Casablanca Day tour
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Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca airport, where your tour guide and tour driver will welcome you
and accompany you to your hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Casablanca
freshen up, welcome reception at your hotel, and an hour break before the city tour
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Hassan II Mosque
-visit the Hassan II mosque, the city's landmark with the tallest minaret in the world (210 meters).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ain Diab
-drive along the corniche of Casablanca
stop for lunch opportunity (free time, not included)
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Continue to the famous Anfa quarter, where Churchill and Roosevelt once secretly met in 1943
Duration: 25 minutes
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Casablanca
Drive to the Art-Deco masterpiece that is the "Eglise Notre Dame Du Lourdes. " and the cathedral Du Sacre Coeur.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Visit Dar bacha, the Habbous quarter.
visit to the Royal palace of Casablanca.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Square of Mohammed V
continue driving downtown to see the architecture around Mohammed V square
Duration: 25 minutes
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Casablanca
Drive back to the Hotel
one-hour break before highlights dinner.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Casablanca
Welcome dinner at Restaurant Rick’s Café.
3-course menu with:
Still or Sparkling water + Tea/Coffee
½ Touareg Red wine or ½ Sahari Reserve White wine.
INCLUDED
Duration: 2 hours
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Casablanca
Drive back to the hotel.
End of the day
Tangier Via Rabat
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Casablanca
Breakfast between ( 7:00 and 8:30 )
departure at 9:00
Duration: 2 hours
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Rabat
Drive to RABAT which is a 90 min drive away on a smoothly paved toll road. A comfort stop will be made halfway to Rabat.
Duration: 2 hours
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Royal Palace of Rabat
Up on arrival, we visit the king's palace courtyard for a brief codak moment to admire the ornate royal gate, tall guards, and introduce you to the heritage of our monarchy
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mausoleum of Mohammad V
Our next stop is the majestic Mohamed Fifth Mausoleum the current king's father and grandfather's Resting place.
Take a picture with the king's royal guard and admire the unfinished Hassan Tower, a minaret built in 1195 for a mosque that never was
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kasbah des Oudaias
Lunch opportunity ( one-hour, not included)
Continue to visit OUDAiAS KASBAH 12th century KASBAH
Duration: 1.6666666666667 hours
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Rabat
continue driving to Tangier, which is 2hours and a half from Rabat
with a comfortable stop
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Tangier
Overnight in Tangier in Hotel EL MENZAH OR similar
Tangier and Chefchaouen
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Tangier
we begin our day by driving through tangier international quarters with panoramic stops
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Parc Perdicaris
Visit Parc Perdicaris.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Cap Spartel
Lighthouse the meeting point for the Mediterranee and Atlantic
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Caves of Hercules
We then continue along the golden beaches to the legendary “Caves of Hercules,”
where an impressive calcite formation formed an outlook into the Atlantic in the
shape of Africa. A site that has to be seen to be believed.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Visit the KASBAH and lunch opportunity(free time, not included)
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Tangier American Legation Museum
After Lunch we Visit the American legation oldest landmark of America overseas .
Duration: 30 minutes
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Tangier
After having explored Tangier’s souks and vibrant medina, we begin our journey to
Chefchaouen.
-Chefchaouen, aka “The Blue Pearl,” is approximately 2.5 hours away.
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Chefchaouen
Overnight in Chefchaouen at: Riad Casa hassan or Dar echrifa
dinner included at Restaurant Casa Hassan
Chefchaouen -Volubilis- Meknès - Fès
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Chefchaouen
Breakfast at Hotel
Today, we roam the blue streets and alleyways of Chefchaouen. An experience that
will forever remain a treasured memory, especially with comfortable shoes and a
sharp camera!
We visit the Kasbah of Chefchaouen and continue our walk through the cobbled
streets towards the Ras el Ma Quarter, past the Andalusian quarter, and countless
spring water fountains and traditional neighborhood ovens, dotted all around the
medina.
We take our time exploring this gem of a town, deservedly nicknamed “The Blue
Pearl”, before we board our minibus and begin our drive toward Fes.
