Marrakesh Trip Overview
Our Tours offers eight special days to discover Moroccan Desert in order to live the experience of SAHARA in its glory. Accompanied by a driver-guide fluent in English, French or Spanish, in a very air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way we will make several stops to enjoy the villages and the landscapes. This tour is private, therefore there is no strict program, you can order to stop any where along side the tour.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 days
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Our Tours offers eight special days to discover Moroccan Desert in order to live the experience of SAHARA in its glory. Accompanied by a driver-guide fluent in English, French or Spanish, in a very air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way we will make several stops to enjoy the villages and the landscapes. This tour is private, therefore there is no strict program, you can order to stop any where along side the tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech arrival to airport
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
We will receive you at the airport gate with an air-conditioned car. Then, drive you towards the hotel / Riad to relax.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at riad or hotel in Marrakech
Day 2: Exploring the red Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After breakfast, you will start you guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will visit Bahia Palace, meaning brilliance in Arabic, is perhaps one of the best-preserved historical sites and certainly most interesting in Marrakech. Then we will visit the tombs of the Saadians, it is one of the most tourist sites in Marrakech for its architecture of the tombs that is nowadays added as a trace of the Saadians who ruled Morocco centuries ago; afterwards we’ll explore Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, It is located in the district of the south-west medina of Marrakech. The mosque is decorated with curved windows, a strip of ceramic, pointed merlons and decorative arches; it has a large square with gardens, and is lit at night. The minaret, 77 meters (253 feet) high, includes an arrow and orbs. Lunch will be served at a restaurant near the famous square Djemaa el-Fna, Jamaâ El Fna is a destination for all magic, and tells its storytellers, dancers, water sellers and snake charmers, the history of Morocco from yesterday and today while subduing its visitors by Its charm which begins in the morning and finds its height only in the evening. Afterward, we’ll continue exploring the souks of the medina. Overnight in Hotel/Riad.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at riad or hotel in Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech. Tizi ntichka.Ait Ben Haddou. Ouarzazate
Stop At: Tizi n’Tichka, Tizi N’Tichka, Morocco
First, we’ll drive towards kasbah Ait Ben Haddou we’ll pass through the great mountains of tizi ntichka. On the way we’ll stop and enjoy the landscape with a panoramic views of tizi ntichka.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
. We continue our excursion until we reach Ait Ben haddou. We’ll visit Ait Ben haddou, the largest Kasbah in Africa. This beautiful Kasbah is a fortified Ksar (Royal Palace) with impressive buildings and spectacular mud houses. The majestic Ait Ben Haddou gives a perfect example of the marvelous ancient Arab-architecture. before Leaving Ait Ben Haddou towards Ouarzazate “city of movies” we will take a break for lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We’ll explore the high walls of Ouarzazate. We will introduce you to its colorful Souks and authentic buildings before heading to its Tremendous Film Studios. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or aita coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. Also, we’ll visit Kasbah Taourirt is one of the most impressive of its kind in Morocco. Kasbah Taourirt was considered the largest Kasbah in Morocco and today is classified as a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui. Taourirt is one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco. In the past, it was a strategic location controlled by the Glaoui for the Saharan Caravan Route to West Africa. Overnight and dinner in hotel.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel in Ouarzazate 4*
Day 4: Ouarzazate. Dades Valley. Gorges Todgha Tinghir
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
After breakfast in your accommodation, leave Ouarzazate to Dades Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
You will discover Dades Valley is scattered with oases, palm groves and elaborate kasbahs. The valley itself is made lush and green by the Dades River, which rises from the High Atlas Mountains before emptying into Morocco’s largest river, Draa. The water of Dades provide life for a variety of almond, fig, walnut and birch trees on the valley floor offering a spectacular contrast to the earthen-colored rocky formations rising from the valley floor. Break for lunch. Carry on our journey to Gorges Todra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
We will entertain with orange high cliffs of Todra Gorges. The peaks rise up to 980 feet (300 meters) above the Todra, which meanders from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. The river has since dried up, leaving only the imagination to picture the powerful natural forces that once carved this region. Overnight in hotel.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel in Gorges Todgha 4*
Day 5: Gores Todgha. Tinghir. Tinjdad. Merzouga Desert
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
After breakfast in your accommodation, we will drive you to Tinjdad.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tinejdad, Morocco
