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Day 1: Arrive to Marrakech
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, we will greet you and drive you to your riad at the heart of the Medina.that evening, you’ll have the opportunity to walk around the famous square of Jemaa El Fenna, experiencing an atmospheric mix of musicians, story-tellers, fortune- tellers, snake-charmers and food -sellers. Overnight accommodation will be in riad. BB.
Day 2: Exploring Marrakech
After breakfast in the riad , you can start exploring Marrakech “the red city of Morocco” Your guide will ensure that you see the most important places of historical and cultural interest, including the Saadian tombs; the Palaces of El Bahia and El Badi; and the Ben Youssef Coranic school. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle; Menara and the Koutoubia tower. Overnight accommodation will be in our riad. BB
Day 3: Marrakech – Essaouira
After breakfast in the riad, start travelling to Essaouira (Mogador). Just before Essaouira we’ll stop to visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. All the area of Essaouira and the surrounding is famous for the argan trees where you see goats climbing the trees to get fruit they can’t find on the ground. Get to Essaouira and check in in your riad. BB
Day 4: Exploring Essaouira
After Breakfast at your riad and start our explorative journey of the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. The “City of the wind” attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations – including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture – however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. Our visit includes the Mellah – the Jewish headquarter, and the beach. Lunch will be at the main square of essaouira then you will have a free afternoon to explore by yourself. Overnight at the riad. BB
Day 5: Essaouira – Taroudant
After breakfast in the riad, you will head to Taroudant via the coastal city of Agadir, The coastal route offers beautiful scenery with the fishermen villages along the coast. Get to Agadir and stop for lunch and have a short walk on the beach, one of the largest beach in the country then continue to Taroudant . Get there on the afternoon ,Our explorative journey starts by visiting the Kasbah and the Ramparts, and then a walk through the alleys of the Medina. (Unlike the other Moroccan cities Taroudant has a Berber Souk and an Arab one). In the afternoon go for a carriage ride around the ramparts. Dinner will be in a restaurant outside the walls; overnight accommodation at riad. DBB
Day 6: Taroudant – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazat
After breakfast in the riad leave for Ouarzazat through Taliouine and Taznakht, Stop to visit the Safran Cooperative in Taliouine and carry on to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Built by the last Berber chieftain El Glaoui Et-Hami in the late 19 th century, it is now a UNESCO matrimonial historical site, which today still houses many Glaoui family members. Lunch by the Kasbah and continue to Ouarzazat, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Here you have the option of visiting the studios to see props used in some movies you might have seen, such as “Gladiator”, “Jewel of the Nile”, “the last temptation of Christ” and “The Sahara”. Overnight accommodation will in Riad Bouchedor. DBB
Day 7: Ouarzazat – Skoura Rose Valley – Dades Valley
After breakfast at the hotel we will travel to the Dades Gorge through the road of “the Thousand Kasbahs”, which offers many fine photo opportunities of nature and people. Our first stop will be at Skoura in the birds valley to see the standing 18 th century Kasbah of Ameridhil, we’ll get to Kalaat Mgouna – famous for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May – visit the Berber Souk of Kalaat Mgouna, then continue in the Dades valley to see the amazing rock formation famous as “the monkey toes” and to our hotel in the heart of the gorge. Hotel Xalucadades. DBB
Day 8: Dades Gorge – Todra gorge – Merzouga Camel trek
After breakfast in the hotel, drive back through the valley to see the still-standing 19 th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leave Dades valley towards the city of Tinghir and Todra valley, whilst taking-in the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. At Todra Gorge we’ll walk under the 300m high red cliff, popular with many rock-climbers. Continue our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we have lunch; afterwards, we leave for the village of Merzouga – where your camel will be awaiting you. After a welcoming glass of mint tea, you’ll mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore within the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. On your way, pause to watch the sunset then continue your ride. Here you will spend your first night under the stars or, if you prefer, under the nomad tent . Dinner Bed and Breakfast. DBB.
Day 9: Merzouga area
Your camel Guide will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. After that, you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. Arriving late morning back in Merzouga, freshen-up and start an explorative journey of the area. You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations. You may also visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. Overnight accommodation at Riad Nezha. DBB
Day 10: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Fes
After breakfast in your riad, you will travel to Fes via Mildet and the Ziz valley. Today you will have the opportunity to see the fossil Coop and learn about the Devonian and the Ordovician ages and the different creatures that lived during these ages. Afterwards your journey continues along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi Ntalghamt Pass to Midelt and Fes. Stop at the cedar forest nearo Azrou, a berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, here you will see the Barbary apes in nature. On to Ifran “the French village reffered to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”. Get to Fes in the afternoon and check in to your riad, Riad Yacout. BB
Day 11: Exploring Fes
Most of the morning will be spent visiting the medina (the old city) and its alleys –our visit starts by visiting the jewish quarter “the mellah” and the royal Palace then the famous tanneries and the Quaraouine mosque. After lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant in the Medina, you’ll visit the Merinid tombs and experience a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Overnight accommodation will be at your riad, Riad Yacout. BB
Day 12: Exploring Fes
After breakfast in your riad, you will have the opportunity to explore the rest of the city of Fes. You may choose to try a Moroccan Hammam or enjoy a relaxing time in your riad. Overnight Riad Yacout. BB.
Day 13: Fes – Chefchaouen
After breakfast in your riad, you will travel to chefchaouen via the city of Ouazzan. Most of the drive will be over teh foothills of the Rif Mountains, a lovely area on the north of Morocco. Arrive at Chefchaouen around Noon, check in to your riad and start exploring the city. Chefchaouen is a beautiful unique city with its white wached walls and its blue doors, and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco,this city was occupied by Spain; therefore there is much influence of the Spanish civilisation and culture. You have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in this beautiful Medina. Overnight accommodation at Riad Assilah. BDB.
Day 14: Chefchaouen – Rabat
After breakfast in the riad and after spending the morning exploring the rest of the city, you will leave to Rabat via the city of Ouazzan. In Rabat, you will see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Med 5th. You will be staying at Riad Kalaa. BB.
Day 15: Departure
After breakfast in your riad, you will travel to the airport for your departure flight. Tour ends at the airport.
My husband and I had a glorious day trip with Morocco Expert Tours in September. Arranging our day to Essaouira was completed promptly and with excellent communication. Our stop along the way to see the goats in the argan trees was a real treat. Essauoira is a picturesque seaside town and we had a terrific lunch with seafood chosen fresh from the water. Youssef, our guide and Mohammed our experienced driver were terrific to travel with. Youssef gave wonderful historical facts and commentary and kept us humoured by riddles en route. Many thanks to Hamid for helping with the arrangements.
Thank you Morocco Expert Tours for this memory of a lifetime!
Morocco Expert Tours took me throughout Morocco, from Casablanca, to Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, through the gorges and into Marrakech. The company booked me into beautiful riads in each city. The guides and drivers were incredibly attentive, reliable and sensitive to my needs. By the end of the two weeks, I felt like family. I can’t say enough good about this touring company.
Morocco Expert Tours did an AMAZING job customizing a tour to our needs, right down to a last minute change required because our luggage arrived late. They were nothing short of spectacular! We felt so well taken care of! MET took care to match our activities to our interests and made long days travel days in the car fly by, pacing stops and excursions with perfect timing! We could not have been happier with our trip!