Morocco In Depth
Guided- 15 Nights/16 Days
Includes the Sahara Desert
Experience life amongst the Berbers; the grandeur of the High Atlas Mountains; and the white-washed seaside village of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast.
Itinerary and Highlights
- Day 1 Arrive Casablanca
- Day 2 Casablanca To Rabat.
After visiting the impressive Mosque of Hassan II, drive to Rabat, the elegant capital of Morocco and our first Imperial city. It contains numerous fine Arab monuments, some dating to the Almohad and Merenid dynasties and others that are far older including the vast minaret of the Hassan Mosque and lovely walled quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias. - Day 3 Volubilis-Meknes-Fes.
Visit Meknes, the 'white city' and the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis located along the edge of a high plateau and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the charming streets of the old medina in Meknes which are a perfect prelude to Fes. - Day 4 Fes.
Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco with palaces, mosques, medressus and fountains among the most beautiful in Morocco. - Day 5 Fes-Moulay Yacoub.
Visit Fes el Jedid was an entirely planned city, built by the Merenids
in the 13th and 14th centuries. Later, we drive to the spa village of Moulay Yacoub where you can enjoy a swim or descend to the old thermal baths for a traditional hot bath. - Day 6 Fes-Midelt.
Drive through spectacular scenery towards Midelt, a small market town, nestled between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains, at 1500m. It's a perfect spot to break the journey to the Sahara, being a great base for some easy walks. - Day 7 Midelt-Merzouga.
At Merzouga, we ride camels amongst sand dunes into the edge of the Sahara Desert, enjoying a spectacular sunset. Tonight we camp out, enjoying lively music and dancing under the stars. - Day 8 Todra Gorge-Dades Valley-M'goun Valley.
Enjoy a sunrise ride before making our way towards Todra Gorge, a massive trench that rises over 250 metres. Continue to the beautiful Dades Valley, then on to the M'goun valley and overnight in a Berber house. - Day 9 Full day walk in the M'goun Valley.
We have a full day to explore this beautiful area, and a good trek is the best way to do it! You'll meet Berbers and pass their villages along the way. The mountain scenery and famous Rose Valley make this a truly sensational setting. - Day 10 Skoura-Ait Benhaddou.
Leave the Dades Valley by the fabled 'Road of 1000 Kasbahs'. We stop at the splendid Kasbah Ameridhl with its extravagant decorations and mud-brick fortifications. Along further we reach Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's greatest paradoxes, its list of movie credits is substantial as it is one of the most spectacular sights in Morocco. Enjoy a walk through the old town. - Day 11 Ait Benhaddou-Marrakech.
Drive the winding roads of the Atlas, bound for Marrakech where you stay at beautiful Riad hotel. This evening, head to Jemaa el Fna, the great square, one of the largest and liveliest public spaces in the world which is unique to Marrakech. - Day 12 Marrakech.
Morning tour of Marrakech visiting the beautiful Bahia Palace, to explore the tranquil inner courtyard and many salons and chambers that make up this elegant home. We continue to the Marrakech Museum then enjoy free time to explore the bazaars. - Day 13 Essaouira.
Leave for Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Walk through the narrow streets of Essaouira where little has changed since the days of sea pirates. The fishing port is a serious commercial operation and it is fun to observe the daily catch and its subsequent auction. - Day 14 As above.
- Day 15 Essaouira-Marrakech.
Return to Marrakech in the afternoon and enjoy a last visit to the Jemaa el Fna, and its surrounding medina. Eating out at one of the many outdoor restaurants lining the square is a great way to finish your adventure. - Day 16 Marrakech.
Your trip ends today, after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 12.00 noon and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer you will be advised of the pick-up time. Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to spend more time exploring Marrakech. - Day 17
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Essaouira