6-Day/5-Night Morocco Tour From Marrakech
Highlights
* Explore the stunning Medina in Fes and Marrakech
* Visit Djemaa El Fna square, magnificent Majorelle Botanical Gardens etc
* Visit ancient Roman site- Volubillis
* Camel trek to the Sahara desert, see the magical Great Sahara Dunes, Enjoy your stay at a luxury Berber desert camp
* Visit the town of Ouarzazate, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou- scene for film “Game of Thrones” ect
* Savour Moroccan mint tea and indulge in Berber cuisine
Included and Excluded
Included:
* Private air-conditioned vehicle
* Driver / Multilingual tour guide
* Camels for trekking
* 1 night luxury desert camp with dinner and breakfast
* Hotels with breakfast and dinner
Excluded:
* Entrance tickets for some of the attractions.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, the route goes on to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site and Hollywood of Africa that filmed “Game of Throne”, “Kingdom of Heaven” and “ the Gladiator” etc. It is the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and one of the most visited spots in the whole country.
Overnight at Marrakech.
DAY 2: Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Desert)
This morning we depart to the Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's most spectacular sights. It is a vast fault in the plateau separating the High Atlas from the Jbel Sarhro, two sheer cliffs over 300 metres (958 ft) high separated by a narrow corridor only 20 metres (66 ft) wide. We will arrive Merzouga before sunset. We will watch sunset over the sahara desert dunes either by 4x4 vehicle or by camels. This is a magical landscape with huge sand dunes. Their color shifts from pink to gold to red to white depending on the time of day. At night, you will have an authentic Berber dinner and enjoy a performance by local Berber musicians. You will spend a magical night in a luxury Berber camp with millions of stars above you.
DAY 3: Merzouga (Desert) - Fes
After breakfast, we will leave desert to one of the Imperial cities -Fes.
Overnight at Fes.
DAY 4. Fes City Day Tour
Today we will have a full day walking tour to discover Fes, the extraordinary medieval walled city. Once inside the gates of this great spectacle, you will see an entirely different view of life in Morocco. In contrast to the well-planned new cities, the old city is a labyrinth of alleys and lanes lined with shops, mosques, homes and schools. In 1980 UNESCO designated the medina a World Heritage Site. We will start with visiting the Royal Palace and Jewish quarter, then theological schools and several mosques. Our guide will take us to the medina to view the market shops or souks. We will see the famous traditional tannery factory and shops of tailoring handicraft. Today's walk is an amazing look into the life of the Moroccan city dweller where little has changed over the centuries.
Overnight at Fes.
DAY 5. Fes - Meknes - Volubilis - Rabat - Casablanca
Morning, we will start our journey by discovering Meknes, Morocco's youngest Imperial City. We feature the Bab El Mansour gate dating from 1752, then complete with its Corinthian columns. After we drive to visit the impressive site of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco. Situated on the ledge of a long plateau, the dramatic site was once one of the Roman Empire's most remote outposts. We also see the sacred town of Moulay Idriss (photo stop only). Then heading to Rabat, Morocco's third oldest Imperial City and modern capital. We will visit the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and also the old medina.
Diving to Casablanca and overnight at Casablanca.
DAY 6. Casablanca - Marrakech
We will start with visit to Casablanca Hassan II mosque-the 7th biggest mosque in the world, Mohamed V Square, Cathedral-Church of the Sacred Heart Cathedral and Rick’s coffee- scene of classic movie “Casablanca”. After we will drive to Marrakech. Marrakech, a city that blends Berber traditions with Arab renaissance and western influences. We will start with a visit to the magnificent Majorelle Botanical Gardens, inspired by French artists and fashion designer Yves St. Laurent. Then we will explore the Menara Garden, the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, 6th century Saadian Kings tomb and the beautiful Bahia Palace. The visit to Marrakech will be completed after a stop at the Djemaa El Fna square, the home of spice vendors, storytellers, snake charmers, fire eaters, acrobats, musicians and more.
1-Day excursion tour from Marrakech
Destination including: Essouira, Agadir, Waterfall of Ozoud, Ourika valley, Toubkal Mountain, Hot air balloon flight.
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