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17 days
Chaque Semaine
16 people
English
CASABLANCA – CHEFCHAOUEN - MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FEZ – RABAT-MARRAKECH - BOUMALNE DADES- ZAGORA – ERG CHEGAGA -OUARZAZATE - TAROUDANT – AGADIR – ESSAOUIRA AND EL JADIDA
DISCOVER A MIX BETWEEN CULTURE, HISTORY AND ADVENTURE. YOU WILL EXPLORE THE IMPERIAL CITIES, THE HERITAGE OF DIFFERENT DYNASTIES, THEIR CULTURE AND HISTORY AND YOU WILL DISCOVER CHARMING TOWNS LIKE THE FAMOUS BLUE CITY, COMBINED WITH 4 X 4 ADVENTURE THROUGH MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPES, SMALL BERBER VILLAGES, PALM GROVE AND OTHERS, TO JOIN THE CHEGAGA DESERT. THIS TOUR WILL MAKE YOU DISCOVER AN AUTHENTIC MOROCCO.
CITY | HOTEL OR SIMILAR | NUMBER OF NIGHTS |
Casablanca | Val d’Anfa hotel or similar | 2 nights |
Chefchaouen | Guesthouse or hotel | 2 nights |
Fez | Royal Mirage Hotel or similar | 2 nights |
Marrakech | Opera Plaza Hotel or similar | 3 nights |
Dades | Xaluca Dades Hotel or similar | 1 night |
Zagora | Kasbah Sirocco or similar | 1 night |
Erg chegaga | Luxury Bivouac | 1 night |
Ouarzazate | Dar Chamaa or similar | 1 night |
Taroudant | Oumensour Palace or similar | 1 night |
Essaouira | Côté Océan Mogador Hotel or similar | 2 nights |
Arrival at Casablanca airport. You will be welcomed by our English-speaking national guide and start with a panoramic visit of the economic capital, the United Nations square, the Mohammed V Boulevard, the Anfa Villas district, the Aïn Diab coastal boulevard, the outside of the Hassan II mosque and the Habbous district, then walk by the sea for a few kilometers, it offers beautiful panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean.
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After breakfast, depart for Chefchaouen with a short stop in Ouazzane, built in an amphitheater on the northern flank of Jbel Bouhlal and the south-eastern flank of Jbel Bouakika, and then continue to Chefchaouen the blue city through the splendid panorama of the Rif mountain range, the blue city is built on the mountainside.
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After breakfast, visit the Uta El Hammam square lined with small typical cafes, the great mosque with its beautiful view of the square, then discover the medina that climbs up the hillside with typical Moorish architecture and stroll its alleys lined with charming white and blue houses. The city is covered with a bewitching blue, the color spreads out on the walls, then continue your visit to the Ras El maa source with its pretty waterfalls, then the washing district, where women do their laundry in the old fashioned way with their hydraulic mills and end your visit in the Kasbah. Lunch and free time to enjoy the blue city at your own pace.
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Breakfast and departure for Volubilis for a historical guided tour of this archaeological site, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. It contains Roman remains of a fortified municipium built at the foot of Jebel Zerhoun. You will get to admire the magnificent panorama of the holy city of Moulay Idriss, perched at the top of a rocky peak overlooking the valley of Oued Erroumane. Lunch in Meknes and start of the historical guided tour of El Hedim square and its souk - at the entrance of the Medina in front of the walls between the old city and the imperial part - Bab Lakhmis, the large 17th century door richly decorated, Bab el Mansour, the most remarkable door of Meknes, ranked among the four most beautiful doors in the world and the most important one in North Africa, the granaries and stables in Heri Es-Souani built in the 18th century by Moulay Ismail. You will then head to Fez.
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After breakfast, you will depart for the city of Fez. Historical guided tour of the largest medina (old town) in the world, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. "Fez El Bali" is the oldest district of Fez, founded between 789 and 808 by the Idrissids. You will visit the famous blue door of Bab Boujloud, the different trade sectors and local markets with its artisans and merchants, the spectacular Chouara tanneries, created in the Middle Age and one of the most spectacular spots in the medina, Place Nejjarine and its fountain decorated with zellige and a carved cedar wood canopy, Medersa el Attarine, built in 1323 by Merinid Sultan Abou Said which design is of extreme architectural finesse and authenticity, and you will visit the exterior of the old mosque and the beautiful university of Al Quaraouiyine. Lunch will be served in a riad-style restaurant, and then you will depart for Fez El-Jdid and the Royal Palace esplanade to admire its sumptuous golden door, then the Marinid tombs, from where you can enjoy an exceptional view over Fez and end the day with a visit of a world-famous artisanal ceramic factory.
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After breakfast, head to Rabat for a historical guided tour of the Hassan Tower and the prestigious Mohammed V mausoleum - represents the traditional Moroccan style and is considered as one of the most beautiful burials in the world - the exterior of the Royal Palace Dar el Makhzen adorned with imposing chiselled doors, the garden and the Kasbah of the Oudaïas, built in the 12th century by the Almohads. The biggest door was built by Sultan Yacoub el Mansour and is a masterpiece of Almohad art. You will stop in front of the Marinid necropolis of Chellah to take photos and continue to Fez.
