Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
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Hassan II Mosque
Today, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Casablanca and drive along the Atlantic Ocean towards Rabat, the current capital and one of the imperial cities of Morocco. Our first stop will be at the Oudaya Kasbahs, an authentic fortress against the Atlantic Ocean. We will then visit the Hassan Tower, Rabat's most prominent landmark, and take a glimpse of the Mausoleum of the former kings of the Royal Family located next to the tower.
We will then move to the Royal Palace, where the current royal family resides. Afterwards, we will visit the Chalah, a Phoenician sloping site above the Bou Regreg river.
Next, we will head towards Chefchaouen, driving through the rolling fields of wheat and barley and the stunning scenery of the Rif Mountains.
In the evening, we will arrive in Chefchaouen, a picturesque city nestled beneath the peaks of the Rif Mountains, known for its blue-washed houses and streets.
Overnight in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen sightseeing - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
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Volubilis
Today, our destination is Fes, the most historical and culturally rich city in Morocco.
As we depart from Chefchaouen, we will drive through the Rif Mountains to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, an archaeological site dating back to the 3rd century BC.
After visiting the Roman site, we will drive a few kilometers to the whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss, one of Morocco's most important pilgrimage sites.
Next, we will continue our journey to Meknes, a UNESCO site and Morocco's most fortified imperial city. We will visit its highlight sites, including the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Qara prison, L'hdim square, and Sehrij E'ssouani.
At the end of the day, we will arrive in Fes and drop you off at your accommodation in the heart of the old city.
Overnight in Fes Old City
Fes Sightseeing Escorted by Local Guide
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Fez
Today, we will embark on a full-day walking tour of the historic city of Fes with an experienced local guide. As we explore the ancient streets of Fes, it will feel like stepping back in time to a world of traditional charm and heritage.
We will visit the famous Blue Gate, known as Bab Bou Jloud, which serves as the entrance to the Medina from the west. Our next stop will be the Quaraouine Mosque, one of the oldest universities in the world. After that, we will visit the Madrassa Bou Inania, one of Fez's finest theological colleges.
We will then stroll through the Medina Souks, the oldest marketplace in Fez, where you can find unique handcrafted goods and souvenirs. Our tour will continue to the Tanneries, one of Fez's most iconic sights, where you can witness the traditional process of producing high-quality leather that has remained unchanged since medieval times.
At the end of the tour, our guide will escort you back to your Riad in Fes.
Fes – Ifrane – Azrou forest – Medelt – Errachidia – Ziz Oasis – Merzouga desert:
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Merzouga Desert
Early in the morning, we'll meet you at your Riad and set off for the Merzouga Desert. Our first stop will be in Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its clean, modern, and well-ordered appearance. A few kilometers from the city is the cedar tree forest of Azrou, home to the Barbary apes, a type of Macaque. We'll take some time to observe these fascinating creatures before we hit the road again.
Our next stop is Midelt, the "country of apples," where we'll have lunch before heading towards the Atlas Mountains, following the Ziz Valley. We'll arrive at the city of Er-Rachidia, which is the gateway to the desert.
We'll continue driving through the Ziz Oasis, filled with palm groves and Berber villages along the way, until we reach Erfoud. This city is famous for its fossils and dates.
We will arrive our hotel in the dune line and then start your camel ride adventure to our camp over the dunes, where we'll enjoy a traditional local music performance around the fire.
Merzouga desert – Rissani – Arfoud – Tinjdad – Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Boumaln Dades Gorges.
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Dades Gorges
Begin your day with a sunrise hike to the tallest nearby dune in the desert and follow it up with a shower and breakfast at the desert camp before departing.
Our first stop will be in the historic town of Rissani, once one of Morocco's earliest trading posts for gold and slaves. Today, it is a bustling commercial center and local markets. Take a stroll through the souks and experience the authentic local way of life in this small city.
From there, continue your journey to Tinghir, a former trading hub for caravans, where you will visit the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, a 300-meter deep canyon formed by limestone rock formations and water from the roots of the Atlas Mountains.
Next, drive through the road of thousands of Kasbahs and reach the scenic countryside of Dades, known as the "country of figs." Admire the dramatic landscapes of the Dades valley as you drive through.
Spend the night in the Gorges and enjoy a magnificent view of the fields filled with fig and walnut trees.
Dades Valley – Skoura Oasis – Ouarzaze – Ait-Benhaddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech:
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Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, we will continue our tour and head towards Marrakech. We will drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura Oases, making a stop at the latter to visit the historic Amridil Kasbahs, dating back to the 17th century and considered one of Morocco's most authentic Kasbahs.
We will then proceed to Ouarzazate, known as the Cinema Capital of Morocco due to its frequent use as a Hollywood backdrop in international movies and series. Here, we will visit the Touaririrt Kasbah, before continuing a few kilometers to the famous Ait-Benhaddou Kasbahs, a UNESCO-protected red mudbrick village dating back to the 11th century caravans era. This fortified village is well-known for being a backdrop in popular films and series such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
We will then cross the High Atlas Mountains, taking in the dramatic views of the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2260m), before arriving in Marrakech and dropping you off at your accommodation within the old city.
