7 days the genuine South of Morocco colourful and lovely highlights

Duration 7 days & 6 nights

Day 1:

Arrival at the airport of Marrakech

and transfer to the Riad. Possibility to make a stop at the famous Djemaa El Fna Square.

Day 2:

Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Valley of Roses - Gorges of Dades

Departure in the morning from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and the Dades Gorges, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2260m) in the High Atlas Mountains. Along the road you will see breathtaking landscapes and genuine Berber villages. We stop at the fortified village "Ait Benhaddou", UNESCO World Heritage since 1986 and more than worth visiting! The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou is one of the many places in southern Morocco which was used as natural scenery for many movies, such as "Lawrence of Arabia", "Jesus of Nazareth". We go into the kasbah and will climb to the top of the hill to admire and cherish the stunning scenery and beautiful surroundings. We continue to Ouarzazate, through the Valley of Roses and the palm grove of Skoura until we reach the Dades Gorges. Overnight in a typical Moroccan hotel, located in the heart of the Dades Gorges.

Day 3:

Gorges of Dades - Todra's Gorges - Erfoud - Desert - Merzouga

After breakfast, we will continue along the banks of Boumalne, past many kasbahs (citadel) and ksour (forts or castles), through an ocher, red and mauve tinted landscape. Enjoy the setting of stony plateaus and grazing dromedaries. After a journey full of ksour, oasis and palm trees, we will arrive at Tineghir, with its spectacular Gorges of Todra, perched at an altitude of 1,350 m and surrounded by a palm grove. We continue to Erfoud, the city of fossils, and Rissai to arrive in the late afternoon at Merzouga, We leave unnecessary luggage in the hotel and prepare for a camel ride. While the sun is going down, your camel will take you to the camp in the middle of the desert. The changing colours of the dunes at sunset make it a memorable and magical ride! Dinner in the camp under a sky full of stars and overnight in a tent.

Day 4:

Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Fez

Around 5:30 in the morning, we will get up to enjoy and admire the beautiful sunrise at the desert. A splendid moment to take marvellous pictures of the Merzouga desert. After a typical breakfast in the camp, we will return by camel to the lodge to take a shower and then head on to Fez, passing through the beautiful valley of Ziz, Errachidia, Midelt, up to the cedar forest where we visit the famous cedar of « Gouraud ». We will continue our way crossing the Middle Atlas until we reach the imperial city Fez.

Day 5 :

Fez - Chefchaouen

Free day in Fez. When entering the streets of the medina (old city), you really go back in time: a square structure, very narrow streets, so only donkeys and small carts can enter the city. There is a cozy bustle in the labyrinth of narrow streets, people come and go, while local merchants are selling their goods. The Andalusian area, magnificent mosques and Koranic schools will surprise you. Fez has always been associated with study and religiosity and remains the spiritual capital of Morocco. After visiting the medina, you can stroll through the streets of Fez-Jdid, where the royal palace, the mellah (Jewish quarter) and the oldest mosque in Fez is located. We then drive to your hotel in Chefchaouen.

Day 6 :

Chefchaouen - Casablanca - Rabat

Chefchaouen is located in the Rif mountains, in the northwest of Morocco, The city is painted blue and white and has become one of the most emblematic cities of Morocco. The name refers to the shape of the mountains that rise above the city, looking like two horns (chaoua) of a goat. "Chef Chaouen" means "look at the horns". The blue painted houses are a tradition from the old Jewish population of the city.

After visiting Chefchaouen, we continue to Casablanca, where we stop at one of the largest mosques of the world, the Mosque of Hassan II.

We end the trip in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you sleep in a riad.

Day 7 :

Rabat - Marrakech

Transfer to Marrakech to fly back home or you can always extend your trip with some extra nights in Marrakech or another city in the area.

including:

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

• camels trekking

not including:

• drinks

• lunch