Palace medina and southern kasbahs
Exploring Morocco's Royal Cities & Desert Fortresses: A Journey of Discovery
from/per person
0,00 €
Duration
09 nights / 10 days
Start time
09:00
Meeting place
Hotel - Riad in Casablanca
Transport
Minibus or bus
Tour Overview
Explore the throbbing heart of Morocco with our 10-day program blending history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover Casablanca and its majestic Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat, the royal capital, where you will visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Continue your adventure to Meknès and Volubilis, diving into ancient history with the Roman ruins and the holy town of Moulay Idriss.
Then immerse yourself in the spirituality of Fès, the most imposing of the imperial cities, exploring its historic medina and vibrant souks. Traverse the diverse landscapes of the Middle Atlas to reach the Ziz gorges and the Erfoud desert. Be enchanted by the Todra gorges and the Drâa valley en route to Ouarzazate, a fascinating cinematic city.
Finally, end this magical journey in Marrakech, the pearl of the South, where sumptuous palaces and bustling markets await you. A journey rich in emotion and discoveries, where each day is a new adventure!
Tour Highlights
Palais médina et kasbahs sud highlights the rich architectural and cultural heritage of Morocco's royal cities and desert fortresses
The journey offers an in-depth exploration of iconic Moroccan palaces and medinas, providing a deep dive into the country's history and architecture
Tour includes visits to famed Kasbahs, ancient fortresses in the desert that showcase traditional Moroccan engineering and artistry
The program promises unique cultural insights through interactions with local communities, experiencing their traditions and daily life firsthand
Travelers will enjoy guided tours that ensure a comprehensive understanding of each site's historical and cultural significance
Special attention to providing authentic experiences that highlight Morocco's diverse cultural landscape
What's included
Aarrival and departure transfer
Provision of a minibus with driver from the 2nd to the 8th day
Dinner of the first day
Full board from the 2nd to the 8th day
Breakfast on the last day
The visits listed in the program
Admission to selected historical sites and monuments
Services not mentioned in the program
Drinks not included in the package
Tips for driver and guides
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Welcome by the guide designated for the tour at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Visit of the Ain Diab Corniche dominated by the new Hassan II Mosque before leaving for Rabat, the administrative capital. Stop in front of the Royal Palace, visit the prestigious Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Fish lunch, then visit the Oudayas Gardens. Continuing to Meknes. Dinner and accommodation.
Discovery of the city of Meknes: Place El Hedim, Bab Mansour, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the old granaries. Lunch and continuation to Volubilis: visit of the Roman ruins, then the holy city of Moulay Idriss. Continuation to Fez. Dinner and accommodation in Fez.
Departure for the discovery of Fez, the most impressive of the imperial cities, spiritual capital of the Kingdom and an important artisanal center. Historical visit of the medina "Fès El Bali": the Attarine Medersa, the Karaouine Mosque - one of the first universities in the world, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the souks. Lunch in an old palace of the medina. In the afternoon, visit of the new city Fès El Jedid, its enclosure, its Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Fez.
Departure to Erfoud via Ifrane, a mountain resort in the Middle Atlas, located in the heart of a cedar forest. Lunch in Midelt, then continue towards Rich through the Tizin'Talrhemt pass. Continue to Errachidia, then Erfoud located in the Tafilalet palm grove, passing through the Ziz gorges and the Hassan Addakhil dam lake. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast then departure for the visit of Tinerghir, one of the most beautiful oases in Morocco. Foray into the Todra Gorges through a narrow corridor about twenty meters wide, flanked by two high cliffs of pink sandstone reaching 300 meters in height. Lunch, and mint tea in the gorges. Departure along the road of a thousand kasbahs to Boumalne. Incursion into the magnificent Dadès Valley, through ochre and brown mountains overlooking refreshing oases lined with earthen ksours. Continuation and arrival at Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we head south through the Drâa Valley, lined with oases, palm groves, and kasbahs. From Tansikht, we continue through the beautiful and lush Drâa Valley. Ksour follow one another in an almost unbroken ribbon of palm groves. Arrival in Zagora and lunch. Located in a palm grove, this former caravan stopover town is also known as the "Gateway to the Desert," on the edge of the Western Sahara. Visit to the village of Tamegroute and the pottery of Zagora. Return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay.
Departure for Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains and the Tizin' Tichka pass (2260 m). Arrival for lunch in a palace in the medina. In the afternoon, visit the "Pearl of the South": the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, then the famous Djemâa El Fna Square. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional on site: fantasia dinner at Chez Ali: 50 euros /pax.
Morning tour of Marrakech: tour of the ramparts, built in the 12th century, visit of the medina and the souks. Lunch. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Assistance with check-in.
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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Price
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Tour Operator
Excellent
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