11 Day Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities and Desert Towns

Marrakech Airport, Morocco - Ouarzazate, Morocco

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Detalhes

11 Dias | 10 Noites

Tipos de passeio:

Execuções: Every Day

Alojamento: 4* Hotels

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Descrição do Tour

Enjoy a 11-day Morocco round trip starting and ending at Marrakech Airport. Start driving towards the Atlantic and visit Essaouira with its laidback atmosphere and the coastal town of Casablanca. Discover the medieval medina of Fez, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the country’s capital Rabat. Explore the bustling city of Marrakech, followed by a journey over the magnificent Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains to the fortified mud-brick village of Ait Benhaddou. Venture further to the desert towns of Erfoud, Zagora and Ouarzazate, seeing charming Berber villages, lush oases and scenic landscapes.

Destaques

Experience colourful Marrakesh, Essaouria and Casablanca.
Explore Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco.
Discover the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
Delve into bustling medinas, oases and hidden valleys.

Itinerário do Tour

Day 1
Marrakech Airport - Marrakech Hotel
1 Parar

Marrakech Airport

Welcome to Morocco! Arrival at Marrakech Airport. Welcome by your driver and transfer to our hotel for check-in. Overnight at hotel in Marrakech.

4* Grand Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 2
Marrakech Hotel – Essaouira – Casablanca Hotel
2 Paragens

Essaouria

Early departure to Essaouira, once known as Mogador, at the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the city full of Portuguese history with the most ancient, still preserved fortified port. See the harbour with colourful boats and browse the narrow streets.

Casablanca

Afternoon, start the journey to Casablanca. Along the route stop in the village of Qualidia and in the town El Jadida. Here you visit the subterranean Portuguese Cistern from the 16th century. Overnight in Casablanca.

4* Novotel Casablanca City Center or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 3
Casablanca Visit – Fez Hotel
2 Paragens

Casablanca

Casablanca is considered as the economic capital of Morocco. After breakfast at the hotel, start your tour. Visit with your guide the Habous district with many traditional and historic buildings. See the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Square, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque.

Fez

Continue about 3 hours to Fez, a city brimming with historical and architectural treasures. Overnight at hotel in Fez.

4* Nour Plazza Hotel or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 4
Fez Visit - Fez Hotel
1 Parar

Medieval Medina

Today discover Fez, the spiritual city of Morocco. With your local guide enter the bustling Medieval Medina, consisting of Fez El Bali and Fez Jdid. Fez was an important centre of education, that is why you find here many madrasas and mosques. Through winding alleys, the colours, smells and sounds, you reach the Al Attarine Madrasa and Bou Anania Madrasa. Other highlights are the Nejjarine Funduq, an example of the Moroccan riad, the beautiful Moulay Idris Mausoleum and see the exterior of the Karaouine Mosque from the 9th century. In the afternoon, continue along the Souqs, to watch traditional crafts and working artisans. In Fez Jdid see the Royal Palace and the Jewish Mellah. Overnight in Fez.

4* Nour Plazza Hotel or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 5
Fez Hotel - Volubilis Visit - Rabat Visit - Marrakech Hotel
2 Paragens

Volubilis

Check out from hotel. Stop at the Roman site of Volubilis, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. From special interest are the well preserved mosaics in the House of Orpheus, and the House of the Athlete.

Rabat

Continue about 2.5 hours to the administrative capital Rabat. Admire the masterful architecture of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a significant historical landmark. Then visit the Kasbah of the Ouadayas. Proceed via the Highway to your hotel in Marrakech.

4* Grand Plaza Hotel or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 6
Marrakech Visit - Marrakech Hotel
2 Paragens

Menara Garden & Saadian Tombs

Set off with your local guide to uncover Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city of Morocco. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara Garden built in the 12th century and the Saadian Tombs. In this mausoleum you find the tombs of several Saadian sultans which ruled in the 16th and 17th century. Admire the design with floral motifs, calligraphy, wood carvings and marble.

