BEST OF MOROCCO

Tour Highlights

Visit architectural marvels to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about Moroccan culture, tradition, and lifestyle.
Shop local items and taste the local dishes and drinks
Get revitalized with a traditional Hammam bath or a relaxing massage.
Explore the ancient Volubilis and the stunning Fes
Set off by camel to the desert camp and meet locals
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of High Atlas Mountains
Head to Ouarzazate town, the 'gateway to the Sahara’

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

Arrive Marrakech
Arrive at Menara Marrakech airport. Upon arrival Meet & Greet by our representative . Transfer to the. Marrakech city. Check in & Freshen up at your hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. Dinner & overnight in Marrakech Hotel.
Marrakech
Marrakech: Founded by the Almoravides in the 11th century, Marrakech is the home of prestigious monuments bearing witness to history. Marrakech is the teeming medina, the permanent friendliness of its inhabitants, the elegance of its men, the delicate beauty of its women, the delicious taste of its cooking, and the permanent spectacle of Jamaâ El Fna Square, a forum of the imagination conjuring up dreams and witness to the fleeting daily discourse of its inhabitants! . After your breakfast at the hotel, Proceed for full day sightseeing of Marrakech while visiting the most important nice places in the city, including monuments, old city, markets Bahia Palace : Imagine what you could build with Morocco’s top artisans at your service for 14 years, and here you have it. The salons of both the petit riad and grand riad host intricate marquetry and zouak (painted wood) ceilings while the vast grand courtyard, trimmed in jaunty blue and yellow, leads to the Room of Honour, with a spectacular cedar ceiling. The harem offers up yet more dazzling interiors with original woven-silk panels, stained glass windows and rose-bouquet painted ceilings. Saadiens Tombs : Near the Kasbah Mosque. Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour ed-Dahbi spared no expense on his tomb, importing Italian Carrara marble and gilding honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork) with pure gold to make the Chamber of the 12 Pillars a suitably glorious mausoleum. Jamaa El Fna : You’ll discover drama in progress. The hoopla and halqa (street theatre) has been non-stop here ever since this plaza was the site of public executions. By mid-morning the soundtrack of snake-charmer flutes has already begun, but the show doesn't kick off until sunset when restaurants fire up their grills, cueing musicians to tune up their instruments. Unesco declared the Djemaa el-Fna a 'Masterpiece of World Heritage' in 2001 for bringing urban legends and oral history to life nightly and although the storytellers who once performed here have since given way to acrobats, musical performers, and slapstick comedy acts, Djemaa's nightly carnival continues to dazzle. Berber musicians strike up the music and Gnaoua troupes sing while henna tattoo artists beckon to passersby and water-sellers in fringed hats clang brass cups together, hoping to drive people to drink. This is a show you don't want to miss and it's a bargain too. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Marrakech
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
After your breakfast at the Hotel. Check out from the Hotel and proceed to cross the high Atlas Mountains till to Ouarzazate via Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Kasbah Ait Ben haddou : With the help of some Hollywood touch-ups, this Unesco-protected red mudbrick ksar 32km from Ouarzazate seems frozen in time, still resembling its days in the 11th century as an Almoravid caravanserai. Movie buffs may recognise it from Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth (for which much of Aït Benhaddou was rebuilt), Jewel of the Nile (note the Egyptian towers) and Gladiator. A less retouched kasbah can be found 6km north along the tarmac from Aït Benhaddou: the Tamdaght kasbah, a crumbling Glaoui fortification topped by storks’ nests. Ouarzazate : is the largest city in south east Morocco. Previously, several other cities were its provincial subordinates, now it is known as the Big Ouarzazate. Located 540 kilometers from the capital, Rabat, and 205 kilometers from Marrakesh, the region was comprised of about 56.000 habitants (2004 census). Aside from its demographics, Ouarzazate has many fascinating features that are of interest to tourists and aficionados of Morocco including city’s historic and economic composition as well as landmark sites such as cinema studios, Kasbahs and oases. Atlas Film Corporation Studios The first ‘Hollywood’ studio, established by Mohammed Belghimi in 1983, displays sets and props from movies filmed here, including Jewel of the Nile, Kingdom of Heaven and Kundun. Guided tours run every 20 to 40 minutes and take you through some of the stages, sets and workshops incorporated in the 150 hectare site. Dinner with overnight at your hotel in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaa M’Gouna – Boumalne Du Dades – Tineghir - Erfoud - Merzouga
