12 Day /11 Night Tour starting and ending in Casablanca:

Day 1: Airport/Casablanca/Rabat
Picking you up in Casablanca Airport. The first destination will be Hassan ll Mosque, the second largest one in the world after the one of Mecca. The second destination will be the capital of Morocco, Rabat. The trip will take you to Chellah ancient ruin, Hassan Tower and picturesque Oudayas Kasbahid addition to a visit to Mohamed V tomb, who refused to allow Vichy’s government occupying during the WW ll. Dinner will be served in your hotel. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat / Meknes /  Moulay Idris / Volubilis / Fes

Today, you will drive to Versaille of Morocco, Meknes. It is an imperial cities which is dated back to three centuries ago. There, you will visit Bab Mansour which is decorated in green and white ceramic tiles in addition to Qura prison, and Sahrij Souani Basin. After lunch, you will drive to Moulay Idris town, from which the first first Arab Dynasty started ;next, you will move on to the Roman ruins, Volubilis. Afterwards, you will continue to Fez, the oldest city in Morocco, with a visit to the synagogues which goes back to the 17th century. You will have the opportunity to see the ancient Jewish cemetery near the gates of the Royal Palace and the house where Maimonides once lived. Dinner will be served in a restaurant near your riad. Overnight in a traditional riad in  Fes.

Day 3: Fes

Begin your day tour in the holy city of Fes, the metaphor of which is a precious diamond of Spanish-Arabic civilization. It is a city of secrets and mysterious beauty. you will have the chance to see the architecture of Medrsa and Medina ;besides, you will visit Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the first sanctuary of human and moral sciences and Al-Karaouiyne University, the oldest University in the world. You will also visit The Andalusia Mosque which is dated back to the 9th century, an imposing minaret decorated with green faiences crowns the Rsif Mosque, the Medersas around the Karaouiyne Mosque, former lodging houses for students coming from outside the city, proving their essential role they played through thousand years of history. A multitude of locally produced goods are on sale in this incredible maze-cotton fabric, silk, brocade work, slippers, and many more. Proceed your visit to El-Attarine Souks in which the craftsmen provide the visitor a non-stop spectacles. Leaving El-Souk through the gate with its green decoration and blue faiences, moving towards the amazing Moroccan Museum with its marvelous contains of Art; Finally, optional lunch at El-Medina and shopping in the afternoon. Overnight in a traditional riad in Fes.

Day 4: Fes /Ifrane / Azrou/ Middle Atlas /Midelt / Errachidia/ Rissani/ Merzouga:

Today will be the longest day driving. You will visit Ifrane, the Swiss mountainous town, and the cedar forest of Azrou where you will wander amongst the famous Moroccan tame monkeys in their natural environment.Then, you will cross The Middle Atlas Mountains and the only tunnel in Morocco, carrying on along the Valley of Ziz with thousands of palm trees and high cliffs. Your journey will take you deeper south to the Sahara Desert. Overnight in a hotel in the edge of the sand dunes.

Day 5: Erg Chebbi – Rissani- Camel Trip

In the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the largest in Morocco, you will enjoy the panoramic scene of black volcanic rock on the plains, the bright blue sky, the green palm trees, white salt beds, mirages of water, and golden shifting dunes. Visit Rissani for the weekly market in which Nomads come to sell and buy goods. Pass the lake in Merzouga to see the flamingos. Have lunch with our Berber family and friends before beginning your camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the evening in a bivouac (camp), enjoy a Moroccan dinner, and sleep in a traditional Bivouac Camp Nomad camel hair tent.

Day 6: Erg Chebbi / Rissani / Todra Gorges / Dades Valley

Wake-up to an amazing sunrise in the desert,  its natural beauty. Bivouac trekkers will escort by camel to the hotel where you will have breakfast. Later, you will travel to Tinerhir for lunch and for visiting the dramatic Todra Gorges. Then, you will continue through the Dades Valley to the spectacular “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs” and on to the former French Foreign Legion outpost of Ouarzazate where you will spend the evening.

Day 7: Dades Valley / Rose Valley / Oasis Skoura / Ouarzazat / Ait Ben Hadou / Hight Atlas Mountain/ Marrakech

After a typical breakfast, you will head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou that is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. This glorious sample of southern Moroccan architecture has been used as a backdrop for over 20 films including Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, and Gladiator. You will then continue to Marrakesh over the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass while enjoying superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and of the Berber villages. Overnight in a riad the Medina of Marrakech.

Day 8: Full Day Marrakech

After having your breakfast at your hotel, you will begin your day to discover Marrakech and your first visit of the day will be The Koutoubia Minaret (The twin tower of la Giralda in sevilla, Spain), the Saadian tombs. The tombs consisting of splendid mausoleums built in the sixteenth century. Then Medersas Ben Youssef (Coranic University), domed Koubba and Dar Si El-Said Museum. Then a visit to the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) andJewish Cemetery, as a visit to the Major Elle Gardens of Yves St. Laurent. You will have Salad lunch in El-Medina. After lunch, You will return to El-Fna Square in the early evening, where it come alive with story tellers. Your dinner will be served at your hotel. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9:Marrakesh to Essaouira

Breakfast and drive to the charming seaside heaven of Essaouira to explore the port and to enjoy a seafood lunch. night in Essaouira.

Day 10:Essaouira
Today can be devoted to bathing and relaxing on the beach of this coastal city. On the fortifications of the old town you will trace Portuguese, French and Berber architecture, its whitewashed houses, cool breezes, relaxed atmosphere along with its friendly cafes, numerous craftsmen and the delicious fresh fish make this a charming place to stay another night.

Day 11: Essaouira to Casablanca

Travel along the coast to Casablanca, founded in 1912 and Morocco’s principal commercial town. Spend the night in Casablanca.

Day 12:

Breakfast and transfer to the Mohamed 5 airport for a departure.


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