Imperial Cities and Desert Multi Day Private Tour from Casablanca

5.0 (5 reviews) Casablanca, Morocco
Duration10 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

1. Start your tour with the remarkable Hassan II Mosque, the splendid construction that dominates the sea coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
2. Discover the Andalusian –influenced Blue City,
3. Explore Marrakech with its superb example of a mediaeval medina,
4. See the beautiful Erg Chebbi sand dunes , where you can go on camel back trips and spend a night in the desert.
5. Stroll around the site of Volubilis, a cultural sight with ruins of the Roman period, and listed by UNICCO.
6 a visit to the Taourirt kasbahs.
7. Explore the Ait Benhaddou – a real fortification and the scene of numerous movies shot.
8. Take a walk through the eng Else explores Marrakech and its medina, palaces, and the colorful souks.
9. To sum up, see off the journey by visiting Essaouira which is an artful and historical town situated at the coast.
10. Learn a lot about Moroccan Culture and traditions
11 . Enjoy the rich Moroccan cuisine
12- Meet with local and explore the countryside

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What's included

  • Accommodation for 9 Nihgts & luxury Desert Camp at the desert
  • Private transportation
  • Airport pick up and rop off
  • Dinner
  • local guides at (Amridel Kasbah – Ait Benhadou Kasbah)
  • Breakfast
  • Professional driver / Tour Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French
  • taxes
  • fuel and road fee
  • official local guides at (– Fes – Volubilis – Marrakech )
  • camel ride in the Desert
  • lunch & other dinners
  • Hassan II Mosque entrance (14 Euros)
  • Karaouine unvistity (5 Euro)
  • Bahia palas (10 Euros) & Madrasa Ben Youssef (5 Euro )
  • Volubilis (7 Euros) & Secret Garden in Marrakech(8 Euros)

What to expect

Day 1: Pick up from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca
  1. Casablanca
    5h
    Pick up from Airport to your hotel ,if the pickup in the morning you visit hassan II mosque, ain Diab
    Beach for a short walk along the coast in the Afternoon, if not (we mean if you arrive in the afternoon
    ) you visit it the next day before to start the road to Rabat .
    (overnight in Casablanca)
Day 2: Casablanca -Rabat –chefchaouen
  1. Hassan II Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
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  2. Ain Diab
    30m
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  3. Rabat
    3h
    after the visit of the mosque ,we will head to Rabat, where we will explore the Kasbah des Oudaya, a coastal fortress built in the 17th century, and the Hassan Tower, an ancient mosque dating from the 12th century. If time permits, we will explore other sites of interest like the Challa and the Royal Palace…
  4. Chefchaouen
    2h
    after lunch we leave Rabat, drive to Chafchaouen through the cities of Knitra and El Ghareb, a very agricultural and farming zone, stopping in Ouazzane, passing by spectacular scenery with cedar, oak and almond trees, we arrive to Chefchaouen then(blue town); Set against a wide valley and nestled between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, the isolated town of Chefchaouen is a surprising delight. Much of Chefchaouen was recreated by Andalusian refugees escaping the Reconquistia, so its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways give it the feel of the arabo Andalus lifestyle.
  5. Place Outa el Hammam
    2h
    you arrive at Chefchaouen late afternoon ,check in in an amazing Riad ,then free evening to go out and Visit the famous Outa el Hammam square, Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights, sounds, and smells of the medina, the shops in the square selling woven goods and small sweets, and, most importantly, tasting the town’s famous goat’s cheese. Herds of goats wander the sparse hillsides that surround Chefchaouen, and their cheese is sold in great fresh rounds in the street markets
Day 3: Chefchaouen-volibilus –meknes- fes
  1. Chefchaouen
    2h
    after a very different breakfast in rooftop you have between 1 and 2 hours for a nice walk to explore the rest of the city ,Within the plaza is the walled fortress of the Kasbah , visit the ethnographic museum, and souk in wonderful views from the rooftop.all yourself because is a small and very save city ,then meet the driver to start another interesting journey crossing Rif mountains to reach Volibilis and Meknes City ,ending the day at Fes for a Night .
  2. 2h · Admission ticket not included
    explore the World Heritage site of Volubilis. The remains of this Roman city make an undeniably impressive
    sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Take a tour around the arches,
    basilicas, and superb mosaics along the Documents Maximums, many of which remain intact The
    reward for walking in the sun lies
  3. Meknes
    2h
    your next stop at Meknes city visit the massive ramparts and king mouly ismael mosque and stables built to accommodate 12 000 horses and bab mansour (very old gate ) , continue to fes for overnight .
  4. Fez
    1h
    by the end of the day ,after all the attractions and interesting sites we drive 1 hour from Meknes to Fes ,then check in in a very nice traditional Riad ,then have dinner at the Riad or go out to a nice restaurant .
Day 4: Explore fes (Guided tour)
  1. Fez
    6h
    With our professional guide you’ll have a wonderful day , he will take you to the most tourist places in
    Fes city , there is many historical sites to explore ; such as “Karaouine university” (the acient one in
    the wolrd) and “Medrassa bouanania”, souk , panoramic view on “ Idriss 2 corner” , bab boujloud ; the
    UNESCO site of world culture , acient Fes fences ,Attarin school , Norte tower ,Annajarin, dar bathaa,
    leather tanners , and ceramic factory, in addition to visit the royal palace ,and the Jewish quarter (el
    mellah) , during the visit of the city you’ll have a lunch time in local restaurant , with our guide you’ll
    never forget this tour , then after you finish your tour, return to the hotel /riad.
Day 5: Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz valley- Erfoud – Merzouga
  1. Ifrane
    2h
    This day we will meet different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city of Fes. We
    will pass through the most modern and clean city in the country Ifran. This Berber name of Ifran
    means caves and it is nicknamed in Morocco as a little Switzerland since it is a very green town and is
    a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco because of its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifran is
    very known as well by The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by the king of
    Morocco Hassan II and the king of Saudi Arabia Fahd. Where all classes are taught in English, it is an
    international universit
  2. Azrou Cedar Forest
    30m
    stop at the largest cedar forest in north Africa and see the wild monkeys
  3. Zaida
    3h
    Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Zaida ,then to Midelt
    which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. From vast plateau
    we start crossing up those tough mountains which are still settled by a big Berber community. The
    landscapes here includes palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (at 3747 m) before driving down the curves
    and join the pre-Saharan zone passing first by Errachidia and Erfoud, which is famous for its pottery
    and the interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry in Erfoud, some 350 million years ago
    the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean. Heading up to the red Colored sand sea dunes
  4. Merzouga Desert
    3h
    From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga
    appearing from the horizon. Camel ride enjoy a special dinner and a lifetime Night in a very nice
    Desert Camp
Day 6: Sahara Desert-Rissani –Todra Valley – Todra Gorges- Dades Valley- Skoura Palm Oasis
  1. Merzouga Desert
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    - sunrise
    -sand boarding (optional)
    -camel ride back from the camp
    -fossil workshop
    -quad bike (optional)
  2. Todra Gorge
    2h
    odgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high
    Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high
    plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in
    this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak
    in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike or a walk
    among those fabulous canyons,then From the great canyons of Todgha we go to reach Dades Valley
    with the green colours of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. Continue to Skoura Palm
    Oasis for overnight .
  3. Dades Valley Adventures
    1h
    stop for pictures in this special and nice valley
  4. Skoura
    3h
    -visit Amridel Kasbah
    -enjoy a nice walk in the oasis
    -enjoy a tea and sunset in the terrace with a nice view to the Oasis
Day 7: Skoura Palm Oasis -Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
  1. Ouarzazate
    2h
    We leave Skoura in the morning Getting to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, The door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th century (stop for pictures from outside the Kasbah ) .

    Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005) .
  2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h
    after Ouarzazate City we will drive about 30 km to reach the
    fortified city of Aït Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the
    former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River
    and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each
    rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the
    other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah.
    Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have
    been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile
    (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). From this beautiful fortified house we
    head west to the city of Marrakech. It is called the “Homeland of God in Berber».
  3. High Atlas Mountains
    4h
    Some stops at Atlas
    Mountains before you arrive to Marrakesh if still time and you are not tired you go for a little walk at
    Jama el Fnaa squire before you arrive to your accommodation, or you check in first then go out. Overnight in Marrakesh
Day 8: Marrakech city tour to explore the city with an offecial local guide
  1. Marrakech
    6h
    At 10 am in your Hotel/Riad the local guide set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the
    bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with
    the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace; This
    splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government.
    Continue to the Marrakech Museum, itself a former palace, which houses a fine collection of
    Moroccan art and sculpture. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for
    others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Also visit Majorel garden or
    secret garden and Dar Bacha Misaim Then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the
    Jemaa el Fna,then the vehicle picks you up to your accommodation .overnight in Marrakesh
  2. Medina of Marrakesh
    3h
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  3. Bahia Palace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
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  4. Le Jardin Secret
    1h · Admission ticket not included
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  5. Medersa Ben Youssef
    1h · Admission ticket not included
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Day 9: Marrakech- Essaouira –Marrakech
  1. Essaouira
    8h
    at 8:30 am you start the drive from Marrakesh to Essaouira is a small seaside town with fortified walls , visit a local Berber ladies cooperative of Argan Oil ,to see
    how they make it and have an idea about this magical tree
    Essaouira is a fascinating town lying on the crossroads between 2 tribes, absolutely
    Moroccan, but adding its own cultural mix from further into the south of Africa, as well as
    hosting a large Jewish population. There are
    constant sea breezes that cool it in summer and keep it temperate it in the winter. It also offers
    some of the best kite-surfing in the world.
    It’s beautiful beaches, fishing harbour, sea views and amazing mix of architecture, as well as a special
    quality of light have given it a flourishing art scene. Any time, a stroll through the exciting medina
    and souks to explore See especially the skilful wood-workers dedicated to Argan and juniper

    sculpture. You can also enjoy a delicious fresh seafood for lunch. then drive back to
    Marrakech
Day 10: transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or to Menara Airport
  1. 3h
    transfer to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca,or to Menara Airport in Marrakesh (it depends on your flight )

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up you from Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca, or if you are already in Casablanca we pick up you from your hotel or house or any kind of accommodation.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Is easy and not required any health conditions
  • We can accommodate :dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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