Morroco Desert Circuits
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Casablanca : 15 Days, 14 Nights: Imperial cities - sahara desert Contact
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- Casablanca
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- Sahara desert, via imperial cities
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- From 10420 Dh (6 pers) to 17250 Dh (2 pers)
Tour Includes:
Pick up start at your accommodations & Drop off end at your accommodations
Bottle of water a day.
14 nights at the hotel with breakfast
5 dinner included
1 night at the desert camp with dinner and breakfast
Camel Trek & overnight in nomad desert bivouac with camel guide (Private tents
English speaking guide to explore fez medina
English speaking guide to explore Marrakech medina:
Transportation air-conditioned vehicle 4WD or Minibus
Professional English Speaking Driver guide
Free time to explore the sites such as, Kasbah, museum, Walks in gardens
Does not include:
Airfare / travel insurance / Personal Spending
Tips for guides and drivers /drinks
Entrance Fees to historical an cultural sites.
Dinner at fez / Meknes / MARAKECH / ESSAOUIRA / CASABLANCA
Day 1 : Casablanca (Hotel / Riad)
Start any day of the year.Depending on your arrival we arrange a program that will allowed to explore all Casablanca sights including The Hassan II Mosque one of the mosques the Non-Muslim visitors may enter The most distinctive characteristic of the Hassan II Mosque is its spectacular location on a platform over the Atlantic Ocean. Uniquely, part of the mosque's floor is made of glass so worshippers can kneel directly over the sea. visit it medina and Mohamed v, place cornice, the cathedral which was built in the 1930s and its architecture is a harmonious blend of both European and Moroccan style, now in need of serious restoration. But even in its current dilapidated state, the structure is still beautiful. Stay in hotel/riad breakfast included.
Day 2 : Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes (Hotel)
We leave the economic capital of morocco straight to administrative capital since the beginning of protectorate at 1912, Rabat , the Ocean imperial city at 12 century , it s rectilinear layout of the old city is impressive as it is very different from the traditional mazes of streets, explore Chellah Garden that founded at 3rd Century B.C , Kasbah of the Udayas built during the reign of the almohads. the monotheists Hassan Tower, in all its force, is outlined against the sky, the remnants of a mosque conceived in the 12th century . On this very esplanade stands the Mohammed V mausoleum, a veritable little palace. Finely-crafted marble, bronze and painted woods under a mahogany dome perforated with stained glass form the case enclosing the royal tombs carved into a chiseled block of white onyx and resting on a slab of onyx and dark blue granite which shimmers like water. , the gardens on Mechouar Square await you for a stroll by the royal palace. visit the archaeological museum: it presents the findings of excavations at several of the country’s archeological sites, notably Volubilis and Lixus (larache),continue to meknes the founder sultan Moulay Ismaël decided to make Meknes one of the most beautiful and powerful Imperial cities in Morocco, and protected it by around 40km of walls, it has preserved imposing monuments, as gates with beautiful sculpted canopies. several fountains, mosques, palaces, terraces and gardens . in the afternoon explore the main gate Bab Al-Mansour, which gives access to the imperial medina,and the place lahdim.
