9 days tour

9-Day Tour: Discovering The Sahara And The Imperial Cities

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9-Day Tour: Discovering The Sahara And The Imperial Cities

This tour includes:

Accommodation

2 nights in a Riad or hotel in Marrakech One-night hotel stay in Casablanca 1 night at the Riad in Chefchaouen 2 nights at the Riad in Fez 1-night accommodation at Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga

Transport

Reception and return to the airport Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minibus Multilingual speaking pilot Airport transfers

Insurance

Insurance

Meals

Daily breakfast Daily dinner.

Guide

Historical guides from local experts for imperial city tours Guided day tours The visits

Others

Camel ride in Merzouga.

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Itinerary of your trip 9-Day Tour: Discovering The Sahara And The Imperial Cities

  • Day 1 Marrakech - Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Marrakech - Arrival

      Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. For check-in and pass

      the rest of the day at your leisure in this exotic setting, source

      of inspiration for the eponym of Marrakech.


  • Day 2 Guided Historican & Cultural Visit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Guided Historican & Cultural Visit

      A city like no other, Marrakech exceeds all expectations.

      From ancient architecture to markets to restaurants

      charming and ornate artwork, the city is a treasure trove of secrets to

      discover. Stroll through the medina to discover the gardens,

      religious sites and mosaics for which the town is famous. As you

      stroll through the streets, you can taste the local specialties of

      street vendors and try your luck haggling for trinkets.

      You will be picked up from your hotel by a guide and driver


      professionals. You will then begin your day exploring

      Marrakech and discover its landmarks. Your visit will begin

      by the discovery of the Koutoubia mosque, the largest mosque in

      Marrakech. It is particularly famous for its magnificent minaret,

      the oldest of the three great Almohad minarets still surviving. THE

      minaret dominates the entire city with an impressive height of 69

      meters. Then you will visit the famous Saadian tombs: these are

      of a mausoleum which occupies a peaceful enclosure at the Kasbah. THE

      tombs are beautifully decorated with colorful tiles, writing

      Arabic and elaborate sculptures.

      Next, you will head to the magnificent Jemaa El Fna square, which

      is the main attraction of the city: it is the ideal place to enjoy a

      delicious tea or to taste local specialties while watching the

      shows that await you. At night, the place transforms into a

      huge tavern where locals and tourists come to enjoy a

      dine al fresco or contemplate their surroundings. Finally, for

      end your visit, you will discover the Bahia Palace, a gift of

      pastor offered to his favorite and his 80 official concubines. A

      monument of breathtaking beauty, Andalusian architecture and

      Moorish are in harmony, just like in the Al-Hambra of Granada

      Spanish. It is no wonder that the Bahia Palace has become

      interesting for the film industry. The complex was used

      as a setting for films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Between

      time, it was also classified as a โ€œworld heritage siteโ€ by

      UNESCO. Surely one of the most beautiful palaces in the city and the country.

      Visit to Souks - Jemaa El Fna Square - La Koutoubia - Bahia - The

      Saadian tombs - The Remparts - The Palmeraie - The Majorelle gardens -

      The Menara Garden.

  • Day 3 Marrakech--Ait Benhaddouโ€“-Atlas Film Studioโ€“Gorges Dades
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Marrakech--Ait Benhaddouโ€“-Atlas Film Studioโ€“Gorges Dades

      Fill up on a delicious breakfast of baguette,

      fresh fruit, jams and blackcurrant coffee (Moroccan cappuccino) in

      a local pastry shop, then start your day trip to

      Aรฏt Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and in the Dadรจs Gorges. Your guide

      will take you on a private tour through this Berber village of

      kasbah towers and battlements which once guarded the caravan route

      lucrative through the Atlas Mountains. Explore the kasbahs on foot

      with the possibility of riding a donkey on a river. Aรฏt Benhaddou is

      one of many locations in this region used to film

      Hollywood movies. Leaving behind this series of reliefs and engravings

      in the rock. Dinner and night at your Riad in the gorges.

  • Day 4 Gorges Dadesโ€”Erfoudโ€”Merzouga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorges Dadesโ€”Erfoudโ€”Merzouga

      Prenez un petit-dรฉjeuner sain dans votre riad et promenez-vous dans les

      collines de Tinghir, une vallรฉe รฉtroite aux parois rocheuses escarpรฉes et

      au ruisseau qui la traverse. Nous allons traverser le paysage de cette

      belle rรฉgion, de Tinghir aux dunes remarquables de Merzouga en passant

      par Erfoud. Montez ร  dos de chameau ร  travers les dunes jusqu camp

      en regardant le coucher de soleil spectaculaire sur les dunes. Au camp,

      savourez un dรฉlicieux dรฎner sous le ciel du dรฉsert. Une vie nocturne

      animรฉe par de la musique marocaine traditionnelle vous divertira toute

      la nuit dans les dunes de lโ€™Erg Chebbi, dans le dรฉsert du Sahara.

