Morocco Express Tour 7 days
Overview
Morocco is an intoxicating fusion of cultures, with a history as diverse and varied as the colours woven into each carpet sold on the street.
Uncover the essence of this enticing country on a seven days adventure through ancient cities, medieval bazaars and high mountain villages. Admire the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, go behind the scenes of a film makers heaven in Ait Benhaddou, discover the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and stroll through the blue streets of Oudaya kasbah in Rabat. Journey into Morocco’s heart through its food, religion, language and culture to better understand this exciting nation and passionate people.
Destination: around Morocco
Duration: 7 days
Start: Casablanca
Finish: Marrakech/Casablanca
Type: Discovery
Period: all year round
Group size: min. 2 – max. 16 persons
Top 5 sights
- Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca
- Medina and Tanneries in Fes
- Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech medina and Djemaa el-Fna
- Night in the Sahara Desert
Highlights of the Tour
- Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, the largest Mosque in Morocco
- Rabat – lively capital of Morocco & its Royal Palace
- Volubilis – UNESCO-listed Roman ruins
- Fes – Ancient bustling city with dye-pits & tanneries
- Sahara Desert – Authentic Berber Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes with camel trek
- Todra Gorge – Morocco’s “Grand Canyon”
- Ait Benhaddou – UNESCO listed ancient Kasbah city
- Marrakech – Djemaa-el-Fna square, UNESCO-listed medina
Short Itinerary
- Arrive to Casablanca
- Casablanca/Rabat/Fes
- Fes
- Fes/Merzouga (Sahara Camp)
- Sahara/Todra Gorge/Dades Valley
- Dades Valley/Ait Benhaddou/Marrakech
- End of tour
What’s Included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Safe and comfortable air conditioned vehicle and safe local driver
- English speaking professional LOCAL guide
- 6 nights accommodation in a double/twin room with breakfast
- All Dinners with Mineral water on table
- Camel trek in the desert
- Admission to all historic monuments mentionned in our trip note
- Local city guide for private tour in Fes
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunch and beverages which can be purchased locally
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Souvenirs
- Visas and vaccinations, PCR tests
- Tipping
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive to Casablanca
On arrival at Casablanca airport, you will meet with your local guide and transfer to hotel. If you arrive earley in the day you can take a taxi to the Cornish seeside, for a great walk, nice coffes and Restaurant with sea view.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meals included: –
Day 2: Casablanca/Rabat/Fes
After breakfast we have a short drive to the Mosqeu Hassan II for a visit, then we will travel out of Casablanca to Rabat. The drive takes about 1h30.
Once we arrive we will enjoy a city tour of Rabat including some of the main highlights such as Hassan II tower, the Mausoleum Mohamed V, and the Kasbah Oudayas overlooking the ocean and the sister city of Sale.
After you enjoyed lunch in the Medina, we leave the political and administrative capital of Morocco. We are heading to Fes city where we will be for the next coming two nights.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or riad
Meals included: breakfast
Day 3: Fes
For your city tour of Fes you will meet a local guide who will walk with you through the Medina of the old city with its narrow alleys and bustling life.
You will visit the Jewish Quarter, (mellah) and the yard of the Royal Palace, which is one of the biggest in the country. From there you will also visit the famous tanneries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and and the Quaraouine mosque which is considered the oldest university in the world founded by a woman in 859.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or riad
Meals included: breakfast
Day 4: Fes/Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
The first stop of the day will be in Ifran, the “Switzerland of Morocco” just a short distance from Fes.
You will then journey over the Middle Atlas Mountains and its famous cedar forest, hopefully catching a glimpse of the native Barbary apes (macaques).
Lunch will be in Midelt and then you will go along the magnificent Ziz Valley, stopping along the way to capture beautiful photos.
You will pass through the Berber villages of Erfoud and Rissini before arriving in Merzouga where you will head directly into the desert and your camp for the night.
Enjoy a cup of Moroccan tea and then hop on your camel for a trek into the nomad camp where you will stay for the night.
Accommodation: comfortable camp
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 6: Dades Valley/Ait Benhaddou/Marrakech
Leaving Dades Valley towards Kelaat M’Gouna and Ouarzazate this morning, you will travel the route of a thousand kasbahs and have lots of opportunity to take some amazing photographs. Stop along the way in the Roses Valley to pick up some natural rose water or oil, and then continue on to Ait Benhaddou which is the largest kasbah in Morocco. It was built by Et Hamid El Glaoui in the 18th century.
After exploring the streets and hills of Ait Benhaddou, go into the High Atlas Mountains to pass over Tizi n’ Tichka pass for more spectacular views. Stop on top of this highest pass in Morocco (2260 m) and then down into the foothills of Marrakech where will spend your last night enjoying dinner in Jemna el Fna Square.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or riad
Meals included: breakfast
Day 7: Departure and end of the tour
As you depart today, we will drive you to either Marrakech or Casablanca airport (which is a 3 hour drive from Marrakech).
Accommodation: –
Meals included: breakfast
Notes for the Tour
Vehicle
We travel by private minibus or 4×4 drive (depending on the size of the groupe) and camels in the Sahara
Accommodation
Morocco is a developing country and as such, the accommodation standards are not equivalent to those in Europe and can be more simple.
We choose our properties because of their location, cleanliness, traditional style or for their welcoming atmosphere, as we endeavour to provide an authentic Moroccan experience. However, some of the properties might have some outdated or simple furniture and the level of service may vary depending on the location.
Hot water is variable or limited in certain locations, and many of the older buildings have been built to protect from the summer heat, however, this can result in rooms being cold during the winter. Hotels will always provide more blankets but not all offer heating facilities so please bear this in mind when packing if travelling through the winter months.
Breakfasts are generally plentiful and in a continental style but can have a limited selection. A swimming pool is often available, especially in the cities.
Night in the desert
During this trip we stay in the desert in a simple camp with communal tents. Mattresses, blankets and pillows are all provided.
In the winter months, the nights and early mornings can be cold in the desert, please pack warm clothes to wear.
Simple washing facilities are available, including showers and flushing toilets, however, hot water and strong water pressure cannot be guaranteed.
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