Exotic Morocco tour 10D

Meet your licensed local tour guide and head to explore the beautiful city of Marrakech.

Your guided visit includes the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century, where Saadian royalty found their final resting place. Your tour also includes the Koutoubia Minaret, as well as the beautiful Bahia Palace. Finally, end the tour by walking through the medina, getting a chance to admire all the different artisans performing their craft before arriving at the Djemaa el Fna Square. Afternoon visit to Majorelle gardens of YSL.

After breakfast in Marrakech, we will travel 3 hours to Casablanca. Once in Casablanca, we will visit the great Hassan II Mosque, a suggested lunch then continues to the neighboring city Rabat, check in to your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast in Rabat, we will head to the beautiful city of Chechaoun, located in the middle of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaoun is known for its beautiful blue walls and narrow alleyways.
A very peaceful and charming little town full of life and excitement. Afternoon and orientation of the city.
Overnight in Chefchaoun

After breakfast in Chefchaoun, we will head to Fes. During the transfer, explore the Imperial City of Meknes along with the Roman city of Volubilis. In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of the Roman Empire. It was built on the site of a previous Carthaginian settlement from the third century BC.

Volubilis was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana. The fertile lands of the province produced many commodities such as grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity.

Discover the Imperial city of Meknes known as the “Moroccan Versailles.” Meknes was founded in the 17th century by King Moulay Ismail. It is famous for its 25-mile-long walls.

Check in to Fes later afternoon.

Spend the day exploring Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities and the country’s religious and cultural heart. Fez served as the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the world. It is particularly famous for its tanneries and the Fes el Bali Medina. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops gives you the best view of the tanneries. See the Attarine Medersa, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and visit the Nejjarine Fountains and Museum. View the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the famed Jewish quarter of the medina. Though the city has endured periods of hardship, it has emerged more vibrant than ever, boasting its own distinctive culture, art, and even cuisine. 

Later, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure on your own.

Today, we will make our way south toward the Sahara Desert, the drive is about 6.5 hours which may seem a lot but don’t worry, our drivers will make it very enjoyable and we have scheduled a night in the city of Erfoud so that next day, we will have a full day to explore the desert.
We will drive through fertile valleys and into the cedar forests and beautiful lakes of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a picnic lunch at the nature reserve of Midelt before descending into the impressive palm groves and fortified villages of the Ziz valley arriving at Erfoud around 4 pm.

Morning at your leisure in Erfoud, then we will head to the village of Merzouga via the holy city of Rissani, a site where the ancestors of the Alaouite Dynasty are buried in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sherif. Visit of the ruins of Ksar Abbar, a Kasbah that dates from the 17th century. Continuation to the village of Khamlia known for its Jazz and Gnawa music before we arrive to the auberge close to the dunes, we will then have lunch, relax for couple hours before we start the Camel adventure for an hour seen the sunset over the Golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and arriving to the camp for the overnight.

After a morning breakfast in Merzouga, we will travel to the city of Ouarzazate and be mid-way to Marrakech.

As we drive to Ouarzazate, we will be making a few stops along the way including eth Todgha Gorge and along then roses valley arriving in the afternoon at the Riad.

We will travel 33 kilometers to the well-known Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou after breakfast in Ouarzazate, explore the Kasbah, and then continue back to Marrakech over the Atlas Mountains. 
Beautiful scenery can be seen traveling through the Ounila Valley, which is home to some of the most picturesque Berber villages. You arrive at the Glaoui-influenced Kasbah of Telouet, which was inspired by the masterful tile and zellij (woodwork) craftsmanship, after approximately an hour. The nearby café offers a delectable fig tajine. You join the main route to Marrakech via the Tiz n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas after more breathtaking views. It takes roughly 4 hours to drive. 
We will drop you off at the airport in Marrakech so you can catch your flight on schedule.