8 DAYS TOURS FROM MARRAKECH – DESERT – IMPERIAL CITIES

Morocco Tour Itinerario

1st day : Marrakech – Ouarzazate

Our team will make sure to pick you up on time whether you prefer from your hotel ,riad,airport or railway station . And then our journey begins with us driving aver the south eastern roads towards the marvelous atlas mountains in which you could enjoy watching the altitude of the mountain pass “Tizi n Tishka” (which is about 2260 m) on the way you will be able to gaze at laborious farmers harvesting wheat ,vegetables…,while shepherds herd their beasts , after a while we will stop at the famous and signifying “kasbah Ait ben haddou “ a castle that was built a long time ago by Berbers , it serves now as a filming location for several Hollywood and international movies such as the Lawrence of the Arabia , the mummy ,babel, and prince of Persia  ! After exploring this grand and majestically beautiful monument we will continue our tour into the African Hollywood, gate of Sahara “Ouarzazat” , dinner and sleeping over will be held in there .

2nd day : Ouarzazate – Merzouga

After having breakfast we will hit the road for a few miles away towards Merzouga through the road of One Thousand Kasbah , Skoura palm grove we’re talking about thousands of palm trees , and then there’s the roses city , Kelaa Mgouna , famous for its annual festivals . our next stop is the Todgha gorge also known as the grand canyon of Morocco , you will have the chance to roam and get lost in the magic of these canyons , needn’t worry our guides will always be around ! If you’re interested in anthropology or u just like observing how certain people live, then here’s the occasion, u will be able to interact with native habitants of this region , you’ll be charmed by their simplicity and their warm welcomes . By that time you’ll surely be hungry so we will be having lunch just there .then we head towards Erfoud the land of fossils and marble , we will surely pay a visit for one of its carriers , and off to the hotel we go which is located in the heart of the sand

3th day : Merzouga Erg chebbi

As light of day strikes we will be wandering around the desert , off to explore the secrets of this wild life , we will head towards El Khamlia  , dance to the rhythms of gnawa music, interact with the native inhabitants, have a fresh mint tea with them , and then we go to Erg chebbi’s sand dunes the highest ones in Morocco , we will be enjoying some extravagant views , blue sky , tall palm trees , golden sands and mirages of water , from there you will be carried by camels to the magical golden dunes on which the sunset colors will be reflected upon , and as it gets dark you must be exhausted by the road , well you are about to experience a nomad lifestyle for a night , you will have your supper served plus you will get to sleep on one of the nomad camel hair tent .

4th day : Merzouga – Fes

As the morning comes by we will be surely flying away from Sahara and heading towards imperial cities where history and art altogether are mustered .we will be on the road driving through Errachidia , Ziz valley  a heavenly ground that is covered by thousands of palm trees  and vast oasis , Ksars villages that are just next to Ayachi Mountains . Then we proceed through the Tizi n Talremt pass till we arrive at Midelt “the Apple” , they may sound the same but they’re totally different why don’t you see yourself  and eat lunch there ? after a yummy meal we will be found in the Cedar forest that is located in Azrou , it’s well known for its vast land and diversity of its apes and monkeys .then onto Ifran the Switzerland of Morocco , a French village that was built back in the late 1930s to resemble to the European structures back then .as for the night it will be spent in Fez .

5th day : Fes – Fes Medina

Today’s dedicated to Fes only ,the most ancient living city in Morocco , we will be visiting the Gateway of the royal palace , the 9^th century Karaouine Mosque and university the very first school to be built upon this territory , local Souks where you could buy souvenirs for your friends , there’s also the Moulay Idriss II tomb (the founder of Fes) . hungery yet , lunch will take place in one of Fes’ most known restaurants in the ancient city , we still are visiting the Nejjarine fountain , the famous Harem garden , and last but not least the Batha Museum where there a some iconic items that dignifies Fes well . on the way to our hotel , we will make a quick stop to enjoy sunset upon this magnificent imperial city.

6th day : Fes – Volibules – Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca

As for today , we will deploy from Fez towards other imperial cities such as Meknes , but before there’s Volubilis , one of the most important historical sites in  morocco , it’s a heritage from the then  roman empire. Our tour continues with us driving all over Meknes , we will be watching its most famous monuments likeThe Madrassa Bouanania , Bab El Mansour (the gateway to Moulay Ismail palace ), Sehrij  Swani nearby with a vast rooftop that contains a formidable view of town . Here’s a fact Meknes was the capital of the first Arabic dynasty that ruled Morocco. After a quick stop there we will drive again this time towards the actual and current capital of Morocco Rabat , which is by the way plenty of historical monuments also , yet it is signified for its mixture of both modern and traditional touches . then as the night arrives we will be found in the darling of Morocco “Casablanca” we will spend the night in a luxurious hotel or riad of your choice .

7th day : Casablanca – Marrakech

Today’s is devoted basically to Casablanca , we will visit  the dignifying monuments of the city , such as the fascinating architecture of the mosque Hassan the second one of the main if not the largest and most breathtaking mosques in Africa .we will visit the shops , the bazaars in case you want to buy your friends some souvenirs , and then of course you’ll drink a cup of whatever you desire from not any café the Rick’s café whilst listening to Sam playing it again , you could hum it with him . sorry we just love Bogart and Casablanca . As night falls we will head towards Marrakech for a staying in .

8th day : Marrakech – Marrakech

Marrakech is one of the most visited cities in Morocco and worldwide, it’s often called the red city , so today’s gonna be dedicated only to getting to know this mysterious area , we will visit Jamaa el Fna square , take quick snaps with snakes and monkeys , listen to story tellers or watch dancers and musicians practicing their passion. our next stop is at the Bahia palace , then to Badii palace , Saadian tombs , Koutoubia mosque . If you are interested you could visit the Majorelle Garden or local souks by evening we will head towards your hotel or airport  as you chose. Until we embark on another journey .

What is include:

• Pick up/ Drop off at the hotel or riad.
• Transportation in a comfortable vehicle.
• English/Spanish speaking driver.
• Accommodations in hotels, and one night in Berber haima (in desert tours).
• Dinner and breakfast.
• Camel ride at sunset and sunrise.

Not include:

• Drinks.
• Tickets to museums.
• Tips to guides or restaurants.