From Casablanca: Private 10 Days Imperial Cities and Desert Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Casablanca - Rabat
2 stops
1
Hassan II Mosque
We start with the visit of the spectacular Mosque of Hassan II situated directly at the ocean. A must see for every visitor of Casablanca!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Rabat
Afterwards we continue to Rabat, capital of Morocco, where we visit the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II and enjoy the view of the Tour Hassan and its gardens.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Rabat - Meknes – Volubilis - Fes
3 stops
3
Meknes
After breakfast in your Riad we head in direction Meknes, which is famous for its luxurious palaces and beautiful mosques as well as one of the most important souks of Morocco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Volubilis
Continue the route to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a complex declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with a new museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Fez
After the visit, we continue our trip to Fez
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Explore Fes
7 stops
6
Fes el-Bali
Today we'll spend the whole day exploring the impressive city of Fez with its huge Medina «Fes el-Bali» together with a local guide.
7 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
We start the day at Bab Boujloud, one of the gates which lead into the Medina.
Admission ticket free
8
In the morning we will visit some of the beautiful ancient buildings like the Medersas of Bou Inania and El-Attarine (Koran schools for religious studies) and the University and Mosque of Karaouine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts and discover traditional tools, carpets, furniture and musical instruments in a beautifully restaurated caravanserai.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
After lunchbreak in one of the hunderts of restaurants in the medina, we continue our tour to the famous tanneries, where the leather is processed still the same as hunderts of years ago. You can observe the workers from a lookout and they will be glad to explain you the different workings steps if you are willing to bargain for a bag or new belt afterwards. But be aware of the bad smelling of the furs and coloring goods!
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Outside the medina lies the Royal Palace with its large plaza lined with palm trees.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Fez
Last but not least we will drive up a hill to the cementary Bab Fettouh, where we'll enjoy the panoramic view over the white sea of houses of the Medina. Individual dinner in the medina and overnight in Fez.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Day trip to Chefchaouen
2 stops
13
Chefchaouen
Enjoy the changeing landscapes along the way on your drive from Fes until you reach the small city of Chefchaouen in the mountains with its blue and white houses, often decorated with colorful flowers. The medina is quite small and you can explore it by yourself without needing a guide.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Place Outa el Hammam
Enjoy lunch at a rooftop terrace overlooking the main square „Outa el Hammam“, the big mosque and the Kasbah. You will have about 4 hours to explore Chefchaouen, so there is also enough time to spot the local women washing their clothes at the river and see the small waterfalls „R’as el Maa“ or hiking uphill until you reach a very special mosque which was a gift from the Spanish people to the inhabitants of Chefchaouen, but was never used for prayers. The view though from the hill over the medina is incredible!
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
5 stops
15
Ifrane
We start our journey in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
Admission ticket free
17
Midelt
After lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Erfoud
In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Merzouga
Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, we will enjoy dinner in the desert lodge where we'll spend the night.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
3 stops
20
Today will be devoted entirely to enjoy the desert. We'll cross the dunes with our 4x4, visit nomads for tea in their tents, explore an oasis and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Khamlia
Visit the famous village of Khamlia and enjoy its folk music.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
After arriving back in Merzouga in the late afternoon, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in a nomad tent!
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Merzouga - Todra and Dades Gorges
4 stops
23
Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the desert lodge.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Rissani
In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Dades Gorges
Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Dades Gorges - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
5 stops
27
Skoura
Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road.
Admission ticket free
28
Ouarzazate
In the desert city Ouarzazate, also known as «Hollywood of Morocco», you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
Ait Ben Haddou
A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
30
Continue through the breathtaking landscape to Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
High Atlas Mountains
After the visit, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Individual dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Admission ticket free
Day 9
Explore Marrakech
6 stops
32
Marrakech
Today we’ll spend the hole day in the beautiful red city of Marrakech together with a guide.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
33
Bahia Palace
In the morning, you’ll visit the famous Palais de Bahia, with its fantastic courtyards and mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
34
Mellah
Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and notice the difference in architecture in this district.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
35
Saadian Tombs
Visit the hidden Saadian tombs built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour in 1557.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
36
Jemaa el-Fnaa
You’ll arrive at the Koutoubia mosque and the Djemaa el Fna-square, where you can drink some fresh pressed orange juice while observing the bustle of the snake charmers, henna tatoo artists and water sellers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
37
Jardin Majorelle
After lunch in a restaurant overlooking Jemaa el Fna, you’ll visit the beautiful Majorelle Garden. This botanical garden is a quiet oasis and the former home of the famous french designer Yves Saint Laurent. Nowadays, the bright blue villa contains a Berber Museum
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 10
Marrakech - Casablanca
1 stop
38
Casablanca
Drive from Marrakech directly over the highway to Casablanca airport or to your hotel in the city of Casablanca
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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