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7-day Tour Of The Imperial Cities & Deserts Of Morocco From Casablanca
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Desert

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Description

Discover Moroccan culture and history on this tour with guided visits to desert areas and major historical cities like that of Casablanca, capital of Morocco Rabat and Fes. Explore the architecture of various places in Morocco and learn more about the lives of the nomadic, whilst enjoying sunrises and camel rides in the desert.

Highlights
  • Visit the most remarkable monuments of the Islamic World 
  • Drive to Rabat - the Hassan Tower and a guided tour to Fez Medina
  • Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a sacred town
  • Enjoy a visit to Royal Palace gate and the Jewish quarter - the first Mellah built in Morocco
  • Spot Barbary apes at Cedre Gouraud Forest 
  • Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat expand_more
    • Meet the tour staff at the designated hotel/riad.

    • Visit the Great Mosque, and Hassan II - one of the greatest monuments in the Islamic world.

    • Pay a quick visit to Place Mohammed V, United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace before walking along the Ain Diab cornice.

    • Have lunch at a chic local restaurant.

    • After lunch, drive to Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital.

    • Upon arrival at Rabat, visit Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, Place des Oudayas, and Hassan Tower.

    • In the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel/riad at Rabat for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fes expand_more
    • After breakfast, pick up from hotel/riad, followed by a drive to the former imperial city of Fez (Fes).

    • Upon arrival, explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss, a sacred town.

    • After lunch, take the road to Meknes city, which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail.

    • Visit the Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, and old medina.

    • Next, return to Fez for dinner & overnight stay at a riad/hotel in Fez.

  • Day 3: Exploring Fes expand_more
    • After breakfast, go on a guided tour of the old Fez Medina, walking inside its alleys and small streets.

    • Enjoy a visit to Royal Palace gate and the Jewish quarter - the first Mellah built in Morocco.

    • Visit all major sites with cultural & historical significance, including the superb Al Qarawiyyin University, which is considered the oldest degree-granting university in the world.

    • Next, visit the tanneries in the region, followed by a visit to the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum.

    • After lunch at a traditional local Moroccan restaurant, visit the amazing tiles cooperative there. 

    • Later, enjoy beautiful views over the whole Medina quarter area of Fez.

    Dinner & overnight stay at a hotel/riad.

  • Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Rissani – Merzouga expand_more
    • After an early breakfast, head to the middle-Atlas mountains through Ifrane and Azrou.

    • Visit the Cedre Gouraud Forest to spot Barbary apes (Monkeys).

    • Then, drive past several towns and get an opportunity to view nomads- people living in tents.

    • Later, see the volcanic rocks in the region.

    • Stop at Midelt to enjoy lunch meal.

    • After lunch, cross Tizi N’Talghomt Pass while enjoying and exploring panoramic views, and also cross Ziz Gorge and tunnel.

    • Near the Errachidia town, watch Barrage Hassan-Al-Dakhil that is known for its turquoise-blue water.

    • Continue driving towards Erfoud. On the way, stop to enjoy an excellent view of Aoufous Palmeraie over Ziz River.

    • Arrive at Erfoud, and check in to designated accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 5: Tour around Erg Chebbi Desert expand_more
    • In the morning, commence the day's tour with a visit to nomadic people in their tents to learn more about desert life.

    • Next, visit the Gnaoua people, who were originally slaves from Sudan, and now are residing in this region. While here, listen to their music, learn about their culture & lifestyle, and more.

    • Depending on the season, visit the Lake of Merzouga to see its population of flamingos.

    • Later in the afternoon, drive to desert camp within sand-sea of Erg-Chebbi. Enjoy the beauty of the Sahara desert- sunset and golden dunes.

    Dinner & overnight stay at accommodation or desert camp.

  • Day 6: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Boumalne Dades – El-Kelaâ M’Gouna – Ouarzazate expand_more
    • Wake up early to enjoy a desert sunrise, followed by breakfast.

    • Return to the hotel for a relaxing hot shower, and prepare for the next tour round.

    • Head towards Ouarzazate via Todgha Gorge, Boumalne -Dades, Kelaâ M’Gouna, Skoura.

    • Then, discover Todgh-a-gorges and walk through the splendid place while enjoying views of high rock walls.

    • Explore the wonderful urban community of Boumalne Dadès, and have lunch.

    • Later, drive towards El Kelâa-M’gouna, a valley of 1000 Kasbahs, and Skoura palmeraie.

    • Finally, arrive at Ouarzazate, and spend some time admiring the Taourirt- Kasbah, built by the Glaoui dynasty.

    Dinner and overnight stay at a riad.

  • Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait BenHaddou Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech expand_more
    • After breakfast, visit Atlas films Studios before visiting the Aït Benhaddou village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Upon arrival at the village, see the Kasbah situated uphill around the fertile Ounila River. The place is famous for serving as a film shooting location for several movies, such as The Message, Jesus of Nazareth, Jewel of the Nile, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and The Mummy.

    • Continue driving to Telouet.

    • Upon arrival at Telouet, take a short break for lunch and relaxation, followed by a visit to the magnificent Kasbah of Telouet.

    • Travel across the Tizi N’ Tichka road, and get a chance to take photos and enjoy scenes of the High-Atlas Mountains, along with Berber villages on the way.

    • Arrive at Marrakech and transfer to riad/hotel.

What's Included
  • Transportation

  • English-speaking tour guide

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4EUR 800 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 878 / group