In this 12 Days from Marrakech to imperial cities, desert and coast immerse yourself in the fairytale oriental world of a modern kingdom that has no equal. Morocco is separated from Europe only by the Strait of Gibraltar, yet this strange world of the Orient welcomes you with its vibrant life and historical evidence. Experience your own tale of 1001 nights on this tour! You will visit the famous cities of Casablanca, Fez, Rabat and Marrakech. The hinterland, with the Atlas Mountains, the desert, the Dades Gorge and the Atlantic coast, is also worth a visit. Let’s enjoy the the fascinating Royal cities of Morocco on this tour Marrakech to imperial cities, desert and coast.
Your guide will pick you up at the airport and bring you to your riad. Depending on your time of arrival you will have the day or afternoon on your own. Dinner and overnight in the riad.
Dinner, breakfast
Enjoy the rich breakfast in your hotel. You have time for your own exploration in Marrakech OR you can take part in the optional excursion into the valleys of the Atlas Mountains (additional cost: 68 € per person).
On the drive into the Ourika Valley, you already have a wonderful view of the Atlas Mountains. Visit a family in the traditional Berber villages and learn about traditional life. You continue to 1,148 meters into the small Berber villages. Enjoy the view of ancient terraces, cherry and walnut trees, and Mount Toubkal (4,165 m). Back in Marrakech, enjoy another dinner together at the hotel.
Dinner, breakfast
After breakfast you leave Marrakech to the Atlantic coast. In El Jadida you visit the former Portuguese fortifications (15th–18th century), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.
You continue to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II mosque, the largest mosque after Mecca. In the evening you reach Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
Dinner, breakfast Riad
Morning walking tour in Rabat: Kasbah des Oudaïas, Andalusian Gardens, Chellah, Royal Palace, Mausoleums of Mohammed V and Hassan II, and Hassan Tower.
Through green hills to Meknes. Enter through Bab el Mansour, stroll through the souk, then head to Fez. First walk in the old town and visit Medersa Attarine with its beautifully lit courtyard.
Dinner, breakfast
Fez is the spiritual, intellectual and cultural capital of Morocco. Visit Fez el Bali: the medina and souks, Moulay Idriss shrine, Bouanania Madrassa, Nejjarine square and Museum, Fassi workshops. Lunch then Fez el Jedid: mellah, royal palace entrance, pottery complex, and city views from Merenid tombs.
Dinner, breakfast
Departure at 8:00am to the Sahara via Ziz valley and Erfoud. Arrival in Merzouga and camel ride (or walk) to desert camp. Optionally transfer via jeep. Comfortable tents with electricity and a sink. Dinner by the campfire under the stars.
Dinner, breakfast
Morning in the Sahara with option for camel ride or relax. Drive to Tinerhir oasis, then into Todra Gorge with 300m cliffs. Continue to Boumalne. Dinner and overnight in kasbah hotel.
Visit Dadès Gorge, then Ait Benhaddou, a ksar and UNESCO site. View from the Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate. Optional visit to solar power site. Dinner and overnight in upscale riad or kasbah.
Breakfast. Optional visit to film studio. Drive to Taroudannt, the "little Marrakech". Visit the souks or take a carriage ride around the city walls. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Dinner, breakfast
Drive via Agadir to Essaouira. Visit a Berber women's cooperative and taste argan oil. Learn how it's made traditionally. Explore Essaouira's old town and harbor. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Dinner, breakfast
Day of relaxation by the sea. Last stroll through the medina for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight same as Day 10.
Dinner, breakfast
Breakfast and end of the 12-day tour from Marrakech to imperial cities, desert, and coast. Depending on departure time, drive to Marrakech airport (3 hrs) to arrive 2 hours before your flight.
This program of Marrakech to imperial cities desert and coast may suffer some variation at the discretion of the guide depending on the weather conditions, the physical / technical conditions of the participants or for any unforeseen event that may be detrimental to the safety of the group and the proper development of the program. You have to accept the guide's decisions on matters of organization, logistics and security. Any extra expenses for accommodation, meals, transportation and others as a consequence of this variation, will be borne by the participants.
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