After your breakfast at the hotell Check out from the Hotel and drive to Tineghir via Skoura, and Kelaa M’Gouna. Skoura : Beautiful Oasis, 35km east of Ouarzazate in the Dades valley, or ‘Valley of a thousand Kasbahs’ as it is known. Its ‘claim to fame’ is the long line of Kasbahs, both whole and ruined, running along the edges of its two seasonal rivers. Its appearance can be deceptive as it runs mainly to the north of the main road, and is very, very long. However once you get off the road you discover that Skoura is very large and that what appeared to be just a line otrees is actually a huge and flourishing oasis, perfect for long walks with or without a guide. Kelaa M’Gouna : Although it takes its name from the nearby M’Goun mountain, the small town of Kelaâ M’Gouna is famous for roses and daggers. Some 50km from Skoura, pink roses start peeking through dense roadside hedgerows, and you can’t miss the bottles of local rosewater for sale in town. During the May rose harvest you’ll see rose garlands everywhere, especially during the town’s signature rose festival (first weekend of May). At the Wednesday souk you can load up on dried edible roses. Boumalne du dades : Twenty-four kilometres northeast of Kelaâ M’Gouna you reach a fork: the main road continues over the river to the hillside town of Boumalne du Dadès while the left-hand road leads into stunning Dadès Gorge. The town itself doesn't have much to offer, aside from being a base to explore the nearby gorge. It's worth stopping here however during the lively Wednesday and Sunday souks Todgha Gorges : In the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinerhir, the Todra and the Dades Rivers have carved out a narrow canyon called Todra Gorge (sometimes spelled Todgha Gorge), on their final 40 kilometers through the mountains. The gorge takes its most spectacular form about 15 km from Tinghir. Here, for about 600 meters, the canyon walls closes in to a mere 10 meters from each other, while the sheer and smooth rock walls rise up to 160 meters on each side. It is said that the gigantic rock walls magically change color as the day progresses. Erfoud : is known by the name of "Gate of Sahara Desert" as it is near Erg Chebbi Dunes, and you can actually take direct off-road tracks to the dunes. Many films were shot in the area, some of the most famous are: Prince of Persia - 2010 - Director Dick Richards; The Mummy - 1999 - Director Stephen Sommers; March or Die - 1977 - Director Dick Richards. While many Ksars (fortified villages) have existed for enturies, Erfoud was built new by the French around 1920's. Arabs are the majority but as the tourist industry developed, many Berbers started coming to the city around 1990's. Drop on the 4WD with driver and departure for spending an overnight under the stars in the desert of Merzouga. Merzouga is on the edge of Erg Chebbi, a 50km long and 5km wide set of sand dunes that reach up to 350m high. Most people who travel there go to take a camel safari into the dunes, and to get a taste of remote (tourism-influenced) Berber life. Dinner & Overnight in the camp
Erfoud – Midelt – Ifrane - Fes
Berber Breakfast in your camp. Check out and Drive to Midelt : During this journey you will experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco- Arrival to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas.Ifrane : unlike any other town in Morocco. Located at an altitude of 5,460 feet above sea level in the Middle Atlas region, this small hill town has a Swiss alpine feel to it. With neat red-roofed houses, blooming flower beds, lake-studded parks and snowbound winters, this remarkable European styled town is often referred to as “Morocco’s Switzerland.” The lush greenery, cedar forests, and pastureland that comes to life in spring and winter is a sharp contrast to the hot and dry climate that surrounds it. Because of its accessibility, Ifrane serves as the winter playground for the wealthy Berbers from drier cites like Fez, Meknes, and Marrakech, who flock here to experience European winter.Arrival in Fez . Check in at your hotel. Dinner & overnight at your Hotel in Fez.
Fes
After breakfast in the hotel . Proceed for the full day Guided devoted tour to the spiritual capital of the Kingdom. Fes is a supremely self-confident city with a historical and cultural lineage that beguiles visitors. Fes’ medina can seem like it's in a state of perpetual pandemonium; some visitors fall instantly in love and others recoil in horror. But its charms are many. Seemingly blind alleys lead to squares with exquisite fountains and streets bursting with aromatic food stands, rooftops unveil a sea of minarets, and stooped doorways reveal the workshops of tireless artisans. However, you will explore more aspects of this masterpiece ; Karaouyine Mosque, Nejjarine Museum, Merinides Tombs and tanneries. Lunch will be served during the visit in the old medina a better way to discover more about the Life style in Fes. Back to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Nejjarin Museum: Opened in 1998, this museum is in a wonderfully restored funduq – a caravanserai for travelling merchants who stored and sold their goods below and took lodgings on the floors above. Centred on a courtyard, the