Marrakech Trip Overview
To live the diversity of Morocco, between its Imperial Cities ( Rabat & Fes ); its blue pearl Chefchaouen ; the experience of the Sahara in all its splendor, visit the flagship sites of Moroccan nature and its architectural jewels, to know the 3 Atlas mountains and the Moroccan Swizerland : a rich tour in natural and cultural diversity
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* Duration: 7 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
To live the diversity of Morocco, between its Imperial Cities ( Rabat & Fes ); its blue pearl Chefchaouen ; the experience of the Sahara in all its splendor, visit the flagship sites of Moroccan nature and its architectural jewels, to know the 3 Atlas mountains and the Moroccan Swizerland : a rich tour in natural and cultural diversity
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca & Rabat
Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
For the romantics, Casablanca is a mythical place that exists in a dream inspired by the 1942 film starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart.The economical capital of Morocco and its largest city located on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca is a cosmopolitan city for travelers who like to feel like locals. Casablanca has a fascinating combination of architecture from Art Deco to Modern and ancient cultural secrets hidden off the beaten path.
Visits : Hassan II mosque, Rick’s café …
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
The nation’s capital of Morocco . A cosmopolitan city offers a well-propotioned package of sights and history within medina, kasbah and new city
Visits : Kasbah of Oudayas, Mohammed V mausoleum
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch and drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner included in the Riad except drinks
Accommodation included: Night in a beautiful Riad in the medina : Riad Nazha included
Day 2: FES VISITS
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Fes is the spiritual heart of Morocco and is the most ancient, and indeed the greatest, of the country’s imperial cities. It’s one of the undisputed highlights of any visit to Morocco.
Fes El Bali is the largest intact medieval city, with more than 9,500 narrow streets
Guided Visits : Bab Boujloud, Medersa Bouanania, Chouwara tanneries, karaouiyyine mosque & university, seffarine square …
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fes el-Jdid, Fes Morocco
Built on the 13th century, location of fes’s Jewish community since the beginning of the 14th century.
Guided Visits : Mellah or Jewish quarters within cemetery and synagogue , Royal Palace gate
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast included in the riad
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner is included in the Riad
Accommodation included: 2nd night in the same Rid in Fes
Day 3: CHEFCHAOUEN : THE BLUE PEARL
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Secluded beneath the twin Rif peaks of Jebel Chaouen, the Analusian village is one of Morocco’s prettiest. Its little medina is fascinating to explore – and photograph – with an uphill maze of quiet, cobled alleys that twist through rows of blue-washed houses .
Guided Visits : Medina, main square & kasbah …
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the Riad in Fes
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner not included
• Dinner: Dinner not included
Accommodation included: 3rd night in a Riad in the Medina : Riad Gharnata or equivalent
Day 4: MIDDLE ATLAS & IFRANE
Stop At: Middle Atlas, Skoura M’Daz Morocco
The quiet welcoming range of the Middle Atlas mountains with its fertile plains and forests of towering cedar trees.
Guided Visits : Imouzzer, Monkey’s forest
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
The mountain resort of Ifrane is like no other in Morocco. The first impression upon entering the village is of a “little Switzerland”
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast icluded in the Riad in Chefchaouen
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner included in the kasbah hotel in Midelt
Accommodation included: Night in Hotel/Kasbah Asmaa in Midelt included
Day 5: MERZOUGA ERG CHEBBI DESERT
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Emotions of wonder and excitement usually accompany the travelers first sight of surreal gold, pink and red sand dunes.
Program : camel trek, sunset up the dunes
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast included in the hotel in Midelt
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner included in the camp
Accommodation included: In a secure and comfortable luxury camp in a private tent in Erg Chebbi
Day 6: FROM MERZOUGA to OUARZAZATE
Stop At: Tinghir, Morocco
Both the Toudra Palmeraie and Toudra Gorges are equally scenic and fascinating.
Visits : The palmeraie and Toudra Gorges
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
A spectacular gorge within plenty of viewpoints along Dades Valley
Visits : Draa valley, Monkey’s fingers, Dades Gorges
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in Merzouga desert camp included
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
• Dinner: Dinner in the hotel in Ouarzazate included except drinks
Accommodation included: 6th night in a Hotel in Ouarzazate included
Day 7: FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Formerly a point of trade and cultural meetings between the different African peoples, Ouarzazate is the starting point of the oases route, desert’s gate and kasbahs capital. Its wonderful landscapes appear in several great movies. Ouarzazate is also the city of 300 days of sunshine a year which houses the project of the grandiose solar power station Noor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
The Word “ksar” refers to a large group of Kasbahs ( castles ) that are built close together and which are located behind the fortified walls of a city. Ait Ben Haddou is an earthen city that is constructed from clay bricks and has thick defensive walls protecting the interior. Listed as a UNESCO World heritage from 1987, this site has a very strong bond with Holywood. David Lean chose Ait Ben Haddou as the perfect location for his movie ”Lawrence of Arabia” in 1962. Other famous movies that have been filmed there include “Jewels of the Nile”, “The living daylights”, “kundun”, “the Mummy” , “Gladiator”, Alexander” and famous T.V serials like “Game of Thrones” or “Isabel” … The site is not only astonished at the historical beauty ( more than 1000 years old ), but many visitors find themselves in awe of the fact that they can walk the same streets as some of their favorite movie stars.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel in Ouarzazate included
• Lunch: Lunch & drinks not included
No accommodation included on this day.
