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Imperial cities, desert and kasbah From 1100€

Program

Day 1: Casablanca-Rabat:

Arrival in Casablanca, reception and assistance in Mohamed V airport by our representative. Visit to the economic capital: Place Mohamed V, central market, United Nations place as well as the great Hassan II mosque. Then heading  to Rabat, the white imperial city and administrative capital of the Kingdom. The visit includes: The Mechouar, the Oudayas kasbah, the chellah gardens, the magnificent Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan two tower. Dinner and accommodation in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat -Meknes- Fez:

A very rich day dedicated to the discovery of the city Meknes, the famous doors of Bab el Mansour and Bab el Khamis, the stables of Moulay Ismaïl, then the holy city of Molay Idris before joining the ancient Roman site of volubilis with superb mosaics . Road to Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Fez

Day dedicated to Fez with a local guide, one of the oldest imperial cities in Morocco, which was for centuries the cultural and religious center of the Muslim west. Discovery of the medina and its souks, the Medersa Bou Inania or Attarine, then the Place Néjarine with its magnificent fountain decorated with mosaics. Lunch in an old palace in the medina. Visit the Batha folk art museum *, the Royal Palace * then the Merinid tombs from where you have a bird's eye view of the city and its ramparts. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 4: Fez-Medelt-Erfoud,

Departure towards Erfoud by the mountain and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, via Ifrane charming ski resort, and Azrou, important craft center. Lunch in Medelt. Continuation to Erfoud by Errachidia and along the valley of the ziz, dotted with palm trees, and cradle of the annual date festival held in Erfoud. Dinner and accommodation in Erfoud.

Day 5: Erfoud-thinghir-Ouarzazate

In theearly morning, an optional excursion is proposed to you to attend the sunrise on the sand dunes of merzouga. Return to the hotel for the breakfast and heading to Rissani, the holy city where Molay Ali chérif was buried, ancestor of the '' actual Alaouite .going ahead to  Thinghir through Tinjdad.visiting the impressive gorges of Todra. You will then leave for Ouarzazate, along the road of 1000 kasbahs and the valley of roses, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 6: Ouarzazate-Marrakech

Discover the kasbahs of Taourirte, symbol of the expansion of the glaouis, Tifoultoute which enjoys a superb view over the entire valley and that of Ait Benhadou one of the most authentic and best preserved in the entire Atlas region served as sets for films from around the world including "Lawrence  of Arabia" and "Gladiator". Lunch in a restaurant facing the kasbah. Then continue the journey to Marrakech through the mountains of the High Atlas chain crossing the “Col” de Tizi-n-Tichka at an altitude of 2260 m: The road winds between deep valleys and steep peaks, and offers a succession of wild landscapes the magnificent panoramas of which  you will admire. Dinner and accommodation at your hotel.

Day 7: Marrakech

This morning will be dedicated to the visit of the red city Marrakech, the oldest imperial city in Morocco; Marrakech is  known as the "Pearl of the South" . It was founded by the Almoravids at the end of the 11th century. The historic tour includes, the gardens of the Menara, the Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia. In the afternoon, visit to the spice market, the souks (potter, jewelers.) And the famous Jamaa el fna square. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Optional: evening at Ali's.

Day 8:

After breakfast transfer to Marrakech Mènara airport assistance with departure formalities. End of our services.

Included

  • Private 4x4 car with driver / guide who speaks good French.
  • Diesel, car insurance.
  • Nights in hotels, Riads, Kasbahs with half board.
  • Night in bivouac with half board.
  • Camel ride.
  • Lunches.
  • Local taxes.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Departure and arrival transfer.

No included

  • Round trip flights.
  • The drinks.
  • Personal purchases.
  • Tips