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14 days
Chaque Semaine
6 people
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CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FEZ – IFRANE –– MARRAKECH
ZAGORA – MERZOUGA - DADES –– OUARZAZATE AND AGADIR
You will discover the imperial cities and the coastal town of Agadir while wandering through parts of the desert and the great south of Morocco.
CITY | HOTEL OR SIMILAR | NUMBER OF NIGHTS |
Casablanca | Hotel Kenzi Basma or similar | 1 night |
Fez | Royal Mirage Hotel or similar | 3 nights |
Marrakech | Diwane Hotel or similar | 3 nights |
Zagora | Kasbah Sirocco or similar | 1 night |
Merzouga | The Auberge from Sud or similar | 1 night |
Merzouga | Luxury Bivouac | 1 night |
Ouarzazate | Ksar Ben Youssef or similar | 1 night |
Agadir | Timoulay Hotel or similar | 2 nights |
Same formula as the above regular package, with the exception of Fez and Marrakech, in a standard Riad.
Arrival at Casablanca airport. You will be welcomed by our English-speaking driver-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. Head to Rabat.
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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. 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 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 Meknes for a 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 and finally the granaries and stables in Heri Es-Souani, built in the 18th century by Moulay Ismail. Lunch 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. Head to Fez.
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Breakfast and departure for Beni Mellal through the mountainous landscapes of the Middle Atlas, making a short stop in Ifrane, nicknamed the Moroccan small Swiss. It is located in altitude and is surrounded by one of the most beautiful forest of cedars and by Azrou, a Berber city, where you will get to see barbaric macaques, a species endemic to Morocco, then stop at Beni Mellal for dinner and continue to Marrakech.
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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.
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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 ($).
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Breakfast and departure for Zagora via Ouarzazate crossing Tizi n'Tichka through magnificent panoramas, located at 2260m of altitude. Lunch in Ouarzazate and departure for Agdz, offering an astonishing show of Anti-Atlas small mountains. Continue to Zagora through the Draa Valley bordered by palm groves, also known for its ksours and Kasbahs built in adobe.
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After breakfast, you will travel along Berber villages and stop at Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, known for its souk rich in crafts, the largest in Tafilalet, as well as its traditional market and its splendid surrounding ksours. Continue to Erfoud, then to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. 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!
Dinner and accommodation in a luxury bivouac. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After contemplating the beautiful sunrise, you will have breakfast and depart for a dune tour in 4 x 4 in the spectacular Erg Chebbi golden dunes - among the most remarkable in the Sahara, some culminate at 150m, then head to Khamlia village, renowned for its vibrant Gnaoua music, the village of Merzouga and its pretty oasis, lunch and then free time to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.
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Breakfast and departure for Ouarzazate 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 this 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 along the road of a “thousand Kasbahs” via Skoura through the valley of roses. Dinner and Accommodation. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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Breakfast and departure 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. Continue to Marrakech crossing Tizi n’Tichka through delightful panoramas, located at 1700m of altitude 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. Heads towards Agadir, going along the plain of Sousse.
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Free day in half-board. Explore the city at your own pace. Indulge in seaside activities or participate in one of the available optional excursions ($).
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Breakfast and departure to Agadir airport according to your flight plan
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The distances indicated are approximate.
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