11 days tour from Marrakech

duration

11 Days

Location

Marrakech

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

20 +

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- Overview :

Experience Morocco in detail on this 11 day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca. Visit the majestic Atlas Mountain Ranges, tip toe through age old medinas, stroll through lush palm groves enjoying Morocco’s historical treasures as well as its culture. Furthermore, read more free time and get a tan at the beach, shop around or just swim. This tour will make you feel like you traveling between two completely different worlds: the life in the streets of the red city, and the grandeur of the Atlas Mountains. Here is the air, some of the most visited places in the country such as Majorelle Garden, Ben Youssef Mosque, and Djemaa el-Fna Square. You will also be able to sample some of the meals, clothes, movies or other treasures that the nation has got and are along the route. This tour is the best introduction to this African land if you want to take a lazy trip or if you are up for an adventure-packed one. This is a rather excellent opportunity to observe some of the most striking and appealing sights in this nation. Catch a glimpse of Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, and Chefchaouen (with it’s famous blue painted buildings,) in addition to Marrakech and Casablanca. Get tanned on the beaches, walk around the historical medina, discover the beautiful oases, and get to know more about the culture and history of Morocco; moreover, lots of free time is also offered.

- Highlights :

  • Visiting Marrakech souks and other open-air markets.
  • Relish on the spectacular Atlas Mountains and amazing terrains and views.
  •  Explore the beautiful city visiting the old Kasbahs of Ait Ben-Haddou which is And also a World Heritage site.
  •  Learn about the film studios of Ouarzazate, that have historical records of hosting spveds movie shootings.
  •  Ride camels in the heart of the beautiful Sahara desert sand dunes.
  •  Take a walk through Fes’s historic medina and appreciate a number of the skinny, twisting pathways.
  • Photograph Chefchaouen with an emphasis on the blue painted buildings and narrow streets.
  •  Spend some leisure time in Casablanca including the visit of the biggest mosque of Hassan II.

- Tour plan :

Greetings from Morocco! On your arrival in Marrakech, your expert will be waiting for you to then take you to your comfortable Riad. More precisely, Marrakech as the oasis city envelopped in old town bazaars, Moorish riads, palm trees and woven carpets with smell of spices and oriental lanterns. Visiting the Medina involving walking through its narrow and spiral covered alleys that include steps and vaults. Here, there are woven carpets, pottery, parchment lamps, and enormous spice stalls in all shades of colors and they are stacked till the roof. The cultural sightseeing in Marrakech includes Kotubia mosque, souks and palaces. You will go to the youngest district in the city of Marrakesh, Gueliz, and, depending on the time, we possibly go to the Menara gardens. You will consume dinner and have morning breakfast on the same day while spending a night in a hotel in Marrakech.

Please, note that after the breakfast you will start this full-day sightseeing tour of this city. Immerse yourself into the historic sites and arts while purchasing absorbing art and culture of the striking walled pink city. Capture the beautiful view of Koutoubia mosque where you can see a large square tower of the mosque and copper globes. There are shops and markets that can be visited and seen, mosques, bakeries, inns that belong to a man’s and women’s ancient tales, and wooden fountains. subsequently you will proceed to visit ben youssef madrassa which is one of the largest theological schools in Africa to have the glimpse of the beautiful Moors architecture. Once again, the bust of the historic city, Almora, adorning with your beautiful suites and a large pleasure garden, lets you live the feeling of a wonderful time. Your second day trip will be concluded at the centred Jamaa El Fna square where musicians, filmmakers, snake charmers and even people with performing monkeys assemble. Casual dinner and the second night stayed at the hotel or Riad.

