Pure Morocco Tour - 11 days / 10 nights
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A combined trip including the best of Morocco, the most exciting places and great landscapes as well as cultural experiences, history of the midieval imperial cities, Ksars, Kasbahs, Berber villages.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat. 80km. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and drive to Casablanca visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest outside of Mecca and experience the coastal "Cornish" seaside and then continue to Rabat the capital of Morocco. Here, you will see the Hassan Tower, the Oudaya Kasbah. Overnight at Hotel Osar / Similar. Meals included : no meals included. Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen 250km. After breakfast at the Hotel, you will visit Hassan Tower in Rabat then drive to Chefchaouen via the city of Knitra and the Rif Mountain, crossing via Wazzan and other Rif villages. you will be in Chefchaouen early afternoon. Overnighta at Dar Chaouen / Riad Hicham in Chefchaouen Meals included :
Around 9am your authentic journey will start towards Volubilis crossing via Wazan and the other Rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the Roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history, after the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city the 17 the century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the medina, Bab El Mansour and enjoy a visit to Moulay Ismail s shrine. After the visit to Meknes, you will drive directly to Fes city. Overnight at Riad Ghita / similar Meals included :
Today, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. your visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region and the world, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch at a traditional restaurant inside the old city, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight at Riad Ghita / similar Meals included :
Early pick you up from your Hotel in Fes then drive southwards to Ifrane and Azrou by the Middle Atlas mountains, On the way you will stop at the cedar forest to see the Barbarian Ape in their natural habitat. Traveling through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass to Midelt and along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, you’ll see views of the Middle-Atlas plateau, noticing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Errachidia. After lunch, you will continue your journey through the Ziz valley Erfoud, Rissani and Merzouga. After a glass of mint tea, you will leave your luggage in a room then take the camels to a Berber camp in the middle of Erg Chebbi Golden Sand Dunes. it is also reputed as the highest sand dunes in North Africa. It is a unique and diverse environment. The camel trek takes about 1hr 30 min from the hotel to the camp where we continue the spirit of the nomadic Berber lifestyle. Stay at the Berber tents with additional at the dunes naturally providing basic facilities. The tents are well equipped and we provide mattresses, blankets, and cushions. After dinner, we gather around the fire and enjoy the desert night perhaps with traditional Berber drums. Overnight at the Nomadic luxury tent in the Dunes Meals included :
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Day 6 : Merzouga - Todra Gorges- Tinghir oasis – Rose Valley 276km. The camel man will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. Afterward, you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your hotel appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast and shower, you’ll leave for Tinghir and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. before arriving at Dades Valley. Overnight at the charming Hotel Kasbah le Jammou with the desert style. Meals included :
After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Rose Valley and Kalaat Mgouna towards Ouarzazate. The route through the Roses valley, the way of the thousand Kasbahs, provides numerous photo opportunities. You will visit Skoura palm groves, then continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Lunch is at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After touring this UNESCO World Heritage site, your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi nTichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m, over the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop to enjoy the impressive views and visit the argan oil cooperative. Continue to the Atlas Mountains. Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil Meals included :
Full day trek in the Atlas Mountains via the Berber villages and waterfalls, cross Tidli forest and enjoy the stunning views over Toubkal summit the highest peak in North Africa, trek down to the Riad at the end of the afternoon, lunch at the panoramic rooftop of the Riad. Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil. Meals included:
After breakfast, an early breakfast, transfer to Marrakech, once you arrive, start a guided visit immediately to explore Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”. you will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. After lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wander by yourself the other parts of the city Overnight at Riad Challa / Terra Bahia in Marrakech Medina. Meals included :
Today will be a relaxing day, for guests who are interested in Cooking class, we can arrange it for them. Overnight stay in the Hotel. Meals included :
Transfer to Marrakech airport at you prefer time. Meals included :
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- Duration: ................11 days /10 nights
- GRADE:....................EASY.
- PERIOD: ..................All the year.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.............6-7pm at the hotel / Meeting point (day 4)
- ACCOMMODATION: ............hotels 4*, RIADS comfortable Moroccan guest House, Nomadic tents.
- FOOD & DRINKS:..................Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided in the restaurants.
- English speaking driver guide.
- Local guides for the visit (Hassan II mosque, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez & Marrakech).
- Comfortable & AC vehicle (Gaz included)
- 10 nights Accommodation at authentic Riads equivalent to 4* (including 1 night at the nomadic luxury camp).
- Camel ride in Merzouga dunes.
- Meals (10 Breakfasts, 4 Evening Meals, 9 lunches)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Visit Fees
- Tips
We mainely arrange private tours, but if you could afford the price, we will open a new departure for you, the rates are based on the private / group size, preferred hotels / Riads.
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