Luxury Morocco Tour
Luxury Morocco Tour ( 12 Days)
Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes – Merzouga – Dades Gorge – Marrakech – Essaouira – Casablanca.
Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN TANGIER
You will meet your driver at the airoport or ferry terminal and takes you to your Hôtel. check in and take a rest. Next, your driver will come to take you on a short visit to the old KASBAH,then Capspartel and Herculas cave. After that you will stop at the most famous café in Tangier. (Al Haffa Café), which is located on top of a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Tangier before return to the hotel.
Day 2 : TANGIER – CHEFCHAOUEN
Today, after breakfast, you will meet your driver and straight on to the city of Chefchaouen, or the “Blue Pearl,” Along the way, you will enjoy the stunning views of the RIF MOUNTAINS. Upon arrival at your riad, check in and take a break. Then, You have time to explore the blue painted streets, Plaza ota hammam and the old KASBAH. After that follow the street east to pass over the Ras el Ma source until you reach the spanish mosque to enjoy a panoramic view of the BLUE CITY.
Day 3 : CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES.
After breakfast meets your driver and make your way to FES. On the way, you will be making a must stop by the archeological site of
VOLUBILIS. Is listed by the UNESCO world heritage. Then, City of MEKNES. one of the four IMPERIAL CITY in MOROCCO .After exploring these places, you will continue your way to FEZ.
Day 4 : CITY TOUR OF FES.
After breakfast, you will meet your local guide at your riad and begin your visit to the ancient city of FES. Which is a World Heritage Site according to the UNESCO in 1981. The visit will revolve around two main points of interest: Fes el Bali “old fes” where you will spend more Time. And Fes el Jdid “new Fes”.
In the morning, You will visit first the royal palace which is distinguished by its huge bronze doors decorated with wonderful mosaics, of which there are 7 Doors. Next, the historic Jewish quarter known as the Mellah. Then you will continue on to the southern borj, which overlooks the city of Fes in a panoramic view that allows you to take pictures of the old city from a high altitude. Lastly you will continue your tour to the pottery workshop with the most skilled pottery masters. So you get a complete experience about the stages of pottery making.
In the afternoon, You will begin with discover the hidden secrets of the old city through the maze of charming narrow streets. And traditional markets where a variety of goods are sold like : handicrafts, woven fabrics, jewelry, spices and Moroccan cuisine. After that you will stop to visit the most prominent highlights of the city as with the Bou Inania medrasa,which is located near Bab Boujloud, one of the entrances to the old city, Al Qarawiyen university, the oldest university in the world established in 859 by Fatima el Fihria, the Tanneries the largest tannery in the city. Attarin medrasa was built between 1323 and 1325, Seffarine square and El-Nejjarine square. After the tour, you will walk back to you riad.
Day 5 : FES – IFRANE – MIDELT – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA.
Start your day early for the long drive and travel south toward merzouga. Along the way , you will pass first through IFRANE the little switzerland of MOROCCO. Next, the cedar forests of the MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAIS. Which is known for the spread of Barbary macaques before stopping for lunch in Midelt (the apple city’). Then, you will continue your journey towards the picturesque ZIZ VALLEY, passing through palm groves and green oases before arriving in ERFOUD.( Known for its date festival and fossils). Finally you continue on to MERZOUGA desert which is famous for its beautiful DUNES (ERG CHEBBI). Overnight will be at the hôtel.
Day 6 : EXCURSION IN THE DESERT
Today, after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your driver and begin your adventure in discovering the Merzouga Desert. Firstly,You will stop to visit a NOMAD family. have a cup of tea with them, and see how they arrange to live in the desert. Next, you will go to Khamilia, a very small village located on the edge of the ERG CHEBBI sand DUNES in SOUTHEASTERN MOROCCO. Then will stop to enjoy a Gnawa performance to the rhythm of Gnaoui music and the accompanying dance and entertainment. After that, stop for lunch at a typical restaurant serving “BERBER PIZZA” the most famous meal in EASTERN MOROCCO. After lunch get back to your hotel. In the evening, at around SUNSET you will RIDE CAMELS and wander through the SAND DUNES in search of magical SUNSET. Before get dark. You will enjoy a Delicious dinner in the middle of SAHARA , enjoy drumming and listen to berber song around the fire, and spend the night at NOMADIC TENT.
Day 7 : MERZOUGA – TODRA GORGE – DADES GORGE
At the agreed time. You will leave the sand dunes and head towards the Dades gorge, passing through the Todra Gorge, which is characterized by unique rock formations and dramatic cliffs reaching 300 meters high, making it one of the natural wonders that should not be missed during your trip to Morocco. You will have time to explore to gorge before continuing your journey to another impressive Dades gorge where you will be spending the night.
Day 8 : DADES GORGE – ROSE VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH
After breakfast, your driver will collect you and set off for MARRAKECH. en route, you will stop at Kelaat M’Gouna, the “CITY OF ROSES”, which is famous for its cultivation of rose flowers and the production of rose water,which gives visitors the opportunity to discover the beauty of nature and the culture of roses in this wonderful region. Then, you will make your way through the city of OUARZAZATE towards AIT BEN HADDOU the morocco’s most famous and historical kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. where many international films have been filmed such as ” The mummy , Troy , Gladiator….ect”
In the afternoon, you will head over the HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS via Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m).one of the most beautiful and curvy roads of Morocco towards Marrakech.
DAY 9 : CITY TOUR OF MARRAKECH
Today you will meet your English speaking local guide at your Riad and start your tour of the “OCHRE CITY” You will visit first in the morning the souks. An enchanting walk into the heart of the most picturesque traditional souks Where Moroccan history and culture come alive. Next, The historical monuments such as the ben youssef madrassa It is considered one of the most important tourist places as it is an archaeological masterpiece that reflects the prosperity of Moroccan civilization. Then, the famous JEMAA EL FNA SQUARE. The beating heart of the charming city of Marrakesh, as the vibrant square is full of life and activity throughout the day.the KOUTOUBIA MOSQUE is a glimpse into Morocco’s heritage and religious culture. also distinguished by its unique and beautiful design that reflects traditional Moroccan art. Finally, Bahia and Badii palaces. Which show the architectural greatness of the city and its historical importance.
You will end your half-day tour at a nice restaurant in the old city for lunch before you picked up by your driver to visit the Majorelle garden of Yves Saint-Laurent and the new city of Marrakech.
Day 10 : MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA
This morning your driver will pick you up from your riad at 8:00 and drive you 2h45min. On the way you , You will make a stop to take pictures of climbing goats on the ARGANE trees. Then, visit one of the women cooperatives where they preparing argane oil. After that, you will continue on your way to Essaouira or Mogador by its original name. Which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Finally to your hotel where you will spend the night.
In the afternoon you will have time to explore the active fishing harbour, the impressive ramparts, the OLD MEDINA, Wander through the markets, visit the old kasbah sekkala and climb the ramparts to get sweeping views of the coast.
Day 11 : ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA
After breakfast, you will meet your driver and make your way to CASABLANCA. Along the coastal road. you will enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean, passing through the cities of Safi, Oualidia. then El Jadida. You will stop to visit the Portuguese Quarter before continuing to the final destination, Casablanca, and directly to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 12 : TIME TO BACK HOME.
Wake up and enjoy a lovely breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airoport to catch a flight back home.
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