At the entrance to Tinejdad, we will visit the most famous tradition berber place which is ksar El Khorbat, built at the end of the 19th century, has kept its architecture and the atmosphere of yesteryear that inhabits it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Upon arrival to hotel’s Merzouga, and after a welcoming tea. You will ride your Camel gently to the desert camp set between the desert golden dunes. Overnight accommodation in a tent and dinner under blanket of stars. Furthermore; around the camp fire with some local music played live by the local camp team, spend the night in a comfortable camp in the middle of the dunes.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at Desert Camp
Day 6: Merzouga. Rissani. MIdelt. Azrou Cedar forest. Ifrane. Fes
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Early morning, we’ll enjoy Sun rising in the desert of Merzouga by camel riding back to our hotel for delicious Breakfast & shower.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Return back to Fes passing through Rissani stopping to discover the culture of this town visiting Zawiya Moulay Ali Ash-Sharif established to honor Alawite dynasty founder, dramatic Ziz valley, another Stop front of lake el Hassan el Awal.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We will stop in one of the local resturants with a view to Enjoying lunch meal in a Berber village located in the middle Atlas mountain.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Azrou, Azrou, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We will move to Azrou, an old Berber town with the largest cedar forest in Africa. Where you can enjoy your free time in the breezy forest to wander through the green forest. You will be free to take some memorable pictures
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
Then we will carry on to Ifrane that is considered as a magical mountain town and one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco which looks like little Switzerland. Your personal driver will introduce you to some incredible charming places and marvelous landscapes, as you find the most captivating flowing rivers all over this charming town. Continue our journey to Fes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
On afternoon leave Ifrane towards Fes city. Overnight in hotel/riad.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel in Fes 4*
Day 7: Exploring Fes Medina
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Your professional Guide will pick you up from your lovely Hotel/Riad to examine the local life of middle age. In order to discover one of the world’s most ancient and beautiful cities.
First, we will visit the fascinating Royal palace, to see its tremendous giant 7 brass Gates. That has matching knockers, covered with intricate patterns and majestically carved in copper. The tremendous Gates are perfectly surrounded by mesmerizing Moroccan Tile work or Zellige. It is also carved with cedar wood giving the perfect example of the authentic Moroccan architecture.
Next, continue our fes city tours by moving to “El Mellah”, the first Moroccan Jewish Quarter. In order to see a different world of authentic streets and marvelous little shops. EL Mellah has also a large square where you will find a huge range of all sorts of entertainment. Your personal driver will next introduce you to the charming Jnane Sbil Gardens. In order to get some breezy air and see the captivating centered Moroccan-Style Fountains. You will also get to discover the magnificent defensive towers of Fes. That is to know more about the ancient history of the Moroccan army and their authentic old arms. Take a break for lunch.
After that, you will wander through the old Medina entering from its most beautiful Royal Blue Gate “Bab Boujloud”. That is to get amazed by its royal mosaic tiles giving the perfect example of old Moroccan. The Majestic gate is beautifully decorated with exotic blue Tiles and fascinating marbles. That perfectly turns to blue at the other side of the mesmerizing entry.
Your Multilingual Guide will also introduce you to the spectacular Madrasas (Islamic Schools). That is by visiting “Medersa Bouanania,” “Medersa Al-Attarine”, to see their most unique designs of fancy Moroccan fountains, and spectacular Arab-Moroccan Architecture. Next, continue towards The University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest still-functioning one in the world, founded in 859 ADS by Fatima Al-Fihri.
We pursue our fes city tours towards “Mausuleum Moulay Idriss II”. It is the sacred Shrine of Idriss II; the founder of Fes the old city. As we discover a huge part of the spiritual Moroccan culture. The Following stop would be “Nejjarine Museum” of wooden arts & crafts. That is to get stunned by the most beautiful Moroccan decorated tiles and incredible handmade items.
After a tempting typical Moroccan dish, your multilingual Guide would take you towards the Tanneries of Fes. It is where you would discover “Chouara Tannery”, Africa’s oldest and largest Tannery, where real leather is beautifully and naturally shapes and color. That is to give fascinating Moroccan handmade clothes, bags, purses, and a huge range of majestic Moroccan Handicrafts.
Our last stop would be The Merenid Tombs. That is in order to get the most beautiful and dramatic panoramic view over the epic old Medina. At the end of Fez city tours, our driver will drop you off at your Hotel/Riad. Then, spend the night in a beautiful traditional Hotel or riad in Fez city.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel or riad in Fes 4*
Day 8: Departure Fes to Airport
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
We’ll drive you to the airport in the morning, after taking your breakfast. Where we would pick you up at your Hotel, after discovering a Red World of new cultures and ancient traditions.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