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Volubilis
We will cross the Rif Mountains, deep into the agricultural heart of rural Morocco,
through plush green valleys with olive trees as far as the eye can see.
lunch opportunity (not included)
Duration: 2 hours
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Volubilis
After lunch, we will continue our drive to the UNESCO Roman ruins of Volubilis, the
most impressive and ancient in Morocco. In Volubilis, we stretch our legs on a walk
through time and gaze at millennia of history around “The Triumphal Arch.”
Duration: 45 minutes
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Meknes
Continue to Meknes, the "Moroccan Versailles" and second imperial city on our tour.
Meknes was the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672–1727),
aka “The Warrior King” and a contemporary of Louis XIV.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bab Mansour Gate
We gaze at the Bab El Mansour gate, the most impressive Moroccan gate and
continue to The “Hri Souani Granary,” an architectural masterpiece.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Fez
Continue to Fes, the spiritual and handicraft capital of Morocco. The drive is
approximately 1 hour on a smooth toll road.
Overnight in Fes at:
- Riad Arabesque with Dinner included in our Riad
Duration: 40 minutes
Fes the spiritual and Handicraft capital
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Fez
breakfast at the hotel.
It is advised to wear comfortable shoes as today we explore the largest pedestrian
only zone in the world, the magnificent UNESCO Medina of Fes
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Royal Palace of Fez
We begin with a stop at the Royal Palace to admire the craftsmanship of its
magnificent 7 gates and walk through the 14TH century Andalusian Quarter.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Borj Sud
Drive to the South Castle for a panoramic view of the ancient medina.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Meilleure Poterie De Fes
The first craft of Fes we witness today is the grey and zinc-rich clay ceramic
handicraft. Renowned the world over, this craft’s place in Moroccan culture is
paramount to our identity. We visit the Ceramic Zone for an authentic pottery
experience at a traditional apprenticeship school and craftsmen cooperative.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Fes el-Bali
Our next stop is Fes El Bali, the ancient medina. Life here hasn’t changed for
millennia. Fes is the only medieval city in the world that has not been affected by
time.
Locals still use mules and donkeys for transportation and age-old traditions still
prosper. This is Medina 101. Morocco’s largest, oldest, and most authentic medina in Morocco.
-lunch opportunity (not included).
-Visit the carpet cooperative
-visit madrasa Bouanania
- visit of 12th-century tannery
- Moulay Idriss 2nd Mauseleom (founder of the city of fes)
- Return to Riad, and time at leisure.
Duration: 5 hours
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Fez
Over night at Riad Arabesque
- tonight we organize a dinner outside the hotel, with Moroccan Folklore (included)
Duration: 2 hours
Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Erfoud
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Fez
Breakfast at your hotel will be early as our journey takes us over the Middle Atlas Mountains and all the way to the Sahara desert. around 6:30 am
Duration: 60 minutes
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Ifrane
After a 1h30 drive, we reach the city of Ifrane located at 5000 ft altitude, then cross the seeders forests on a way to the capital city of apples Midelt where lunch will take place.
Duration: 2 hours
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Midelt
Lunch opportunity at Restaurant AL AAYACHI.
lunch included
Duration: 60 minutes
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Errachidia
After lunch, we head towards the city of Errachidia through the Ziz Gorge, revealing
a significant change of terrain and magnificent views of an impressive oasis.
Duration: 2 hours
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Merzouga
After a comfort stop in Errachidia, we continue onwards to Merzouga.
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Merzouga
Upon arrival to Merzouga, we'll quickly use the facilities and exchange our mini-bus for 4X4 (4WD) off-road vehicles that will take us through the dunes to our luxury desert camp.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Merzouga Desert
Freshen up, settle in, and gather around an olive wood-infused campfire after a
filling and delicious Touareg dinner. (included)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Explore Merzouga & drive to Dades via Tinghir
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Merzouga Desert
We wake up early today (by dawn) and ride our dromedaries into the dunes in darkness at
daybreak, to witness the majestic color and mystique of the desert sunrise.
Coffee and tea will be set ready for us before departure and breakfast ready upon
return.
Duration: 2 hours
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Erg Chebbi
Our 4x4 off-road vehicles will be ready for us as we begin our exploration of the Erg Chebbi dunes and the town of Merzouga,
Here, we will ride through the dunes on our way to the khamlia Village, the birthplace of Gnawa music and home to the Gnawa tribe or "Bambaras" who originate from Sub-Saharian tribes
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Musica De Gnawa, Khamlia
at KHAMLIA we exchange our 4x4 for our Mini-van and head towards the town of Rissani, the hometown of the first Alaoui dynasty ruler, Moulay Ali Cherrif .