rooms are given over to displays of traditional artefacts of craftsmen’s tools, chunky prayer beads and Berber locks, chests and musical instruments . Karaouyine Mosque & University : One of Africa’s largest mosques and possibly the oldest university in the world, this complex is the spiritual heart of Fez and Morocco itself. It's so large that it can be difficult to actually see: over the centuries the streets and houses of the Kairaouine quarter have encroached on the building so much they disguise its true shape. Non-Muslims cannot enter, but the university library has recently been impressively restored and opened to the public in 2016. Merinides Tombs : These tombs are dramatic in their advanced state of ruin, although little remains of their fine original decoration. The views over Fez are spectacular and well worth the climb. It’s best at dusk as the lights come on and the muezzin's prayer calls echo around the valley, although you wouldn't want to hang about here after dark. The Tanneries : It’s one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells), offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process of producing world-class leather using methods that have changed little since medieval times. In 2015–16 they underwent a year-long restoration to spruce up the crumbling environs surrounding the pits, including the viewing terraces, but fear not – the tanneries' atmosphere remains intact. Try to get here in the morning when the pits are awash with coloured dye. Medina : The old part of Fès with its numerous souks is a paradise for craftsmen whose timelessness will charm you. You must stroll through its alleys in order to truly appreciate the architectural marvels found there. Adobe and brick walls, pillars decorated with zelliges (mosaic tiling) and climbing patios are among the gems of the medina's refined architecture. Spices and henna : All types of spices await you in the El Attarine souk. Their palette of bright colours and appetizing fragrances recall the town's fine culinary reputation dating back to the Arabo-Andalusian tradition in the 13th century. You will, also, be able to find natural cosmetics. Medicinal plants : The Ech Chabine souk is parallel to the El Attarine souk but further north. You will find it by the scents coming from it before seeing it. You will find a profusion of medicinal plants. They demonstrate a deeply rooted aspect of the town's tradition, or indeed, of the whole country. Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Fes.
Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen
Breakfast in your hotel. Check out from the Hotel & proceed for the Volubilis, Meknes, Chaouen. Volubilis is best described as a colony where Roman culture was made central to its inhabitants. Originally, the site was a Carthaginian settlement since the third century B.C.; however, the Roman Empire transformed the city into one of its administrative centers. The Romans transformed Volubilis into a typical city complete with mansions to house the Roman officials, a town center, a triumphal arc and temples devoted to the Roman gods. Christianity was the practiced religion and Latin was the spoken language by the Greeks, Jews and Syrians living in Volubilis. Meknes : Quieter and smaller than its grand neighbour Fez, Meknès feels rather overshadowed and receives fewer visitors than it should. It’s more laid-back with less hassle, yet still has all the winding narrow medina streets and grand buildings that it warrants as an imperial city and one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate. Sultan Moulay Ismail, the architect of Meknès’ glory days, might be a little disgruntled at the city’s current modesty, but visitors will find much to be enchanted by. Remnants of no less than three sets of fortifications, ingeniously incorporated into the city's road networks, make it clear how important this city once was. The king's tomb sits at the heart of what remains of the original imperial city, flanked by an almighty royal granary, the magnificent Bab el-Mansour – the likes of which even Fez can't compete with – and Pl el-Hedim, a local mini-me of Marrakesh's popular Djemaa el-Fna. Chefchaouen : is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco, an artsy, blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world. While tourism has definitely taken hold, the balance between ease and authenticity is just right. The old medina is a delight of Moroccan and Andalucian influence with red-tiled roofs, bright-blue buildings and narrow lanes converging on busy Plaza Uta el-Hammam and its restored kasbah. the town has rapidly gentrified and offers a range of quality accommodation, good food, lots to do and no hassles to speak of, making it a strong alternative to a hectic multicity tour. This is a great place to relax. Dinner & overnight in your hotel at Chaouen.
Chaouen / Rabat / Casablanca
