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- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
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Day 1
Marrakech Arrival
Oppen your arrival we welcome you at the airport, Our driver will pick you up and you'll have the day to relax while exploring the main square Jemaa el Fnaa and the souks or Just to relax at your Hotel / Riad.
Day 2
Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat
After breakfast, departure for Casablanca. Once there we will start the visit of the economic metropolis of Morocco: The place of the United Nations, Anfa and at the end, the road of the edge reveals between sky, earth and sea The mosque Hassan II, architectural jewel of the Moslem faith; Fish lunch at a local Cornish restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Rabat. Visit the administrative capital of the kingdom: the royal palace, the Hassan tower, the most famous monument of the city and symbol of the Almohad dynasty, the prestigious Mohamed V mausoleum decorated with marble, carved cedar, gilt bronze chandelier and white onyx. Check inside the hotel; Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3
Rabat - Meknes - Fes
Departure from Rabat for the holy city of Moulay Idriss (first sultan of Morocco) then Meknes, the "Moroccan Versailles". Founded at the end of the 17C, the city is surrounded by a triple wall of 40 km and formed of two agglomerations: the Medina, which houses the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab El Mansour, and the other side , the modern city. After the visit, you will continue to Fez through the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Dinner and overnight at the hotel at the riad.
Day 4
Fes Guided City Tour
Fez is the biggest city of the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million.This city is the former capital and one of the country's four imperial cities.
Fez comprises three distinct parts, Fez El Bali which is the oldest part surrounded by a big wall, where are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies, Fez-Jdid or the new Fes, home of the Mellah the Jewish quarter and the Ville Nouvelle the newest section of Fez created during the French occupation.Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow streets and allies, the oldest university in the world is located; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859. This University is still operating nowadays.
Day 5
Fes – Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga Desert
Today we make our journey to the desert admiring the change of landscapes while crossing Middle Atlas Mountain.
We stop in Ifrane for some picture , this city known as « Swiszerland of Morocco » then continue our day through cedar forest where we will find Barbarian monkeys.
We will head to the Golden dunes in Merzouga driving through Midelt known for the best quality of apples in Morocco ,ziz Valley and Erfoud "the capital of fossils and mable".
At the arrival you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore inside the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you’ll spend your night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served and you enjoy your night dancing to the music or watching stars .
Overnight in the desert Camp.
Day 6
Merzouga - Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Wake up for a lovely breakfast and get ready for another day full of adventures. We will start by Rissani known for it’s Souk (local market), then continue our way to the famous Todra Gorges via Tinghir.
On the way we visit the Khatarat (irrigation canal).
Lunch will be surved in one of the Restaurant along the road.
Later, we will continue the road along the river to reach the Gorges where you can take a short walk, through this extraordinary place, while enjoying the view on the high rock faces (up to 300 meters). Then we will head to Boumalne Dades, Dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
After breakfast, we start our day through the road of a thousand kasbahs along the Valley of roses with earthen architecture leading to the palm grove of Skoura and Ouarzazate, city of Cenima known as « African Hollywood ».
We will have Lunch in the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After touring this UNESCO World Heritage site, our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi N Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m, over the High Atlas Mountains. We will take a break to enjoy the panoramic views and visit the argan oil cooperative. arrive to Marrakech late afternoon.Overnight in your Riad.
Day 8
Marrakech, Departure
Breakfast and free morning, at the agreed time transfer to the airport and end of our services.
We wish you a safe travel back home and give you a hug of peace and love.
NB: We suggest:
- Standard Tours: including Official art historian guide and accommodation in Selected 3 stars hotels and Riads, Standard desert camp at the desert
- Luxury Tours: including official art historian guide and accommodation in Selected Luxury hotel and Riads, luxury desert camp.
Maps
Morocco has had a long history of Berbers, Roman invasions, Islamic conquests and European colonization, all of which have left their mark on its food, architecture and traditions.
