Morocco Tours : Highlights of Morocco (10 days 9 nights) from Casablanca

Day 5 : FES SIGHTSEEING.

This trip begins in Fes, the oldest lively medina in the world that many refer to as an actively living museum embracing ancient and modern times. In the morning, we will be visiting the attractions of Fez as the medieval medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas, Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, Mausoleum (Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani), and the Karaouine mosque. We will also visit traditional cooperatives and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes from a Riad terrace. In the afternoon, we will head to see Fes el Jdid – new Fez where you can have some modern activities before you spend your night in a Riad in the old Medina.

Day 6 : FES - MERZOUGA DESERT.

After breakfast, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga to Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco. Here you will also stop at the cedar forest on the middle Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes. After that, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city. Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Then take a camel ride in the dunes of the Sahara Desert of Merzouga to reach the camp where you will have the night.

Day 7 MERZOUGA - TODRA GORGE - DADES - OUARZAZATE.

Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to watch what may be the best sunrise of your life. You’ll peacefully comel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast  you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todgha gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as « monkey toes ''. Overnight accommodation will be in a beautiful place in ouarzazate city with dinner and breakfast.

Day 8 : OUARZAZATE - AIT BEN HADDOU - HIGH ATLAS - MARRAKECH.

After breakfast in your accommodation, Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to explore the process of producing the Argan oil- existing only in morocco – by Berber women in their cooperative, before arriving at your overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

Day 9:  VISIT MARRAKECH.
After breakfast in the Riad, we will start exploring Marrakech “ the red city of Morocco”. We will visit the most imperial sites of historical and cultural interest, namely the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia Minaret. In the afternoon we will visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters, as well as storytellers, musicians and snake-enchanters in public-circles. In the evening, it is optional to attend the Fantasia Show with dinner; then return to the Riad where you will spend a tranquil night.

Day 10 : CASABLANCA AIRPORT DROP OFF.

After breakfast , we will transfer you to Casablanca's airport for your flight back home.

                                               What's Included: 

Accommodation: 

• 2 nights at Hôtel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca or a similar hotel in Casablanca
• 1 night at Hotel Casa Hassan or a similar hotel in Chefchaouen
• 2 nights at Palais Houyam or a similar hotel in Fes
• 1 night at Itran Royal Camp or a similar luxury desert camp
• 1 night at Yu Palace Ouarzazate or a similar hotel in Ouarzazate
• 2 nights at Dar Azal or a similar hotel in Marrakech

Guide:

•  There will be a driver who speaks English or French, and we'll have local guides in each city we visit.

Meals:

•  Your package includes breakfast every day and one dinner at the Merzouga desert camp.
• This tour offers Vegetarian and Halal food options on request. Simply let Discover Morocco Tours know the food option that you prefer.

Additional Services:

•  Airport transfer in Casablanca
•  Pick up/drop off at your hotels/Riads
•  A bottle of water everyday for per  person
•  Camel ride in Erg chebbi
•  Sandboarding in the dunes
•  Free time to explore the sites, Breaks for photos,..Etc .. Customized & Flexible stops
•  Entrance fees to monuments, studios and Kasbahs
•  Turban each for the Camel trip in the Desert
•  Fuel

Transport:

•  Private transportation with A/C 

Flights:

• The price does not cover flight tickets; you'll need to purchase your own.

Insurance:

• Travel insurance is not part of the package price; you'll need to arrange your own travel insurance.

Optional:

• ATVs ( Quad biking in Merzouga dunes ) 

Additional Services:

• Personal expenses (gifts, souvenirs...)
• 8 Dinners ,Lunches in local cafes and Restaurants