The Grand Tour of Morocco

Beschrijving van de reis

Accommodatie

Programma van het verblijf

• dag 1 :

  AIRPORT, MARRAKESH

  

  On arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be picked up by our team and driven to the hotel.

• dag 2 :

  MARRAKECH, GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

  

  Day dedicated to the guided tour of Marrakech, an imperial city with enchanting architecture and souks: the Bahia Palace, the Menara Gardens, a vast olive grove and the Majorelle Gardens. Continue to the famous Djemna El Fna square, the heart of the medina with its snake charmers, jugglers and acrobats. Access to the souks with their infinite variety of crafts. Night in Marrakech

• dag 3 :

  MARRAKECH, AIT BEN HADDOU, OUARZAZATE

  

  Drive to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas via the Tizin'Tichka pass (2260 m) and through typical villages with low houses and their fortress granaries. Stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a magnificent Ksar classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built on the side of a hill and dominated by ruined fortifications, which is a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses are grouped inside its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers. at Ait Ben Haddou. Then photo stop at the Kasbah of Tinfoultoune and visit of the one of Taourit. Night in Ouarzazate

• dag 4 :

  OUARZAZATE, THE GORGES OF TODRA, MERZOUGA, ERFOUD

  

  Departure in direction of the plateau of Tineghir, along the valley of Dadès, Skoura and El Kelaa (the city of roses). Discovery of the Palmeraie de Jorf and the famous Todra Gorge through a narrow corridor lined with cliffs over 300 m high, one of the most impressive sights of southern Morocco. Continuation to Erfoud, located in the heart of the desert. Then, excursion in 4x4 or on camel in the gigantic dunes of Merzouga, immersion in the heart of a desert environment as impressive as breathtaking. Spend the night in a bivouac in Merzouga

• dag 5 :

  ERFOUD, MIDELT, FES

  

  Departure in the direction of Errachidia, image of the architectural and urbanistic heritage of the past. You will go along the magnificent and grandiose palm grove of the Ziz valley, then towards the village of Tizin' Talhemt. in Midelt at 1521 m. of altitude. Road to Fez through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas. Night in Fez 

• dag 6 :

  FES, GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

  

  Day dedicated to the guided tour of Fez, small pearl of the Arab world, it is the cultural capital of Morocco. You will discover the historical center with the Andalusian district of the medina, founded by the Merinids. In a colorful medieval setting, you will be seduced by so much animation, wealth and diversity. Continuation of the visit by the Koranic school, the religious university "La Karayouine" and the Nejjarine fountain. Visit of the Medersa Bou Anania, a vestige of the Merinides period. Fassi in an old palace in the medina. Visit (outside) the Royal Palace. The fortified complex consists of several palaces and mechouars, a medersa, a mosque and the immense Lalla Mina gardens. Night in Fez

• dag 7 :

  FEZ, MFEZ, MEKNES, VOLUBILISEKNÈS, VOLUBILIS

  

  Discover Meknes and awaken the legends of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, who decided to make it a sumptuous capital in the 17th century. Situated between the coastal plains and the Atlas mountains, the Ismaili city has been a commercial and cultural crossroads since Antiquity. Nicknamed the "Versailles of Morocco", discover its monumental gates, Bab El Mansour, Bab El Khemiss, El Héddine square. Then discover the Holy City of Moulay Idriss and the Roman city of Volubilis. Built in the middle of a green and flowery plain, Volubilis knew a great prosperity thanks to the trade of its precious olive oils. The remains of the city reveal all the secrets of the ancient Mediterranean past. The houses are richly decorated with mosaics, frescoes and statues and the walls of these rich residences are transformed into museums: a real archaeological treasure in Meknes. Night in Meknes

• dag 8 :

  MEKNÈS, CHEFCHAOUEN, TETOUAN, TANGER

  

  Road to Chefchaouen, the most beautiful city of the Rif with its tiled roofs and paved streets on the hillside. Suspended from the mountain, it offers a breathtaking panorama of the Laou valley. Then on to Tetouan, a city with a Spanish feel.  Its 13th century medina, dotted with terraces and gardens of simple charm, is home to a maze of winding streets. Continuation to Tangier by the coastal road.   Night in Tangier

• dag 9 :

  TANGER, RABAT, CASABLANCA

  

  Visit Tangier, full of charm, facing both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It has been a cosmopolitan crossroads for centuries, at the heart of the history of the peoples of the Mediterranean. Then, visit the medina of Tangier via the Grand Socco. You will be dazzled by the intoxicating spectacle of the colours, sounds and smells of this very lively market. Continue to the Petit Socco, a stone's throw from the Grand Socco, which is even more famous for its local gastronomic specialities. Then, discovery of the Kasbah offering a magnificent view of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. Continuation to Rabat. Visit of the capital of the Cherifian kingdom and second city of the country. Surrounded by water, it holds a precious Roman, Andalusian and Merinid heritage. Orientation tour, the ramparts, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V mausoleum, the Kasbah des Oudayas. Night in Casablanca.

• dag 10 :

  CASABLANCA, EL JADIDA, OUALIDIA, ESSAOUIRA

  

  City tour of Casablanca, the centre of gravity of modernity in Morocco. Guided visit of the Hassan II mosque, a religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210 m high minaret, the highest in the world. Continuation by the coastal road which offers beautiful views of the sea and the lagoons. Stop in El Jadida, a small and quiet fishing port nicknamed the "Moroccan Deauville". Visit of the Portuguese fish tank in Oualidia, a small seaside resort and fishing port. Panoramic tour of Safi, an important fishing port, which was once a Portuguese town. It is famous for the know-how of its craftsmen in pottery and ceramics.  Overnight in Essaouira.

• dag 11 :

  ESSAOUIRA, VISIT OF THE CITY

  

  Morning devoted to the old Mogador: the fortified city, the old Portuguese batteries, the port, the ramparts, the souks and the craftsmen's quarter. The city seduces by the exceptional mildness of its climate and the quiet charm of its medina. Free afternoon for personal discovery. Night in Essaouira  

• dag 12 :

  ESSAOUIRA, AGADIR

  

  Departure by the coastal road to Agadir, the largest seaside resort in Morocco. From the top of the hill where the ruins of the Kasbah stand, the view is of the city and its endless sandy beach. Visit of the ruins of the Kasbah, remains of the terrible earthquake of the last century.  Free time for relaxation or personal discovery.  Night in Agadir 

• dag 13 :

  AGADIR, TAROUDANT, MARRAKECH

  

  Departure to Taroudant, rich valley of Souss. Surrounded by the Grand Atlas and the Anti Atlas, the city holds an important place in the history of Morocco. Visit of the small Marrakech with its crenellated ramparts, its luxuriant gardens and its crafts. Continuation to Marrakech. Discovery of the palm grove and the 18 kilometres of ramparts surrounding the ochre city. Night in Marrakech

• dag 14 :

  MARRAKECH, OUZOUD WATERFALL

  

  See picturesque Berber villages and the Ouzoud waterfalls on this excursion from Marrakech. Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Al Abid River for a swim in the wilderness. Meet the monkeys and marvel at this resplendent environment nestled in the heart of nature. Overnight in Marrakech

• dag 15 :

  MARRAKECH, FANTASIA DINNER SHOW

  

  Free day to relax and enjoy personal visits. Attend a Fantasia dinner show Overnight in Marrakech

• dag 16 :

  MARRAKECH - DEPARTURE AIRPORT

  

  Transfer to Marrakech airport. Flight to your departure airport. Disembarkation, then return to your home.