9 days the highlight of Maghreb
The journey of a lifetime awaits in Morocco on this exhilarating two weeks adventure. From the sights and sounds of Marrakech, soak up the dramatic landscapes of Rif & the Atlas Mountains, the ancient Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and the vast Sahara Desert, to the history of Fes, Rabat and Meknes, Take a handful of bustling medinas, mix with a sprinkling of spices and season with fresh local produce, all drizzled with warm Moroccan hospitality for an adventure that will linger long on the tongue and in the memory
- What's Included
- Breakfast daily in your accommodation, 1 lunch and 3 dinners inclusive of a home cooked food in the Medina of Fes and traditional live-music in Chez Ali- Marrakech
- What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
Program
Day 1 Casabanca
Marhaba in Morocco! Your adventure begins today with and included transfer, after checking your hotel, your tour guide will be at our disposal for a welcome meeting in the lobby, and give you an optional visit on the spot (regarding your arrival time!) besides your guide will give you an orientation walk to discover the old medina and wander inside its alleys. Then perhaps explore Casablanca Corniche, enjoying a cup of sweet mint tea in some popular coffees!
- Welcome Dinner in Casablanca
Day 2 Moulay Idriss- Fes
This morning after visiting the most impressive mosque in Casablanca –Hassan II mosque- we travel towards Moulay-Idriss village, the holiest Islamic town. Head out on a leader-led walking tour, stopping for an optional home-cooked lunch before setting off again. Your next stop is Volubilis – a partly-excavated Amazigh-Roman city outside of Meknes. Explore the roman ruins of -Walili- with a local guide, which are covered in wildflowers in the spring. Arrive in Fes, your final destination, and sit down for an included Pastilla dinner in a beautiful riad. This Moroccan specialty is a delicious sweet and savoury pastry parcel of shredded chicken and almonds.
Special information
- Today’s total travel time is approximately 5 hours.
- Casablanaca – Hassan II mosque visit- guided visit
- Volubilis- Roman site- guided visit
- Moulay Idriss - Leader-led village walk
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- The sun can be quite hot in summer at Volubilis, so bring a hat, sunglasses and enough water
- Accommodation tonight is at an atmospheric Riad (2 nights)
Day 3 Fes
Special information
- Meals: Fes – Breakfast
- Included activities: Fes medina walking tour - Medersa El Attarine - Tannery visit - Funduq al-Najjarin
Day 4 Merzouga Desert
This morning get ready to change the scenery, crossing these little iconic cities, Ifrane, Azrou and Imouzar which are a part of ‘Fes-Meknes’ region. Worthy break in Ifrane, nicknamed “Little Switzerland”, known for its lakes, rivers and huge national parc, it is home to the largest cedar forest in the world (recognized by UNESCO as a huge natural heritage), and also considered as the ecological capital of Morocco, So many spectacular spots to stop and admire, panoramic views, Kasbahs and palm groves (valleys lush with date palms, oasis and orchards). Lunch in Midelt, later you reach the destination and leave your gear at a simple Auberge and then ride camels to the edge of the Sahara Desert, enjoying a mesmerizing sunset along the way. The dunes are beautifully golden! Dinner this evening at your desert camp will be a traditional spread of Moroccan soup, tajine and seasonal fruit.
Do not forget to extend your eyes further up, Merzouga offers incredible opportunities for stargazing, the night sky in Sahara Desert is a breathtaking spectacle, with countless stars, planets, and constellations visible!
Special information
- Included activities: Sahara Desert - Camel ride
- Meals: Merzouga – Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camp (1night)
Your travel time today is approximately 9 hours. Today’s camel trek is a loop from your camp on the edge of the desert and back. If you don’t wish to ride a camel, you can walk alongside the camels or relax at the camp.
Tonight’s accommodation will be in nomadic-style tents with a dining and bathroom tent. Blankets and mattresses are provided, but during the winter months, from November to March, you may consider bringing your own sleeping bag for extra warmth and comfort. Electricity is very temperamental and relies on batteries. Therefore, it’s better to come prepared with devices fully charged.
Day 5 Toudgha gorges
Rise and shine nice and early this morning and climb one of the sand dunes to watch the sunrise over the Sahara. Then drive to Todra Gorge – a massive trench that rises over 300 metres to form one of the most natural sights in Morocco, such a gorgeous gorges! When you arrive, head out on a leisurely walk through the Todra Valley with your leader. You’ll walk through shaded palm groves and local farms – thanks to the abundance of water here, there are orchards of almost every variety! Think apples, pears, plums, apricots, quinces, pomegranates, figs, almonds and peaches as well as tomatoes, mint, squash, carrots, turnips, beans and grapes. All these plantations belong to locals, who you’ll meet along the way, learning how they take care of the land using traditional irrigation techniques. Tonight, you might like to enjoy an optional dinner of all the local produce you’ve seen growing around you.
Special information
- Included activities: Todra Gorge - Palmeraie and farm walk
- Meals: Toudgha – Breakfast
- Accommodation: Auberge (1night)
- Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.
Day 6 Ait Ben Haddou
This morning after breakfast, you’ll drive to Ait Benhaddou. Perched on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century. It is one of the most iconic sites, a real example of southern Moroccan architecture and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Enjoy a walk through the winding streets inside the Ksar, making your way to the hilltop, from where you can enjoy a mesmerizing sunset. Visit some associations like Tawesna teahouse on the river, a community-run establishment that provides local women an income to support themselves and their children. Using ingredients sourced from local cooperatives, the women prepare delicious mint tea and pastries while sharing their stories with those who pop in to visit. After heading to your hotel for the night, watch the sun setting over the kasbah before an included group dinner.
Special information
- Included activities: Ksar Ait Ben Haddou walk, Tea break in a local teahouse
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation: hotel (1night)
- Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours
Day 7 Marrakech
Today, head to your final destination – Marrakech, On the way, you’ll stop by a women’s cooperative, where they produce locally grown argan oil. A product that’s endemic to Morocco and used for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, you’ll see the trees that produce the argan oil and learn the process of how the workers extract it. Learn about how it’s used and all the benefits before continuing to Marrakech. This evening, maybe join the crowds for dinner at the famous Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public spaces in the world and unique to Marrakech. When night falls on this square, it transforms into a hive of activity, with henna painters, performers and storytellers…
Special information
- Today’s total travel time is approximately 4 hours.
- Meals: Marrakech– Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel (two nights)
The afternoon of this day will be at your leisure, here’s a list of optional activities (check optional activities section) that we can book you, preferably confirm before tour commences
Day 8 Marrakech
Special information
- Included activities: Marrakech guided visit in the Medina and its Souks
- Meals: Marrakech– Breakfast
Day 9 Marrakech
Special information
- Included transfer to Marrakech Airport
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