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The two-day desert tour to Zagora is famous for its sunset and the impressive Draa Valley,
Camel ride and lodging in a desert camp. Once you arrive in Zagora, you will find its beauty to take you through the desert.
Departure
Menara Casablanca International Airport
itinerary
Día 1 Casablanca
Llegada al aeropuerto de Casablanca. Su guía local se reunirá con usted y le acompañará a su hotel (dependiendo de la hora de llegada). Cena y alojamiento.
Día 2 Casablanca - El Jadida - Oualidia - Essaouira
Dejaremos Casablanca, el “centro comercial de Marruecos” hacia Essaouira de la carretera de la costa, mientras contempla las vistas. Vamos a pasar a través de El Jadida (que era conocido como Mazagán), esta antigua medina fue establecida en 1513 por el portugués. Vamos a continuar con nuestro viaje a Oualida donde se puede disfrutar de deliciosos mariscos en este maravilloso lugar. Después de comer, fuimos a Essaouira pasando por Safi. Llegaremos en Essaouira en la tarde y disfrutar de una cena y alojamiento en un hotel.
Día 3 Essaouira - Casablanca
Por la mañana, explorará el puerto de la localidad costera de Essaouira. Ellos serán capaces de visitar una fábrica de ejecución de argán por las mujeres y aprender sobre el proceso de producción de aceite de argán. Podrá disfrutar de un almuerzo de mariscos frescos en la medina. La tarde será libre a su gusto, se puede nadar y relajarse en la playa. Por la tarde, nos dirigimos a nuestro próximo destino: Casablanca (También es conocida como la ciudad roja). Pasaremos la noche en un Riad o hotel.
Día 4 Casablanca
Day dedicated to the visit of Casablanca, the imperial city of the South. You will visit the Koutoubia mosque and admire its tower, the Majorelle Garden, a botanical garden with varied plants, the Saadian Tombs of the 16th century; all decorated with colorful mosaics, the Bahia Palace of the 19th century with its beautiful architecture. We will make a break for lunch. In the afternoon, you will have time to explore the fascinating souks and alleys around the Djemaa el-Fna square. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers, storytellers and storytellers – move from one group to another. Enjoy your dinner and spend the night in a hotel or Riad.
Day 5Casablanca – Tizi N’Tichka – Telouet – Aït Benhaddou
We will travel to Aït Ben Haddou by the pass of Tizi-n-Tichka (2260m). Stopping on the road to take pictures and enjoy the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains, along with the Berber villages located next to the road. You will visit the Kasbah of Telouet and we will have a break for lunch. Later, continuing on our way to the village of Aït Ben Haddou, you can visit the exotic Kasbah that bears his name. This Kasbah is located on a hill along the fertile Ounila River, it is famous for its presence in the filming of numerous films such as: The man who could reign, The Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, The Message, Lawrence of Arabia , The Mummy, and Gladiator. We will see the sunset from the top of the hill. We will enjoy a dinner and spend the night in a hostel or hotel.
Day 6Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – El-Kelâa M’Gouna – Boumalne Dades
From here we will go to the city of Ouarzazate where you can visit the film studios (Atlas Films Studios) and stop to see the Kasbah of Taourirt that was built by the Glaoui dynasty. Continuing our trip, we will visit the incredible Kasbah of Amerhidil located in the oasis of Skoura, where you will enjoy the views of the immense palm grove and the beautiful landscape of the Atlas mountains. Our next stop is at El Kelaa M’Gouna (Roses Valley) where we will have lunch. Later, we will continue towards Boumalne Dades du. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Gorges of Dades.
Day 7 Dades Gorges – Boumalne – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for Tinghir and then towards the Todra Gorges. You will have the opportunity to stop to contemplate the panoramic view of the river. We will continue along the road next to the river to reach the gorges, where they will have a break for lunch. We will walk through this wonderful place on foot, while enjoying the views of the high rock walls. From here we will go to Merzouga through Tinjdad, Erfoud. We may make a stop in Erfoud to visit one of the marble fossil carriers. Then we will continue to your hotel located at the foot of the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will experience an extraodinary camel ride to arrive in the middle of the dunes in the desert where we will spend the night, enjoy the night, dine under the stars and sleep in a nomad Berber tent.
