9 days trip from casablanca to imperial cities of africa morocco desert
Itinerary 9 days trip from Casablanca to imperial cities of morocco
DAY 1 :
CASABLANCA - RABAT :
Arrive at Casablanca airport, where we will
meet you and drive to Casablanca then to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In
Casablanca you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest one outside of Mecca, and experience the coastal Cornish seaside. Afterward, we will leave for Rabat.
Here you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before you check in
to your riad in the Medina. Overnight at Riad - bed, and breakfast.
DAY 2 :
RABAT - MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - FES :
After
breakfast in your riad, you will start traveling to Fes via Meknes and
Volubilis. In Meknes, another significant imperial city in Morocco, known as
the Ismaili capital of Morocco, you will see the famous gate Bab Mansour, the
Sahrij Souani Bassin, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch, your journey
continues to the Roman city of Volubilis, where you will get a chance to see
the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman Road, and city layout. As you
travel through the Moroccan countryside we will pass by the Holy City of Moulay
Idriss for a photo opportunity. You’ll get to Fes at the end of the afternoon
and check in to your riad in the Medina. Overnight at Riad .
DAY 3 : EXPLORING FES:
Breakfast in
your riad, and then start an explorative journey of the Medina where you will
visit the many hidden treasures that only the inhabitants of the place know
about. Fes served as the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years and is home
to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the
world. Your guided tour will take you to Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine
Fountains and the Tanneries. After lunch, you will also view the exterior of the
Royal Palace and walk through the famous Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, where you
will have the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco. Your
tour of Fes includes a short visit to the famous ceramic factory, and then you
can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. In the
afternoon we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation at
your Riad .
DAY 4 : FES
- AZROU - MIDLET :
After
breakfast in your riad, you will leave towards the southeast following the
Caravan roads to midlet. During this journey, you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the Cedar forest, the
largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains– where you may well
sight Barbarian apes. After lunch in Azrou or Ifran. we'll continue to Midlt
DAY 5 MIDLET - ARFOUD - MERZOUGA:
After breakfast, we go from Midlet to the Erg Chebbi Sahara desert in Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the
way, we’ll pass through, Rachidia and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning
of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, and we continue to Merzouga, after relaxing A few minutes in Merzouga, we go to ride the camels who are waiting to take us on
an adventure in the sand dunes. we will spend the night in a camp (Nomad Berber
tents) with drums music in the middle of the Sahara, this is a great opportunity
to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise, when we arrive at the camp we
go to the high dunes to see the sunset, we will spend the night in nomad tents.
DAY 6 :
MERZOUGA - TODRA GORGES - DADES VALLEY :
Early in the morning, your camel guide will
wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise in your life. You will
trek back to the village of Merzouga. En route, you couldn’t fail to appreciate
the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes - changing with the
light as the day progresses. After breakfast and shower in your Riad, you’ll
leave for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges
in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades
Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock
formations known as "monkey toes". Overnight accommodation will be in
a fancy guesthouse overlooking the Dades valley.
DAY 7 : DADES VALLEY - AIT BEN HADDOU - TIZI
N’TICHKA PASS - MARRAKECH :
After
breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and
Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs –
providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots
of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, "the rose city", to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is
over. Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Built by Et Thami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th century, now the
Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the
majestic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before
arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech, overnight at the Riad in the
medina.
DAY 8 :
EXPLORING MARRAKECH :
After breakfast
in the Riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech "the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with
historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Minaret; the Saadian
tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School.
Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance
to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving
at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and
then in the afternoon visit the Majorelle Gardens, and have a short tour at
Gueliz -the new city of Marrakech. After dinner, you will have the option to
walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, tooth-pullers
and food sellers. Overnight accommodation will be in your Riad.
DAY 9: MARRAKECH TRANSFER TO AIRPORT :
Breakfast. Free time for tea or finish last-minute shopping until the appointed time.
Meeting at the Riad for airport transfer at the time agreed to take the flight back.
Meeting at the Riad for airport transfer at the time agreed to take the flight back.
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