10-Day Private Guided Tour Imperial Cities and Merzouga Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pick up from Casablanca - Free day or Casablanca excursion
1 stop
1
Hassan II Mosque
After pick up, you will be taken to your Riad/Hotel to deposit your luggages and have breakfast, depending on the city and time of your arrival, the visit order can be changed and customized but all the stops will be done. There are some activities and services to include with extra fees so don't hesitate to send us your requests. Your excursion will start with Hassan II guided visit with an experienced guide followed by old medina.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Rabat and Sale City tour
3 stops
2
Mausoleum of Mohammad V
We will take a look at the splendid Mohammed V Mausoleum
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Chellah
The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archaeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south side of the Bou Regreg estuary. Accompanied with our guide we will discover this beautiful place and know more about his history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Hassan Tower
the beautiful entrance of the Royal Palace, Bab rouah, Hassan Tower, the preserved Kasbah of the Udayas, explore the fortress, visit the medina of Rabat and Salé next with its narrow streets and colourful courtyards.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Chefchaouen tour
2 stops
5
Place Outa el Hammam
Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, is a city in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled lanes. We will discover the red-walled Kasbah, the Place Outa el Hammam.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Akchour waterfall visit is optional depends on the season and your preferences.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Volubilis - Meknes - Overnight in Fez
2 stops
7
Volubilis
Located on the foothills of the Zerhoun massif, 28 kilometers from Meknes, Volubilis takes its name from the Berber word Oualili, which designates the colourful flower of bindweed, a plant abundant in the region. The Roman city of Volubilis rises before you with its remains, its white marble columns, its temple and the haughty silhouette of its triumphal arch. It is the largest archaeological site in Morocco with 18 hectares, accessible to the public on a total area estimated at 40 hectares.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Meknes
We will visit the main places with our driver guide and drop you to explore the old medina
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Fez City Tour
4 stops
9
Medina of Fez
Along with your private guide, you will explore historical sites, Islamic places, monuments, maze-like narrow alleys and attractive sights.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Second part of the tour will be inside the old medina to: Madersa Bou Inania a significant example of Marinid architecture
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
The oldest and the biggest fascinating tannery in Africa
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Nejjarine, the museum of wooden crafts, Karaouine University, one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world, Mausoleum or Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Fez - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - the desert of Merzouga
3 stops
13
Ifrane
We start our thrilling adventure of the desert early in the morning, it’s an 8 hours ride including stops. We cross Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains. Begin with a stop in Ifrane, a Moroccan ski resort. Enjoy the view of the beautiful cedar woods, full of Barbary Apes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Midelt
Midmorning, you cross the 6,000-foot pass and continue west toward the great Sahara. Next stop would be for lunch in the village of Midelt.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Merzouga Desert
We approach Erfoud, enjoy views of the remarkable Ziz Gorges and vast valleys. Afterwards, you journey into the Sahara Desert, with a stop to share tea with some welcoming locals in a Berber tent. You'll even have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride, settle in your private tent in our luxury camp under the stars, witness an incredible sunset and have some rest. Later, enjoy traditional music under a canopy of stars and have a delicious meal around fire.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Merzouga - Ouarzazate
3 stops
16
Tinghir
Early in the morning, right after breakfast, we leave the camp and make our way to the lovely oasis of Tinghir for lunch, We visit its Mellah gateway and then head for the spectacular Todra Gorge, a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Dades Gorges
There'll be time to marvel at this sight before you continue to the Dades Valley, where roses bloom in profusion in springtime. The locals make good use of the prolific flower by producing rose water here. That’s around 6 hours including stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Ouarzazate
We will continue to your accommodation in Ouarzazate “The Moroccan Hollywood”.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou- Marrakech
1 stop
19
Ait Ben Haddou
We take time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. It’s a fortified city along a former caravan route. This is the true Morocco: a village that seems to rise from the sands. Its desert-dusted Kasbahs and maze-like warrens are sure to enthral you. one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages that is often used as a location for fashion and film shoots. Next, make your way to the magical city of Marrakesh. 3 hours until arrival.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Marrakech City Tour
5 stops
20
Jardin Majorelle
Discover Majorelle Gardens, a botanical marvel set in the heart of Marrakech.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
Koutoubia Mosque
Next visit the Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Bahia Palace
Explore Bahia Palace, where 360 rooms were once adorned with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. You'll see the richly decorated tombs of the Saadi Dynasty.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Medina of Marrakesh
The old medina and the Palace of Dar Si Said, a museum housing Moroccan art and artefacts. You will take a guided tour with a professional tour guide
2 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Afternoon in the famous Djemaa el Fna square, a dazzling display of acrobats, story tellers, and snake charmers. Take your time and absorb this vibrant culture, torn from the pages of Ali Baba. Balance of the day at leisure. You will be accompanied with a professional local guide the whole time.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Drop off to port or airport
1 stop
25
Medina of Marrakesh
Free time and drop off at airport depends on the city of arrival and departure
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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