Imperial Cities and Desert Multi Day Private Tour from Casablanca

Day 1 · Pick up from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca

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   Casablanca

   5 hours

   Pick up from Airport to your hotel ,if the pickup in the morning you visit hassan II mosque, ain Diab

   Beach for a short walk along the coast in the Afternoon, if not (we mean if you arrive in the afternoon

   ) you visit it the next day before to start the road to Rabat .

   (overnight in Casablanca)

4 Stars Hotel

Day 2 · Casablanca -Rabat –chefchaouen

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   Hassan II Mosque

   one hour Admission not included

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2. 2

   Ain Diab

   30 min

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3. 3

   Rabat

   3 hours

   after the visit of the mosque ,we will head to Rabat, where we will explore the Kasbah des Oudaya, a coastal fortress built in the 17th century, and the Hassan Tower, an ancient mosque dating from the 12th century. If time permits, we will explore other sites of interest like the Challa and the Royal Palace…

4. 4

   Chefchaouen

   2 hours

   after lunch we leave Rabat, drive to Chafchaouen through the cities of Knitra and El Ghareb, a very agricultural and farming zone, stopping in Ouazzane, passing by spectacular scenery with cedar, oak and almond trees, we arrive to Chefchaouen then(blue town); Set against a wide valley and nestled between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, the isolated town of Chefchaouen is a surprising delight. Much of Chefchaouen was recreated by Andalusian refugees escaping the Reconquistia, so its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways give it the feel of the arabo Andalus lifestyle.

5. 5

   Place Outa el Hammam

   2 hours

   you arrive at Chefchaouen late afternoon ,check in in an amazing Riad ,then free evening to go out and Visit the famous Outa el Hammam square, Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights, sounds, and smells of the medina, the shops in the square selling woven goods and small sweets, and, most importantly, tasting the town’s famous goat’s cheese. Herds of goats wander the sparse hillsides that surround Chefchaouen, and their cheese is sold in great fresh rounds in the street markets

very nice Traditional Moroccan Riad

Day 3 · Chefchaouen-volibilus –meknes- fes

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   Chefchaouen

   2 hours

   after a very different breakfast in rooftop you have between 1 and 2 hours for a nice walk to explore the rest of the city ,Within the plaza is the walled fortress of the Kasbah , visit the ethnographic museum, and souk in wonderful views from the rooftop.all yourself because is a small and very save city ,then meet the driver to start another interesting journey crossing Rif mountains to reach Volibilis and Meknes City ,ending the day at Fes for a Night .

2. 2

   Stop 2

   2 hours Admission not included

   explore the World Heritage site of Volubilis. The remains of this Roman city make an undeniably impressive

   sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Take a tour around the arches,

   basilicas, and superb mosaics along the Documents Maximums, many of which remain intact The

   reward for walking in the sun lies

3. 3

   Meknes

   2 hours

   your next stop at Meknes city visit the massive ramparts and king mouly ismael mosque and stables built to accommodate 12 000 horses and bab mansour (very old gate ) , continue to fes for overnight .

4. 4

   Fez

   one hour

   by the end of the day ,after all the attractions and interesting sites we drive 1 hour from Meknes to Fes ,then check in in a very nice traditional Riad ,then have dinner at the Riad or go out to a nice restaurant .

very nice Moroccan Traditional Riad

Day 4 · Explore fes (Guided tour)

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   Fez

   6 hours

   With our professional guide you’ll have a wonderful day , he will take you to the most tourist places in

   Fes city , there is many historical sites to explore ; such as “Karaouine university” (the acient one in

   the wolrd) and “Medrassa bouanania”, souk , panoramic view on “ Idriss 2 corner” , bab boujloud ; the

   UNESCO site of world culture , acient Fes fences ,Attarin school , Norte tower ,Annajarin, dar bathaa,

   leather tanners , and ceramic factory, in addition to visit the royal palace ,and the Jewish quarter (el

   mellah) , during the visit of the city you’ll have a lunch time in local restaurant , with our guide you’ll

   never forget this tour , then after you finish your tour, return to the hotel /riad.