Day 8Merzouga – Tour of Erg Chebbi dunes
We will wake up early to witness the sunrise and then enjoy breakfast. They will return by camel to your hotel where they can have a hot shower and prepare for the tour through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This excursion will offer you the opportunity to explore the surroundings of the desert, visiting small towns and fossil carriers, as well as the nomadic family. Then we will return to the hotel to have lunch and rest. That afternoon will be free – You may want to experience a camel ride and spend the night in the middle of the desert again. Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.
Day 9Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Er-Rachidia – Ziz Gorges – Midelt
In the morning we will go to Rissani, we will make a small visit to Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and you can also explore the Souk (local market) with the opportunity to see the fondouks where the donkeys meet. We will continue our journey towards Errachidia passing through Erfoud. Our next stop is the panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous. Further on, we will pass through Errachidia, known as the military city, due to its numerous garrisons. We can stop at the Hassan Adakhil dam to take pictures. Next to the side of the Ziz river, you can enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Ksours and the gorges of the Ziz, pass through the Legionnaire’s Tunnel (Zaabal). The trip will continue through the Middle Atlas, cross the pass of Tizi N’Talghom (1907m). They will arrive at Midelt where they will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 10Midelt – Azrou – Ifran – Fes
After breakfast, you will enjoy the wonderful views of the Jebel Aachi mountain with the snow-covered peaks. We will leave Midelt towards Azrou, where they will have lunch and explore this Berber city. Later, you will have the opportunity to see the old tree (800 years called Cedre Gouraud) and see the monkeys in the cedar forest. From here we will go to Ifran “The Switzerland of Morocco,” they will see the stone lion and we will take the photo with him. We can visit the University of Al-Khawayn (Two Brothers). We will continue with our trip to Fez passing through Imouzar Kandar. We will arrive to Fez where they can enjoy dinner and spend the night in a Riad or hotel.
Day 11Fes
After breakfast, we will make an excursion to explore the real city of Fes . We will visit the medieval medina (old city), with its walls and narrow streets, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1981 by UNESCO. We will see the ruins of the tombs of the Merinies of the 16th century. You will visit the Medersas de Bouanania and the Attarine built in the 14th century by the Merinies, the Mosque of Karaouine (the former educational center of Islamic teaching), and the source of Marble of Nejjarine. They will have a break for lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant. Continuing with your visit, you will see the decorated door of Bab Boujeloud, the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace. Next, we will visit the souks (local markets) where merchants and artisans sell their handmade jewelry, leather goods, copper articles and ceramics. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel.
Day 12Fes – Meknes – Moulay Idriss Zerhoun – Volubilis – Ouezzane – Chefchaouen
In the morning after breakfast, we will travel to the nearby city of Meknes, the third imperial city of Morocco, with its famous gate. Meknes is known as “The Versailles of Morocco”. They will explore Bab El Khamis and Bab El Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates. We will continue your tour by visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later, they will go to the town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun which is a place of pilgrimage for Moroccans. You will have time for lunch. Then you can explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. We will continue our way towards Ouezzane through the mountains of the Rif, while admiring the views of the fertile plains of olive trees. In Chefchaouen, you will admire this mountainous city, where you will dine and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 13 Chefchaouen
You will spend the day exploring the charming city of Chefchaouen, located in the Rif mountains. It is famous for its bright blue color of its buildings. While strolling through the narrow cobbled streets and walls of the medina, you will notice that most men are dressed in wool djellaba and women in colorful straw hats. Lunch at a local restaurant. We can admire the panoramic view of the valley and the town. In the main square of the medina, you will have time to explore the shops full of local crafts, such as woolen clothes and woven blankets. We will spend the night at the hotel in Chefchaouen.
Day 14Chefchaouen – Ouezzane- Souk Arbaa El Gharb – Kenitra – Rabat – Casablanca
In the morning, we will head to Rabat through Ouezzane, Souk El Arbaa Gharb and Kenitra. We will stop in Kenitra for lunch. We will continue to Rabat, where we will see a panoramic tour of the administrative capital of Morocco. We will visit the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of the incomplete mosque started by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour. We can also visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, white houses with blue painted parapets located near the Atlantic coast. Finally, we will continue our journey to reach our final destination: Casablanca. We will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 15Casablanca
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport depending on the departure of your flight.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
