19/11/2024
MOROCCO MAGICAL TRIP - 10 DAYS/09 NIGHTS - FROM CASABLANCA
For as low as USD 2,888 ALL IN โผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
Travel to Morocco on an incredible holiday which journeys through some breathtaking
settings to explore a unique culture oozing with a sense of North African hospitality.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Explore the cosmopolitan city of Casablanca, including the Hassan II Mosque
* Discover the blue washed walls of the Northern town Chefchaouen.
* Wander through the archeological Roman Ruins of Volubilis
* Explore the imperial city of Fez and wander through its old Medina.
* Spend a celestial overnight in a luxury desert camp with entertainment.
* Experience the Berber culture through the High Atlas Mountains.
* Journey through the Sahara Desert to witness exceptional sand dunes
* Venture between the high rolling cliffs of the Todra and Dades Gorges.
* Explore the fortified villages & Kasbahs.
* Stroll through the narrow maze-like streets of Fez & Marrakesh.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO CASABLANCA - (LD)
- Welcome to Morocco! Arrive to Med V airport in Casablanca where you will meet your
driver. The driver will provide a brief overview of your tour. You will explore the city of
Casablanca starting with the mosque of Hassan II built by King Hassan II and shows wonderful sample of Moorish influences in Morocco. We will also take a smooth walk by the seaside of Casablanca. Casablanca is the economic capital and the largest city in Morocco, linked to the 1942 movie Casablanca, with modern architecture and white building with distinct French art deco influences. We will also visit the main square of Med V, and the Cathedral of Sacred Coeur, which blends Moroccan and European influences. Spend the overnight with dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT - CHEFCHAOUEN - (B,L,D)
- After breakfast, we will travel to the administrative capital Rabat. We will see the unfinished mosque tower of Hassan dated back to the 12th century. You will also visit the mausoleum of Mohamed V, built by King Hassan II and dedicated to his father, Mohamed V, for honoring him as the father of the independence. You will visit the 12th century Kasbah of Oudaya with its beautiful white and blue buildings with a fantastic view over the Atlantic beach and Bouragrag River. Afterwards, you will drive towards the blue washed town of Chefchaouen, a picturesque town nestled in the Rif Mountains. You will enjoy a walking tour through the rambling medina where streets, doors and buildings painted in brilliant blues. This city has a powerful charm that you really can feel in the main square, in the cobblestone medina. Sit on the terrace of a cafe and take in the view of the grand mosque whose octagonal minaret inspired by that of the Torre de Oro in Seville. This Andalousian architecture can be found in the Kasbah and its gardens, at the center of the medina. Its walls and its 11 crenellated towers, of which one used to be a dungeon, house an interesting ethnographic museum. The colorful souks decorated with their traditionally dressed inhabitants boasting their straw hats. Spend the overnight with dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FEZ - (B,L,D)
- Today we drive from Chefchaouen to Meknes to enjoy a guided tour of Meknes. We start our
guided tour in front of the impressive 18th century Bab Mansour, the ornamental gate to the imperial city of Meknes built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. We continue our tour to the small but impressive Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Then we will pass by the entrance of the Meknes Royal Palace and end up at Moulay Ismailโs massive Heri es Souani. This was his personal stable & granary for his 12,000 horses. After lunch, we will make our way through the rolling hills for a guided visit of the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa. Listen to your certified local guide explain about life in the Roman Empire as you peer into old bathhouses, marveling at the still-present mosaic floors and gazing up at the towering marble pillars. We leave the Roman Empire to make our way to Fez. Spend the overnight with dinner at the Riad or hotel.
DAY 4: FEZ SIGHTSEEING TOUR - (B,L,D)
- After breakfast, you will meet your private tour guide to enjoy a guided city tour to explore the
first imperial city of Morocco, Fes; this UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 9th century,
and is home to the world's oldest university. The first stop of the morning is a visit to the entrance
of the largest royal palace in Morocco. Afterwards, we will drive for a wonderful panoramic views of the whole medina from the southern tower of Fes, visit a pottery co-operative where tiles and Moroccan mosaic made. We will visit the tanneries, to watch the locals working with the skins of animals such as goat, camel and cow. We will explore a Medrassa (Koranic school), the Nejjarine
fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine Mosque University. Enjoy a Moroccan
lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afterwards, continue to explore the medina and
its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and artisans selling a range of products such as
dates, fish, spices, copper urns and musical instruments. Spend the night with breakfast at the Riad or hotel.
