Imperial Cities & the Desert  from Casablanca

Imperial Cities & the Desert from Casablanca

Imperial Cities & the Desert from Casablanca

Duration: 7 nights, 08 days

Validity: Till October 31 2022

DAY 1: ARRIVAL / CASABLANCA

Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport, meet and greet by your guide and continue for a half day tour of Casablanca; including Mohammed V Square, United Nations Square, Protectorate Square, the Royal Palace gates, and the inside visit of the Hassan II Mosque. End of the day, transfer to hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT - FES

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to Fez, passing through Rabat, the Administrative Capital of the kingdom, the visit include: the Royal Palace (exterior view only), the great fortress Kasbah Oudayas, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Lunch at Restaurant. Continuation to Fez. Check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: FEZ ‐ MEKNES ‐ VOLUBILIS ‐ FEZ

Breakfast at the hotel, morning departure to Volubilis to visit Roman Ruins followed by Meknes, one of the Capital City in the past. Lunch at Restaurant. Then, return back to Fes, half day will be dedicated to discover the spiritual capital of the country; visit of the Medersas: Bouanania, the fountain Nejjarine and the Karaouiyine mosque. Continue for photo stop at Borj Nord, Tanneries shop and free time shopping in Old Medina. End of the day, transfer back to hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 4: FES ‐ IFRANE - MIDELT ‐ ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive from Fez to Ifrane, which is a beautiful mountain town, often called as the Switzerland of Morocco. Stop near the cedar forest in the central Atlas Mountains, where you can watch the monkeys enjoy their freedom. Then visit the town of Midelt famous for its minerals and cool weather in summer. Lunch at Restaurant. Travel along the Ziz Valley, then visit Erfoud and its fossil products. Pick up by 4x4 for transfer to Merzouga. Have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

DAY 5: MERZOUGA ‐ ERFOUD ‐ TINGHIR ‐ TODRA GORGE - OUARZAZATE

Early wake-up and take the dromedary for a walk to attend the sunrise in the sand dunes of Merzouga; Return to the hotel breakfast. Take 4x4 to Erfoud to meet the driver and drive to Ouarzazate. Travel along a scenic route to reach Ouarzazate, the capital of dates. You will pass the picturesque and densely planted palm grove of Skoura and continue to the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. From Skoura, you will drive east towards Kelaa El Mgouna. The Valley of Roses (main growing season between April and mid-May). (It does not have the largest cultivation of Persian roses. You will reach the impressive Dades Valley with its high limestone cliffs, beautiful palm trees and the narrow river. Lunch at Restaurant. Then continue and venture into the Todra Gorges to admire its gigantic rock walls and it's even more impressive palm trees grove that hides a flowing river. Arrival Ouarzazate, check in to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: OUARZAZATE ‐ AIT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKECH

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the secrets of Ouarzazate. Your sightseeing tour will include a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt. Travel through the impressive Atlas Mountains to reach the exciting and exotic city of Marrakech. Along the way, you will stop at the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most exotic and best-preserved Kasbah in the entire Atlas region. As you pass the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the highest in the region at 2,260 meters, you will stop to marvel at the views and take some pictures. Free time in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Lunch at Restaurant. Then continue to Marrakech, check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH FULL DAY

Breakfast at the hotel, full day devoted to visit Marrakech, the Red City. The visit includes: the Majorelle Gardens (entrance), the Koutoubia Mosque, the Menara Gardens, and the Bahia Palace (entrance). Lunch at Restaurant. Continuation in the afternoon with the souks and neighborhoods of the artisans, who show a variety of subjects. Finish the visit with a stop at the famous Djemaa El Fna Square and take advantage of its animation. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: MARRAKECH - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer on time to the airport for the return flight.

End of Tour. Package Price:

Starting from USD 1,740.00 per person sharing for a minimum of 2 people for the tour.

The Package includes:
  • Welcome & assistance at Mohamed V airport by your English-Speaking guide
  • Accommodation for 7 nights as indicated on the itinerary
  • Meals at the hotel on Half Board Meal plan as indicated on itinerary
  • 06 Lunches at selected restaurants as detailed in the program
  • Transportation with driver for the whole tour
  • All visits as mentioned in your proposed program
  • National English-speaking guide at disposal from arrival until departure
  • Entrance fees to monuments as indicated in the program
  • 01 small bottle of Water per day per person on the Bus
  • 4x4WD to Desert (maximum 4 pax / jeep)
  • 1 Camel Ride per person and 4x4 transfer to the dunes
Not included in the package:
  • International flights which will be quoted separately
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa
  • PCR TEST
  • Tips
  • Porters at airport and hotels
  • Drinks at meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned above
IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please note that unavoidable changes to the itinerary may occur due to climate change or government policies or exceptional events. We could be obliged to change the hotel or even the tour schedule in some forced cases, such as the visit of the Kings, the government congress.

Rates are subject to change depending on new regulations to be established due to Covid-19. There is a strong possibility that new implementations will be applied to visit sites, museums, hotel rooms and transport, so prices may change in the near future. They may also change the hours of operation of the sites.

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