11 days classic morocco tour to desert from casablanca

PROGRAM DETAILS

1 Day 1 : Arrival in Casablanca

You will meet your driver in Casablanca from where you will be taken into a journey to visit the Hassan II Mosque, Habbous Quarter, and art deco building in the heart of the city before heading to Rabat, Moroccan’s capital and one of the nation’s four imperial cities.

2 Day 2 : Rabat – Meknes

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat and discover the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the resting place of the Moroccan King Mohammed V and his son and more. Continue towards the imperial city Meknes.

3 Day 3 : Meknes – Fes

Explore the Imperial city of Meknes. Visit the impressive gate, “Bab Mansour”, the tomb of Moulay Ismail, the souks and various quarters and the Grand Mosque. Continue your travel to Fes.

4 Day 4 : Fes

Relax over breakfast, and then step outside to discover the delights of Fes, a city often cited as one of the most impressive ancient cities in the Arab world. Visit the Karaouiyine Mosque, the souks, spice markets, koranic schools, tanneries and leather market, the pottery quarter, henna market, woodcrafters and metal craftsmen.

5 Day 5 : Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast in your hotel, wave goodbye to Fes as you travel to the stunning mountain town of Midelt, where you will have your lunch. Continue your journey passing by Kasbahs, palm groves and the adobe colored city of Er-Rachidia before arriving in the late afternoon at Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

6 Day 6 : Erg Chebbi – Errisani – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

Our program will continue along the Sahara before heading to Todga Gorge, the infinite view of the high mountains, passing by Tamnalt Hills and Dades Gorges, lined by the red and mauve rockes where you will spend the night.

7 Day 7 : Dades Gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Taroudannt

After breakfast, you will take the road to the Rose Valley. Then, you will continue through the Skoura palm oasis to reach Ouarzazate. You will visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage dating from the 11th century. It is a striking example of the architecture of the traditional Moroccan South, a picturesque site filled with emotion. After this you will have a traditional dinner with Berber dishes and then head west to the town of Taroudant, to discover the souks where traditional crafts are on display featuring silver jewelry, leather, engraved limestone, saffron, spices, and Argan oil.

8 Day 8 : Taroudannt – Agadir – Essaouira

Early morning, you will travel towards Agadir, ‘Miami of Morocco’ situated on the southern part of Morocco’s Atlantic coastline. After a few hours’ drive, we will then reach Essaouira. The jewel of the Atlantic or “ Mogador” as known by its portuguese. A city offering views of charming colorful landscapes.

9 Day 9 : Essaouira – Marrakech

Hitting the road again in the early morning back to Marrakech. By passing through the vast and breathtaking Moroccan landscape and enormous Argan trees. If you want, you can stop for a while to discover how the Argan oil is extracted from the trees, and learn about its uses in cooking and cosmetics. Arrival at your hotel / riad in Marrakech by evening.

10 Day 10 : Marrakech

After breakfast, you will then be taken to the heart of Marrakech to visit its key highlights. Explore one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities at sites such as the Koutoubia, the Koubba Ba’Adiyn, Koutoubia Mosque, Palais el-Badi, Palais Bahia and the Saadian Tombs. Then go to Jemaa El-Fnaa, Marrakech's main square and the market place.

11 Day 11 : Marrakech - Casablanca

Transfer to Casablanca Airport.

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