Day 3 : Meknes - Volubilus - Moulay yakoub - Fès (Riad)
At 9h00min Next morning we explore the other monuments, and other attractions as the giant mechouar where the mausoleum of moulay ismaiil the founder, Jamaïpalace, which is now the Museum of Moroccan Arts then We drive straight to volubilis protected by UNESCO as world human heritage, the greatest and The largest Roman archeological site in Morocco: Volubilis. discover this open-air treasure, Triumphal arch, capitol building, house of Bacchus – everything testifies to the city's splendor and its economical and political weight. we will turn left to ses the holy town of Moulay Iddriss , each year Moroccan Muslim’s make the pilgrimage to this holy city, which is called the Moussem. Then back from a deferent road to reach the the station thermal of moulay yakoub time to relax your body with its chlorinated water, sodium, sulphide exceptional, emerging 54 ° C, meets the highest international standards of medical spas, after that continue to fes the spiritual heart of morocco ,the Greatest imperial , The entire medina has been designated Unesco World Heritage of Humanity Site. Stay in riad breakfast included
Day 4 : Fès (Riad)
AT 9h30min the local guide will come take you Wander through the medina with its souks and alleys which are unchanged since the Middle Ages. the exploration of the fez medina include The tanners' quarter the blue gate Bab Boujlloud ,the vast Bou Inania medersa, with its cedar woodwork, its sculptured stucco and its marble and onyx decoration. Admire the Tijani zaouïa (zaouïa, sanctuary of a religious brotherhood) and the instrument makers' souk before arriving at the mzara (shrine) the place where moulay idriss took the decision to build the town. -Nejjarine Square and the cabinetmakers' souk. The magnificent carved foundouk (caravanserai) on the square houses the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. The kissaria (covered market), where jewellery and fine fabrics are on sale ,Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, tanners', the old Dar Batha Palace whose Arabo-Andalusian style. The Moqri Palace houses treasures of a rare architectural refinement. After burning to many calories it s time to get out to the rampart tour driving to visit the palace gat Jewish courter and the borj (watching tower ) then to the pottery quarter Back to your accommodation . breakfast included
Day 5 : Fès - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Sahara Desert (Berber tents)
AT 8H30 you will begin your ascent to the sahara desert across the plain of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most part of thE morning will be spent winding your way through the beautiful berber town as ifran wich means in berber caves and azrou ( means stone) the home towne of the cedre forests wehere we will stop to see the Barbarian apes, jagged rock faces,as you cross the estern part of the hight Atlas Mountains and begin ziz gorges ( moroccan grand canion ) to descend into erfoud the desert gate then heading across the barren land to the majestic erg chebi sand dunes.( erg chebi Erg Chebbi,it is the name of the sand dunes that defines the Merzouga sahara desert,) Depending on the lighting, the dunes that can be found in the Merzouga can be pink,gold, or red in color.arriving to hotel ..where your camel will be awaiting you. before you set off by camel You’ll get a welcoming glass of mint tea .then for a 2-hour trek out to the oasis where you will spend the night in Berber tents. this could be optional if you would prefer to VE SHORT CAMEL TREK to see sunset and return to the hotel to sleep * extra 20 EURO* diner and breakfast are included
Day 6 : Sahara Desert (Berber tents)
After sunrise, you will return by camel to the hotel, have breakfast and get your room where you will sleep at night, today there are two option if you like to relaxe by the pool having off-road trough the black desert around erg chebbi visiting two oasis of hassi lbbid and Merzouga, the nomadic tente, Khamlia village of black musicians, mines Mifiss, meeting the Bedouins Berbers in the desert, hunting for fossils at Tissardmine oasis. Arrival at the hostel around 3 pm ,to relax and watch the sunset over the dunes. and enjoying the silence of the desert. diner and breakfast are include
Day 7 : Desert - Todra Gorges - Dades valley (Hotel)
After breakfast we leave the sahara desert and head out trough a deferante road to rissani the segund islamic city wich was buld in the north afric after kayrawan in tunisia, if time allows, you can visite the local market with a donkey park the area is famous for the million-year-old fossils.after thatyou head up to Erfoud you set out bettwin the High Atlas Mountains and anti atlas mountain on route to the Todra Gorges.we stop at Tinjedad for lunch at ksar elkhorbat this extraordinary ksar where you will get chance to see a local Berber cultural museum then to todra vallee you will take a walk up in the towering Todra Gorges (600 feet high). The picturesque river valleys make for a beautiful journey towards the southeast of Morocco. spend the night in the Dades gorges or roses valley. diner and breakfast are included.
Day 8 : Dades Vallee - Roses Valley - Fint Oasis (Riad)
at 8h30 mn you will begin your day in dades valley WITH it s extraordinary rock formation named as human bodies (legend about it) actually they look like monkey s fingers, and dades gorge the back fromsame road about 20Km to set off road the rose valley and to kelaat m gouna the rose capital You will visit one of distilation factury of the rose oil – have a break at ouarzazate to visit the mesum of cenima or the studio atlas coperations ,ve lunch at ouarzazate ,then acent the oasis fint to relax at late afternoon you can get out hiking enjoying the the experience of the real oasis. spend the night in hotel riad diner and breakfast are included.
