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Morocco Journey Planner

Morocco Journey Planner

Tour from Tangier 14 days

Description

This epic tour will capture enchanting coastal, to the picturesque sweeping grandeur of the Atlas & Rif Mountains.Also Be surprised and fascinated by the architectural and cultural wonders of the Imperial Cities as you go back to medieval Morocco in the ancient lively medinas. Then you will see and feel the beauty and charm of Moroccan Desert.

Price Excludes
Travel insurance.
Alcoholic beverages.
Lunches & dinners, snacks, drinks and incidentals.
Personal expenses during this tour.
Price Includes
Entrance fees for the historical monuments.
Official Tour Guides.
Camels for the trekking in the Sahara Desert.
Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle with driver.
All accommodations with breakfast.
Desert Luxury Camp with dinner and breakfast.
Airport Pick up/drop off transfer.
A visit to a berber nomad family in the desert.
Travel Itinerary Video
Itinerary

Your trip starts when you will meet your driver guide at Tangier Airport/Port who will take you to your hotel inside the city of Tangier. The city is a captivating place in which to begin your wonderful morocco tour .It is An amazing city with amazing people, delicious food, and rich culture, with amazing mixture of Andalusia, Moorish, colonial and Moroccan architecture all packed together. You will have the opportunity to see cap spartel, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean ,also where you will get an exceptional view of the strait of gibraltar .Then you will discover Hercules Cave that Local people look at this place as a source of pride and honor, they claim that its opening is where the cave meets the sea in the shape of Africa, and the sculpting of the cave area will be very interesting for the visitors there.(Overnight in Tangier).

After having your breakfast on the 2nd day of your tour you will head to Assilah one of the best, cleanest, maintained in the northern Morocco, and with its residential houses which become more fashionable among many Moroccan.The city is a fortified small town can be found on the northwest top of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Many armies and regions passed on this town starting from Phoenicians and then the Portuguese, even the Pirates passed on this town but at the end Moroccans had it. Continue your northward journey to Rabat the administrative capital of the country where the royal palaces ,government institutions and international embassies are located. Among several highlights, Rabat offers the 12th-century architecture of the iconic red sandstone Hassan Tower. It was supposed to be the minaret of an imagined mosque that was never completed. Nearby, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V protects the remains of the first monarch of Morocco after the country’s independence. At the heart of Rabat, the Chellah Necropolis is a medieval fortified city whose grounds are perfect to wander while finding the differences between its Roman and Islamic ruins. Walking through the grand door into the Kasbah des Oudaias transports you to the original site of Rabat, today a peaceful residential area. At the Andalusian Gardens, the river and ocean breezes come together to refresh you in a serene space built by the French in the 20th century. (Overnight in Casablanca).

On this day Your driver will guide you to see the most importants sights including The Corniche One of the most amazing beaches in all of Morocco, it has a great view and you can take a walk along the beach to experience and admire the beauty and magic on this beach. Also visiting the impressive Hassan II Mosque (exterior only) which is ranked as the 5th largest mosque in the world, it has a great location looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, the amazing thing about this mosque that its walls are hand-craft marble and that gives it a great design and makes it very special. Your Morocco adventure continues, as we make our way to join the city of El Jadida where we will visit the Portuguese fortress and the famous underground cistern. then we continue to stop for lunch at the beautiful Oualidia beach where you can try delicious fish.After that our drive will be mostly by coastal roads passing via multiple fishermen villages. Stopping at a panoramic view overlooking the city of Asfi. the final destination on this day will be the captivating city of Essaouira. (Overnight in Essaouira).

During the morning you can explore Essaouira’ s attractive UNESCO world heritage medina with its extensive old Mellah, painted small boats and old cannon studded sea wall ramparts. Also you will love to explore all the old places such as the castle which is in the southern part of the city ,You will be charmed by the elegant white and blue houses there. Also You will see silver craftsmen and wood carvers at work in the old medina where the labyrinth of streets is lined with heavy wooden doors. In the afternoon we will Head towards Marrakech city. On the way we will stop to spot the famous acrobat floating goats hanging on the brunches of the Argan tree in the middle of the Argan forest, where we will visit also a women cooperative Argan Oil, to get an idea of how the Argan is processed to extract the oil and make different products. continue your journey to marrakech city, the Morocco’s most attractive tourist destination.(Overnight in Marrakech).