In the morning, you will leave for Ait ben Haddou Kasbah passing by the high Atlas mountains and Tizi-Ntichka beautiful valley and the Berber HOMES. Here you will get to see the ruined Kasbah, which was brought down by rain and wind; but initially, it could house around 50 families with their chief. The films shot at this Kasbah have placed it on the map. When we are done with the tour, you will be able to eat lunch at the usually crowded traditional restaurant normally frequented by tourists, the Ait ben Haddou restaurant. After you are done with your food you proceed to Ouarzazate, The tours to be made from here include visiting Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studio where they shot The Mummy as well as Gladiator. You will leave Tinghir and proceed to Boumaln Dades through beautiful little clay and stone villages, Rose Valley, famous for Roses, and all the agricultural people’s dwellings in that part of the country. It will only take You about 40mins to get to Your Riad or hotel in Boumaln Dades. This path will take you through numerous clay houses and Dades Valley on your way to your Riad for the night if not for the coming tomorrow.

The fourth day of your 11 days tour from Marrakech will start with the kind of breakfast that you desire. After having the breakfast, they will set off for the Todra gorge situated in Tinghir city. Tinghir also Tinerhir is a city in southeast Morocco, Drâa-Tafilalet region, to the north of the Little Atlas and to the south of the High Atlas. For it is also the provincial capital of Tinghir that borders Morocco and Western Sahara. Its name originally specified the foothills of the Atlas mountains but has later expanded to address the entire oasis and the settlements around it. When you go sightseeing, you travel to the Sahara desert Erg Chebbi. But before reaching it, you will reach Toroge, another small city in the province of Draa-Tafilalet to have lunch. Your meal with be taken in a restaurant that is popular among the locals. Afterward, you will proceed to Erfoud City, which is the last city before entering the Sahara desert, following lunch. That is where you will immediately go because the camel and the guide will be waiting to lead you through the sand dunes to the fabulous camp. You will first do take you to the top of the dunes to watch the sunset before and then take you to the camp to sleep.

To witness the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert, one has to wake up early in the morning. Availability for breakfast. Finally and lastly, you will go to the Merzouga on the back of camels and there you will find driver waiting for you. On the day devoted to studying the region of Merzouga we focus on it. There are many wonderful places in the vicinity: sand dunes, wild lake, mines, the place with fossils, and wonderful oases. that are just ideal for many types of recreation in the open air. If you are in Merzouga, your tour starts off-road to reach a former eyeliner mine that was active back in the day. Next, we make a visit to the nomads while they are in their interior, self-woven basket like structure. Listening to the ancient Berber music, understand their people’s unique way of living. Your next destination is the village of Khamlia, where you can watch the Gnaoua dancing and tune performances. Most of the immigrants living in it hail from sub Saharan countries such as Mali Sudan and Niger. Meal for the day, specifically lunch, will be served there. We then go through a grove of palm trees. Then in a few kilometers you will be able to see the wild Merzouga lake commonly referred to as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel

We will wake you up early in the morning to witness one of the most beautiful sunrise perhaps in the whole world. After that, you will check in in Merzouga where you will admire the different beauty of the wonderful Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You will go to Azrou, which is a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountain where you will take a stop to view the Barbarian apes in the cedar forest of Azrou following breakfast and showering at a local guest house. You will cross Errachidia, then you over the Ziz Gorges sculpted in the volcanic rock and Pass of Tizi N’Talghamt before reaching Midelt. Next you will proceed to Ifrane, called here the French Village or the Morocco’s Switzerland, and take here a photo-shooting or a coffee, then proceed to your Fes hotel for the overnight.