Day 9 : Fint Oasis - Ait ben hadou - Telouet - Marrakech (Riad)
After breakfast you set off to Marrakech via the dramatic atlas mountain range that splits Morocco into two PARTS fertils plan and desert. At its highest vehicle passe in morocco, tizi n tichka, the Atlas reach 2265 meters (7,400ft).stop at the typical Moroccan fashion, Berber village, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which is a very important destination for the international filmmakers ,more than 24 films was ( listed of the films). ksar ait benhadou is was subscribe as unisco site at year 1986, you explore the village in your leisure then we head up on the old Salt Road where caravans use brought slaves, gold, ivory, from sub-Saharan countries to Marrakech , break for lunch (tagine with figues and almand )then visite the telouet kasbah you will spend night at roses valley , then heading up over the tichka passe to Marrakech. the High Atlas,This amazing zigzag made by frensh colony betwen 1925 TO 1935, TO replace the ancient salt road conected Timbuktu to Marrakech. Arriving ,in Marrakesh aproximatly at 16H00 oclock.spend the night in hotel riad breakfast included.
Day 10 : Marrakech (Hotel)
AT 9h30min the local guide will come take you Wander through the medina with its souks and alleys where you will find a friendly and total change of scenery in the imperial city. Its secret is its genuine and unspoilt charm and its splendor and simplicity. Passing thousands of foodstuffs, fabrics and handicrafts which are enclosed by fabulous 12th century ramparts. Where everyone attends to his affairs, as he has for centuries. In an unchanging, the tour include the Place Jemaa El Fna,the richly decorated rooms of the El-Badi Palace and admire the ancient minbar (pulpit) of the Koutoubia mosque. Ornamented with delicate sculptures and marquetry. the Arabo-Andalusian garden which houses the Saadian Tombs, the Ben-Youssef medersa, a Koranic school which, in the past, took in hundreds of students in this setting favorable for uplifting the soul Marrakesh Museum M'Nebhi Palace. to admire eight centuries of Moroccan arts and crafts. The Chrob o Chouf fountain. The impressively sumptuous work has a wooden front dating from the 16th century!. To the Ménara . This small pavilion has an immense ornamental lake end up at These lush tropical gardens, full of cacti, palms and ferns, are the work of painter Jacques Majorelle back to your riad The afternoon free time to explore on your owne .
Day 11 : Marrakesh - Water Falls (Hotel)
Leaving Marakech in day trip towards waterfalls ouzoud, you'll pass through the bread-basket of Morocco near Beni Mellal where you'll see many olive presses at work. the main road to across the Middle Atlas mountains through deep gorges and forested hills until reaching Cascades Ouzoud, waterfalls a spectacular gorge and an endless series of pools. ouzoud is particularly fantastic for a walk and swim ,at 16h00mn back to Marrakech. spend the night in hotel riad breakfast included.
Day 12 : Marrakech - Essaouira (Hotel)
We leave Marrakech 9h00mn toward essaoura the drive will last about 3 hours including a look for the tree climbing goats and a break in argan cooperative the get the idea about how this magical oil get extracted arriving at essaouira at 12h00mn the home of murex mollusks, which produce a purple dye that was very in vogue among the Romans empire, and other peoples of influence in the ancient world. Cleopatra was a fan and she reportedly dyed the sails of one of her boats purple. Drop you off at your hotel the afternoon Free time Wander through the medina with its souks and alleys where you will find a friendly and total change of scenery in than imperial city. Its secret is its genuine and unspoilt charm and its splendor and simplicity. Passing thousands of foodstuffs, fabrics and handicrafts everyone attends to his affairs, as he has for centuries. In an unchanging. spend the night in hotel riad breakfast included.
Day 13 : Essaouira (Riad)
Essaouira relatively IT S easy to navigate it s small medina compared to the larger medinas Marrakech and Fes The locals are called Souiris,they are known for being a warm and friendly people. its one of the reasons why Essaouira travel is so desirable.is also an attractive destination for musicians and music lovers alike. Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens figure among the most famous musicians to have visited,the town hosts the "Moroccan Woodstock." Held over four days in the end of June. spend the night in hotel riad breakfast included.
Day 14 : Essaouira - Oualidia - Casablanca (Riad)
spend the night in hotel riad breakfast included.
Day 15 : Casablanca
transer to Casablanca airport