Breakfast in your hotel. Check out from the Hotel and drive to Rabat. Rabat : Morocco’s political and administrative capital may be short on top-drawer tourist attractions, but it compensates with plenty of charm. The ville nouvelle's palm-lined boulevards are clean, well kept and relatively free of traffic – a blessed relief for those who have spent time in Casablanca. There's a clean central beach, an intact and evocative kasbah, and an attractive walled medina that is far less touristy than those in other large cities. All in all, the city is a good choice for a short sojourn. Hassan Tower : Towering above the Bou Regreg estuary and surrounded by well-tended gardens, this 44m tower is Rabat’s most prominent landmark. It was originally part of an ambitious Almohad project to build the world's second-largest mosque (after Samarra in Iraq), but its patron Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour died before the building was complete. The mosque was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, and today only this tower and a forest of shattered pillars testifies to the grandiosity of al-Mansour’s plans. Mausoleum of Mohamed V : The present king’s father (the late Hassan II) and grandfather were laid to rest in this marble mausoleum, which is decorated with patterned zellij and carved plaster. Its carved cedar ceiling is covered in gold leaf, and is quite magnificent. Visitors must be respectfully dressed, and can look down into the tomb from a gallery. Oudaya Kasbah : Rabat's historic citadel occupies the site of the original ribat (fortress-monastery) that gave the city its name. Predominately residential, its narrow streets are lined with whitewashed houses – most of which were built by Muslim refugees from Spain. There are scenic views over the river and ocean from the Plateforme du Sémaphore at its highest point, and the attractive Andalusian Gardens at its southern edge are a popular relaxation and meeting point for locals. The most dramatic entry to the kasbah is through the enormous Almohad gate of Bab Oudaia, built in 1195. Its location, facing the heart of the city and just outside the original palace, made it more ceremonial than defensive and the gateway is elaborately decorated with a series of carved arches. These days, it is only occasionally open so most visitors enter through a much smaller nearby gateway. Inside, the main street, Rue Jamaa, runs straight through the kasbah to the Plateforme du Sémaphore. About 200m ahead on the left is the oldest mosque in Rabat, built in the 10th century and restored in the 18th with funds donated by an English pirate known as Ahmed el Inlisi, one of the feared Sallee Rovers. Almost one hour drive from Rabat, we will explore the main points that mark Casablanca; though being a business land city, Casablanca contains other typical and unique aspects such as the grand Hassan II mosque, the greatest mosque in North Africa. The Casablanca Hassan II Mosque: is located on the Corniche waterfront. It is one of the few mosques that is open to non-Muslims, the only one in Morocco, and he must go through Due tour, otherwise we can only see from the doors open a few views from inside, outside of prayer times. The mosque was built in 1989. The minaret measuring 200m in height, but the muezzin who comes to make the call to prayer has an elevator to go up. It is the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca! It was built by the French architect Pinseau and Bouygues.C'est an advanced sea that did not exist before, half the course is actually on the ocean atlantique.On visit the prayer room and then ablution places where we wash before d'aller pray 5 times a day. This place also has modern touches, chandeliers descending from the ceiling all alone, the sunroof or the protection against earthquakes. You can have a stop at the Union square where the left French style buildings steal the charm of the area. By the corniche “ Ain Diab” (Newly renovated), is the introduction to another aspect of modern life in Casablanca but it shines mostly at night. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Casablanca.
Casablanca / Marrakech
Breakfast in your hotel. Check our from the Hotel and drive to Marrakech. After reaching Check in to your hotel in Marakech . Rest of the evening is free at leisure Dinner & overnight at your Hotel in Marrakech.
Marrakech – Menara Airport
Your last breakfast before check-out and transfer to flight departure at Menara Marrakech Airport with the assistance of our staff wishing you a safe trip.

Inclusions Exclusions

Accommodation for 09 Nights :
Transportation by Minivan or Deluxe buses according to the pax number :
From 2 to 4 Pax : 1 Mercedes Vito 6 seats
From 6 to 12 Pax : 1 Mercedes Sprinter 15 Seats
3From 14 to 20 Pax : 1 Motorcoach 24 Places
4WD at disposal for transfer from Erfoud to Merzouga and vice versa , with driver – 4 pax per jeep
Services of an English Speaking guides:
National English Speaking guides during all the trip
All currently applicable entrances at the monuments as per program, excluding Hassan II Mosque,
The above prices include all current taxes and entrance fees. & Our full assistance

Does not include any beverages including mineral water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks etc unless otherwise specified
Any airfare or airport taxes
Any items of a personal nature
Dinner with show in Merzouga : 40 USD per person.
Ballooning and Quads : 290 USD per person.
Dinner with Show in Jad Mahal : 80 USD per person on supplement to the package.