Fes is one of the most historical and cultural cities in Morocco that continues to preserve its history till the present. There are many historical landmarks, such as the Fes el Bali that is a mediaeval city with a population of over a hundred thousand people and that has no cars allowed; the area is currently recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. After breakfast you would be taken to see the numerus palaces,mosques and madrasas of the city, the famous tanneries and traditional shopping bazaars. The city is also famous for its original arts as leather, textile and pottery industries products. One can also get a feel of the traditional Moroccan life style by staying in a riad, a Moroccan house with a courtyard or cooking Moroccan food by taking a cooking course. Spend a night over at a hotel

After breakfast, you will proceed to Morocco’s far-different north in order to witness its culture and manner of living. we will proceed to Volubilis a world heritage site that contains the ruins of the ancient Roman. We’ll then proceed to Meknes in the afternoon. Meknes also known as the ismailite capital was built in the 17th century by Sultan Moulay ismail the founder of the Morocco second imperial city. The blue city of Chefchaouen is situated in the foothills of Rif mountains also called the “Horns” of Chefchaouen. This Cannon of the Aghouat as it is also locally known is a small fortress that was established in 1471 by Moulay Ali Ben Moussa who was a direct grandson of the prophet Mohammed. Chefchaouen was taken over by Spanish and was later liberated in 1956. Due to its classical organisation, it is often called Blue city. Walking through the Medina it is possible to enjoy the white-and-blue walls of buildings and the local markets containing some specific products

Chefchaouen is a fascinating city with blue- coloured alleyways that lies in the region of the Rif mountains. It was established 1471 with Jewish and Moorish populates coming here to avoid the Reconquista of Spain happening at that time. Still, the town is known as historical and very beautiful. Even this small town has many attractions for history and architecture lovers; you will find more details here. Your inflation will occur after breakfast at the bottom of the winding stairway leading up into the Old Town, or the medina. Each door handle, each arch and stone wall of the alleys that twist and turn like a maze is painted blue, sky blue or baby blue. As soon as there is a clear distinguished sky above it is difficult to tell the walls from the horizon. This particularly vivid blue hue was added to the town by the Jewish refugees that arrived in the 1930s. For lunch then you will go and feast on Moroccan delicacies then after go sight seeing especially to the Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Moroccan culture is characterized by great respect for Islamic religion and therefore there are many mosques which are very important and prominent among them is the Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen. The octagonal minaret and the callings to the prayers five times a day make a positive nodality around the camp. Currently, the mosque is one of the largest constructions in the town and was built in the 1400s; only Muslims are allowed in. If you love photography you are going to love this beautiful city. Many photographers were heard crying that the area was one of the most beautiful they have come across. It also has the nickname ‘the pearl’ of Morocco. If Marrakech is your starting point, it will not be wrong to plan the 11 days tour and include Chefchaouen

When You wake up in the morning and take your breakfast You will visit the Hassan Tower on arrival in Rabat city it was constructed in the early 12th century. You will also visit Kasbah Ordains the 11th-century fortress that was constructed in the Andalusian architecture ,providing a view of the city of Salé, andthe Atlantic Ocean. You will take your lunch first before proceeding to Casablanca, which is termed as the economic hub of Morocco. First, you will visit Hassan 2 the second biggest mosque in the whole world and which is one of the prettiest structures in Morocco. Next, I’ll take you to Place Mohamed V; this was formerly the location of the colonial government administrative structures, which are now home to Hassan 2. You will have a night halt at Casablanca

This marks your eleventh day and the place where your tour comes to a conclusion, Casablanca. It is always a great asset that a tour works out smoothly, but this perhaps is something that we least like in the line of work. Finally, after spending eleven days of having each other’s company, we can comfortably interact with one another, and hence, can share our encounters; we are therefore able to reveal more about ourselves with the same companion we met newly. Of course it is important to admit that generally it is still rather hard to say good-bye. The schedule for the last day depends on the actual flight schedule. Once you’re settled your driver transports you to the airport, from which you fly to Morocco with tales to tell.

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- Included / Excluded :

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

Accommodation for 1 night in a luxury desert camp.

Breakfast and dinner during the tour.

Camel ride at sunset.

Welcome tea and snacks upon arrival at the desert camp.

Local guide to assist with the camel ride and provide insights about the desert.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech.

Lunches and beverages during the trip.

Optional activities (e.g., quad biking, horseback riding).

Personal expenses and tips for guides and drivers.

Travel insurance.

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