Imperial Cities, Sahara and Atlas Mountain 9-Day Trip
This 9 days journey takes you across the very best of Morocco from the imperial cities to the north, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the ancient medina of Fes, a night under the stars in the heart of sahara desert, and the dramatic kasbahs and canyons of the south-Est, ending in vibrant red city of Marrakech.
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Day-by-Day Program
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Casablanca airport to Rabat capital
Arrival and pickup from the airport by our English speaking guide in air-conditionned vehicle . Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world built in 1993, which is on the Atlantic coast, before strolling along the Corniche, drive to Rabat, Morocco's capital, stop at oudaya kasbah.
Rabat to Chefchaouen
Discover Rabat's imperial landmarks including the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and king palace which home to many governmental buildings. In the afternoon, drive through the Rif foothills to Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous 'Blue City'.
Chefchaouen to Fes
Ealy morning wandering Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina, visit the juish quarter, the outa hammam square,free time and drive to fes Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital.
Fes
A full day discovering the city of fes , the largest car-free urban area in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, we start by the palace gates, the juish quarter or what we can locally mellah, drive to the south ksabah for picture of the whole medina, visit the mosaic factory, later on stop at the entrance of the fes el bali to start our walk deep to the quarawyyine university, visit the bou inania medrassa, the tannery which is back to 11th century.
Fes to Merzouga
Today we are heading to south est of Morocco, we will passs by the Moroccan swizerland, the midle atas , stop at midelt for lunch, cross the high atlas to reach ziz valley stop to take picture of Morocco s biggest oasis known by the date trees, afternoon continue to erfoud to visit the fossils factory, overnight in merzouga hotel.
Explore Merzouga
we are going be like nomads we will start driving through sand dunes, stop at the mine of quartz and mascara, visit the family house to learn about their traditions and culture, visit the khamlia village where we are going enjoy local music which was brought from the sub-Saharan regions of Africa, enjoy local berber pizza and prepare for camels to travel deep inside dunes for sunset and overnight in local camp.
Merzouga to the Dades Valley
Leave the desert camp by camel or 4x4 and head toward the Todra canyons,on the way stop for a visit of system of irrigation named khattarat, upon arrival to todgha have a walk exploring the surrounding, have lunch and continue along the Dades Valley, known as the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate & the Tichka Pass
Visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou which is back to 17th century, a fortified village famous as a filming location for major movies like mammy, gladiator, prince of persia, In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass (2,260m), arriving in Marrakech for overnight.
Marrakech
Today is the last day of our tour , spend it exploring the Red City: the Jardin Majorelle, the Bahia Palace, and the iconic Koutoubia Mosque a landmark of the city, wander the souks and narrow streets and spice markets of the medina before your departure back home
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