer for Gate 1. I film the trips, interview the guests and edit the final video as a one-person film crew.

For me, these videos are very personal because every one of these shots has a memory associated with it. Whether it’s the local person I filmed or getting up at 4 am to go film a sunrise or the laughs I had with my fellow travelers. If you’ve been on a Gate 1 tour then you know how quickly you the group becomes like a family. I miss that connection.  

If you’re like me and you ache to travel again, I thought it might be fun to share with you some of the videos I’ve made and some of the experiences I had making the video.  Sort of a virtual vacation for the soul until we can travel again.   Today I will share with you a Discovery trip I filmed in Morocco.  Morocco is one of my favorite destinations in the world and is a paradise for any photographer. Each day, you feel like you are traveling through a movie set. The real challenge is having too many options for great shots and figuring out what you should focus on. So many rich colors and the architecture is incredible.  One of my fondest moment from this trip was our time in the Sahara desert. To film the camel ride through the Sahara desert I had to run alongside the people as they rode, which was one step forward and half a step back in the sand. And then there was the entertainment that night by the locals and the stars over our camp in a sky too big to fit your eyes around and the peaceful calm of the sunrise and filming the men walking their camels across the dunes, the sun rising behind them. It was as exhausting as it was thrilling to be filming it all.

Enjoy the video !

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Find your special tour today with Gate travel Morocco

Gate travel morocco company offers a smarter way to experience morocco, as an authentic tourism organization in the country. join us to explore morocco..

Discover the magic of Morocco with Gate Travel Morocco, and experience and explore the most beloved destination in Morocco. We offer the best-curated collection of many different Morocco tour packages like the bustling Souk of Marrakech and Fez, the Sahara desert tour, Merzouga camel trekking, Morocco imperial cities, and photogenic of Chefchaouen the Blue City in Morocco, Fez the capital of education. Learn more about Moroccan culture and lifestyle.

  Gate Travel Morocco is the ultimate key to the finest breath of air and best adventure as it has been in the tourism industry for many years offering a skilled staff of highly qualified operators. Through our variety of Morocco tours from solo to group tours with your friends, family, and students… With our Gate Travel Morocco, every traveler will experience a simple and efficient manner of booking. The best tours in Morocco, travel packages, and highly affordable vacation Morocco tours are accompanied by the finest service.

  These are provided as inspiration and a possible framework for your own tailor-made Morocco tours. Let us know what you would like. Our dedicated one-to-one experts will customize the itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.

  If you are looking for a trip to Morocco, you have found the perfect destination! We are your local experts dedicated to Travel to Morocco, and Gate Travel Morocco offers Morocco tours. Feel free to explore the beauty of Morocco with our expert guidance! 🌟🇲🇦

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  Our team of experienced professionals is ready to help you to select, modify and manage your tour program as well as assist you during your visit to Morocco. We’ll be happy to make your Morocco adventure an unforgettable and memorable one.

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  You can easily reserve tours for your future travel to Morocco. Just let us know what experiences you’re looking for adventure tours, Sahara exploration trips, Imperial Cities Sightseeing, Atlas Mountains Hiking and more Moroccan outdoors activities…

Our Services

Gate travel morocco is organized tours and trips in morocco, characterized by being previously planned by morocco tours agency. we have programmed the best tour packages so that you can make the most of your visit to morocco., private & groups tours.

 We offer customizable private and group tours. We have daily day trips and excursions.

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The accommodation is all booked for you. We offer rooms in 4/5-star Hotels, Riads, and Luxurious Desert Camps in every location you are going to visit.

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  We offer a schedule with a list of what to do each day, so you do not get lost during your trip.

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Morocco Tour Packages, Our proposal tour packages can be modified according to your needs and requirements.

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Top Destinations

Imperial Cities via Sahara Desert

Tours From casablanca

• The large business buildings in every corner Casablanca is the economic lung of Morocco ; a bustling metropolis.
• join the Hassan II mosque ; the splendid of architecture built on the water.
• The White city, Casablanca, is where culture and serenity activities blend seamlessly.

Marrakech, Kasbahs & Sahara Desert Dream

tours from marrakrech

• Between tradition and modernity, Marrakech is the promise of unequalled sensations.
• Strolling the Jemaa El-Fna square and the souks with their shimmering colours and oriental smells.
• the architectural richness of the Medina, upon visiting one of its many riads, small oriental palaces overlooking a beautiful patio.

natural & sahara desert magic of south Morocco

Tours from Ouarzazate

• Setting out for Ouarzazate, Zagora, Tinghir is going for an extraordinary journey brimming with a breathtaking wonders.
• Incredible landscapes, from the singular atmosphere of the desert to the picturesque green valleys.
• Be ready for a sensational experience at the door of the desert !

