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7-Day Morocco Journey: From Casablanca to the Sahara & Marrakech
Day 1:Casablanca – Meknes – Fes
Arrive Casablanca airport (CMN). Your private driver/guide will have a sign
with your name on it ‘’ Mrs. Mayumi & Mr. Stephan Ritzmann’’ and be waiting
upon your exit from the arrivals area. You will then drive to Casablanca and
then to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Casablanca you will see the Hassan II
Mosque, the largest one outside of Mecca and experience the coastal Cornish
seaside. 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. Your visit
includes also the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. We then continue via the highway
to Fes. Overnight accommodation at Riad Fes, Palais Faraj or similar. Bed and
Breakfast. (BB).
Day2: Fes Exploration Day
After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes the “the Sprititual City
of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its
alleys; visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest – including
the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the
Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain. After lunch, we
will drive you outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through
the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the
afternoon, we will drive you to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing
panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight accommodation at your
property as above. Bed and breakfast. (BB).
Day3: Fes – Ifrane - Azrou – Merzouga- Sahara Desert
After breakfast in your riad, you will leave towards the southeast following the
Caravan roads to Merzouga. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of
the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the Cedar forest, the
largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains– where you may well
sight Barbarian apes. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the large
open high desert, and notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the
desert as you approach the city Er Rachidia. Your journey continues along the
luxuriant Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm grove, famous for date
cultivation. Get to Merzouga where you will mount your camel, guided by an
experienced camel man to explore within the sand-sea of Merzouga.
Overnight will be at our desert camp, where you will have your dinner. (HB).
Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp or similar. HB
Day 4: Merzouga - Todra and Dades Gorges - Skoura
Early in the morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch what well
may be the best sunrise of your life. After breakfast at the camp you will trek
back to the village of Merzouga. 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 your riad, 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 at Ksar
El Kebbaba or similar . Half-Board (HB).
Day 5: Dades - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast in the hotel we’ll drive Marrakech, following the Caravan trail
which used to be the main route of 17th century linking Marrakech to Timbouktu
in Mali. Our first stop will be in Ait Ben Haddou – providing numerous photo
opportunities. The Kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber
chieftains, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will
continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas
Mountains. You will stop along the road to enjoy the beauty of the mountains
and authentic Berber village build into the high Atlas range. You will get to your
destination early evening and check into your accommodation, Riad Anika, La
Sultana, La Maison Arabe r similar.
Day 6: Marrakech Exploration Day
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech
“the Red City of Morocco”. Your local guide will ensure that you see all the
sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Menaret; the
Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben
Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the
medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans
performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square.
Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the
gardens at Majorelle and have a short tour at Gueliz -the new city of
Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square
entertained by magicians, story-tellers, tooth-pullers and food sellers.
Overnight accommodation will be in your riad as above or similar. BB
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast and depending on your departure time, you may want to have
some free time on your own to do your last-minute shopping for souvenirs or
just relax by the famous Square and sip your last cup of mint tea. We will then
drive you to the airport, where we will have to say goodbye and trip ends.THE
NITTY GRITTY
Start & Finish, Inclusions, Exclusions, Costs
Start & Finish
Start of the trip: Casablanca/Marrakech
End of the trip: Casablanca/Marrakech
Duration: 07 Days/ 06 Nights
DAY8: MARRAKECH
Good Morning Marrakech! After breakfast, meet your guide forthe historical visit of Marrakesh, known as the
“Pink Pearl of the South”, includes: The famous Majorelle Gardens. Designed by the French Artist, Jacques
Majorelle in 1924, and purchased by Yves St Laurent in 1980, Majorelle score a treasure of 300 species of
plants from 5 continents, including cacti palms and aquatic plants. The famous Koutoubia Mosque and the
magnificent Bahia Palace with its extraordinary tiles, opulent courtyards and fountains built by Sultans amidst
as two acre garden.
Our tour will finish by the famous breathing Djma-el-Fna Square, the heart of Marrakesh, where after sunset
the fortune tellers, acrobats, vendors, snake charmers and magicians put on a never-ending show
Overnight at your hotel
DAY 9: MARRAKECH FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE ATLAS MOUNTAIN
After breakfast drive towards the Kik Plateau where you will stop for refreshments form a high vantage point,
before then taking the road to the village of Moulay Brahim, with its famous holy shrine. Finally the road
descends into the market town of Asni at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Passing through orchards of apple,
cherry and apricot trees you descend towards the agricultural plains of Marrakech.
This is a region of Berber communities and you’ll see the distinctive villages with their trademark mud brick
architecture throughout the countryside. I recommend visiting a Berber house with your guide, where you can
try Morocco’s national drink of sweet mint tea, with the family of the house.
The mountains that surround Imlil village are particularly good for trekking, and it’s from here you can ascend
Mount Toubkal, the highest summit of the Altas. You can also visit an Argan Oil Cooperative or Saffron
plantations and nectarine gardens, where orange flowers and roses are grown for Moroccan essential oils.
Late afternoon check-in at your hotel and free time.
Overnight at your hotel in Marrakech
DAY 10: MARRAKECH– or CASABLANCA AIRPORT
Depending on your flight departure , check out from your hotel and drive to Marrakech or Casablanca airport
for your flight back home.
- Airport pick up and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- All accommodation including all breakfasts
- Dinners where HB is mentioned on the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all historical sites as detailed in itinerary
- Local guides where required
- Services of Deep Morocco Tours’ guide/driver throughout
- All the experiences
- Maximum flexibility
- Overnight in a deluxe camp
- Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
- All the tourist city taxes
- All the VAT
- No hidden fees or surprises
Not Included
- Lunches, Dinners where BB is mentioned, Travel insurance in case of a medical emergency or luggage loss.
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