Discover the highlights of Morocco on this slow paced, adventurous trip. From the imperial city of Fez and Marrakech, with their vibrant souks, medinas and ancient Roman ruins, to the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and the friendly Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains, this trip provides an excellent introduction to another culture.
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Welcome to the start of your Moroccan adventure! Arriving into Casablanca International airport, meet our tour leader who will assist you to get to your hotel, afterward you will set out to explore the excellent Hassan 2 Mosque.
The sightseeing continues today _taking the short journey to Rabat, the current capital of Morocco and the second largest city after Casablanca, visit Hassan Mosque and Oudaya Kasbah, after visiting those interesting sites in Rabat we drive to chefchaoun, the blue city situated in the Rif mountains.
Today enjoy a morning walk through the blue alleyways of the old medina probably take a walk-up hill for the spectacular view of Chefchaouen. Perhaps take afternoon free to live the sounds, and smells of the medina, or sample the delicious local goat cheese at a cafe in the Plaza Uta el-Hammam. Admire the architecture of the 15th-century Grand Mosque (closed to non-Muslims) and browse the shops in the square selling woven goods and small sweets. Also within the plaza is the walled fortress of the Kasbah. Wander through the tranquil gardens inside, check out the ethnographic museum and soak in wonderful views from the rooftop. Alternatively, you might prefer to get out of town and enjoy a hike and picnic in the surrounding hills. In the evening, tuck into a tagine at a local restaurant or visit a hammam, a traditional Moroccan spa.
This morning we set off to see the ruins of the roman city of Volubilis , the last roman city in the country ,past the firlds of lentils and chickpeas toward the imperial city of fes ,
A guided tour of the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back into the Middle Ages in the labyrinth of the Medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world) and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, which has recently been restored and is now open to tourists. Visit the Belghazi Museum, Medresse el Attarine and the splendid Funduk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th century inn. You'll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. In the evening, enjoy a delicious group dinner of Moroccan food.
This is going to be the longest journey in our trip we will drive for 7 hours , leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Drive south, through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes. The area is populated with wandering nomadic shepherds attending to their flocks. Pass through cedar forests which are home to Barbary apes, North Africa's only monkey, and pass through Ziz valley toward your destination in Erg Chebi
Visit some nomad families in the Erg chebbi dunes and do loupe around the sand dunes, in the afterword will visit Gnaoua Musicians,
5pm get ready to ride the camels heading to your camp in the Sahara
After breakfast you will return by camel to your vehicle then set out behind the high Atlas Mountains on route to the todra Gorges ,the splendid Todra river where you can stretch your legs and walk along the gorge and keep driving to our destination through the nice dades valley known as rose valley.
Today we will drive through Ourzazate know as the Hollywood of north Africa as its chosen by many international film compniaes for films and in the the city you will have an apportunity to visit a film studio ,and you will stop to explore the famous site of Ait ben hadou an incredible acient fortified village ,after visiting the site you will complete the drive over the high atlas mountains to the city of Marrakech
Enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, taking in all of the main attractions including the Bahia palace and Koutoubia Mosque ,koranic schools and the souks. The afternoon is at your leisure probably visit the majorelle gardens
Transfer to airport or we can orgnise extension tour to Essouira or do day trips