Description
This 10-Day tour includes the best of both northern and southern Morocco. Highlights include the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the blue city of Chefchaoun, the Roman ruins in Volubilis, the fabulous cities of Fes and Marrakech and a night in the Sahara, complete with camel ride and an overnight stay at a luxury desert camp.
Day 1: Casablanca
Our driver will pick you up at the airport and from there head to Casablanca for the visit of the Hassan II mosque, the United Nations and the Cornish. From there we will head to Rabat to check in at your hotel.
Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaoun
After breakfast in Rabat, we will first explore the city and all its monuments which will include the Hassan tower, the old medina, Ouadaya and Chellah, as well as the mausoleum Mohamed V. We will head the to the beautiful city of Chefchaoun, located in the middle of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaoun is known for its beautiful blue walls and narrow alleyways. It is a very peaceful and charming little town full of life and excitement. Spend the night in Chefchaoun.
Day 3: Chefchaoun – Fes
After breakfast in in Chefchaoun, we will head to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Then we continue on to visit the city of Meknes, where we will visit its old Medina, and the Bab Lmansour. We will then drive to Fes for the overnight.
Day 4: Fes Full-Day Tour
After breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to sightseeing the city of Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco. Step back six centuries into the medieval Medina with its narrow and cobbled streets filled with ancient mosques, towering green glazed minarets and crumbling fondouks. Narrow openings into private worlds reveal architecture of peaceful courtyards filled with carved cedar, brilliantly colored mosaic tiles and delicately carved stucco ornaments. Suggested lunch will be at Palais Terrab, a beautiful Arab palace. After lunch, we will visit the Attarine and Abou Anania Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, and the Karaouine mosque. In the afternoon, we will visit the countless souks, the famous tanneries and Fes Jdid. Overnight in Fes.
Day 5: Fes – Erfoud
After an early breakfast, we will depart for Erfoud through the Mid Atlas Mountains region. Stop in Ifran for short visit, than to Azrou to visit a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative. Enjoy lunch on your town and before continuing on to Midelt (an important mining center) and to the Ziz River, passing through a series of fortified villages characterized by fascinating southern architecture. Arrival in Erfoud, check in to the hotel and if you not too tired, we will take you in s short tour of the city before dinner.
Day 6: Erfoud – Merzouga
After a leisurely breakfast in Erfoud, we will head to the Sahara. We will explore fossil mines, visit various Nomads and Berber villages around Merzouga, including the famous village of Khamilia, known for its sub-Saharan African music of Gnawa. Lunch will be in Merzouga before you prepare for an hour Camel ride to see the sunset at the top of the Golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, prior to reaching our Luxury Berber camp for the night. Tents will be private with en suite own bathrooms, showers and amenities. Dinner will be served at the camp.
Day 7: Merzouga – Ouarzazate
Wake early to see the beautiful sunrise, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the middle of the dunes, followed by a camel ride back to the hotel. We will then depart to Tineghir via the holy city of Rissani, a site where the ancestors of the Alaouite Dynasty are buried in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sherif. Visit of the ruins of Ksar Abbar, a Kasbah that dates from the 17th century. Continuation through the Tinjdad road full of sumptuous Kasbahs and palm groves. Lunch on your own followed by a visit to the Todgha Gorges with their impressive bare escarpments before we continue to Dades valley and from there to Rose Valley, and arriving in Ouarzazate for the overnight.
Day 8: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast in beautiful OUARZAZATE, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which is site of a dozen western movies such as Sahara, the Mummy, the Kingdom of heaven and many more… After the visit of the Kasbah, we will then continue across the peak of Tizi-n-Tichka and will
reach Marrakech in the afternoon.
Day 9: Marrakech Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will tour Marrakech with a certified local Guide. The visit will include the 16th century Saadian Tombs,” Dar Si Said” Museum of Moroccan Arts, the fragrant Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Minaret and the magnificent Bahia Palace with its extraordinary tiles, opulent courtyards and fountains. After lunch on your own, you will visit of the Djemmaa-el-Fna Square where fortune-tellers, acrobats, vendors, snake charmers and magicians put on a never-ending show. In the evening, suggested entertainment dinner show at Le Comptoir restaurant before returning to the Riad for overnight stay.
Day 10: Marrakech-Casablanca Airport
After breakfast we will drive you to Casablanca airport where our services end.
Accommodations:
- Day 1: Rabat Sofitel jardains rose
- Day 2: Chefchaoun lina ryad & spa
- Day 3-4 : Fes Palais Faraj
- Day 5 :Erfoud Kasbah xaluca maadid
- Day 6: Merzouga LUXURY CAMP (Sahara Stars)
- Day 7 :Ouarzazate Hotel Berber Palace
- Day 8 & 9: Marrakech La Maison Arabe
Meal Inclusions:
- 9 Breakfasts
- 02 Dinners
What is included?
- 10 Days in a private luxury suv with an English speaking driver throughout the trip including fuel
- 9-Night accommodation in selected option with breakfast daily
- Local taxes and resort fees all included.
- Local guides in Fes, Rabat and Marrakech to conduct the orientation visits including Entrance Fees
- Dinners in Erfoud and Sahara Desert camp
- Camel excursion in Merzouga
What is not included?
- Lunches and Drinks
- Dinners except in Erfoud and Merzouga Camp
- Tips
- International Air fares
Price upon request.
