Morocco Best 12 Days 11 Nights Tour from Marrakesh

Morocco Best 12 Days 11 Nights Tour from Marrakesh

With this program, you have the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in 12 days. We provide high quality services and offer you nights in selected hotels / riads throughout the country.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech Arrival

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Transfer from the Airport of Marrakech to Your Hotel / Riad in Marrakech. Our Driver will pick you up from the airport of Marrakech and transfer you to your Hotel / Riad in Marrakech.
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech Sightseeing

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
After breakfast, guided visit of Marrakech, The visit includes : - The Saadian tombs, that was date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603), - Ben Youssef Medersa established by the Sultan " Abou el Hassan (1331–49), - El Bahia Palace, is a beautiful building and an excellent example of Moroccan Architecture from the 19th century, It was built for the minister Ahmed bin Musa under the reign of Sultan Abdul Aziz, where he brought the most skilled craftsmen, but he died 1890 and the works are not over . -The Koutoubia mosque which is the largest mosque in Marrakech, the minaret was completed under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al- Mansur (1184-1199) and was used as the model for the Giarlda of Seville and Hassan Tower of Rabat. - Majorelle Garden is filled with colorful walkways, ponds, cactus and plants as well as a beautiful shop with hand-made goods. The Majorelle Gardens are a lush, garden estate designed by Jacque Majorelle and maintained by Yves Saint Laurent. Jemaa el-Fnaa square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter. It remains the main and famous square of Marrakesh, free time and Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Marrakech

Day 3: Marrakech-High Atlas Mountains-Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah-Ouarzazate-Boumalne Dades

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa-Draa Region
An early start is highly recommended from your hotel accommodation in Marrakech. As the journey begins passing many charming Berber villages on route and ascending to the highest peak of Tickha where there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the stunning and picturesque views of the High Atlas Mountains range. Travelling east, the journey crosses the village of Telouet will take the home of the historical home of the Glaoui family (Ksar El Glaoui), described as one of the most powerful and aspiring Berber tribal leaders. Following this, the visit continues to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A famous 16th Century fortress which is classified to date by UNESCO in order to preserve and protect this famous site. In past years, its fame was built on a film making of Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus of Nazareth and more recently the sought out location for Gladiator, Kingdom of heaven and Prince of Persia.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa-Draa Region
Lunch will be Ouarzazate city of Sinema, followed by a sightseeing tour of Kasbah Taourirt. After this, the drive takes you to Boumalne Dades. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Boumalne Dades.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
• Dinner: dinner in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Dades Valley

Day 4: Boumalne Dades-Todra Gorges-Jorf-Erfoud-Merzouga

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinghir, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Departure from your hotel in Dades gorges at 8 AM after a typical Moroccan breakfast. Taking the road of 1000 Kasbahs driving around the colorful Berber villages of Dades valley. 45 km further, you will get to Tineghir. It is famous by it’s beautiful palm groves and Jewish quarter. While arriving Todra gorges (Todgha) its free time to go on trek along the canyons about 300 m high. It’s a preferred place by mountain climbers
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Afterwards you will leave to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert. Then it’s free time for lunch on the way before you arrive to Erfoud. Once you arrive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will take a camel ride for 1h30 at the sunset to get to the oasis where the camp is located. Spend the night in the bivouac in Merzouga Sahara dunes under nomadic tents or outside under shooting stars. Play drums with the camel drivers. Dinner and overnight in Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
• Dinner: dinner in berber camp in merzouga desert
Accommodation included: Overnight in Berber tent in sahara desert

Day 5: Merzouga-Rissani-Ziz Valley-Azrou-Ifrane–Fez

Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In the early morning, we will wake up to enjoy and admire the beautiful sunrise that the desert and take photos of the sunrise in the dunes, undoubtedly one of the best and most beautiful moments in the desert of Merzouga.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region
After a typical breakfast in our bivouac, we will return by camels to the hostel to take a shower and then we will take the road to Fes passing by the beautiful valley of Ziz, Errachidia, Midelt to the Cedar Forest where we will stop to visit the famous wild monkeys.We continue our desert trip through the Middle Atlas until arriving at Fes in the evening.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in merzouga Desert
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Fes

Day 6: Fez sightseeing

Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region
Today you will discover the city of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses. Head into the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali, arguably the world's most fascinating and confounding old city. Medieval Fes was one of the world's great centres of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and libraries are legendary, its mosques of great renown. Walk through the twisting streets and alleyways, passing donkeys piled high with goods, and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Filled with historic khans, medresses and dye-pits, stalls loaded with fruits, herbs and soups, and where the squawk of chickens, smell of spice and sound of hammering of copper fills the air, it’s not hard to imagine yourself back in the Middle Ages. Spend the day exploring the old city, visiting, Medresse el Attarine, the tanneries and the splendid Fondouk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th century inn. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and perhaps spend the evening relaxing in this calming oasis, away from the buzz of the medina.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Fes

Day 7: Fez-Chefchaouen

Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tangier-Tetouan Region
Early in the morning we head to Chefchaouen through the Rif Mountains to enjoy the views of the Magic Mountains till we get Chefchaouen one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif Mountains. As will as, to the Medina has a Spanish style.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Chefchaouen

Day 8: Chefchaouen–Asilah

Stop At: Asilah, Asilah, Tangier-Tetouan Region
After breakfast in your hotel/riad, we will drive to the city of Asilah through the beautiful landscape. Arriving Asilah, you will have the opportunity to explore the city. Asilah is known for its annual festival for the art as most of the walls of the Medina are painted by various famous artists from all over the world. Your visit includes the Skalla fortress, where you will experience a wonderful view of the Medina and the ocean before we check into your accommodation. Overnight in standard accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: overnight in the hotel

Day 9: Asilah-Rabat–Casablanca

Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer Region
Depart to Casablanca and continue your journey up the Atlantic Coast. Your first stop will be in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region
Continuing to Casablanca where you will visit the impressive Mosque of Hassan II, built in 1993 by a team of over 6000 craftsmen. Located on the shores of the city it is an imposing edifice and one of the few mosques in Morocco that foreigners are allowed to enter. Overnight in standard accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Casablanca

Day 10: Casablanca-El Jadida–Essaouira

Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
After breakfast in your hotel, we will depart and continue your journey up the Atlantic Coast. Pass through El Jadida, a small port city, formerly controlled by the Portuguese, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Afterwards we will reach the seaside town of Essaouira, this UNESCO World Heritage listed city. The windswept fishing port, with broad beaches and ancient walled medina with ramparts built into the cliffs has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed feel, take in the small but lively medina, stroll along the ramparts or beach, or visit the port to see the daily catch. Overnight in standard accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel

Day 11: Essaouira-Marrakech

Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
After breakfast in the Riad we depart for Marrakech. A relaxing drive lined with Argan oil cooperatives. Here you will have the opportunity to visit an Argan oil cooperative.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Later we will reach Marrakech and check into your hotel/Riad. Overnight in your accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Hotel in Marrakech

Day 12: Marrakech transfer to the airport

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Transfer to the airport of Marrakech up to your departure time and this is the end of our services.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast in the hotel
Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.