EXPLORE MOROCCO AND ENJOY CAMEL RIDE IN MERZOUGA - EXCURSION IN:

7-DAY TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO DESERT AND MARRAKECH

DAY 1: CASABLANCA - RABAT :

Today we start our tour visiting Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. We will visit the exterior of the Hassan II Great Mosque, one of the Islamic world’s greatest monuments, followed by a visit to the Place Mohammed V, the United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace, before strolling along the Ain Diab cornice. Departure to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. In Rabat we will visit the splendid Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and the Place des Oudayas. Late in the afternoon, check-in at your hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2: RABAT - MEKNES :

Today we drive to Meknes to visit this former Imperial city. We stay here overnight in local hotel.

DAY 3: MEKNES - FES :

After breakfast, we will depart to Fès with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss I, where the founder of Islam in Morocco is buried. Independent lunch and departure to Meknès, which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail and is known as “the Moroccan Versailles”. Highlights will include Bab Mansour, Hari Souani and the old medina. We will then continue to Fès and we will have here dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 4: FES :

The whole day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Fès, the oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city of Morocco, founded in 790 B.C by Moulay Idriss II. Highlights will include the medieval Medina, the Medersas (an Islamic teaching university), the El Qaraouiyyin Mosque and the sumptuous Nejjarine fountain. Independent lunch followed by a visit to the “Arabian House” to observe various craftsmen performing their work reminiscent of ancient practices. Dinner and overnight stay at same local hotel.

DAY 5: FES - BENI MELLAL - MARRAKECH:

After breakfast, we will depart to Marrakech passing by Immouzer El Kander and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicrafts cooperative. We will continue this scenic drive through the lovely, wooded mountainous region of the mid-Atlas range. Upon arrival in Beni-Mellal, we will have an independent lunch before continuing to Marrakech. We stay here for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6: MARRAKECH CITY TOUR

The morning will be devoted to the sightseeing of Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city known as the “Pearl of the South” and home to the Saadian tomps, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens. We will return to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon will be spent exploring the souk and the world’s famous Djemaa el Fna place with its various entertainments, such as storytellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, etc. Later on, a Diffa Fantasia dinner will be provided under caidal tents at the famed Restaurant “Chez Ali”. Enjoy the fantasia spectacle that features camel and horse shows, folkloric troops from different Moroccan regions and belly dancers. Then we will return to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA AIRPORT :

Today you can explorer Marrakech by yourself and in the afternoon, we will depart to Casablanca via Settat.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TOUR FROM CASABLANCA:

Private transport in 4×4

Driver /Experienced guide speaking English

Accommodation in hotels / riads

Dinners and breakfasts

Camel ride in desert

1 night in desert bivouac

NOT INCLUDED:

Plane tickets (we will pick up you at the airport/ferry port/train station)