Marrakech Trip Overview
Between tradition and modernity, Marrakech embodies the promise of unprecedented sensations. As you stroll through the Djemaa el-Fna square and in the souks with their dazzling colors and oriental scents, the red city fulfills all of your desires for the exotic in no time at all. Carriage rides, sunny terraces, street performers and many other day and night activities determine the rhythm of your stay in Morocco. Visiting one of its numerous riads, small oriental palaces with central courtyards, gives you an insight into the architectural splendor of the medina, or you can relax in the Menara garden with its typical water basin. Marrakech has an unbelievable variety of attractions to offer visitors. As soon as you leave the walled old town, you will be transferred to contemporary Morocco. The districts of Gueliz and Hivernage have the most modern infrastructures, boutiques for international luxury and fashion brands, and wide, airy avenues, all of which are characterized by the charm that is unique to Marrakech.
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* Duration: 8 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Between tradition and modernity, Marrakech embodies the promise of unprecedented sensations. As you stroll through the Djemaa el-Fna square and in the souks with their dazzling colors and oriental scents, the red city fulfills all of your desires for the exotic in no time at all. Carriage rides, sunny terraces, street performers and many other day and night activities determine the rhythm of your stay in Morocco. Visiting one of its numerous riads, small oriental palaces with central courtyards, gives you an insight into the architectural splendor of the medina, or you can relax in the Menara garden with its typical water basin. Marrakech has an unbelievable variety of attractions to offer visitors. As soon as you leave the walled old town, you will be transferred to contemporary Morocco. The districts of Gueliz and Hivernage have the most modern infrastructures, boutiques for international luxury and fashion brands, and wide, airy avenues, all of which are characterized by the charm that is unique to Marrakech.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Marrakesch
Pass By: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Individual arrival to Marrakech. At the airport you are already expected by our service guide. Transfer to the Riad Diar Ikalimo. Check In as of 14:00h.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Ikalimo Marrakech.
Day 2: The old town
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
After breakfast, set off for a historic city tour. The old town of Marrakech was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Here you will walk together with your tour guide, who will take you to the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the famous jamaic square Djemaa el-Fna.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Ikalimo Marrakech.
Day 3: Souks & Gardens
Stop At: Bab Mansour Gate, 17, Rue Ain El Anboub et Rue Lalla Aicha Adouia Quartier HAMMAM JDID, Meknes 52000 Morocco
fter breakfast, you will go on foot and with your guide through the typical markets and the world-famous gardens of Marrakech. In 2020, Marrakech, this thousand-year-old city that was included twice in the UNESCO World Heritage List (for the first time in 1985 with its medina, but also through Djemaa el-Fna Square as an intangible heritage in 2001) will become the colors of African culture wear.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Ikalimo Marrakech
Day 4: Culinary
Stop At: Avenue El Karaouinne، Fes, Morocco
Breakfast in the Riad. Today there will be a cooking lesson. Together with the owner family you will learn how to cook moroccan sytle with all typical herbs and ingirdiens. The higlight of the lesson will be the lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast.
• Dinner: Lunch will be prepared during the cookin lesson.
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Ikalimo Marrakech
Day 5: Departure
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Breakfast in the riad. Depending on the flight time, you may still have time for a last walk in Marrakech. Check out latest at 12.00h and transfer to aiport.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Check out latest at 12:00h
Day 6: Erfoud – Tinerhir – Ouarzazate
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Breakfast in the hotel. The day begins with crossing the Hamada, a stone desert, and leads to the towns of Tinjdad and Tinerhir. Lunch (optional) takes place in the Todra Gorge, where you have some free time. The approximately 300 meters of vertically sloping rock walls, which move together at the narrowest point to about 100 meters, are impressive. Then it continues via Boumalne, past the Dades Gorge, along the fascinating “Road of the 1000 Kasbahs” to Ouarzazate. This modern city lies on a desert-like plateau at an altitude of approx. 1,200 m and offers you a wonderful view. Brown and red houses, walls with white crenellated battlements, a pretty main square and the palm-lined pedestrian zone give it a special charm. Dinner and overnight at the Berbere Palace Hotel.
Daily stage: approx. 380 km.
Duration: 8 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Berbere Palace Hotel
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
After breakfast, you will pass the famous Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, where films such as “Sodom and Gomorrah”, “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator” have already been made. The kasbah is one of the protected assets of UNESCO.
Onward journey to Marrakech via the Tizi ’n-Tichka Pass. In the “Pearl of the Orient” the whole diversity of oriental life is reflected in its contrast. After a structural upgrading process in the 80s, the medina now shines again in all its charm. The riads are used as exclusive private residences or as fine guest houses. With small gardens in the inner courtyard, they are like palaces from 1001 nights. You will have lunch at the hotel. Then visit the Saadian tombs and the famous jugglers’ square “Djemaa el Fna”. Let yourself be enchanted by snake charmers, storytellers and fortune tellers. On the square you can try freshly squeezed juices and various types of dates. Enjoy this unforgettable atmosphere. A dinner with folklore show is already included in the travel price.
Overnight at the Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa.
Daily stage: approx. 380 km.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa
Day 8: departure
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After breakfast check out (until 12:00) and transfer to the airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Check out from the Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa hotel
until 12:00 o’clock
