Morocco

Included in Package:

• 01 Night of Accommodation in Rabat
• 02 Nights of Accommodation in Chefchaouen
• 02 Nights of Accommodation in Fes
• 01 Night of Accommodation in Merzouga
• 01 Night of Accommodation in Camel trek (Desert Camp)
• 01 Night of Accommodation in Dades Gorges
• 03 Nights of Accommodation in Marrakech
• Daily Breakfast at Hotel and Camps, other meals as per the Itinerary
• Travel in an air-conditioned land-cruiser Toyota 4WD with an experienced English
• speaking driver/guide.
• All accommodation as illustrated on the itinerary.
• City guides and entries fees in Fes and Marrakech.
• The camel trek in the desert and the night in the nomad tent.

Not Included in Package:

• Airfare (International & Domestic)
• Visas
• Medical Insurance
• Lunches, drinks, and tips.
• Hassan II Mosque entree fee.
• Dinners in Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech.
• Travel insurance which is required (in case of any medical emergency).
• All that is not mentioned in Inclusions

Day-1: Casablanca – Rabat:

Arrive into Casablanca International airport. in Casablanca we’ll visit Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque out of Mecca. Experience the Cornich coast before departing for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here you’ll see the Mosoleum, the Hassan tower and the oudaya Kasbah. Overnight accommodation at Riad El Kalaa.BB

Day-2: Rabat Chefchaouen :

After breakfast in your riad, drive to chefchaouen, Most of the drive will be by the coast. to Moulay Bouselham going into the west of Morocco through the country side villages where most of the farmers living enjoying the real Moroccan Life, stop for lunch at Ouzzen and continue our drive through the rif mountains . after lunch drive to Chefchaouen. You will be accommodated in Riad Dar Echchaouen / or similar. BB.

Day-3: Explore Chefchaouen:

After breakfast in your hotel you will start exploring the Medina. Chefchaouen is a beautiful unique city with its white wached walls and its blue doors, and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain; therefore there is much influence of the Spanish civilisation and architecture. You have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in this beautiful Medina. Overnight in Riad Dar Echchaouen.BB

Day-4: Chefchaouen Volubilis Meknes Fes:

After breakfast in the hotel, and after exploring the city of Chefchaouen we travel south via Ouazzan towards to Volubilis, the well preserved Roman empire dating to 225BC, where some mosaics as still in very good shape, after that we travel to Meknes ,the ismaili capital of Morocco. In Meknes we see the fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail, the granary and the Sahrij Souani used for irrigation and plantation. We continue via the highway to Fes. Overnight accommodation is at Riad Salam Fes. BB

Day-5: Exploring Fes:

After breakfast in your riad , you will start an explorative journey of the cultural capital of Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco. 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 Tanneries. After lunch, you will visit the ceramic factory and have a panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. On the afternoon, we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation is in your riad. Riad Salam Fes. BB

Day-6: Fes -Ifran- Azrou Ziz Valley Merzouga: 425km

After breakfast in your riad, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the village of Ifran, a beautiful mountains village, referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco" you will also stop at the cedar forest on the middle Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometimes within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas.You will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality, afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive to Merzouga on the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your riad. Overnight is at Riad Nezha (DBB).

Day-7: Merzouga area and the Camel trek:

After breakfast in the Hotel you will start an explorative journey of the area. You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations. You may also visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Enjoy a wonderful sunset over the golden dunes and sleep overnight at the desert camp. DBB.

Day-8:Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges :260km

Early in the morning, we will wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes - changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the Hotel, you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todra gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes". Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley.Xaluca Dades.(BDB)

Day-9: Dades Gorge – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Marrakech:

After breakfast in the hotel we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazat. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, "the rose city", to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. The kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last berebr cheiftains during the 18th cenrtury, now a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n'tichka Pass(2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation inMarrakech. Overnight accommodation in Riad Ksar Anika. BB

Day-10: Exploring Marrakech:

After breakfast in the riad , you can start exploring Marrakech " the red city of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see the most important places of historical and cultural interest, including the Saadien tombs; the Palaces of El Bahia and El Badi; and the Ben Youssef Coranique School. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle; Menara and the Koutoubia tower. After dinner you will have the opportunity to walk around the ‘Square Jemaa El Fna’ full with magicians, story tellers, snake charmers and food sellers. Overnight accommodation is at Riad Ksar Anika. Bed & Breakfast Basis. BB.

Day-11: Essaouira Day Trip:

After Breakfast at your riad, we will drive to the wind city Essaouira where you will visit ,the Skala Fortress, the port, the souks and see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. Essaouira is known for its strong winds most of the year so it is known as the "City of the wind" thus it attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantics. Your visit includes the Mellah - the Jewish headquarter, and the beach. There is an annual festival of “Gnawa music”, where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world. Afternoon,you will travel to Marrakech. Just after Essaouira we'll stop to visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. All the area of Essaouira and the surroundingis famous for the argan trees where you see goats climbing the trees to get fruit they can't find on the ground. Get to Marrakech and check in to your riad. Overnight is at riad Ksar Anika. BB

Day-12: Marrakech-Casablanca:

After breakfast at your riad, we will drive you to the airport for your departure flight. Tour ends at the airport.

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