DAY 1: TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN - FES
Today our private Morocco tour starts from Tangier to Chefchaouen and Fes. We explore main sight in Chefchaouen and then we continue to Fes where we stay for dinner and accommodation at a traditional riad.
DAY 2: FES PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It’s primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina, with medieval architecture, vibrant souks. This tour will include a visit to the tannery and the ceramics cooperative to see the traditional Moroccan crafts.
DAY 3: FES - IFRANE - MIDELT - ERFOUD - RISSANI - MERZOUGA
Guided tour from Casablanca to Fes and Sahara desert continues. We drive from Fes to Midelt and Merzouga desert. We visit Ifrane, a famous winter ski resort. Then we visit the cedars forest in Azrou where we may watch the monkeys. We continue Morocco tour driving across the Middle Atlas mountains passing Erfoud,famous for fossil products and then to Rissani. We reach Merzouga desert in the afternoon. We stay in Merzouga desert in comfortable hotel with dinner.
DAY 4: TOUR AROUND MERZOUGA
We investigate Merzouga desert extensively. We will also visit Khamlia hamlet, renowned for its music and inhabited by Gnawa people originally from Sudan and Mali. In the evening, we will prepare for a camel ride to the Merzouga desert camp, where we will spend the night in desert tents. We drink mint tea with Nomads in the Sahara desert. Before the sunset, we will climb high dunes in the Moroccan desert to observe the spectacular sunset. At camp, we have a typical Moroccan meal as desert guides perform music.
DAY 5: DESERT CAMEL RIDE - TODRA GORGES - DADES VALLEY
We will continue our tour from Casablanca to Merzouga, where we will see the Sahara desert dawn. Then we ride camels back to the hamlet, and our private Morocco trip continues after breakfast to Rissani, then to the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco, Tinghir and Todra. It is a popular climbing location. After lunch in the gorge, we visit the Dades valley, where we admire the "monkey toes" rock formations. We spend the night in the Dades valley and have supper and breakfast there.
DAY 6: DADES GORGES - KELAA MAGONA - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH
The Morocco guided vacation continues to the Valley of Roses in Kalaat Mgouna and we discover the "Hollywood of Africa" city of Ouarzazate. The biggest Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Benhaddou is home to a local film studio and a UNESCO World Heritage Site kasbah. Over the High Atlas mountains, we go to Marrakech. We stay at a local riad or hotel in Marrakech.
DAY 7: GUIDED TOUR IN MARRAKECH
Today we will have a guided tour to discover the multiple facets of Marrakech. Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic centre and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
DAY 8: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA
Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca
Excursion includes:
Pick up from Casablanca hotel
Private transfer in an A/C vehicle with an English-speaking guide
Hotel/riad accommodation, including dinner and breakfast
Camel ride in the desert with experienced guides
Drop off in Casablanca hotel
What isn't included:
Lunch and beverages
Flights to and from Morocco
Travel protection insurance
