Casablanca to Marrakech with night in a luxury camp in Agafay desert.
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Casablanca
2 Day Trip To Marrakech From Casablanca, Take this full day trip from Casablanca to visit Marrakech during your stay in Casablanca, and discover the historical sites and sparkling ancient symbols of the city of Marrakech; discover the imperial city of Morocco.
Your friendly and kind driver will take you from your hotel in a new air-conditioned minivan or 4WD, while your friendly licensed guide will meet you in Marrakech to begin this wonderful tour that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Duration: 3 hours
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Marrakech
When you arrive to Marrakech at about 10:30am you start Marrakech sightsseing by visiting the Majorelle Garden and its a one-hectare botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was created by the French Orientalist artist Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years, starting in 1923, and features a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Koutoubia Mosque
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque's name is also variably rendered as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace was Set up at the end of the 19th century by Si Moussa, grand vizir of the sultan, for his personal use, the Bahia palace would bear the name of one of his wives. Here, the harem, which includes a vast court decorated with a central basin and surrounded by rooms intended for the concubines. As the black slave Abu Ahmed rose to power and wealth towards the end of the 19th century, he had the Bahia palace built by bringing in craftsmen from Fez.
When Morocco gained independence from France in 1956, the Bahia palace was used as a royal residence, until King Hassan II transferred it to the custody of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture, so the building could serve as a cultural icon and tourist attraction.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa square is one of the main cultural spaces in Marrakesh and has become one of the symbols of the city since its foundation in the eleventh century. It represents a unique concentration of popular Moroccan cultural traditions performed through musical, religious and artistic expressions.
Located at the entrance of the Medina, this triangular square, which is surrounded by restaurants, stands and public buildings, provides everyday commercial activities and various forms of entertainment. It is a meeting point for both the local population and people from elsewhere. All through the day, and well into the night, a variety of services are offered, such as dental care, traditional medicine, fortune-telling, preaching, and henna tattooing; water-carrying, fruit and traditional food may be bought. In addition, one can enjoy many performances by storytellers, poets, snake-charmers, Berber musicians (mazighen), Gnaoua dancers and senthir (hajouj) players.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Agafay Desert Luxury
The Agafay desert is located thirty kilometers in the South of Marrakech and extends over several hundred acres. This rocky desert, can be likened to a sand desert. Indeed, its white dunes stand and landscape are similar to the Sahara dunes. In the middle of the desert, is a surprising oasis, a haven of peace and tranquility, where the fauna and flora can easily develop. In this paradise, frogs and turtles live peacefully in the oueds, surrounded by water and rocks. Lost in the dunes are still some Berber villages that continue to exist in this austere but sublime nature.
1 hour camel ride including with diner and breakfast.
Duration: 12 hours
Agafay desert to Casablanca via Marrakech.
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Agafay
Early morning welcome the sunrise by going on a camel ride on the stony dunes of Agafay. Homemade breakfast will be served afterward in the luxury bivouac tent.
After a relaxing morning in the charming surroundings, head to the nearest villages to meet local residents and artisans. Get to know the area, its communities, and the unique array of handmade textiles in local villages. Optionally, you can also choose horse riding or quad biking around the desert.
Enjoy locally made lunch and a glass of tea in the beautiful surroundings overlooking the High Atlas Mountains.
The journey back to Casablanca starts in the afternoon .
Estimated arrival time at 6pm.
Duration: 8 minutes
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Marrakech
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