Description
The big picture
Start your adventure in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you can discover historical and cultural sites such as the Kasbah des Oudayas, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Then head to Meknes, a picturesque imperial city known for its huge gates, lavish palaces and lush gardens.
Continue on to Fez, one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities, where you can explore the famous medina, the world’s largest pedestrian area. Next, head to the Sahara Desert, where you can enjoy a unique experience by sleeping under the stars in a traditional Berber camp and enjoying a camel ride through the golden sand dunes.
Finally, end your trip in Marrakech, the red city which is home to the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Koutoubia mosque and the majestic Menara gardens. This tour of imperial cities and desert is an unforgettable experience that will allow you to discover the cultural and natural wealth of Morocco.
Additional information
What is included
- Accommodation in Marrakech and transfer to Marrakech
- Private transport with French, Spanish and English speaking driver guide
- Air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
What is not included
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Drinks
- Tips
Calendar & Prices
Details
Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat
After transferring from Casablanca airport we will visit the Hassan Mosque2 passing through downtown Casablanca. Afterwards we continue to Rabat, one of the imperial cities and the capital of Morocco. After the visit of the city as well as the Hassan Tower, and Kasbah l’Oudaya. You spend the night in a host.
Day 2: Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fez
After breakfast we leave Rabat, the capital of Morocco, for the imperial city of Meknes to visit the old medina where the Molay Ismail Mausoleum is located and the beautiful Bâb Mansour gate. After the continuation to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Arrival the other imperial city Fez. The night will be at the hotel.
Day 3: Visit of Fez
In the morning after breakfast, we will visit the ancient imperial city of Fez with a local guide to discover the medina and visit the Madrasa, the Karaouine Mosque, and the Royal Palace.
Day 4 : Fez - Ifran - Azrou - Midelt - Errachidia - Erfoud - Merzouga
After breakfast departure to Azrou known by its cedar forests where you can take beautiful pictures. Restoration in Midelte. We continue our journey to Er-Rachidia, the gateway to the Sahara. Arrival in Erfoud, which is also characterized by its wonderful palm grove and a beautiful oasis. The continuation of your journey to the dunes of Egr Chebi. You follow your discovery of the Sahara on the back of dromedaries to attend the sunset in the dunes. You will spend the night in nomad tents in the dunes to enjoy the silence of the desert with a sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight in the bivouac.
Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Tinjdad - Tinghir - Toudra Gorges
Wake up in the morning to watch the sunrise over the dunes and the return by camel to the hotel. After breakfast and shower, departure to Rissani cradle of the Alaouite dynasty and Erfoud to visit the fossilized marble factory. Continue our journey to the palm groves of Touroug, Tinjdad and the Toudra valley. Arrival at the Toudra Gorge for a walk. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Tinghir gorges - Dades valley - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou
In the morning after breakfast we leave Tinghir towards OUARZAZATE passing by the Dades valley, the road of the thousand kasbahs and ksours of the valley of the roses and the palm grove of Skoura where we stop for the visit of the kasbah of AMRIDIL, then towards Ait Ben Haddou by OUARZAZATE to visit the kasbah of TAOURIRTE. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 7: Ait Benhadou - Marrakech
In the morning departure towards the Kasbah AIT BENHADOU to visit one of the beautiful kasbahs in MOROCCO, (classified as a UNESCO heritage site). Following the valley of Onila to the Kasbah of Telouet. In the afternoon, continue to Marrakech via the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260m), passing through several Berber villages until we arrive in Marrakech and end our services.