9 Day itinerary from Casablanca
Overview
During this 9 days tour allows you to experience Imperial Cities of Morocco while also including the Sahara in the south and spend night in berber camp under stars and moon.
Itinerary Program
Day 1: Meet you in Casablanca airport and drive to Fes
Day 2: Fes Sightseeing tour
After breakfast in your riad, we begin the tour around Fez and visit the Mellah, which is one of the oldest ones in Morocco which was built in the 15th century. We will visit the Royal palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, Kairaouine Mosque and University, and other things. Later you can enjoy your free time by walking through the souks.
Day 3: Free half day morning in Fez and drive to Midelt in the afternoon
After discovering Fez and enjoying its monuments, at 11am we will journey to Midelt and pass over Ifran City which is nicknamed the “Moroccan Switzerland” and is on the way to becoming the preferred winter sports resort of the Moroccan elite. The town also boasts Morocco’s only Anglophone University, Al Akhawayne and is an excellent base for hikers and trout fishermen, summer and winter alike. We will visit the black birds in Ifran too. Next, we will drive to Azrou and stop and see the aromatic Cedar Forest and where the Barbary macaque monkeys known as “Magots” live. Then we will follow the route along the Atlas hills and mountains. Overnight stay in Midelt.
Day 4: Midelt - Ziz valley – Merzouga - camel trek and night in a camp
After breakfast in morning we will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani. We will pass through Tizi N’talghomt pass where we will stop to see the fantastic views of mountains, hills, Ziz Gorge, palm trees along the Ziz River and tank of oasis. Next, we will pass over Errachidia City and stop to appreciate the panoramic views of Ziz Valley and majestic palm trees. Our journey will finish up in Merzouga where you will have a glass of mint tea before your camel trek to middle sand dunes to enjoy the night under the moon and stars in traditional Berber tents and listen to the sound of drum music.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani - Erfoud-Toudgha Gorges – Boumalane Dades - Dades Gorge
Day 6: Dades Gorge - Roses valley – Skoura - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakesh
Day 7: Marrakech sightseeing tour with local guide
The full day will be spent in Marrakesh City with a local guide, starting with famous square of Jamaa el Fna, which dwells an array of food, local musicians and fortune tellers. Then we will visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia minaret. Later you can enjoy your free time by walking through the souks. Overnight stay will be in a riad/hotel.
Day 8: Free day in Marrakesh
Day 9: Transfer to the Marrakech airport
Photos
The price Includes
- Tour in vehicle with air conditioning 4x4 / minibus
- English speaking Driver
- Camel trek (Camel each)
- Local guide in Marrakech
- Overnight at desert camp (dinner and breakfast included)
- 7 Nights at Hotel/Riad (dinner and breakfast included)
The price Excludes
- Lunches
- Tips, admission to museums
- Drinks
