9 days Tour around Morocco, South and North Morocco
OVERVIEW :
The 9-Day Grand Morocco Tour begins with your arrival in Marrakesh, followed by visits to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Dades Valley. You’ll journey through the Todra Gorges and into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll experience a camel ride and overnight stay in a Berber camp. After exploring the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains, you’ll visit the imperial city of Fes, Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and the blue city of Chefchaouen. The tour continues to Tangier, Asilah, and Rabat, concluding with a visit to Casablanca before returning to Marrakesh.
highlights :
- Ait Ben Haddou: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its kasbahs.
- Ouarzazate: Explore the “Hollywood of Africa” and visit film studios.
- Dades Valley and Todra Gorges: Discover Morocco’s stunning canyons and rock formations.
- Erg Chebbi Dunes: Camel trek and overnight in a desert camp.
- Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains: Admire palm groves, cedar forests, and mountain views.
- Fes: Tour historic landmarks like the Karaouiyine University.
- Meknes and Volubilis: Explore the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
- Chefchaouen: Stroll through the iconic blue streets of the Rif Mountains town.
- Tangier and Asilah: Visit coastal cities, including the Cave of Hercules and the picturesque streets of Asilah.
- Casablanca: See the impressive Hassan II Mosque
itinerary
Day 1: Arriving in Marrakesh
Transfer to your accommodation from the airport, depending on your arrival time.
Day 2: Marrakesh – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
After breakfast in your riad, depart Marrakesh for Ouarzazate via Tizi n Tichka pass, enjoying the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas.
Take breaks for photos and an off-road visit to the Glaoui Kasbah in Telouet.
Walk through beautiful villages in the Atlas hills, then continue to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After lunch, proceed to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” Optionally, visit film studios featuring props from movies like The Mummy, Gladiator, and The Last Temptation of Christ.
Visit Kasbah Taourirt before checking into your riad or hotel.
Day 3: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Sahara Desert
After breakfast, travel to the Todra Gorges via the palm grove of Skoura, crossing the Roses Valley and visiting Dades Valley.
Continue to Tinghir, then reach the Todra Gorges for lunch.Afterward, drive to Merzouga, passing through towns like Tinejdad, Touroug, and Erfoud, where you’ll see the ancient irrigation system known as “Khettarat.”Arrive at the fascinating Erg Chebbi dunes and switch from your vehicle to camels for a sunset ride.Enjoy dinner and an entertainment show on drums at the Berber camp, followed by an overnight stay in the Sahara Camp.
Day 4: Sahara Desert – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fez
After breakfast, leave via Rissani and stop at the local souk (market).
Continue through the vast Ziz Valley filled with millions of palm trees until Errachidia, then cross the Ziz gorges and the Middle Atlas Mountains with beautiful views.
Stop in Midelt for lunch, then head to Fez, crossing the cedar forest of Azrou and stopping for photos with Barbary monkeys.
Visit Ifrane, known as “small Switzerland of Morocco,” before arriving in Fez and checking into your riad.
Day 5: Visit Fez
In the morning, explore Fez’s main monuments and historical sites, including Medersa Bouaananiya and Karaouiyine University, the oldest Arabic university.
Day 6: Fez – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Depart early for Meknes, where you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Medina.
Explore monumental gates like Bab Berdaine and Bab Khemis, stables, attics, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
Continue to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, exploring the 2000-year-old site.
Move to Chefchaouen, the blue city, for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Chefchaouen – Tetouan – Tangier
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Chefchaouen until 12:30 PM.
Pass through Tetouan, with views of houses on the hills and the Rif Mountains, before arriving in Tangier for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Tangier – Asilah – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Tangier, visiting Cap Spartel, the impressive palace of the Sultan, the necropolis, and the Caves of Hercules.
Have free time in Asilah to explore its colorful streets and pick up souvenirs.
Drive to Rabat and visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, followed by Hassan II Tower and the remains of the old mosque.
Arrive in Casablanca in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 9: Casablanca – Marrakesh
After breakfast, take a guided tour of the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
Transfer back to Marrakesh, depending on your flight.
included :
– Transport in 4 × 4 with driver / guide (4 × 4, fuel
included).
– 01 Night in the bivouac and the desert (tents,
mattresses and blankets provided).
– Half board
– 02 dinner / 02 breakfast
– dromedary backpacker.
excluded :
– Drinks
– Lunch
– Tips.
– Personal expenses.
– Paid visits.
N.B:
– free for children under 04 accompanied by their parents.
– 30% discount for children from 04 to 08 years accompanied by their parents.
– 25% discount for children from 8 to 14 years accompanied by their parents.