Drive to Tinghir
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Tinghir
Tinghir is a gorgeous 40 KM of oasis, which hosts one of the largest palms grooves in the country,
Stop at the famous Toudra gorge, the 300 meters wall, carved deep into the high atlas mountains,
Toudra gorge is popular with rock climbers from all arround the world.
Lunch opportunity at restaurant Kasbah Laamarani (Included)
Duration: 2 hours
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Boumalne Dades
Depart and head towards Boumalne Dades.
The drive to Boumalne Dades is approximately 45min.
Boumalne Dades, or the “Oasis of the Figs”, is where we will be spending our night.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Boumalne Dades
-Dinner in the hotel(included)
free time
rest of time at leisure
Duration: 2 hours
DRIVE TO OUARZAZATE via AIT BENHADDOU to MARRAKECH
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Boumalne Dades
After breakfast, we head for Ouarzazate, aka “The Hollywood of Africa”.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Ouarzazate
Upon arrival to Ouarzazate, we visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah, considered to be
one of the most beautiful in Morocco.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Next, we drive to visit the Atlas Film Studios, where blockbuster movies have been and
continue to be filmed. Due, of course, to the beautiful desert landscapes.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Ait Ben Haddou
We then drive for approximately 30 minutes to Ait Ben Haddou, for a panoramic view
of this wonderful cluster of 14th century UNESCO World Heritage Kasbahs.
Many movies, such as “The Man Who Would Be King (film) (1975)”, “Jesus of Nazareth
(1977)”, “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”, “Gladiator (2000)”, and “Son of God
(film) (2014)..., have also been filmed here.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Begin our drive across and over the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic and
notorious Tizi N Tishka Pass to Marrakech.
Stop for a typical local lunch in Toufliht, halfway on our way to Marrakech.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Marrakech
Arrival to Marrakech and check-in to our hotel.
Take advantage of this time for a leisurely evening, after such an eventful day, and
rest for the equally amazing day that lies ahead of us tomorrow.
We can make reservations for dinner Outside. (Not included)
Duration: 1.5 hours
8 MARRAKECH (CITY TOUR)
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Marrakech
Today, we will explore Marrakech in the most traditional manner, via horse-drawn carriages.
Breakfast at the hotel at 7:30, 9:00 am we depart our city tour
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Our first stop is the Koutoubia Mosque, the highest building in Marrakech, built under the reign of
the Almohad Caliph Yaaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199). This monument inspired other buildings such
as the Giralda in Seville in Spain and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jardin Majorelle
Ride around the medieval city walls to the unique Jardin Majorelle and breath-taking Berber
Museum. Take a peak at Yves Saint Laurent’s residence and use this opportunity to pose for
memorable pictures with the zinging Majorelle Blue and Yellow colour hues.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Bab Agnaou
We then head to the Kasbah and gaze at Bab Agnaou, a symbol of the Almohad Dynasty’s opulence
and expertise
Visit a herbalist to source and smell rich mixes of cooking spices and marvel at the unique uses of
Argan oil is found only in Morocco. Here, get a grasp of our complicated but sophisticated ways of
leading a largely simple life.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Bahia Palace
Visit the grand ornate masterpiece that is the Bahia Palace.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
Lunch opportunity, free time (not included).
Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Jemaa el Fena Square. Look closely and you’ll
spot the fearless and daring snake charmers. Get a close-up with these amazing people, as we take
care of it all, for the most comfortable experience!
Duration: 2 hours
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Marrakech
After lunch, Return to the hotel to freshen up and perhaps have a Moroccan Hammam and massage
experience to loosen those muscles after such an exciting trip(not included). Take a nap or hang out by the pool.
rest of time at leisure.
Duration: 3 hours
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Marrakech
Farewell Dinner Included Outside the Hotel in Restaurant Palais Dar Essalam
Duration: 3 hours
Transfer to Menara Airport in Marrakech or Casablanca Mohamed V Airport
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Marrakech
Transfer to Menara Airport in Marrakech or Casablanca Mohamed V
Airport
