North to south of Morocco 9 days /
NORTH TO THE SOUTH OF MOROCCO is one week tour through morocco, via Rif Mountains and cities, Tetouan, chefchaouen, and Fez the Spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes El Madina, with its historical Monument, gardens and souls, afterwards crossing the Rif Mountains (Middle atlas) to the south via Midelt and Ziz Valley, our desert adventure begins here, camel ride and overnight at the nomadic tents at the dunes and learn about the Berber nomadic style of life, thereafter we drive along the desert valleys, palm oasis, and kasbahs including Todra gorges, Tinghir and Skoura palm groves, Kasbahs of Amridil, Taourirt, Ait Ben Haddou, and Telouat kasbah, the Last Pasha and Lord of the Atlas, and then cross the high Atlas Mountains viaTichka pass and enter to Marrakech the Capital e of the Atlas.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN - FES. Our Tour begins with a visit of Tangier historic sites, whose superb bay faces Gibraltar: the Cap Spartan and the Caves of Hercules ... Then direction to Fez via Chefchaouen. In the heart of the Rif, the beautiful Chefchaouen awaits you with its shady squares, its cobbled streets climbing on a hillside and its painted houses. We will wander to fes where we will enjoy our evening meal in the Old city of the the spiritual capital of Morocco. OVERNIGHT AT RIAD EL MAKAN or similar Meals included:
After breakfast we meet the tour guide and start the visit of Fez Medina, the spiritual capital of Morocco. we will have the opportunity to discover Fez El Bali with its historical monuments such as Medrassa Attarine and Qarawiyyine Mosque, one of the oldest universities in the world (9C). In addition the Nejjarine Fountain, the district of the dyers and the souqs. Lunch in an old restaurant in the medina. Afternoon: visit of Fez El Jedid (the new). Evening free time to stroll the city on your own. OVERNIGHT AT RIAD EL MAKAN or similar Meals included:
Today we have a long journey driving from the north to the south of Morocco, we will cross the Middel Atlas Mountains towards the Desert dunes. We will make stops along the road in the Ifrane alpine town also known as switzerland. Then we will stop on the cedar forests and Azrou to see and feed the monkeys. After a lunch break at Midelt, then drive to the Ziz valley a panoramic and breathtaking view of the palm trees where you will have the opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Short visit the market of dates and the museum of fossils in Erfoud and continue to Merzouga town where we will spend the night at the Hotel near the dunes. OVERNIGHT AT DESERT HOTEL. Meals included:
After breakfast, we will ride our camels enjoying the sunrise from the dunes, continuing to the Mines Mfiss is a desert plateau to meet the Berber nomads in Tissardmine oasis, visit the nomads in their tents and share a delicious lunch with them in their tents learning about their style of life, this will be the best way to experience the simple life in the desert. |
Afternoon we go to the village Khamlia people from Mali, who will make us enjoy a beautiful concert Gnawa music enjoy and share a delicious tea. Afterwards we head up to our Nomadic tent at the dunes, where we will spend the night under the stars enjoying our dinner around the fire, with the sound of drums in the middle of the Sahara. In addition, it will be an excellent opportunity to take beautiful pictures of the sunset.
OVERNIGHT AT THE NOMADIC TENTS. Meals included:
Early in the morning to see the sunrise, return on camels to the hotel after breakfast departure for Rissani and Erfoud to visit the marble of the fossilized processing plant before continuing to Touroug and Tinjdad palm, the arrival at the Toudra gorge and lunch on site, in the afternoon we drive through the gorges of Dadès Boumalne and the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL BABYLON or similar Meals included:
After breakfast, departure to the roses valley is located 20 km from our starting point, a stop to visit the women's cooperatives that offer a wide range of rose-based cosmetics. Just before Ouarzazate is the Berber village skoura a stop to discover the village and a visit to Kasbah Amerdil, then continue the road to Ouarzazate, lunch at the local restaurant at the Kasbah and heading to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs and ksars: Set of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, ksar is a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses are grouped within its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers. Aït-Ben-Haddou, located in the province of Ouarzazate, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. visit the Kasbah and drive along the Onila valley towards Marrakech via Tichka Pass and Igloua valleys, arrive to Marrakech around 6-7pm. OVERNIGHT AT RIAD CHALLA or similar Meals included:
Renowned since always for the activity of its tradesmen and the skill of its craftsme, Marrakech shines also by the quality of its climate and an exceptional and varied environment, with its palm grove, its rose gardens, the proximity of the snow-covered Atlas and flowering valleys descending from it. It is still the capital of southern Morocco, still at the crossroads of cultures, guardian of traditions and folklore, and rich in architectural heritage that makes it one of the most important places of international tourism. Monuments and Palaces: You will discover the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia (11th century), then the Saadian Tombs (16th century), the Bahia Palace (19th century) and the Ramparts. Jemaa el Fna Square: Living heart of the city, known around the world for its perpetual animation. Souks: True economic lungs of the red city where artisans still use in many areas the old techniques. The Historical Gardens: The Majorelle Garden and the Menara Gardens ... Duration: 6 to 8 hours. OVERNIGHT AT RIAD CHALLA or similar Meals included:
After breakfast transfer to the Airport on your flight time. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Duration: ................8days /7nights
- GRADE:....................Medium in summer and winter.
- PERIOD: ..................All the year.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from Tangier airport / seaport).
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.............5-6pm hotel.
- ACCOMMODATION: ............Riad El makan Riad Panorma / Riad Baylon / similar, luxury Nomadic camp ), Riad Jnane Imlil, Riad Challa.
- FOOD & DRINKS:..................Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided in the restaurants.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking driver guide.
- English speaking Mountain guide for the hike.
- Comfortable & AC vehicle (Gaz included)
- 7 nights Accommodation at Riads (comfortable guest house ensuit room with private bathroom(including 1 night at the nomadic camp)
- Camel ride in Merzouga dunes.
- All meals (10 Breakfasts, 6 Evening Meals, 2 lunches)
- Soft Drinks
- Visit Fees.
- Tipping.