DAY 1: Airport Casablanca – Rabat.
Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting in the arrival’s hall, he will take you to Casablanca center to make a visit to one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world which is the Hassan II Mosque, this magnificent building opened in 1993 as a tribute to the vision of King Hassan. Inspired by the Koran, which says ‘the throne of God lies on the water’, the mosque’s site is as stunning as its architecture, with Atlantic waves crashing up against its white marble walls. Its minaret tower is one of the highest in the world, it’s up 200 m, and the interior prayer hall can accommodate 20000 worshippers with room for a further 800000 in the exterior courtyard. From here, the driver will take you north, into the capital of Morocco, Rabat. Here you will visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Tour Hassan. Overnight : Bed and Breakfast at Riad Zyo
DAY 2: Rabat– Larache – Chefchaouen.
After Breakfast, your driver will take you north into the Rif Mountains, you will pass through Larache which was a nexus for many cultures. you will make a visit to Lixus the mythological garden of the Hesperides. Then finally arrive into the mountain town of the blue city by early evening.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at Riad Hicham
DAY 3: Chefchaouen.
You will have a full day to explore this beautiful town nestled in the hollow of two mountains, Jebel Ech-Chaoun (The Horns), from which it takes its name. Steep narrow streets with white and indigo blue washed buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated doorways and red tile roofs – make this a delightful town. It was founded in 1471 by Idrissi Shorfa, descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, and as a stronghold in the fight against the Portuguese. Nowadays it is one of the most fascinating and photogenic towns in Morocco.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at Riad Hicham
DAY 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fes
You will Make an early start today to drive south out of the Rif Mountains to Fez, making a stop to visit the former Roman city of Volubilis. This was the western most City of the Roman Empire, and the ancient site is set in a picturesque valley. Your driver will assist to find a guide to show you around the site. After visiting the ruins, continue to the small town of Moulay Idriss. The resting place of Moulay Idriss I, a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, it was a major pilgrimage destination of Moroccans. Until 1920, non-Muslims found here would have been executed, but today you can wander through the white streets and make your way up for a wonderful panorama overlooking the tomb and town below. In the late afternoon continue to Fez, your base for the next two nights.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at RIAD SAYEDA ALHORA
DAY 5: Fes
Guided tour of Fez with a city guide who will come to the Riad after breakfast. Fez is divided into three distinct parts. Fez El Djedid (Fez the New), established in the 13th Century, has most of the royal palaces, gardens and museums. The Ville Nouvelle, the modern city built by the French in the 20th Century, has tree-lined avenues packed with cafes, juice shops, patisseries and restaurants.
However the real Morocco is captured in the third part, Fez el Bali (Old Fez). Founded in 800 BC by Moulay Idrriss II, this labyrinth of over 900 narrow, twisting and turning lanes will not fail to enthrall. Wandering through the local souks is like taking a step back into the Middle Ages, as the locals go about their work the same way they would have 1200 years ago. The copper smiths, the tanneries with their powerful aroma, colorful yarns in the dyers souks, children carrying trays of bread balanced neatly on their heads; and cries of “balak balak” – attention!– will send you scrambling to hug the walls , well out of the way of the heavily ladened mules. Enjoy the enchanting architecture of intricate mosaic tiles, carefully carved stucco and elaborately decorated cedar wood ceilings.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at RIAD SAYEDA ALHORA
DAY 6: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Errachidia – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi.
After Breakfast, you will drive to the south East of Morocco, making a stop in the mountain town of Ifrane. You will pass by beautiful nature and breathtaking landscapes, magnificent cedar forest colonized by monkeys who are not very shy and not aggressive. The trees are splendid and the atmosphere very calm. Then you will continue to Midelt. Situated in central Morocco between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountain ranges, Midelt. The city is known for its apple production along with being famous for its fossils and rocks.
You will drive down the Ziz Valley to Errachidia, and further south to Erfoud, where you are on the fringe of the Sahara Desert. Continue into the Erg Chebbi area, the largest sand-sea in Morocco.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at RIAD MADU
DAY 7: Erg Chebbi.
After breakfast, Explore the area with your driver visiting the small village of Khamliya, meet the people, and hear their traditional music from Sudan. Back to your camp, have a rest after starting the guided camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, led in a caravan by the camel guide. Arrive by sunset at the luxury Camp, towards the eastern side of the sand-sea.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at LUXURY CAMP MADU
DAY 8: Merzouga – Todra Valley – Daddes Valley
After Breakfast, it’s time to Leave the Desert area and make the journey via Rissani and westwards to the town of Tinghir. From here you will head up into the Todra Gorges. The magnificent gorge is a massive fault in the plateau, which divides the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro Mountains to the south. A clear crystal river emerges at the top of the gorge, and runs down the dense palmed valley to the town of Tinghir. The Gorge rises 300m at its narrowest point. Explore the Gorges, either on foot or with your vehicle and driver. Then as you head back down to pick up the main route to Tinghir, you’ll continue traveling westwards to the town of Boumalne Dades. Here the road again turn’s off up into the mountains, and you’ll have the afternoon to explore and enjoy the Valley of Dades – another dramatic cut in the Atlas Mountains, dotted with fabulous rock formations and ruined Kasbahs. Tonight you are staying at the rural Guest House, which is located in Dades Gorges.
Overnight: Half Board (B, D) at Dar Jnane Tiouira
DAY 9: Daddes – El kalaa – Ouarzazate.
A New and exciting journey starts, heading west along the Valley of the Roses, passing through Kelaa M’Gouna, and continuing to the Palmerie of Skoura, taking time to visit the Kasbah Amredil. Continue to Ouarzazate.
Overnight: Half Board (B, D) at DAR CHAMAA
DAY 10: – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben haddou – Talouet – Marrakech
After breakfast, you will start your journey to the fortified village of Ait Ben haddou. Situated on the south side of the High Atlas Mountains, this is one of the best-preserved fortresses in Morocco. Its location once commanded all the trade routes across the Atlas Mountains to the north. In more recent years it has been used as a backdrop location in many films.
Continue to Kasbah Telouet and then across the High Atlas Mountains “Tizi N’Tichka Pass”, before descending onto the plains and the city of Marrakech.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast at RIAD OMARA
DAY 11: Marrakech.
Today you will meet your guide for a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Bahia palace, Mederssa Ben Youssef, and Majorelle garden, and many other hidden treasures. In the afternoon you will see the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast at RIAD OMARA
DAY 12: Airport Marrakech.
You will be met with your driver at time to drive you to the airport, for check-in 3 hours before your flight time.
