Crossing Morocco from north to south and see its highlights

Day 1:

 

Meet you at the port of Tanger and continue to Chefchaouen
On the first day of your trip we will meet you at the port and drive through the Rif mountains and Tetoun city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains till we get to Chefchaouen, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the RIF mountains. Chefchaouen medina has a Spanish style square, surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, rooftop restaurants and cafes. Here you will spend the night in a nice place where you can enjoy the nice view and surroundings.

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Day 2:

 

Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
After your breakfast in the riad, time to continue our authentic journey towards Volubilis, crossing Wazan and other RIF villages. In Volubilis you will visit the roman ruins and learn more about the archeological site and its history. Next stop will be Meknes city, a 17th century heritage. Enjoy lunch here and discover the medina and its historical huge walls, Bab el Mansour and the shrine of Moulay Ismail. After the visit of Meknes we will drive directly to Fes city, where you will spend the night in a riad.

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Day 3:

 

Sightseeing of Fes
After breakfast in your riad, you will explore the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. The visit starts at the Royal Palace gate and the Jewish headquarter with the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, in the 16th century. We ensure you that you will see all sites with cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and the Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, we continue to the tiles cooperative and will end with a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.

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Day 4:

 

Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga 
After breakfast we move on to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will be travelling through the marvellous Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge with panoramic views on the High Atlas plateau. You will notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia. We stop here for lunch. Enjoy the Berber hospitality! Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrival at Merzouga in the afternoon. You will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea at check-in in your riad (HB).

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Day 5 : 

 

Merzouga – Sahara desert – camel trekking 
Have breakfast and take some time to explore the local area. You will visit the Gnawa people – originally from Mali, Senegal and Sudan - in their village Khamlia, where you will learn about their music and their lifestyle. Later, we will drive in the desert to meet nomad families to explore their way of life. Today our lunch will be a traditional berber meal (Berber pizza). You will also have the option to visit the old city of Rissani – the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Rissani is surrounded by about 360 ksar (a fortified village with many towers) and has a big souk (an open market), held three times a week. Once called Sijilmassa, this was the meeting place for the salt caravans, coming from Tombouctou in Mali. Here you will walk through the souk, where they sell all kinds of local spices, vegetables and cloths. Drive back to the village of Merzouga in the afternoon for the camel ride, guided by an experienced camel rider, and discover what is hidden in the middle of the highest sand dunes in Morocco. Dinner will be served in front of the tent, where you will spend the night.

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Day 6 : 

 

Sahara desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley 
Today we will get up early to watch a beautiful sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara. We then return by camel to our guest house for breakfast and a shower. We continue through Rissani and Erfoud before arriving at the Todra Gorges with its rocky canyons. Here you will be served a traditional Moroccan lunch. We take a short walk through the gorges and will end the day at Dades Valley, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

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Day 7 : 

 

Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech 
After breakfast, we will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through the Dades Valley is also known as "the way of the thousand kasbahs". Take your time to make some of the best pictures of your trip throuch Morocco! We will stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for lunch, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the beginning of the 20th Century. it used to be one of his stops during his long trip from the Sahara to Marrakech. the kasbah is now one of the UNESCO heritage sites. We then will cross the high atlas mountains, full of panoramic views and authentic Berber villages all along the way till Marrakech. Overnight in a fancy riad in the medina.

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Day 8 : 

 

Marrakech city tour
Today we explore Marrakech with a guide. Marrakech is also known as ”the red city of Morocco”. You will visit the most important historical and cultural places, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs and the Bahia Palace. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the animated souks with all its handicrafts. In the afternoon, you will have some time on your own to explore more nice parts of charming Marrakech .

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Day 9 : 

 

Day trip to Essaouira
After breakfast we will travel to the coastal city of Essaouira. After a drive of 2,5 hours you can visit the Skala Fortress, walk through the alleys of the medina and discover all the nice handicrafts. This “City of the Wind” attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations – including the Portuguese occupation - which affects much of its architecture. However, it remains a small but beatiful village, with a rich history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also considered to be Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here, they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be served the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech. Overnight at your riad (BB)..

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Day 10 : 

 

Marrakech - airport
Transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport.

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including:

  •  Tranfer airport -  hotel - airport 
  •  5 nights in ☆☆☆ hotels, bed & breakfast
  •  4 nights in ☆☆☆ hotels, half board 
  •  10 days driving in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle 
  •  petrol included 
  •  taken care of by a driver, familiar with all places

  •  trekking guide 

  •  city guide in Marrakech and Fes 

  •  camels trekking 

  •  luxury camp

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not including: 

  •  drinks

  •  lunch