The Arrival at Casablanca Airport
Our driver will take you to your hotel. It will be a good chance to know your tour leader and to get to know the group and maybe enjoy an optional dinner together, overnight at your accommodation at Casablanca.
Casablanca - Chefchaouen
You will travel together through magnificent scenery of Rif mountains reaching the blue washed city Chefchaouen, aslo known as the Blue pearl.
Chefchaouen was founded by the Spanish Moors and the jewish community on 1471 AD you can also visit the city fortress that was the main garrison at the northwest, still enough to explore it might be good to walk to Ras El Maa and the Spanish mosque upon the hill where a magical sunset view awaits you.
Chefchaouen - The Akchour Waterfalls
Today you can have a free day to discover the old blue city that offers you a relaxed atmosphere, you can also join an optional excursion to the Akchour valley also known as the lost Paradise valley, 35 KM away of Chechaouen will be a great chance to hike through the valley to reach the waterfalls that will leave you totally speechless.
Chefchaoun - Volubilis The Ancient Roman city - Fes
Leaving this peaceful town today you are travelling down to the city of Fes, on the way you will be visiting the ancient Roman outpost of Volubilis to learn about the history and architecture; the stunning bathhouses, marble pillars decorating the main lane, Then you head to the oldest capital in Morocco "FES" that is also known by its 9000 labyrinth alleys this city was founded 1200 years back in time by the first Sultan "IDRIS I" representing a Mosaic of the Amazigh and Arab ethnicities residing the city.
Fes
Right after the breakfast you can join an included city visit to FES EL BALI or the Medival Fes where the oldest University in the world "El Karaouine" takes a place, visit Medrassa Bounania a religious school that was founded on the 14th century, in addition to many other interesting sites like Ennejarine Museum and Fundok that was one of the oldest hostels in the city for the caravan traders back to the Dark Ages, least and not last the famous tanneries where you can experience how the tanners dyeing the skins of the goats, sheeps, cows, and even camels.
Evening time might be a great time to relax at your accommodation
Fes - Ifrane and the Middle Atlas Mountains - Merzouga
Just after taking your breakfast today you will take your way through the forested heights of the middle Atlas; you might have a chance to take pictures with some Barbary Apes on the way, and stop by the Paris of Morocco, IFRANE which is considered a masterpiece built at the colonial era. There is plenty to discover throughout the authentic villages on the way; notice the difference between the Green North and Dry South; it would be great to stop by to have an optional Lunch at the town of Midelt before carrying on your way to the South; upon your arrival to Merzouga get yourself prepared to ride a camel and to see one of the special sunsets you will ever see, then back to the edge of the dunes where your camp nestles; enjoy a nice traditional dinner and maybe hear some Touareg songs by the bonfire.
Merzouga - Todra
Wake up early to enjoy a charming sunrise then walk to the Auberge where you can refresh your body and have a nice breakfast before taking your way to the town of Todra gorges, it will be nice to have a lunch on the way and why not at Todra if time allows.
Upon your arrival your tour leader will take you into the breathtaking Todra Gorges that is 400 meters high, you might spot some climbers on the cliff sides, also don't miss to walk through the peaceful palmary and learn how the local community is farming and cropping the palmery's harvest before heading down to your accommodation.
Merzouga - Ouarzazate
Today you are travelling through the famous road of the 1000 Kasbahs on the way we might get a chance to see the blooming blossoms at Kalaa MGouna, and also many of the Fortresses "Ksars / Kasbahs" that used to be tribal outposts against the invaders back in the history. Arriving to Ouarzazate which is also known as the hollywood of North Africa with its Studios and artifitial statutes along the way, still there is a lot to discover; you might optionally visit Kasbah Taourirt or perhaps the herbal market.
Ouarzazate - Essaouira
Leaving the city behind today you are taking your way through the authentic villages reaching the Atlas Heights and passing by the famous passage of Tizi'n Tichka making your way to the Atlantic town of Essaouira, the town was originally known as Mogador early at the Portugese occupation and was considered as an important trade outpost and you can notice that some of the European touch at the main Kasbah.the city is also known as a beach destination for the water sports such as kite surfing and surfing.
Essaouira
Today, you will be a free to choose what to do; it’s a day to chill and relax maybe have an optional lunch at fish stalls next to the port or maybe have an optional surfing session at the beach
Essaouira - Marrakech
Morning departure from the coastal town to Marrakech, translation of the Berber word THE LAND OF GOD that was once upon a time a capital of the famous dynasties "Saadiens and Muravidies" That explains why the city is historically and culturally rich; it will be a great chance to join an afternoon city visit to discover some of highlights like the External visit of Koutoubia mosque and Bahia Palace and discover the old walled Medina and its busiest Bazaars
At the evening time there is nothing better than having a dinner at Jamaa Lafna square by the snake charmers or watching the acrobat boys performing their magical shows.
Marrakech
There is still a lot to discover at the Red city but at your own, feel free to to book an optional traditional Hammam or massage.
Evening time you can have a fancy optional dinner by Jamaa Lafna Square by the snake charmers and acrobatic shows.
Departure
Unfortunately your Journey has come to an end; you can still extend your stay at your hotel or book a departure transfer to Marrakech airport.
Your tour leader will be happy to assist when needed.
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Tours |
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13 Days / 12 Nights |
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Everyday |
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French, English, Germany. |
Destination city | Marrakech |
Departure city | Casablanca |
City of Passage | Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Fez, Ifrane, Merzouga , Middle Atlas, Ouarzazate. |