Day 1: Casablanca airport – 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 – Chefchaoun
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.
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Then we drive to Chefchaoun passing through the Rif Mountains, enjoying its fertile landscapes. All in a sudden, the blue buildings of Chefchaoun showing up among the mountains, stopping at a panoramic view of the Medina then continue to our riad where we spend the night.
Day 3: Chefchaoun sightseeing
Today is a relaxing day, where we have a free time exploring this charming Medina walking through its blue and white narrow alleys and enjoying the historical monument of Alkasabah located in the side of the Spanish-style square Utta Hamam, lined with cafes and restaurants.
Day 4: Chefchaoun – Rif Mountains – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Starting from your riad, and driving south; crossing the wonderful landscapes of the Rif Mountains to the Roman-Berber ruin city.
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Arriving the archeological site of Volubilis, once was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Mauritania. Here we walk around the ruins enjoying the sense of Roman lifestyle and the beauty of architecture. We leave Volubilis behind and drive to Moulay Idriss town, enjoying the scenery of the buildings attached to the hillside with fertile landscapes in the background.
Leaving for the Imperial city of Meknes we pass through farms and olive groves, and then here we are the 17th century Medina of Meknes with its Minarets. 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 5: 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.
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After 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 6: 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 is known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” and the cedar forest to see the Barbary Apes.
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Then 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 of the 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 7: 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.
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After 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 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 8: Merzouga – Khamlia village – Grave stones of Taouz – Erg Ouzina Desert (in this stage we drive 30 km track)
Before sunrise, you will be woken up to enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Sahara desert as it gets the sunlight, after showers and breakfast, we continue our journey to Erg Ouzina Desert.
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On 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 Ouzina desert where we shall spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 9: Ouzina desert – Ramlia oasis – M’harech oasis – Todra gorge (in this stage we drive 80 km track)
After breakfast we drive off-road following a part of the old Paris-Dakar Rally road through a dry lake to Ramlia oasis, then we cross Ouad Ghriss Valley to M’harech oasis.
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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 Todra Valley.
Day 10: Todra gorge – Dades valley – Boutghrar village – Skoura oasis – Amridil Kasbah – Ouarzazate
We start in the morning and drive towards Dades Valley, here we pause for some photo opportunity of the beautiful rocks formation. And after we visit Dades gorge we will drive off-road to Boutghrar village.
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Along the track we will be able to meet some nomadic families, some of whom still live in caves. Arriving at Kallat M’gouna where pink roses blossom during spring, and known for its Rose Fistival during May. After that we drive on-road to Skoura oasis, to explore its magical Kasbahs hidden inside green palm groves; we will visit Amridil Kasbah which dates to the 17th century, then head to Ouarzazate where we shall spend the night in a riad.
Day 11: Ouarzazate – Taourirte Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast we will enjoy the beautiful monuments of Ouarzazate or what is known as: “The Hollywood of Africa”, here we will have a chance to visit Taourirte Kasbah and see the “Atlas Corporation Studios” where lots of movies were shot.
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After 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 12: Marrakech sightseeing
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.
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From 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, free time afternoon.
Day 13: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
The journey will start at 8:00 am from your riad, as we leave Marrakech we will drive west to the Atlantic coast where Essaouira exists.
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We pass through a bare plateau and different farms before we see the Argan trees as we get closer to the ocean, after a short break at Argan cooperative testing the Argan oil and Amlou with a cup of tea, we will continue to Essaouira or Mogador the ancient name of the medina that supposed to be originally from the Amazigh (Berber) language. Once we reach there we will have a free time exploring the old town, walking on the beach and enjoying the seafood. After the visit we drive back to Marrakech
Day 14: Transfer to the airport
Today will be the end of your journey in Morocco, hoping you enjoy every moment in our amazing country.
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