Atlantic Coast And Sahara Desert

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• In the west of the country, bordered by the waves of the Atlantic, Agadir is one of the pearls of Morocco.
• The main seaside resort of the country, the city with 300 days of sunshine per year.
• Open to the ocean and the world, Agadir is an active city where it is good to relax.

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• Fez is an absolute open-air museum. The succession of civilizations has accumulated treasures.
• Its medina being the oldest and largest city in Morocco, all the craftsmen are gathered, from tanners.
• Fez is a modern city where the past and the present meet, and where the arts and treasures.

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Tours from Tangier

• In the north of Morocco, on the coasts of Tangier where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge,
• you’ll discover a unique city bearing a multicultural heritage.
• Stroll the streets of « the White »Tangier, they are lined with lime-coated houses.

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Morocco is a country that is unique in the Muslim world. Its richly diverse culture has been shaped by 3,000 years of history, by ethnic groups whose roots go far back in time, and by its geographical location, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and sub-Saharan Africa to the south. Morocco is an enticing blend of quiet traditional life and attractive tourist, a place where atmospheric souks and sublime scenery converge to create enthralling travel experiences.

Bordered by the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, joined to the African continent by the Sahara, and diagonally bisected by the long mountain chain of the High and Middle Atlas, Morocco does not have a uniform climate. It is cold by moist northwesterly winds and seared by hot, dry south easterlies such as the chergui. In summer, conditions are those of a hot arid zone. In winter, which is very mild except in the mountains, conditions switch to those of a temperate coastal zone.

Renowned for its delectable and various dishes, Morocco was classified second in the 2017 ranking of the best gourmand’s global destinations, according to the British blog Worldsim Travel. The kingdom offers its visitors an exceptional culinary experience. Marrakech, Fez, Agadir, and Rabat are among the most tempting culinary destinations. More than 15 Moroccan restaurants are amongst the 1000 best restaurants worldwide.

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Morocco stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the dunes of the Sahara, with lots of varied geography in between. As a result, climate and weather vary greatly depending on where you spend your time. September through May works well for most travelers, and those prioritizing a trip to the desert should stick to winter and spring. If you are traveling in the summer months and want to beat the heat, Tangier in the north and Essaouira on the Atlantic Seaboard are great options.

Morocco has activities for travelers of all ages and interests. With such a diverse landscape — from plains to mountains to coast and desert — Morocco is a great place for both adventure and relaxation. Check out our list of favorite things to do below. Exploring Souks and Medinas, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Visit a Hammam, Camel Trekking in the Sahara Desert, Quad Bikes & ATVs…

One week is a solid amount of time to explore Morocco’s desert and Imperial cities at a moderate pace. In two weeks you can add hiking in the Atlas Mountains and relaxation on the Atlantic coast. With less than 5 days, it’s best to focus your time: see Casablanca, Chefchaouen, and Fes in the north, or stick to Marrakech and the Sahara in the south.

TESTIMONIALS

Our experience with Gate Travel Morocco was amazing, the people were incredibly respectful and welcoming, and they went beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The city itself has some beautiful attractions, but the desert experience was truly unique. We spent the day traveling through villages, cascades, and mountains, and rode camels through the desert. At night, we enjoyed a private dinner in a luxury desert camp with fire and singers. The camp had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Overall, we highly recommend Gate Travel Morocco for an unforgettable experience.

We had an amazing time touring Marrakesh with Mustafa, our tour guide, and Mohammed our driver. they took us to the garden, the YSL Museum, the palace, the Souks, the square, the mosque, and so much more. Mustafa was an amazing man who explained very detail of the city to us, and Mohammed was an excellent driver who made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. they answered all our questions and made sure we had one the best days of our visit to Marrakesh. we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city. top marks for Mustafa and Mohammed.

A family of four, including two teenagers, set out with Gate Travel Morocco on a personalized twelve-day tour of Morocco. The experience was truly amazing. The company carefully customized and expertly executed an itinerary that included preferences. The tour includes luxurious accommodations, a wonderful special guide named Mohammed, and interesting local guides at various locations. From exploring the cities of Fez, Marrakech, and Chefchouen to a nomadic village in the desert to hiking in the Dedes Gorge, every moment was full of excitement for Gate Travel Morocco to customize the destinations worked well, and made the trip enjoyable for the family. Meeting Mohammed was a highlight as he is kind, knowledgeable, and an excellent driver.

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8 Day Classic Morocco 2018 Itinerary

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