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9-Day private tour, Imperial cities & Sahara desert dunes from Casablanca
Day 01:
Casablanca – Rabat
Meet and greet at the Casablanca airport, we will head now for the coast passing by the (Sacré Coeur) or Sacred heart Cathedral which was designed by French architect Paul Tournon in 1930 using the Neo-Gothic style, starting the day with a visit to the mosque of Hassan II,
The mosque is located on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It can be seen as a gigantic building where classical and modern styles are perfectly integrated. With room for 25,000 worshippers and its minaret of 210 meters, this is the second largest mosque in the world and the one with the tallest minaret in the world.
We’ll take you then to the Morocco Mall, the second-largest shopping center in Africa The mall features a massive 1,000,000 liter aquarium that contains over 40 different species of fish. The aquarium is called "Aquadream" and was designed and built by International Concept Management (ICM). Visitors have the opportunity to take a ride through the center of the cylinder shaped aquarium with a 360-degree view of the sea life.
After Lunch we will head for the Capital city of Morocco Rabat for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Rabat.
Day 2:
Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
After breakfast we start the visit of Rabat that includes; Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat’s medina, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower, the minaret of an incomplete mosque while it was intended to be the world's largest.
Transfer to Meknes, Visit of this imperial city that include; the massive Bab El Mansour gate, (Harri Souani) Royal Stables of Sultan Moulay Ismail, these stables are a feat of ingenuity, They used to provide stabling for 12,000 royal horses.
Continue along to Moulay Idriss, the UNESCO-sponsored Roman ruins in Volubilis, also the most preserved roman ruins in North Africa, Transfer to your Riad in for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 3:
Fes (Guided city tour)
After breakfast, a full day dedicated to the city tour of Fes, accompanied by your driver and a local guide, the visit will include Royal palace entrance, Jamaa Al-Karaouine the world’s first established university and the Medresa Bouanania, clay workshops, artisan quarters, then the souks of largest and oldest Medina in Morocco.
A highlight is a visit to the famous Fes tannery, where you have great views from a panoramic viewpoint over the men hard at work treating and dying the different hides.
We’ll also get to see its religious and historical heart when you visit Moulay Idriss II’s Mausoleum (the founder of Fes), the 9th century Al Karaouine University and one of the many Medrasas (Koranic school), It is a religious school / college was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 with an associated school, or madrasa, which subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world. It was incorporated into Morocco’s modern state university system in 1963.
Drive back to your Riad for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4:
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, transfer to the heart of the desert. The trip takes you through the middle Atlas Mountains, a Cedar forest, through many Amazigh cities and villages. Stop first at Ifrane, nicknamed “Morocco’s Switzerland”.
Ifrane is a charming ski town populated by European-style chalets and surrounded by a large cider forest. Continue through Azrou to Midelt where you will stop for an optional lunch. Transfer along the Ziz River, a stop is scheduled few kilometers after leaving the Errachidia city as to admire the beauty of the Morocco’s biggest palm grove, passing through a series of fortified villages after that before getting to Erfoud. Continue to Merzouga for dinner at camp site with Berber men playing music around the fire under shooting stars.
Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 5:
Merzouga – Tinghir – Roses city – Skoura
Enjoy an optional early morning sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga. Return for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous, 40km oasis, which boasts one of the largest palm groves in the country. Enjoy walking at the famous Todra Gorge, a famous Moroccan Canyons with a height of 300m, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains. Leave Tinghir heading to Boumalne Dades and its charming valley. Stop there to take pictures then continue along to Kelaat M’Gouna, a large village famous for cultivating roses. Expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there, transfer to Skoura for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Skoura.
Day 6:
Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
We leave Skoura heading for Ouarzazate, known as Morocco’s Hollywood
Enjoy the city tour of Ouarzazate, In this city many popular movies had been shot, such as the Gladiator, Star wars, Game of thrones, Kingdom of heaven, Mummy 1 & 2 and a lot more, Beginning with the Taourirt Kasbah. The latter is considered one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in the country and a labyrinth where you can easily get lost without a guide.
Next visit the Oscar film studios, where some of the most famous desert landscapes were and are still being shot. Continue on to the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, a Unesco world heritage since 1987 and the most preserved Kasbah (Berber fortress) in the south. Leave Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi N’ Tichka pass (2262m) considered as the highest road point in Morocco, getting to Marrakech for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7:
Marrakech (Visit of the city with local guide)
This day your driver and local guide will take you around. We start at Djemaa el Fna, the central square and Marrakesh’s heartbeat surrounded by bazaars, mosques, terraced cafes,
Snake charmers, fire-eaters, and fortune-tellers. After the visit, we stop at the Bahia Palace, a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens. We then proceed to Saadian Tombs, we’ll take you then to the Yves St Laurent Gardens followed by a walk through the old medina and the labyrinth of souks.
Your driver and guide will take you back to your Riad and try to get some rest because we will still pick you up from your Riad at 8pm to take you enjoy an amazing Fantasia show with dinner, something very special that you can’t find elsewhere, It is the place of 1001 nights with Moroccan hospitality, which offers guests a sumptuous dinner and a memorable show in Berber tents. Belly dancers, acrobats, riders, fireworks.
After enjoying an unforgettable show, we drive you back to your Riad for overnight.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8:
Marrakech – Casablanca
Enjoy the morning to relax in the hotel in Marrakech or wander around a bit on your own free will.
Afternoon transfer to your Hotel in Casablanca.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 9:
Casablanca airport
A drive then back to the airport of Casablanca airport Med V for your way back home after enjoying an amazing trip around our beautiful country.
End of the Trip.
Included in your package:
Air-conditioned Luxury Mercedes Van, gas and highway tolls.
Professional English speaking driver.
Mini bottled water in van throughout the entire tour.
Local guides in Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech.
All admissions while accompanied by your tour guides.
8 Nights’ Accommodation.
Overnights' taxes.
Dinner & breakfast at all accommodations (except dinners at restaurants).
Drive back & forth to the Fantasia Berber show with dinner in Marrakech.
Camel ride to and from your Camp in Merzouga .
Guided visits to Berber Kasbahs including entrance fee.
Guided visit to Cinema studio including entrance fee.
Not included:
Drinks during dinners in all accommodations.
Lunches.
Gratuities.
What else can be included? (Let us know)
Fast Track Airport VIP Services
Official Guide to assist you during the whole trip.
Dinners into different restaurants instead of Hotels and Riads.
4x4 car in the desert instead of camels.
Activities such as ATV Quad/Buggy ride or sand-boarding in the desert.