The dilapidated orange trees of Rabat, the palace of Meknes, so great that lived a hundred princesses, the medieval streets of Fez, the mosque of Casablanca, the vagaries of Marrakech, the Kasbahs of Unesco in Ouarzazate, the palm groves unforgettable night in the desert under the stars, camel ride; the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with small villages and large dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Good to know
Destination
Imperial Cities and Desert , Kasbahs , Ouarzazate
Departure Location
Marrakech
Return Location
Marrakech
Additional Information
Departure Time: Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 7:00 PM.
Price includes
- Bottled water during the tour
- Camel ride (one camel each)
- Half-Board accommodations in selected hotels and Riads
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Official art historian guide during the tour
- Overnight in desert camp dinner included
- Private car minivan or 4WD with fuel included
- Professional driver
Price does not include
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Highlights :
- Imperial Cities And Desert package / Imperial Cities And Desert package
- 8 days morocco trip
- Explore the city of Rabat the third imperial city: Kasbah Oudayas, Hassan Tower, Kasbah Chellah, Med V Mausoleum, and royal palace.
- Visit the main highlights of Marrakech: Palaces Bahia and Badia, Koutoubia Mosque, The royal tombs, Majorelle gardens, and Souks.
- Visit the biggest mosque Hassan II in Casablanca
- Explore the labyrinth souks/Markets in the old medinas of Fes and Marrakech and enjoy the colorful and aromas and discover the artisan’s workshops.
- Discover the 4 imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes, and Fes
- Dig into the spiritual capital of Morocco; Fes: Najjarine fountains and Museum, Quaraouyine university, the tanneries, the madrassa Bou inania.
- Overnight in the desert
- Camel ride
- Atlas Mountain
- Valleys & Todra Gorges
- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Morocco has had a long history of Berbers, Roman invasions, Islamic conquests and European colonization, all of which have left their mark on its food, architecture and traditions.
The dilapidated orange trees of Rabat, the palace of Meknes, so great that lived a hundred princesses, the medieval streets of Fez, the mosque of Casablanca, the vagaries of Marrakech, the Kasbahs of Unesco in Ouarzazate, the palm groves unforgettable night in the desert under the stars, camel ride; the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with small villages and large dunes of the Sahara Desert.
FES VIA DESERT
This circuit from Marrakech to Fez combines a trip to the Moroccan desert, the Merzouga and the High Atlas to Ouarzazate and the camp in the desert Merzouga, a camel ride in the desert, then the crossing of the Mi-Atlas until in Ifrane and Fez. Explore the south-east of Morocco during this 3-day excursion in the Marrakech desert at the FEZ, discover the UNESCO World Heritage fortified kasbahs, the great Dadès canyons and the Toudra gorges, climb to the back Camel to the desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner at the camp watching the stars. Take a camel ride to admire the sunset over the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
3 Days
More than 1
2+
DESERT TOUR
Take a private 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to explore the Draa Valley and ride camels in the Zagora Desert. Visit the ancient fortified kasbahs and meet the locals.
During this private excursion in the Draa Valley and the Zagora desert from Marrakech, you will explore the high mountains of the High Atlas and its stunning panoramic views, visit the Kasbahs of World Heritage, Kasaïbas ben Haddou and taourirte, will ride camels and stroll through the vast palm grove of the Dra Valley to spend a night in the desert camp under the nomad tents and the starry sky.
2 Days
More than 1
2+
GRAND TOUR
Discover Morocco, its cultural richness and the splendor of its imperial cities, travel the coasts, the imperial cities, the mountains and the desert in an authentic tour of Morocco.
The whole history of Morocco is inscribed on the walls of the four cities of the circuit of the imperial cities: Marrakech and the Jemaa El Fna square, Fez and the fountain Nejjarine, Meknes and Bab El Mansour, Rabat and the mausoleum Mohammed V, also Volubilis and Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, all classified as World Heritage by Unesco. As you stroll through the souks and labyrinthine markets of Marrakech or Fez, your senses are awakened by the sound of the professionals at work, the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of carpets, scarves and leather tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with small villages and large dunes of the Sahara Desert.
15 Days
More than 1
2+
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