  • Day 5 Merzouga - Middle Atlas - Medilt - Ifrane - Fes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Merzouga - Middle Atlas - Medilt - Ifrane - Fes

      Wake up early and head to an oasis by camel to

      explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi before Aube. Watching the sunrise

      sun on the dunes. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, where

      Cedars generally only grow between 1600 and 1700 m. We will

      also take a short break to observe the wildlife and enjoy the

      splendour of nature, as well as a break for lunch at a

      Berber village, most of the way will be spent making your way

      a path through beautiful forests, jagged rock walls and

      Berber villages. Dinner and night at the Riad.

  • Day 6 Fes Vsite Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fes Vsite Tour

      The day will be devoted to discovering the imperial city. Fez

      is full of sites and places of great historical value and

      heritage: Medersa Attarine, Nejjarine Fountain, Karaouine Mosque

      (1st university in the world built by a woman), Palais Royal (and its

      famous golden door), the tombs of the Merinids, ... Discover

      also leather artisans and their natural dyeing methods.

      Discover Medina Fes El Bali: It is the largest and most

      exciting in Morocco. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1976.

      Souk El Attarine: This is the souk of grocers, it is undoubtedly the

      the most colorful market in Fez. Nejjarine: This little place takes its name

      cabinetmakers who occupy the neighborhood stalls. A pretty fountain,

      all decorated with zelliges and a carved wooden pediment, highlights

      value the place. The Quaraouiyine mosque: Founded in 862 by a

      Muslim Fatima El Fihria, originally from Quairaouan. This is the first

      university in the world. Zaouia de Moulay Idriss: Shelters the tomb of

      Moulay Idriss II founder of Fez. It is the holy place of Fez. Madrasa Bou

      Inania: Islamic university built between 1350 and 1357 by the sultan

      Mรฉrinide Abou Inane and whose architecture is one of the masterpieces of

      Moorish art. Madrasa Attarine: It is a Koranic school built

      in 1323 by the Mรฉrinide sultan Abou Said whose decoration is of a

      extreme finesse. Dinner and night in a Riad.

  • Day 7 Fes Departure And Transfer To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis And Meknes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fes Departure And Transfer To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis And Meknes

      This day. We will head to the beautiful city of Chechaoun via

      Volubili is located just outside the city of Meknes. Volubilis is a

      partially excavated town, of Berber and Roman character, which

      developed in the 3rd century BC as a Berber settlement

      before then becoming the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. ร  The city

      Blue located in the middle of the Rif mountains, Chefchaoun is known

      for its beautiful blue walls and alleys. It is a very small town

      peaceful and charming full of life and excitement. Perched at the foot of

      cliffs of the Rif chain, Chefchaouen is ideal for relaxing and

      stroll, enjoying its wonderful relaxed atmosphere.

      Commonly called the "blue city", blue paint dominates

      absolutely this city - every door, wall, path and house is painted

      in blue. This blue-washed city is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

      Morocco and perhaps all of Africa. Although it is a neighborhood

      popular, the atmosphere and authenticity have remained.

  • Day 8 Chefchaouenโ€”Rabat Visit And Transfer To Casablanca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chefchaouenโ€”Rabat Visit And Transfer To Casablanca

      From Chefchaouen to Rabat and Casablanca for a tourist visit. HAS

      Casablanca, you will find many sites of interest, including the

      Hassan II mosque with its 200-meter-high minaret and its

      sumptuous interior with wooden ceilings, marble, carved stone

      and golden. You can also visit the old town of the Medina as well

      as the Habous, built by the French and a good place to

      discover handicrafts. Rickโ€™s Cafรฉ Lunch recreates the film

      legendary "Casablanca". Once the city tour is over, you will be

      taken back to the hotel.

  • Day 9 Casablanca City Tour And Return To Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Casablanca City Tour And Return To Marrakech

      Today in the morning we will take a guided tour with

      an expert guide around the city, starting with the central market,

      the Habous district, the royal palace, Mohamed V square, the district

      residential of Anfa and the exterior of the Hassan II mosque. It is possible

      to fish lunch at the corniche (seaside promenade). END

      of the tour at approximately 4:00 p.m. When this sightseeing tour ends,

      we will head towards Marrakech. Today is the end of the tour. If

      your flight leaves from Casablanca or Marrakech, the driver will

      will drive to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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