Morocco Desert Tours 12 Days
Code: MDT12D1
Description
Join us in this magical discovery of all Morocco has to offer. Start your trip from Casablanca and visit Chefchaouen, the famous blue city nestled in the Rif Mountains to the north, before exploring the famous Fez medina. Then head to the Sahara Desert for a camel ride and a dream come true. Travel through the southern regions of Morocco and head to Marrakech. Here, let the sights and sounds and the aroma of exotic spices and snail soup round out your trip!
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Casablanca
DEPARTURE TIME: We start at 8:00 am
| The Price includes | The Price Doesn’t include |
|---|---|
| Comfortable Transport | Lunchs |
| All Transportation & Fuel | Drinks |
| Accommodation (breakfast & dinner included) | |
| Camel ride | |
| 1 night in desert camp | |
| All Application Taxes |
MDT12D1
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Casablanca “Arrival Morocco”
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met by our driver /guide. Depending on arrival time, you will visit the city, of Casablanca “the white city” begins with an orientation tour through its broad avenues, stroll through the narrow streets of the medina, the United Nations Square, the Place Mohammed V, the central market district Endowments, the residential district of Anfa, Boulevard of the Corniche along pools and restaurants and the Hassan II Mosque. As it is the second-largest mosque in the world and indeed a beautiful work of art, it is one of the rare mosques opened to non-Muslims. Dinner and overnight in your Hotel.
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Day 2 : Casablanca / Rabat / Chefchaouen
Depart after breakfast towards Chefchaouen. we will stop to visit Rabat the capital politics of Morocco, we will see the crenelated red ocher walls, more than 5 km long in total and built in the period of ruling the sultan Yacoub el-Mansour, which give the city a very special character that distinguishes it.than we visit the Kasbah of the oudayas, erected by a terrible tribe of predators in the twelfth century .then we visit Hassan tower ,the remains of the old mosque and the Mohamed 5 mausoleum next to the tower, a masterpiece of Moroccan traditional architecture ,full of valuable materials from around the world and splendid decorations .from there you will return to the new town to see the royal palace ,residence of king the merinide dynasty. you will depart Towards Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of Morocco in the Rif Mountains.. You will have a visit to this “cool” blue town, tucked away in the mountains. You will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Rif Mountains. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.
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Day 3 : Chefchaouen / Volubilis / Meknes / Fez
After breakfast, and walk-in Chefchaouen, Depart Towards Fez, we will stop to visit Volubilis; the Roman ruins, explore the 2000-year-old ruins ,we will stop a small visit to Moulay Idriss, we continue to visit Meknes, including Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. We continue exploring the city by the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. Stop needed at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail was for a long time the only mosque that non-Muslims could visit in Morocco. It then exits through the famous Bab Mansour El on the vast square Hedim. On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art “Dar Jamai”, Then we will continue to fez for Dinner and Overnight in the Riad.
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Day 4 : Fes “Guided Tour”
After breakfast you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. you will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860. Entry is not permitted to non-Muslims ,Fountains including the Nejjarine fountain,Medersas (Koranic schools) founded as early as the 13th century ,Batha Palace now a museum of arts and traditions,Chouwara Tanneries ,Souks including Souk Attarine, one of the liveliest in the city ,Bab Boujloud with its green and blue ceramics ,Mellah and the 17th century Ibn Danan synagogue,the Kings Palace,in the afternoon visit the borj north or south to see the old medina from the top and sunset. Overnight in the Riad.
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Day 5 : Fes / Ifran / Medilt / Merzouga
Depart early from fez you will begin your ascent We pass through Ifrane, a winter ski resort in a totally un Moroccan style built by the French in the 1930’s to resemble a Swiss village;we visit the cedars forest in azrou you will see the monkeys , drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the beautiful forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Halfway, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then we continue towards Merzouga in the road we will stop in panoramic views to see the huge oasis of palm tree we reach to Merzouga in the afternoon, Dinner with Saharan music and Overnight in Traditional Kasbah.
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Day 6 : Merzouga / Rissani / Erg Chebbi
After breakfast and rest, we will start A visit approximately half-day in the desert to see the different faces of deser, passing through small villages, where we will stop to listen to some Saharan Music in El Khamlia, you will visit the lake in Merzouga and the oasis ,you will have a small visit to rissani the first capital of dynasty alouite ,including some historical Kasbahs, and the The famous Market ,you will have the opportunity to test the local food of the area the Pizza Berber ,after we will Take The 4×4 towards the Desert, After rest a mint tea the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the erg-chebbi,you will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camel, after 2 hours you will reach to the desert camp to spend night in a berbere tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the Stars, and overnight in the Berber Tent.
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Day 7 : Merzouga / Gorges Todra / Ouarzazate
After a special Berber breakfast, You’ll depart towards gorge dades, traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route… The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky. We’ll travel through the ziz Valley past dramatic escarpments and plunging gorges via Tinghir. We’ll stop for a lunch at a local restaurant in the village after a walk in gorge todra we will contunie Ouarzazate through The Historical Kasbahs of Skoura & Rose Valley, we reach Ouarzazate for, Dinner & Overnight in The Riad.
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Day 8 : Ouarzazate / Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou / Essaouira
After Breakfast, we will visit to Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa, Depart Towards Essaouira, we will stop to visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, we continue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains. We reach Essaouria – one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco.
Dinner & Overnight in the Riad.
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Day 9 : Essaouira / Marrakech
In the morning you will spend the Day walking in the Charming small town, Essaouira is the Old Portuguese city of Mogador. It was fortified by a French architect Vauban follower. These influences have given a beautiful and unique result. Today, the city is gradually becoming a city of artists. Depart towards Marrakech the iPearl of the Southî, the kingdom’s beating heart. The city is symbolized by the liveliness of Djemaa el Fna square, the Koutoubia minaret. Dinner and Overnight in the Riad.
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Day 10 : Marrakech “Medina Guided Tour”
After breakfast, you will have full day tour to visit Marrakech. The visit will include: the Menara gardens, a magnificent pool surrounded by flowers, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian Tombs, the museum of Dar Si Said with the best display of Berber arts and crafts, and the Bahia Palace…lunch will be in the local restaurant, after that we walk through the colorful Souks of Marrakech. The day will concluded with a sunset drink overlooking the Jamaa El Fna square. Dinner and overnight will be in your Riad.
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Day 11 : Marrakech / Ourika / Marrakech
Departure from the Hotel towards a ourika valley A beautiful drive takes you to the foot of the Atlas where you will discover the small villages of mud, red hanging on the sides of the mountain, terraced agriculture, and the banks of the river fresh. You’ll visit a Berber house to explore their lifestyle, simplicity of equipment, and have an idea of privacy Berber, then you will assist in the preparation of mint tea and enjoy with family. In the Afternoon Return to Marrakech, Depart in the Depart Time next Morning.
If you will have early Flight you will stay the night in Casablanca if not you will stay the night in Marrakech.
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Day 12 : “Depart Morocco”
Private Transfer to the airport for the End of the Trip.
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David –
Top!!! Good service !!! Our guide was so kind, lovely … 5 stars !!!