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11 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
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1-Friday:Arrival-Marrakech Arrival to Marrakech airport & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.
2-Saturday:Marrakech–> Essaouira–> Casablanca(540km) Early departure to Essaouira the Portuguese city anciently called Mogador. Visit of this city once known as capital of the hippies and which is full of Portuguese history as a harbour city with the most ancient fortified port in the world still preserved. Optional seafood lunch. Afternoon, departure to Casablanca passing by the Atlantic road, with stops in Oualidia and El Jadida. Orientation tour of ElJadida (built by the Portuguese and previously known as Mazagan “Mazagão”) with possibility to visit the Portuguese Cistern. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
3-Sunday:Casablanca-> Meknes-> Fez (320km) Short visit of the Economic Capital: the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II.Departure to Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in Morocco (40km) .Optional lunch. Visit the famous Bab Mansourgate, the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter. Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss (panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continuation to Fez. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
4-Monday:Fez : The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital: the Medieval Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum and Karaouine Mosque. Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon continuation of the visit. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
5-Tuesday:Fez-> Rabat-> Marrakech (495km) Departure to Rabat, the Administrative Capital, and visit of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower Mosque. Optional seafood lunch. Continuation to Marrakesh via high-way. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Ref: idmm11d
6-Wednesday: Marrakech Fullday visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city « The Ochre city". The historical visit includes Menara Garden, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia and DarSi Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, visit of the souks, handicraft quarters and the famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Optional dinner with show. Overnight in hotel.
7-Thursday:Marrakech–> AitBenhaddou-> Zagora(380km) Departure to AitBenhaddou through Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m of altitude). Visit of its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site, that served as decor for many great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, Games of thrones…Optional lunch. Continuation to Zagora crossing the Draa valley. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
8-Friday: Zagora–> Nkob-> Tazzarine–> Erfoud(300km) Departure to Erfoud with a stop at Tamgroute village known for its pottery Center. The route also includes the villages of Tansikht, Nkob, Tazzarine and Alnif with splendid pre saharian sceneries. Optional lunch at Alnif. Afternoon, continuation to Erfoud via the village of Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouites Dynasty. Dinner & overnight in hotel. Optional: 4x4 Excursion to Merzouga dunes.
9-Saturday: Erfoud->Tinghir->Ouarzazate(350km) In case the previous night was spent in the hotel in Erfoud. Departure to Tinghir, visit of its magnificent Todra Canyons where rocks reach an altitude of 250m.Optional lunch in local restaurant near the canyons. Afternoon, continuation to Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs crossing Kalaat M’Gouna & Skoura valley. Short tour of Ouarzazate city upon arrival. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
10-Sunday: Ouarzazate-> Marrakech (220km) Departure to Marrakech. Optional lunch in restaurant. Afternoon free at leisure or optional excursions. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
11-Monday: Marrakech–Departure. Transfer with assistance to Marrakech Menara airport for departure.
Duration
11 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
16856
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
City Sightseeing
Guiding Method
Fully guided
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Age Requirement
0 - 0

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