Medinas, Kasbahs, and Valleys
Exploring Morocco's Hidden Gems: A Journey Through Time and Culture
from/per person
1 141,20 €
Duration
11 nights / 12 days
Start time
09:00
Meeting place
Hotel - Riad in Casablanca
Transport
4x4 - Minibus - bus
Tour Overview
Discover Morocco in all its splendor through our 12-day travel program, taking you from imperial cities to verdant oases. Explore Casablanca and its majestic Hassan II Mosque, before delving into the history of Rabat and Meknès. In Fès, immerse yourself in the spiritual soul of Morocco and its intoxicating souks.
Cross the breathtaking landscapes of Midelt and Erfoud, before marveling at the Todra Gorges in Tinghir. Ouarzazate opens the gates to the desert, while Agadir offers a sweet mix of beaches and culture. Let yourself be charmed by Essaouira with its ramparts and bustling port, before concluding your journey in Marrakech, where sumptuous palaces and lush gardens await you.
Experience unforgettable moments, between cultural discoveries and authentic encounters, in a setting often described as a mix of colors, flavors, and breathtaking landscapes. This trip is a true immersion in the beating heart of Morocco.
Tour Highlights
Explore historic Médinas and majestic Kasbahs, embodying the soul of Morocco
Journey through stunning valleys offering breathtaking natural landscapes
Experience the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture with local guides
Venture into hidden gems and lesser-known sites for an authentic exploration
Enjoy immersive cultural interactions
What's included
Arrival and departure transfer
Transport with professional driver
Accommodation with half board from the dinner on the first day to the breakfast on the last day
The visits scheduled in the program
Entries to selected historical sites and monuments
Local tour guides in selected cities
Accommodation in 4* hotel or riad
Services not mentioned in the program
Lunches
Drinks not included in the package
Tips for driver and tour guides
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrival of the flight at casablanca airport. Transfer and check-in at the hotel / riad. Dinner and accommodation.
Visit of the Place des Nations Unies, Mohamed V Boulevard, Anfa villas district and the Aïn Diab corniche dominated by the new Hassan II Mosque. Lunch (not included). Afternoon departure for Rabat and visit of the administrative capital: The Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Oudayas gardens. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Departure towards Volubilis to visit the Roman ruins, then continuing to Meknes via Moulay Idriss. Arrival in Meknes, the imperial city, elevated to the rank of capital by Sultan Moulay Ismaïl. Lunch (not included). Visit of the city, dominated by its bastion and surrounded by a triple wall of 40 km: La Place El Hedim, Bab Khémis, Bab Mansour. Continuation to Fès. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Exploring Fes, the spiritual capital of the Kingdom and an important artisan center. Visit of Fès El Bali and its historical monuments: the Attarine Madrasa, the exterior of Karaouine Mosque, the first university in the world, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the souks. Lunch (not included) suggested in an ancient Palace of the medina. Afternoon: tour of the new city Fès El Jedid, its enclosure, its Royal Palace. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Route to Ifrane and discovery of this climatic resort and winter sports area. Lunch (not included). Continuing on to Erfoud via Midelt through a forest of old cedars and holm oaks tormented by the wind and by the Tizin't Talrhemt pass. Crossing the Ziz gorges, which form a passage lined with a slender belt of palm groves dominated by Ksours. Arrival in Erfoud, located in the heart of a vast and verdant palm grove. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Discovery of the Rissani palm grove, exterior view of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chérif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Departure for the verdant Tinerghir, via Tinejdad, along a barren and desolate land. We enter the Todra Gorges with steep walls reaching 300 meters high. Lunch (not included) and continuation to Boumalne whose houses are built on the mountainside. Incursion into the Dades gorges. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Departure for the discovery of the Drâa Valley. The road winds through the Jbel Sargho mountain, then reaches an altitude of 1660 meters at Tizi N'Tinififft. From Agdz to Zagora, the road follows the Drâa and its string of palm groves dotted with kasbahs and ksours. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon, visit the Tamegroute Oasis and the medieval library. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Departure for Agadir via Agdz and Tazenakht along the Drâa Valley. Crossing the Souss plain and the Argan tree area. Lunch (not included)suggested in the Riad Hida. Continuing on to Taroudant and visit to the picturesque city nicknamed "La petite Marrakech" because of its belt of red ocher ramparts surrounded by gardens, eucalyptus, olive trees, pomegranates, and palm trees. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Departure for the discovery of Tiznit; a city surrounded by a 5 km belt of crenellated ramparts: the Mechouar, a vast polygon bordered by shops, the jewellers' souk. Continuing on to Tafraoute, a small village located at 1200 m altitude in the center of a cirque of pink granite mountains via the Kerdouss pass. Lunch (not included). Personal discovery of Tafraoute and return to Agadir. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Departure for Essaouira, the former Mogador, which stretches along the Atlantic coast in its first part. Walk inside the ramparts that house a medina with strong Portuguese and Moorish influences, featuring its shopping alleys, a small shaded square, and Moorish café terraces. Visit the fishing port located at the end of a long and beautiful fine sandy beach, set at the foot of the ramparts. It offers a constant spectacle, in an exuberance of colors, those of the boats but also of the nets piled up on the docks. Lunch (not included). Free time. Late afternoon departure for Marrakech. Check-in at the hotel / riad. Dinner and accommodation.
Day dedicated to discovering the city. In the morning, visit two beautiful palaces in Marrakech:
- The Bahia Palace, a rich princely residence from the last century with its many apartments surrounded by patios. The Saadian Tombs - The Ben Youssef Madrasa - The Koutoubia and the Menara gardens. Lunch (not included) suggested in the medina in an old palace. In the afternoon, tour of the ramparts, Djemâa El Fna square, the medina, and the colorful souks. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
- The Bahia Palace, a rich princely residence from the last century with its many apartments surrounded by patios. The Saadian Tombs - The Ben Youssef Madrasa - The Koutoubia and the Menara gardens. Lunch (not included) suggested in the medina in an old palace. In the afternoon, tour of the ramparts, Djemâa El Fna square, the medina, and the colorful souks. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel / riad.
Breakfast. Free time depending on the flight. Transfer to the airport. Assistance with boarding formalities. Flight to France.
| Number of persons | Adult Price (€) | Child Price (€) -35% |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3 590,40 | 2 333,76 |
| 02 | 2 042,40 | 1 327,56 |
| 03 | 1 677,60 | 1 090,44 |
| 04 | 1 495,20 | 971,88 |
| 05 | 1 386,00 | 900,90 |
| 06 | 1 312,80 | 853,32 |
| Form 07 to 09 | 1 266,00 | 822,90 |
| Form 10 to 13 | 1 171,20 | 761,28 |
| Form 14 to 16 | 1 141,20 | 741,78 |
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Price
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Tour Operator
Excellent
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