Day 1: Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque – Rabat
After meeting you in Mohamed V airport, we drive to Casablanca the largest city in Morocco. Here we will have a chance to visit the Hassan II Mosque one of the largest in the world, after that we head to Rabat, here we would spend the night in a riad located in the heart of the Medina
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast in the riad, we will visit the interesting monuments of Rabat, starting with Oudaya Kasbah, then Hassan tower which is a minaret of incompleted mosque and the Mohamed V mausoleum.
Read MoreThen we drive to Meknes passing through farms of grapes and olive groves, and then we arrive Meknes city to explore its 17th century Medina. After lunch we shall visit interesting sites starting by the largest and the most beautiful gate of Medinas in Morocco, Bab Mansour; on the other side located the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.
From here we drive through a narrow street to El Heri Souani, a huge granary used during Moulay Ismail dynasty. Then we head to Fez, where we spend the night in a riad.
Day 3: Fes sightseeing tour
After breakfast in the riad, our local guide will take you in a tour of Medina starting from Fes Jdid (new Medina) where you will visit the most famous Royal Palace doors, and the Jewish quarter which dates to the 14th century, then enjoying a panoramic view of the Medina from the Southern Fort.
Read MoreAfter this you will visit a mosaic factory, to explore about Moroccan Zallij or tile work.
By the afternoon the tour guide will take you through the narrow streets of the old Medina (Fes El Bali) which recognized as the oldest one in Morocco. Here you will explore many Souks and most of the historical monuments of Fes such as: the Qauraouin Mosque, Attarine Madrassa, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Tanneries. Then head back to the riad.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar forest – Ziz Valley
We will start our journey from your riad then drive south to Azrou forest through the Middle Atlas Mountains. On the way we will stop in Ifrane city which known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” and the cedar forest to see the Barbary Apes just besides the road.
Read MoreThen we will continue our journey through Zaida and Midelt in a bare plateau heading towards the High Atlas Mountains, after lunch we will enjoy the views of the Tizi n’Talghamt pass (1907m) and the magnificent Ziz Valley adorned with Jurassic rocks. As we approach the city of Errachidia, you will see the first sights of desert landscapes in the southern High Atlas plateau.
Afterwards we continue through the Ziz valley full of dates palm groves, before arriving our accommodation. We shall stay overnight in a guesthouse next to the valley, and as always we will be welcomed by a glass of tea with mint and having a local dinner.
Day 5: Ziz valley – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert
In the morning we will trek in the Ziz Valley which produces the best quality of the dates in Morocco, then we drive alongside the valley towards Erfoud city known for its fossil industry, from here to Rissani once was called Sijilmassa; and used as a stopping point for the trans-Saharan caravan traders coming from Tinbuktu in Mali.
Read MoreAfter that we drive through the black desert to Merzouga , here we will stop first for a cup of tea with mint in a hotel, then we ride camels to a Berber camp in the Sahara desert sand dunes, the most beautiful desert in Morocco. The camel trek takes about 1 hr to the camp which consisting of Berber tents well prepared with mattresses, blankets and cushions as well as a restaurant and bathrooms. In the camp we will enjoy the sounds of traditional Berber music around the campfire and under the stars.
Day 6: Merzouga – Khamlia village – Grave stones of Taouz – Erg Ouzina – M’harech Oasis (in this stage we drive about 60 km track)
Before sunrise, you will be woken up to enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Sahara desert as it gets the sunlight, after shower and breakfast, we continue our journey to M’harech oasis.
Read MoreOn our way we will stop at Khamlia village where we visit the Gnawa people (Sudanese), originally slaves brought from Sudan; in order to experience their music and dance. Afterwards we continue on road to Taouz village where we explore the lifestyle of the Berbers, then we visit the grave stones (approximately 5000 B.C) before we drive off-road to M’harech oasis where we shall spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 7: M’harech oasis – Todra gorge – Dades Valley (in this stage we drive 70 km track)
After breakfast we drive off-road following a part of the old Paris-Dakar Rally road through a dry lake and bare plateaus. Arriving the Berber town of Tinghir where we visit the magnificent Todra Gorge where the cliffs are high 300m in the both sides, after walking through the gorge enjoying its beautiful landscapes, we head to our hotel located in Dades valley.
Day 8: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – High Atlas mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast we will head towards Ouarzazte city, driving through the rose valley in Kalaat M’gouna and the route of the thousand Kasbahs.Passing through Skoura oasis provides wonderful scenery of green dates palm trees and brown Kasbas, then continue to enjoy the beautiful monuments of Ouarzazate or what is known as: “The Hollywood of Africa”, here we will have a chance to see the “Atlas Corporation Studios” where lots of movies were shot.
Read MoreAfter lunch we will visit “Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah”, which recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage site; and used as a film set for many international movies such as: “Gladiator” “Lawrence of Arabia” “Kingdom of Heaven” in addition to parts of the TV show “Game of Thrones”. We will continue our journey towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m), where we will pause to enjoy the gorgeous views of the mountains and visit the Argan oil cooperative. Then we will head to Marrakech, spending the night in a riad.
Day 9: Marrakech sightseeing tour
We will start the tour at 9:30 am from the riad, our local guide will take you through the streets of the red city, in order to visit the most impressive monuments of Marrakech.
Read MoreFrom the Bahia Palace to the Saadian Tombs and the Kotobia Mosque, then a little walk in the famous Jamaa El Fanaa square. Afterwards we drive to Majorel Gardens enjoying the beauty of the plants and colors, then we head back to the riad.
Day 10: Transfer to the airport
Today will be the end of your journey in Morocco, hoping you enjoy every moment in our amazing country.