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17 days
Chaque Semaine
16 people
English
CASABLANCA – RABAT – ASSILAH - TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN - TETOUAN – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FEZ – MERZOUGA – BOUMALNE DADES – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA – OUALIDIA AND EL JADIDA
Discover the multiple aspects of this beautiful country, nestled between seas, mountains and deserts. Explore the imperial cities with their old history, culture and heritage, while admiring impressive landscapes from the summits of the Atlas or the green shores of the Mediterranean Sea. During your journey, you will also discover the inimitable architecture inspired from Berber art, the unique colors and striking contrasts as well as the wonderful desert with its majestic dunes. A magical voyage.
CITY | HOTEL OR SIMILAR | NUMBER OF NIGHTS |
Casablanca | Val d’Anfa hotel or similar | 2 nights |
Rabat | Luxury Riad | 1 night |
Tanger | Royal Tulip Hotel or similar | 1 night |
Chefchaouen | Guesthouse or hotel | 1 night |
Fez | Luxury Riad | 2 nights |
Erfoud | Xaluca Maadid Hotel or similar | 1 night |
Merzouga | Luxury Bivouac | 1 night |
Dades | Xaluca Dades Hotel or similar | 1 night |
Ouarzazate | Luxury Riad | 1 night |
Marrakech | 2ciels Boutique Hotel or similar | 3 nights |
Essaouira | Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa – Mgallery 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, you will start the day with the discovery of Rabat. 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, then you will visit the necropolis of Chellah, located on the site of the ancient Roman city of Sala Colonia and dating from the 13th century, revealing stunning gems, plus you will have a splendid view of the Bouregeg river.
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After breakfast, depart for Asilah and enjoy a short walk in the medina of this lovely and charming seaside town located by the sea, and then visit the Caves of Hercules, and Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean meet. Head to Tangier along the Atlantic coast.
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Breakfast and departure for the magnificent panoramic road along Cape Malabata towards Djebel Moussa, then towards Tetouan while admiring the RIF Mountains. Guided historical tour of the medina of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for its exceptional value, it is one of the smallest medinas in Morocco, it was an important cultural and commercial hub given its strategic position between two continents facing the Strait of Gibraltar. Continue to Chefchaouen to 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. You will be charmed by the beauty of Chefchaouen.
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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, you will depart for Erfoud via Ifrane and Azrou. You will enjoy a short stop in Ifrane, nicknamed the small Moroccan Swiss town, and along the way, you may get to see barbaric macaques, a species endemic to Morocco. Continue to Midelt passing by the Middle Atlas through the cedar forest, enjoy lunch in Midelt then continue to Errachidia towards Erfoud, located in the Tafilalet palm grove while passing through the Ziz valley and the High Atlas via Talghemt, located at 1907m of altitude. Continuation to Erfoud.
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After breakfast, depart for a typical Moroccan Auberge, located in a unique setting, then depart for your excursion in 4 x 4 in the Paris-Dakar rally old track around the dunes of Erg Chebbi, these spectacular golden dunes are among the most remarkable in the Sahara, some culminate at 150m, then meet with a Berber family who will welcome you in their environment. You will stop in an oasis, then the village of Merzouga, to discover Saharan culture and customs and return to the Auberge for lunch. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the beauty of the desert and the possibility of enjoying the swimming pool in front of the dunes. 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 the beautiful sunrise, you will have breakfast and depart for Dades via Tinghir for a walk in the alluring gorges of Toudra, high limestone cliffs surrounded by wadi Toudra, you will feel tiny at their feet as their walls can reach 300m in height! Continue to the Dades valley, 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 Dades.
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After breakfast, depart through the valley of roses towards Ouarzazate, called the desert capital and enjoy a striking mix of oases, kasbahs, flourishing valleys and a vast desert plateau, you will discover the natural beauty of this city, then visit Kasbah of Taourirt, supposedly built in the 17th century and extended by Hmmadi Glaoui. After lunch, depart for a 4 x 4 tour of the oasis of Fint, when you head down towards the valley and the wadi, the palm trees appear, followed by the ocher-colored rocky cliffs, you will appreciate this scenery worthy of the great movies that have been shot since the 1930s, among them Laurence of Arabia and the Forty Thieves. The directors of these great films fell in love with this environment.
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After breakfast, depart in the morning in 4 x 4 for Ouarzazate to visit the Atlas cinema studios, where the several film shootings took place and then head to 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. Continue to Télouet, birthplace of the autocrat Pasha el-Glaoui, then visit Kasbah Glaoui, built between the nineteenth and the twentieth century, we can still see the many zelliges that cover the walls and columns climbing up to the painted wooden ceiling covered with geometric patterns. This Kasbah was the scene of dazzling and sumptuous parties at a time when the Glaouas had power, then continue through the splendid valley of Ounila. You will come upon a concentration of spectacular landscapes dotted with Berber villages and Kasbahs and witness the rich historical and architectural heritage of Morocco. Lunch, and then continue to Marrakech by bus, crossing Tizi n’Tichka through magnificent panoramas located at 2260m of altitude, it is the highest road in the country. Arrival at the end of the afternoon.
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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. This colourful garden with its magical contrast between Majorelle blue, yellow and all the greeneries will charm you. 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.
Gourmet dinner in a good restaurant in the medina.
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After breakfast, depart for Ourika valley for your cooking class. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea prepared with local delicious aromatic plants, afterwards, the experts of Moroccan Berber cuisine will share with you their little culinary secrets and their know-how during the preparation of your menu, which you will prepare yourself and enjoy for lunch. You will also have the opportunity to learn the traditional bread baking method and enjoy it accompanied by other local products. Return to Marrakech. Free afternoon, rest or stroll and enjoy Marrakech at your own pace.
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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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Free day in half-board. You can rest or discover this amazing city by strolling at your own pace through the medina to find small markets with their stall of nuts, fruits or other local products, admire the craftsmen in the square, enjoy a walk along the sea or in the traditional and historic 18th century fishing port, you will love the authenticity of Essaouira.
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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. Continue 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, and then visit the Portuguese cistern, one of the first structures created in Africa by Portuguese explorers heading to India, it offers an exceptional example of the crossed influences between European and Moroccan cultures from the 16th to the 18th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Casablanca.
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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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