Imperial cities, desert and kasbah

Imperial Cities, Desert, and Kasbah Tour

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Period: All Year
Grade: Moderate
Pick Up Details: Casablanca Airport
Drop Off Details: Marrakech Airport

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

• Arrive at Casablanca Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• Welcome meeting and introduction to your guide.
• Explore Casablanca’s highlights, including the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Fes

• Depart for Rabat, the capital city.
• Visit historical sites, including the Royal Palace and Chellah Necropolis.
• Continue to Fes in the afternoon.
• Check-in and overnight stay in a Riad in the Medina.

Day 3: Fes City Exploration

• Full day exploring the UNESCO-listed Fes Medina.
• Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Museum, and the tanneries.
• Explore the vibrant souks and historical sites.
• Dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant.

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Erfoud

• Depart for Erfoud, passing through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
• Visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
• Continue through cedar forests and Berber villages.
• Reach Erfoud and check-in to your hotel.

Day 5: Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

• Morning visit to the ancient city of Rissani.
• Afternoon journey to the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert.
• Camel trekking to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Experience a Sahara sunset and overnight stay in a desert camp.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

• Depart for Dades Valley via Tinghir.
• Visit the stunning Todra Gorge with its towering canyon walls.
• Continue through the Dades Valley, known for its captivating landscapes.
• Check-in and overnight stay in a Kasbah.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

• Morning drive to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
• Explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Continue to Marrakech in the afternoon.
• Check-in to your Riad in the Medina.

Day 8: Marrakech City and Departure

• Full day exploring Marrakech’s iconic sites, including the Bahia Palace and Jardin Majorelle.
• Free time in the afternoon for shopping and personal exploration.
• Farewell dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant.
• Transfer to Marrakech Airport for departure.

Services Included:

• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• Accommodation for 7 nights in Riads, hotels, and a desert camp.
• All meals during the tour, featuring a mix of traditional and international cuisine.
• Bottled water provided during excursions.
• All transportation, including airport transfers and in-circuit travel.
• Camel trekking experience in the Merzouga Desert.

Services Excluded:

• Soft drinks and additional personal expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.

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