You will Discover The Bahia Palace, in Arabic called brilliance, this palace was built by ‘Si Moussa’ between 1866 and 1867,it is one of the best-preserved historical sites and positively most fascinating in Marrakesh. Craftsmen worked on this palace for fourteen years. You will visit koutoubia mosque (69 meters high and 12.8 meter long) which is a magnificent place. It has a great similarity with Giralda of Spain. As a visitor to Marrakech be sure to visit the Saadian Tombs.They were discovered in 1917 but their date goes back to (1578/1603) which is the period of Sultan Ahmed al Mansour. One of the best places to visit in Marrakech is Djemaa El Fna square. It is always busy either in the morning because of the farmers and traders who come from Sous region and from the Atlas mountains to sell their goods as spices ,fruit, leather ,water bottles and metal famous cups .also you will find a different and a unique atmosphere like snake charmers, storytellers, dancers, traditional musicians to mention just a few. (overnight in Marrakech).

Your trip will continue through the dramatically beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas region, passing through old Berber villages . you will Visit the Ourika valley which is found within the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and fewer than a one-hour drive from Marrakesh. This valley, one in all the foremost stunning and attractive valleys in Morocco because of its wonderful geographical position, set 15 miles from Marrakesh and displaying a surprising passage to the noted Setti Fatma village. . Along the way we will stop for beautiful panoramic views in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Lunch in the village and then drive back to Marrakech in the afternoon. (Overnight in Marrakech)

Your trip will continue through the dramatically beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas region, passing through old Berber mud villages and over the Tizi n Tichka Pass, at altitude 2,260 M. You will reach Telouet Kasbah which was the birthplace of the High Atlas Mountain's most powerful family in the 19th century, the Glaoui family. Built of stone and crude cement and It was the seat of the powerful Thami El Glaoui family .It stands at an elevation of 1,800 M occupying a strategic position in the High Atlas. *later on you will arrive the spectacular UNESCO world heritage ksar village of Ait Benhaddou.It lies in the Ounila valley. It was called the “salty valley of Morocco” due it’s role as an essential meeting place for rest and relaxation for travellers and traders who used to transport goods, silver and slaves from Africa to Europe. The village of Ait Benhaddou with it’s fantastically well preserved red earth Kasbahs has been used as a film location for numerous films over the years including Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and many many others. The day will end at Ouarzazate known as the Hollywood of Africa and the gate of the Sahara desert. (Overnight in Ouarzazate ).

* On this day you will Continue your trip through the "Road of the thousand Kasbahs, the iconic Berber mud brick villages and earth castles to the "Oasis of Skoura". It is an UNESCO protected and is famous for its numerous Majestic Kasbahs and here we will stop to visit the "Kasbah of Amridil". Later on you will visit the Rose valley and Kalaat Mgouna, known as the Rose Capital, also known for the annual festival during the rose harvest in May to choose Miss Rose of Morocco. *You will discover the captivating town of boumalen dades which is famous for its beautiful and charming landscapes, as well as its idyllic gorges. also observe along the valley, amazing rock formations known as the Monkey fingers. *heading toward todgha gorges known as a most spectacular canyon and has been used for several international movies such as the "Mummy". * The last destination on this day will be merzouga Sahara Desert sand dunes known as Erg Chebbi. (Overnight in Merzouga).