Bahia Palace, Souq & Jemaa el-Fna

Proceed to the Bahia Palace, a fusion of Islamic and Moroccan style. After a stop at the red-stoned Koutoubia Mosque visit Dar Si Said Museum, the Museum of Moroccan Arts. Afternoon stroll in the alleyways of the largest Souq and handicraft quarters of the country. Then to the famous Jemaa el-Fna square with its non-stop entertainment. You find here storytellers, snake charmers, musicians, acrobats and delicious street food. Overnight in Marrakech.

4* Grand Plaza Hotel or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 7
Marrakech Hotel - Ait Benhaddou - Zagora Hotel
2 Paragens

Ait Benhaddou

Via the 2,260 meters high Tizi N’tichka pass drive about 3 hours to Ait Benhaddou. This hilltop site has not changed much since the 11th century. Visit this beautiful Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that served as décor for many great movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator and more.

Zagora

From Ait Benhaddou continue to Zagora crossing the scenic Draa Valley. Overnight at Zagora Hotel.

Riad Lamane or similar

Pequeno-almoço & Jantar

Day 8
Zagora Hotel - Tamegroute - N’kob - Tazzarine - Erfoud Hotel
2 Paragens

Tamegroute & Tazzarine

Check out from hotel. Short ride of 20 minutes to Tamegroute village known for its pottery. You might have the chance to visit here a library with ancient manuscripts. We continue along the route to Erfoud passing by N’kob with splendid pre-Saharan scenery and the small Berber village of Tazzarine. You find here five marabout tombs, burial places of spiritual leaders.

Erfoud

In the afternoon, arrive in Erfoud, you gateway to the Sahara Desert. You have the option (not included) to do a 4x4 excursion to the Merzouga Dunes.

4* Erfoud Palace or similar

Day 9
Erfoud Hotel - Tinghir - Ouarzazate Hotel
2 Paragens

Tinghir & Todra Gorge

We continue our journey to the town of Tinghir, in the middle of an oasis covered with lush palm trees. Nearby we find the Todra Gorge, a string of wadis with dramatic rocky walls sometimes towering 300 meters above you.

Ouarzazate

Afternoon, head to Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs crossing the city Kalaat M’Gouna – where in May a "Rose Festival" is celebrated - and the Skoura Valley. Overnight at hotel in Ouarzazate.

4* Karam Palace or similar

Pequeno-almoço & Jantar

Day 10
Ouarzazate Hotel - Marrakech Hotel
1 Parar

Marrakech

Today we will drive 4 hours back to Marrakech. Check into your hotel for free afternoon in the city. Overnight Marrakech Hotel.

4* Grand Plaza Hotel or similar

Pequeno-almoço

Day 11
Marrakech Hotel - Marrakech Airport
1 Parar

Marrakech Airport

At a scheduled time, transfer to Marrakech Airport for your departure.

Pequeno-almoço

Inclusões

Meet & greet upon arrival.

Transfers in private, a/c, new vehicle with English speaking driver.

1 airport transfer on arrival.

1 airport transfer on departure.

4 nights at hotel with breakfast in Marrakech.

1 night at hotel with breakfast in Casablanca.

2 nights at hotel with breakfast in Fez.

1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Erfoud.

1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Zagora.

1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner in Ouarzazate.

2 to 6 people: English speaking local guides during city tours: Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fez and Marrakech.

For groups of 7 people and more: Escorting English speaking tour guide.

Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

VAT tax.

Exclusões

Airfare.

Entry visa Morocco if needed.

Travel insurance.

Meals and beverage not stated.

Personal expenses.

Mandatory tips for porters, restaurants, drivers and tour guides.

Any other services not mentioned under inclusions.

Informações práticas

• The tour requires at least 2 participants. • Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter mosques. • Dress code: In general both men and women should cover shoulders, upper arms and knees. Avoid transparent and tightfitting clothes. • In summer time pack lightweight clothes. Warm clothing is needed for the cooler months, November until March.

Como reservar este passeio

After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. We inform you when all services are confirmed. You need to pay then a 30% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due at the latest 28 days before tour start.
- Cancellations need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• Free of charge for cancellations made 60 days and more prior to departure.
• 15% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 59 to 41 days before departure.
• 30% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 40 to 21 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 20 to 11 days before departure.
• 75% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 10 to 04 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations made 03 days and less before departure including no-show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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