DAY 5: FEZ - IFRANE - CEDAR FOREST - MERZOUGA DESERT - (B,L,D)
- Begin your journey through the Middle Atlas with a stop to enjoy the charming ski area of Ifrane named as โthe little Switzerland of Moroccoโ before you experience fragrant cedar forests filled with chatty Barbary apes and rustic Berber villages. โ The largest in Morocco โ Here you will have the opportunity to see the monkeys in the wild, and have the chance to feed them while taking some memorable pictures. Perhaps stop for lunch in the beautiful Midelt in its spectacular location between the Middle and High Atlas and enjoy breathtaking views of the eastern High Atlas. This particularly varied itinerary from north to south offers a diversity of impressions through the scenic Mountains where nomad shepherds live and move with their herds of goats and sheep across these Mountains. Admire this legendary valley named Ziz and which runs along a deep canyon all the way down to Erfoud. We continue to Merzouga where you will have some time to relax before you start the desert adventure on the back of camels. You will ride over the sands as the sun begins to set and as you reach the magnificent Erg Chebbi sand dunes, witness
them turning a wonderful red hue. As night falls, listen to the intoxicating beat of Berber drum
music and enjoy a Moroccan home-cooked feast before sleeping in a private tent with private bathrooms and hot showers.
DAY 6: ERG CHEBBI - TODRA GORGES - DADES GORGES - (B,L,D)
- Your day starts early with a picturesque sunrise before enjoying a special breakfast, head back to Merzouga to re-join your car and continue your journey towards Todra Gorge travelling along the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Jewel of the Nile. We arrive to the stunning gorges of Todra where springs of water runs between the rocks and enjoy the views of natural beauty. Take a short exploratory walk into the Todra Gorge with its high walls of pink and grey rock which surround you. We continue through the Dades valley. Dinner and night in a Kasbah hotel.
DAY 7: DADES - AIT BENHADOU - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH - (B,L,D)
- Today after breakfast starts with an easy stroll through Dades Valley and The Valley of the Roses providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip in both the valley, famous for its roses. We will stop at KalaaMgouna, โthe rose cityโ, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continuing on to Skoura to visit the Kasbah Ameridil. The tour continues to Ouarzazate, โthe
Hollywood of Africaโ, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world-class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios where some of the famous movies filmed such as The Mummy and Gladiator. We will pass by Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah as a UNESCO heritage site. After that, we will begin to cross the high Atlas Mountains with many panoramic views and attractive Berber villages to reach Marrakech. Dinner and night in a nice charming Riad.
DAY 8: MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING TOUR - (B,L,D)
- After breakfast, you will be escorted by a local tour guide to explore the city of Marrakech. You
will visit the main historical monuments including the gorgeous Bahia palace built in 19th
century, the Saadian tombs a 17th century Royal necropolis, the Koranic School of Ben Youssef,
and the Koutoubia mosque built in 12th century. You will also visit the famous Souks; a great
place for shopping where you can buy presents for your family, friends or yourselves. Relax in
the Majorelle Gardens, a peaceful space in the New Town with exotic botanical plants brought
from all over the world. You will finish your tour in the main square of Djemaa Lefna with its
storytellers, snake charmers, musicians, acrobats and open-air food stalls. You will also have free time to enjoy a soft drink in one of the cafes where you can get amazing panoramic views across the square. Spend the overnight with breakfast at the Riad.
DAY 9: MARRAKECH - TRANSFER TO TEH AIRPORT - (B)
- Transfer to Marrakech international airport for your return flight with plenty of tales of Arabian
and Berber days and nights.
INCLUSIONS
* Roundtrip Airfare inclusive of Check In Luggage and Airline taxes.
* Private air conditioned vehicle at disposal.
* Well experienced private driver.
* Private English Speaking tour guide throughout your Journey.
* 02 small bottles of water per person every day.
* 08 nights' accommodation in the category of hotel chosen.
* Daily breakfast.
* Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
* Lunch as mentioned in the itinerary.
* Camel treks, where applicable, with the services of a local camel guide.
* Entrance fees to the monuments & Museums.
* Hotel Taxes.
EXCLUSIONS
* Travel Insurance.
* Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
* Drinks.
* Tips.
TRAVEL TIPS
โข Walk through cosmopolitan Casablanca, marveling at the stunning art deco buildings
before heading to see the glory of the King Hassan II Mosque.
โข Explore the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen which is irresistibly photogenic.
Discover the medina cast in shades of azure and aquamarine.
โข Have a unique sensory experience in Fes, watching the dyeing skills of tanners on display
as they use age old techniques to soak and dye skins.
โข Discover the hidden delights of a desert camp in the desert of Merzouga. Savor a magical
sunset and dine under the stars while enjoying a musical performance by a local band.
โข Visit the ancient Kasbah of Benhaddou that was used as a backdrop for legendary
Hollywood movies like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Jewel of the Nile.
โข Feel the unique pulse of Africa in the mythical Djemaa el Fna square of Marrakesh where
snake charmers, acrobats and storytellers breathe in the sweet aromas of spices wafting
through the air.
For bookings & inquiries:
๐ Contact Number: 09183778762 / 09776004603
๐ฉ Email: [email protected]
๐ Address: Mayapyap Sur Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
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