* On this day you will continue exploring the sahara desert by learning more about the culture of the Berber people .you will see Berber farms and fields ,also underground water and irrigation system, for family agriculture and for spectacular date palms. * discover "Flamingos Lake" which attracts many species of birds during spring like Falcons, desert Sparrows and many more. * heading towards the african village “khamlia”,an area famous for its Gnaoua singers, where you can listen to their beautifully spiritual music, watch, and, if you wish, join in with their traditional dancing. * Visit a nomadic Berber family, share a cup of tea with them and be enchanted by their lifestyle, their traditional tents and the harsh environment in which they live. * having lunch of Berber Pizza which is a food specialty of the desert town of Merzouga (with a berber family if it is possible). *returning to your kasbah in late afternoon for relaxing for a while, you will be taken to your Morocco desert camp located in the eastern wilderness preserved section of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here you can take a camel ride into the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert to watch the sun setting over the desert or relax at your camp. (Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp).

After having experienced a memorable 2 nights in the spectacular sand sea dunes of Sahara, you depart for the town of erfoud which is consedered as the centre of one of the richest and most extensive fossil fields in the world .You will visit a local fossil craft workshop. Enjoy Driving through the scenic Ziz Valley oasis, containing the largest palm grove oasis in Morocco and stop for a panoramic view of palms between ancient striated cliffs dating back to the Jurassic period. • Stop in midelt or Zayda town for lunch and enjoy a Moroccan dish or some fresh barbeque.Later on navigate the green and superb Middle Atlas Mountains, passing the cedar, oak and pine forests along the scenic where you may see the indigenous Barbary macaque. This kind of Apes is found only in Morocco, Gibraltar and Algeria. You will visit Ifrane known as one of the best and top 10 cleanest cities in the world, that is why it is called by some tourists the little Switzerland of Morocco. It is A beautiful place you will admire while on your tour. The last destination on this day will be the ancient, vibrant and the UNESCO listed Imperial city of Fes (Overnight in Fes).

You will meet your licenced local guide in your accommodation then you will begin a full day heritage guided tour of Fes (walking tour with transportation between places). You will visit the 12th century "Bab Boujloud" or "blue gate" with its stunning blue and green ceramics. View the largest royal palace in Morocco,” Dar el Makhzen”, with its seven golden doors and marvel at its wonderful golden gate, made of marble, copper and mosaics. Then passing through the Mellah or Jewish quarter of old Moroccan Jewish heritage, built near the Royal residence for protection in 1438. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Borj Sud, an ancient fortress on a hill, from where you can view the ancient Medina of Fes Discover the amazing pottery factory and see how the pottery of Fes is made with its intricate mosaics, which decorate half of Morocco. Visit historical monuments (including Madrasa Bou Inania, the Kairaouine Mosque ,Mihrab and moulay idriss mausolem "Founder Of Fes"), famous leather tanneries, bazaars and souks (such as Souk Ain Allou (leather), Souk Attarine (spices), Souk au Henne (henna and kohl)). (Overnight in Fes).

You will head towards the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you will undertake a guided walking visit of the ruins. The site of Volubilis has a rocky components and it is very special.It attracts thousands of Tourists Who come from all over the world and even from the kingdom itself to discover and enjoy the beautiful nature because it has a historical, cultural and environmental character. Depart to the Imperial city of Meknes. Visit the 18th century Bab Mansour gate which is the main entrance to the second Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail’s 17th century city, the massive Heri es-Souani (granaries) , the Agdal Basin (water reservoir)and Lahdim square. You will continue north via the stunning Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen the blue pearl city,an exotic and vibrant blue city. (Overnight in Chefchaouen).

Exploring in-depth, the rich cultural heritage, and antiquity of this charming town and stroll the blue narrow alleys. You will be fascinated of the architectural treasures such as Ras el-Maa, the Kasbah Museum, the Spanish Mosque, Plaza Uta-Hammam and more. The town buildings are painted blue and white, so the entire village appears to be wonderfully drenched in many hues of glorious blue leaving the traveler with a surreal impression. You will return towards tangier city passing through Tetouan which is a lovely and whitewashed city, an UNESCO world heritage site, into the Rif mountains. (Overnight in Tangier).

Transfer to Airport/port for your departure. Tour ends.