8 Days Morocco Tour

per person

Explore Morocco, where the timeless charm of ancient medinas, bustling markets, and storied cities like Marrakech and Ouarzazate seamlessly merges with the majestic landscapes of the Sahara Desert. Immerse yourself in the rich fabric of Moroccan culture, traversing from vibrant souks to serene desert vistas, crafting memories that span the vibrant urban pulse and the tranquil allure of the vast Sahara.

1

Casablanca Airport to Fez via Meknes

Start your 8 Days Morocco tour from Casablanca or Rabat Airport and drive to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis. In Meknes, a 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 Volubilis, the Roman ruins, dating to 25BC where some of the original mosaics are still in very good shape, explore the site and continue to Fes via the foothills of the Rif Mountains. Get to Fes at the end of the afternoon. Check in to your riad at the heart of the Medina. Overnight in a riad. (BB)

2

Explore Fez with a locale Guide

After breakfast in your riad , you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter,the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramique view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight accommodation in a riad . BB.

3

Fez to Merzouga via Ifrane Midelt and Atlas mountains

After the breakfast in your riad, you will leave Fez travelling towards Ifrane, a beautiful mountains village, referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco" and then on to Midelt. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping in the middle of the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas, after Midelt town you will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you may have lunch. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani.then yo Merzouga , your first night will be in a hotel/riad.Bed Dinner and Breakfast

4

Explore Merzouga area and Camel trek

After breakfast in your riad, you will start an explorative journey of the area before you camel trek and spend the night at the desert camp. Today, you’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations. You may also visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the golden sand sea of Merzouga . Dinner in front of the tent where you will spend the night. (the camp is equipped with flush-toilets). (BDB)

5

Merzouga to Dades via Todgha gorges and Tinghir.

You will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute 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 in the riad, you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todra gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch, 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 Hotel (BDB)

6

Dades gorges to Marrakech via Ouarzazate Ait benhaddou Kasbah and hight Atlas mountains.

After your breakfast at the hotel,we will start the day driving via the thousand kasbah route, the rose vally, a visit to Skoura oisis with it's authentic 17 century kasbah, a visit to Taourirt kasbah (the former residence of the Glaoui), lunch in Ourzazat, then to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah known as the oldest Kasbah in South Morocco,the 4 hours drive via the tizi ntichka pass with stops along, get to Marrakech where your night will be in a riad with bed and breakfast.

7

Explore Marrakech

After the breakfast, you will enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Bahia and Badi Palaces, Saadian Tombs, Menara basin and many other hidden treasures. Lunch will be at one of the finest traditional restaurants in Marrakech. After lunch, tour to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous market square Djemaa el Fna, well worth a visit, as one of the center attractions of Marrakech, which comes alive at night with local storytellers, snake enchanters, entertainers... and mouth-watering barbecues. Night in a hotel with Bed and Breakfast

8

Transfer to the Airport

Free time on your own then a transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport depend on your flight time The end of the trip

Departure

Casablanca - Marrakech or Casablanca
Departure Time

Whenever your flight arrives
Return Time

Depend on your flight departure
Include

Hotel bed and breakfast

Confortable vehicle AC

English speaking driver

Camel ride

Night in the tent
Not Included

Dinner

Lunches

Drinks

Tips

Entrances tickets