Fes Desert Tours

The Best of Morocco 12 Days

Day 1:Casablanca 

Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met 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 then we take road towards the hotel . Diner and over night

Day 2 : Casablanca / Rabat /Meknes 

Depart early after breakfast towards Meknes .we will stop to visit  rabat the capital politics of morocco ,and also overlooks the sea ,we will see the crenellated 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. you will cross the medina and its souks ,more authentic than others because the products of shops have turned to local customers .than we visit the Kasbah of the udayas ,erected by a terrible tribe of  predators in the twelfth centry .then we visit Hassan tower ,where 4 facades are decorated different from each other,three in shades of pink and one in the gray because of the sea breeze ,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. Lunch will be in a nice restaurant,we reach Meknes in the afternoon ,Diner and overnight in the hotel .

Day 3 :Meknes /Volubilis /moulay idriss/Fez 

After Breakfast we will start a visit to Meknes, one has a magnificent view of the Medina. The tour begins with a tour of the walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century 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” offers a wide variety of handicrafts.lunch in a nice traditional restaurant , then we visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and spend a few time  exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire,in the way to fes we will pass through  moulay driss where there ‘s the mausoleum of moulay idris the founder of fes , one of the holiest cities in Morocco .when we reach fes  before we drop you in the hotel  visit the borj north or south to see the old medina .Diner and overnight in the hotel .

Day 4 :Fez “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,also the Kings Palace ,Diner with spectacle in nice restaurant  .

 Day 5:Fez /Ifran /Azrou/Medilt /Erfoud 

After an early breakfast 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; drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Half way, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. On arrival at the Kasbah in Erfoud, a hot shower or dip in the swimming pool (depending on the weather) will be a treat after the drive. Diner Will Be serve in the hôtel.

Day 6:Erfoud /Rissani /Merzouga 

 Departure from erfoud after breakfast to visit the village of rissani ,the first capital of alaouite dynasty “ruling now in morocco” you willvisit the principal monument including sijilmassa the old center of desert trade,and some Kasbahs “village fortify” including Kasbah oulad abed lahlim (knows also by alhambara the same as the palace in Granada ,spain ) more than 350 kasbahs around Rissani,also we visit ,mosulement of moulay ali charif (the founder of alaouite dynasty),musem of lfida and the  market  .Lunch in a morrocan traditional restaurant ,local food .depart to merzouga you will arrive before the sunset ,diner with Saharan drums and overnight in a bivouac Deluxe in the foot of erg-chebbi Dunes .

Including a camel ride to see the sunset or sunrise on the dunes .

Day 7 :Merzouga/Gorges Todra /Ouarzazate 

After a special Berber breakfast, You’ll depart towards Ouarzazate , 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 rivers, valleys, palmeries and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant colour 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 an walk in gorge todra we will continue to Ouarzazate passing through boumalne Dades and rose valley ,we reach Ouarzazate ,for diner and overnight .

Day 8 :Ouarzazate / Kasbah ait ben haddou / Marrakech 

After breakfast we will visit the town of Ouarzazate,including  the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa. From here we head to the Fint Oasis, near Ouarzazate.we stop in ait ben haddou  we will arrive in time of lunch. Here we can visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia,we coutinue 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 Marrakech in the afternoon .Diner and overnight .

Day 9 : Marrakech “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 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  will be in a nice restaurant with spectacle .

Day 10 : Marraakech  / Ourika / Marrakech 

Departure from the Hotel  towards a ourika valley the 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 on privacy Berber, then you will assist in the preparation of mint tea and enjoy with family. After noon back to Marrakech ,Diner and overnight.

Day 11 : Marraakech  /Casablanca 

In the morning  we will explore the rest of Marrakech and visit if we miss some places ,after lunch we will leave Marrakech  towards  Casablanca ,Upon arrival in Casablanca we will have a small visit to the city by car. Dinner and overnight will be in your hotel.

 

Day 12: Casablanca 

Breakfast and private transfer to the airport

Price includes
Accommodation
Breakfast and dinner
All transportation and driver/ guide speak your language
All applicable taxes

Not includes:
Travel insurance
Lunches and same dinners
Drinks
Personal needs expenditures
Tips to the driver/ guide

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