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After breakfast, you will be first taken on a tour of the Majorelle Gardens that boast more than 300 species of plants from five continents. You will be charmed by this colourful garden with its magical contrast between Majorelle blue, yellow and all the greeneries. You will then head to the Menara Gardens to appreciate the Saadian pavilion with its roof in the shape of a green pyramid, the Marrakech ramparts which then formed a wall to protect the city, a guided tour of the Koutoubia and its outstanding minaret that culminates at 77 meters, the 19th century Bahia Palace nicknamed the little Alhambra, revealing the love of a grand vizier, the Mellah district, the tinsmiths’ square, then the medina of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which souks is full of bewitching scents and bright colors, the Secret Garden, one of the oldest riads in Marrakech (400 years old) and the mythical Djema el Fna square, the liveliest spot in Marrakech and the social heart of the medina with its charmers of snakes, acrobats, musicians, storytellers and water carriers. The square has a very special atmosphere that makes it one of the most famous places in the world, leading you to soak in the ambiance, the colors and the scents of spices.
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Breakfast and free day in half-board. Explore this city at your own pace and wander through its colors, atmospheres and scents or participate in one of the available optional excursions ($). Dinner and accommodation. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Breakfast and departure for Dades *(start of the journey in 4x4) via Ouarzazate crossing Tizi n'Tichka through magnificent panoramas located at 2260m of altitude, making it the highest road in the country. After lunch, depart for Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, presented as a set of clay buildings surrounded by walls, a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. Some of these houses appear to be small castles with tall towers decorated with mud brick patterns. The oldest constructions date from the 12th century. Head to Dades along the road of the “thousand Kasbahs” then continue through a beautiful valley in the heart of the valley of roses and Dades, to get a closer look at the small authentic villages.
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* (For increased comfort and a pleasant 4x4 tour, from day 9 to day 14, you will only be the 2 people on board with your driver, the English-speaking national guide will be sharing one of the 4 x 4s in order to accompany you. The choice will be made randomly and will be different on each day of the trip. (Specifically for this tour)
Breakfast and departure in 4x4 for Dades, foray into the valley through an amazing road of about 25km round trip, you will discover surprising rocky shapes and an exceptional variation of colors within this natural landscape, then continue towards Tinghir for a walk in the alluring gorges of Toudra, this natural site with high rocky cliffs of 300m is a natural jewel in the south of Morocco. Depart for Alnif for lunch then head to Zagora, the desert’s door, located just a few kilometers far from the first Saharan dunes. The faded “Timbuktu 52 days” sign crossed in the heart of Zagora, marks the ancient vocation of the city and the last stage of the caravan route. After getting installed, you will enjoy mint tea on the Tizi dune (located between the Draa valley and the Djebel Zagora) while admiring the sunset, followed by a typical lively dinner under the stars, a memorable experience! Return to Zagora.
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After breakfast, depart in 4x4 for the old caravan trail that links Drâa to Timbuktu, then cross the Drâa Hamada, a stone desert before the Sahara, between oasis and Atlas. Continue to the dunes of erg Lihoudi, and enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. Following a sandy path, you will get to the large dunes of erg Chegaga, the biggest ones in Morocco. At the end of the afternoon, you will get installed in your luxurious bivouac, then meet the guides for a camel ride through the dunes to admire a stunning sunset. Once you are back, you will be treated to a dinner and a typical lively evening in the mystical atmosphere of the desert, a magical and memorable moment!
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After contemplating a stunning sunrise on the dunes, you will have your breakfast, then depart in 4 x 4 towards Zagora and continue towards the small village of Ouled Driss for a walk. Visit the kasbah by following part of the Drâa valley through the palm groves between the village of Tagounite and the village of Tamegroute, then continue towards Agdz along the Draa valley and to a splendid panorama of palm groves, kasbahs and superb landscapes. After lunch, depart for a visit and a walk of the ksar of Tamnougalt, built in the 16th century and its fortified village in raw earth is one of the oldest and best preserved in the valley. Head to Ouarzazate.
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After breakfast, depart in 4x4 for Kasbah Taourirt, where you will stop to take photos then to Taznakht, via Tizi-n’Taghatine, located at 1700 m of altitude, it is located in an alluring and impressive region, where one of the most beautiful geological folds was found, then towards Taliouine, known for its saffron crops. Stop at a saffron cooperative, then continue to Taroudant and stop at an argan oil cooperative. Continue exploring the land of argan, particularly loved by goats! They climb trees, eat young shoots and fruit. Enjoy lunch in Ouled Berhil, and then depart for Taroudant, one of the oldest cities in Morocco, a picturesque and authentic small town protected by superb ochre ramparts surrounding lush Mediterranean-style gardens. Visit of the city, medina, souks and ramparts.
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Breakfast and departure in 4 x 4 towards Agadir along the Sousse plain for a panoramic tour of Agadir. After lunch, head to Essaouira through the Atlantic coastal road. (End of the journey in 4 x 4).
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Breakfast and departure for the historical guided tour of the city and port’ Skala, where the old military monuments date from the 18th century. The Portuguese Skalas of Essaouira are now a mythical place, the old medina is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has kept its authenticity in terms of design, forms and materials, the souks offer all kind of arts and crafts as well as a more traditional market, then visit the consulate district and the Mellah Jewish quarter. Lunch and free time to explore at your own pace the ramparts that house this Portuguese and Moorish influences medina and outside these ramparts, you can enjoy a walk by the sea, then you can let yourself be transported by the atmosphere of Moulay Hassan square, it is the most lively spot in the city with all its small cafes and stunning sea views.
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Breakfast and departure for Safi through the Atlantic coastal road, an important fishing port that was Portuguese once. Lunch in Oualidia, one of the most beautiful lagoons on the Atlantic coast then head to El Jadida also called Mazagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fortified city, built by Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century and taken over by Moroccans in 1769. Walk on the city’s fortifications; enjoy stunning panoramas over the city, port and sea.
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Breakfast and transfer to Casablanca airport according to your flight plan
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The distances indicated are approximate.
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