Very Nice Traditional Riad

Day 5 · Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz valley- Erfoud – Merzouga

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   Ifrane

   2 hours

   This day we will meet different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city of Fes. We

   will pass through the most modern and clean city in the country Ifran. This Berber name of Ifran

   means caves and it is nicknamed in Morocco as a little Switzerland since it is a very green town and is

   a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco because of its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifran is

   very known as well by The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by the king of

   Morocco Hassan II and the king of Saudi Arabia Fahd. Where all classes are taught in English, it is an

   international universit

2. 2

   Azrou Cedar Forest

   30 min

   stop at the largest cedar forest in north Africa and see the wild monkeys

3. 3

   Zaida

   3 hours

   Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Zaida ,then to Midelt

   which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. From vast plateau

   we start crossing up those tough mountains which are still settled by a big Berber community. The

   landscapes here includes palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (at 3747 m) before driving down the curves

   and join the pre-Saharan zone passing first by Errachidia and Erfoud, which is famous for its pottery

   and the interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry in Erfoud, some 350 million years ago

   the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean. Heading up to the red Colored sand sea dunes

4. 4

   Merzouga Desert

   3 hours

   From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga

   appearing from the horizon. Camel ride enjoy a special dinner and a lifetime Night in a very nice

   Desert Camp

luxury Desert Camp

Day 6 · Sahara Desert-Rissani –Todra Valley – Todra Gorges- Dades Valley- Skoura Palm Oasis

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   Merzouga Desert

   2 hours Admission not included

   • sunrise

   -sand boarding (optional)

   -camel ride back from the camp

   -fossil workshop

   -quad bike (optional)

2. 2

   Todra Gorge

   2 hours

   odgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high

   Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high

   plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in

   this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak

   in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike or a walk

   among those fabulous canyons,then From the great canyons of Todgha we go to reach Dades Valley

   with the green colours of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. Continue to Skoura Palm

   Oasis for overnight .

3. 3

   Dades Valley Adventures

   one hour

   stop for pictures in this special and nice valley

4. 4

   Skoura

   3 hours

   -visit Amridel Kasbah

   -enjoy a nice walk in the oasis

   -enjoy a tea and sunset in the terrace with a nice view to the Oasis

very nice guests house with the swimming pool

Day 7 · Skoura Palm Oasis -Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

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   Ouarzazate

   2 hours

   We leave Skoura in the morning Getting to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, The door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th century (stop for pictures from outside the Kasbah ) .

   Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005) .

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   Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou

   2 hours

   after Ouarzazate City we will drive about 30 km to reach the

   fortified city of Aït Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the

   former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River

   and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each

   rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the

   other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah.

   Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have

   been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile

   (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). From this beautiful fortified house we

   head west to the city of Marrakech. It is called the “Homeland of God in Berber».

3. 3

   High Atlas Mountains

   4 hours

   Some stops at Atlas

   Mountains before you arrive to Marrakesh if still time and you are not tired you go for a little walk at

   Jama el Fnaa squire before you arrive to your accommodation, or you check in first then go out. Overnight in Marrakesh

4 stars hotel or a nice Riad in Marrakech

Day 8 · Marrakech city tour to explore the city with an offecial local guide

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   Marrakech

   6 hours

   At 10 am in your Hotel/Riad the local guide set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the

   bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with

   the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace; This

   splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government.

   Continue to the Marrakech Museum, itself a former palace, which houses a fine collection of

   Moroccan art and sculpture. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for

   others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Also visit Majorel garden or

   secret garden and Dar Bacha Misaim Then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the

   Jemaa el Fna,then the vehicle picks you up to your accommodation .overnight in Marrakesh

2. 2

   Medina of Marrakesh

   3 hours

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3. 3

   Bahia Palace

   one hour Admission not included

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4. 4

   Le Jardin Secret

   one hour Admission not included

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5. 5

   Medersa Ben Youssef

   one hour Admission not included

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4 stars Hotel or very nice Riad

Day 9 · Marrakech- Essaouira –Marrakech

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   Essaouira

   8 hours

   at 8:30 am you start the drive from Marrakesh to Essaouira is a small seaside town with fortified walls , visit a local Berber ladies cooperative of Argan Oil ,to see

   how they make it and have an idea about this magical tree

   Essaouira is a fascinating town lying on the crossroads between 2 tribes, absolutely

   Moroccan, but adding its own cultural mix from further into the south of Africa, as well as

   hosting a large Jewish population. There are

   constant sea breezes that cool it in summer and keep it temperate it in the winter. It also offers

   some of the best kite-surfing in the world.

   It’s beautiful beaches, fishing harbour, sea views and amazing mix of architecture, as well as a special

   quality of light have given it a flourishing art scene. Any time, a stroll through the exciting medina

   and souks to explore See especially the skilful wood-workers dedicated to Argan and juniper

   sculpture. You can also enjoy a delicious fresh seafood for lunch. then drive back to

   Marrakech

4 stars Hotel or a very nice Riad in Marrakech

Day 10 · transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or to Menara Airport

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   Stop 1

   3 hours

   transfer to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca,or to Menara Airport in Marrakesh (it depends on your flight )