12 Days / 11 Nights Morocco Imperial cities & Desert tour From Marrakech
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12 Days / 11 Nights Morocco Imperial cities & Desert tour From Marrakech
Itinerary
-Arrival at the airport in Marrakech and output time free dinner and accommodation in Hotel.
Breakfast and visit of Marrakech with a local guide, a city famous for its main square Jemaa El Fna, which will occupy much of your time: an amalgam of aromas, sounds and sensations unrepeatable. The city also has a multitude of places to roam and enjoy: the Majorelle Gardens, the Menara, the Saadian Tombs, walking through the medina or by the Mellah (the old Jewish quarter), the tour of the walls, the modern city (Gueliz) with its own forms of western life. - ------ - Dinner and accommodation in Hotel or Riad.
Departure after breakfast across the High Atlas via the port of Tizi in Tichka pass at (2,260 m of altitude). you pass through berber villages to reach the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, impressive kasbah where made films such as Gladiator, Obelix, babel Sahara with Penelope Cruz … Free Time for lunch in the Fortified village and continue toward Ouarzazate, a Guided Visit for the Most Landmarks in Ouarzazate such the cinema museum and the taourirt Kasbah. ---- --- Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate city regarded as the great door of the desert and start point of the great Saharan expeditions, you continuing toward the valley of ROSES (the flower capital in Morocco); then the longest urban road in Morocco with a lot of traditional Berber houses and Kasbah connected 2 major urban Villages; the flower valley and Boulman Dades for more than 55 kilometres. From Dades Village centre To the Tinghir city and Todra gorges, Beautiful Adventure through a Moroccan Berber Farm and then visit the most popular Canyons in Morocco. Take some free time to enjoy a Berber Lunch Meal in a Colourful Mountainous Restaurant before hitting the road to Merzouga Sahara desert. At the Arrival time in Merzouga, you will let the bus out and you will continuing the trip on the Camels. -45 Minutes Camel Ride to Assist the Magical sunset over the high golden sand dunes -Dinner, Folkloric after dinner Berber show -Overnight in a Berber Luxury tents with no Air condition, ( Royal tents A/C for extra charges.)
After breakfast, you will wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise. Return to the hotel in camel ride. Shower and breakfast. Departure to Fez via Erfoud and Midelt city. -Continuing to The spiritual city of fez via Azro forest and Irfan City, those places which they are just about 30 minutes driving are the most wonderful seen sights that could you ever seen, while the Azro forest is the wood cedar capital in Morocco and the local place for the most domestic wild monkeys ever, Irfan City is Called Switzerland of Morocco due to its verdure and Nature Landmarks surrounding by high Mountains summits. -Arrival To Fez and transfer to your hotel -Dinner and Overnight in your hotel in Fez.
Fez is a city that celebrated its 1200 birthday in 2008, the capital of the Idrisid and Merenid states, a city characterized by its high walls, huge gates and original guest houses. A city whose landmarks tell you about its historical, scientific and cultural importance for Morocco. Today would be devoted to visiting Fes the spiritual; you will start it at 08:30 in the morning by meeting your guide, who will accompany you and tell you about the history of this magnificent city. After breakfast, you will get lost amid the alleys of Fes el Bali, to the oldest university in the world mosque, el Karaouiyine, The Madrassa bou Anania. You will also visit the Mellah, "the Jewish neighborhood". Fes is so famous for Moroccan gastronomy, Sweetened pastries, in particular, we don't want to miss a delicious meal in a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon you will have some time to go shopping in medina souks, and visiting the fez tanneries. --Diner and overnight at your hotel in Fez.
Houses painted in blue lime, bustling places, rising alleys... Walking around this holy city and enjoying its atmosphere is the best way to get to know it and enjoy its sights. The city of Chefchaouen, perched between the two mountains, the city of its houses painted in white and blue lime, a strong charm that emanates from the "Wata al-Hamam" square in the middle of the old city paved with smooth stones. On the terrace of a café, you can admire the breathtaking view of the Great Mosque, "Tariq Ibn Ziyad", with hermitage, whose architecture was inspired by the golden minaret "Torre de Oro" in Seville. The Kasbah and its gardens, located in the heart of the old city, were imprinted with this Andalusian architectural style. As for its eleven ramparts and towers, one of which in the past was used as the main fortress, it contains a wonderful ethnographic museum. -Chefchaouen Free Time City Tour -Lunch in Rass al maa Chefchaouen -Visit of Kasbah Ghmaria of Chefchaouen -Dinner and Overnight at your hotel in Chefchaouen.
Meknes is located between plains, mountains and water sources Meknes is one of the imperial cities and among the most beautiful cities in Morocco Meknes is distinguished by a belt of ramparts rich in treasures of history. Beyond these huge walls, there are great natural spaces for adventure lovers! -Depart for Meknes after breakfast at 07:00 in the morning -Meknes guided historical city tour for 1 hour -Depart for Rabat -Lunch in rabat and guided city tour for the last Imperial city and the current Capital Of Morocco; Visit the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah -Late transfer to Casablanca Dinner and Overnight in Your hotel in Casablanca
-Departure to Essaouira -Transfer to your Hotel in Essaouira -Free time depending on the Arrival schedule -Dinner and overnight in your hotel in Essaouira.
Essaouira or Ex-Mogador means the city of walls or the small fortress. It is a small coastal city overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, famous among tourists as the city of winds, and the capital of the argan trees, characterized by its blue and white colors as if they reflect the colors of water and sky, which gives the soul comfort and tranquility. While strolling through its lanes, you get the feeling that you are walking around a European city during the Middle Ages because of its high walls, big gates, and fortified castles. Also, its location in front of the vast ocean suggests that it is ready to face the unknown and protect its inhabitants. -Guided visit to the European sight of Essaouira then the Moroccan sight of it. -Guided visit to the oldest Moroccan fish port in Essaouira. -Moroccan Traditional seafood lunch -Free time to have some sunny afternoon at the beach -Depart For Marrakech. -Dinner and Overnight in your hotel in Marrakech.
From its humble beginnings in the Berber country, the river has trickled down the slopes of the Atlas Mountains, between the peak of Tlemcen and the plateau of Timeskar. The green landscapes of the valley, the lazy meandering torrent combined with the small Berber villages in red adobe clinging to the slopes will enchant you. At 9 am you will take the Atlas road and cross superb landscapes between the immensity of green meadows and authentic Berber villages from the 16th and 17th centuries. You can visit the country's local market, every Monday and Friday: butchers and hairdressers, vegetables, cereals, and olive oil sellers, blacksmiths, and wizards meet in tents and under shelters. Of reeds, with several small restaurants scattered in the open air. Continue your way through the valley of palm trees following the Ourika, the local river. On the road, discover numerous fruit trees, tiny villages, the river bordered by a few restaurants, and the resort residences of a few lucky ones. Then head to Setti Fatma for a refreshing moment in the shade of the seven waterfalls located in this astonishing place. -The return around 04:00 p.m. from the valley. -Transfer to your Hotel In Marrakech -Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Marrakech.
-Free time- transfer to the airport (depending on the flight departure time).