Departing from Casablanca, the Moroccan Imperial Cities and the Sahara desert are visited during this eight days journey. The cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech will all be visited on this iitinerary. You will experience each city’s culture, history, beauty, and attractions. You will have the opportunity to visit the marketplaces in each location and eat lunch at various restaurants. You will be driven to the Casablanca airport to return home at the conclusion of the excursion.
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Destination
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Departure
Casablanca to Marrakech via Fes & Merzouga -
Departure Time
8 Am , 9 Am , 10 Am , 11 Am -
Return Time
20.00 pm -
Included
AccommodationLocal guide at Fes and MarrakechPick up & drop off Hotel/RiadPrivate TransportationProfessional English- French-speaking driverTransportation (air-conditioned vehicle) -
Not Included
Entrance fees to historical sites.Local GuideLunch
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Day 1: Arrival to Casablanca
The trip from Casablanca to Imperial Cities will last eight days and it begins and ends in Casablanca. Meet your driver at the airport, he will take care of everything and take you to your destination. But before take a stroll close to the Cornish to see the city of Grand Casablanca, where you can visit Hassan the Second Mosque, Africa's largest minaret. We will also go to Mohammed V Avenue and the United Nations building. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
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Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fes
In the morning after breakfast meet your driver to start another memorable day by visiting Rabat the capital of Morocco. You will see the mausoleum, the Hassan tour, and the Oudaya Kasbah, you will travel to the capital's historic district. then stroll through the expansive, contemporary streets of the new city, passing the large and captivating green gardens and the parliament. The city'ss souks, which are surrounded by the ramparts of AAlmouahad and the Andalusian defenses from the 17th century. Then, we will continue to explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis; the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Roman remains were constructed in the third century BC and are located in a fruitful location. The many exquisite mosaic columns that were constructed in the third century and inhabited by over 20,000 Romans are what define Volubilis. It also has lofty walls and a lot of arched entrances. You will undoubtedly have a good time and unwind in this peaceful area. Before continuing to Fes, we will pass by Meknes, another beautiful city with many historical monuments; you will have lunch there at your own expense. Ultimately, your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad where you will spend the night after we drive to Fes in the afternoon.
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Day 3: Explore Fes
You will start your guided tour of Fes Medina after breakfast. It is among the biggest walled cities in the world. You will stroll along the fresh fruit-lined, winding streets. In addition, you will see piles of spices and elaborately woven Berber carpets—not flying ones, though. You will also experience a variety of other mysterious Moroccan artifacts. Additionally, you will see the king's palace and the adjacent Jewish neighborhood. In order to defend the Canaanites against insurgent invasions, this quarter was constructed adjacent to the royal palace. The tanneries are an old industrial location that nevertheless exists today thanks to contemporary leather coloring techniques. It has produced some of Morocco's highest-quality leather goods. In the center of the medina, you will eat lunch in a typical eatery. This guided tour also includes some other famous monuments and places inside the medina like the Seffarine and Nejjarine fountain. the oldest mosque and yet a university in the world of AL-Quarraouine which is still functioning nowadays. After lunch, We will continue diving and enjoy a breathtaking sunset on one of the eateries' lovely terraces. overnight at the hotel or Riad.
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Day 4: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Fes. You will travel first through the Middle Atlas mountains and pass by many beautiful small towns like Ifrane, a winter ski resort built by the French to resemble a quaint Swiss village. Stop at the cedar forest in Azrou to enjoy nature and feed the monkeys. Spend the rest of the day winding your way through forests and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains. Halfway through your journey, stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its delicious apples. Continue to Merzouga, enjoying the panoramic views of the vast Palm Trees oasis called the Ziiz Valley. After you arrive, you will have time to relax and refresh yourself with mint tea before riding a camel across the dunes as the sun goes down. You will spend the night in a nice Berber tent. Have dinner around the campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and relax under the stars.
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Day 5: Merzouga - Dades Valley
You should wake up early today to admire the sunrise and have a serene view of the dunes. After a full breakfast at the camp, travel back to your Merzouga hotel to shower and continue your fifth day. Your first stop will be Todra Gorge, pause for lunch and have a quick climb in these mighty gorges, or just relax and watch experts doing their favorite hobby. After that, travel to your hotel in the Dades Valley and have dinner at your accommodation, You might want to explore the area and admire the beautiful surroundings.
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Day 6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
Today is an exciting day because you will visit all the beautiful kasbah of south Morocco like the Kasbah of Taourirt, also the Atlas Studios film studios, the biggest and most renowned in Africa, and the town of Ouarzazate and its attractive monuments. Then you will tour the region's well-known Kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and have lunch there (Ait Ben Haddou). Discover the locations where films such as The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia were shot. After that, proceed through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, North Africa's highest mountain route, and the High Atlas Mountains. Drive through tiny villages and across charming little waterfalls as you ascend 7,500 feet above sea level from the plains.
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Day 7: Explore Marrakech
Today you will see some of Marrakech's most well-known locations. The first location is the Menara, an ancient pool encircled by lovely gardens and farms that are watered from the pool using an antiquated irrigation system that dates back to the 12th century. After that you will go to see the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and the Dar Si Said Palace Museum of Jewelry are just a few of the significant locations in the city that will be covered in the tour's overview. After inviting you to an optional lunch in Medina, the guide will take you on a tour of Marrakech's vibrant souks. You will view the Jamaa Elna square at sunset from a café terrace. A special dinner will be served at the hotel to round off the day.
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Day 8: Marrakech - Casablanca
This is the final day of your eight-day tour, and after breakfast meet your driver to start your journey straight away to Casablanca. We will travel through numerous villages and a variety of landscapes on our way to Casablanca. When you get there, you'll check into your hotel or riad and eat lunch. Our skilled driver will then transport you to your desired location so you may spend your day in Casablanca. The greatest 8-day Morocco vacation from Casablanca is coming to an end, and our services as well.
