17/10/2024
đâMOROCCO TOURS FOR SENIORSđâ
When planning a Morocco tours for seniors, itâs essential to prioritize comfort, safety, and accessibility.
Seniors can expect accommodations ranging from charming riads in the heart of ancient cities to luxurious resorts nestled along the coastline. With amenities such as accessible rooms, elevators, and attentive staff, comfort is always a top priority.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAT 01) ARRIVAL MARRAKECH :
Our private tour begins with a transfer from the airport to your hotel in Marrakech.It depends on the time your arrival; given the time we may explore a handful of Marrakechâs touristic features Jamaa Lafna square by night and nearby area.
DAY 02) MARRAKECH-TOUR GUIDED:
After breakfast we will visit Marrakech with a local guide to discover its fascinating history through the Menara Garden,famous Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, discover the charms of this city to walk through the streets of the medina, get lost in its immense market or savour traditional Moroccan food in the Djemma el-Fna Square. Visiting this city means being able to observe the essence of Morocco which is always in constant change.
The former beauty of the city is still alive today, with the smell of fresh mint, the tastiest spices and the sound of the snake charmers and the hustle and bustle of its impressive souk, the largest in all of Morocco. Marrakech is all this and much more; the capital of the south and the epicenter of tourism and handicrafts. This square has recently been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Accommodation in Marrakech.
DAY 03) MARRAKECH â TIZI Nâ TICHKA â AIT BENHADDOU-OUARZAZAT-MAGOUNA-BOMALN DADES:
After breakfast we will cross the High Atlas mountains where we shall enjoy the extraordinary landscapes, the colours that change from oranges to greens, the sides of the roads occupied by vendors and scenery truly worthy of seeing. We will cross the mountain pass Tizi nâTichka, at 2260 meters of altitude.
We continue to Ait Benhaddou, originally inhabited by the tribe of Ben Haddou but declared a UNESCO World Heritage site when this fortified kasbah began to deteriorate. Ait Benhaddou is a majestic fortification of sand colour, its interior looks like the set of a movie and it is impressive to stroll around. Its citadel is tiny and consists of a few pebbled and narrow winding streets that climb up until you reach the top of the fortification, where there are some splendid views with the red tones of the dry mountains.
After that we will take the way to Ouarzazate, the intermediate point that joins the mountains and the desert. We pass through the valley of Skoura with more than 700,000 date palms which stands out as an important enclave of greenery with kasbahs scattered throughout the oasis and its surroundings.Our route continues towards the Valley of Roses, situated at the foot of the High Atlas, as its name indicates it has an important crop and very interesting from the point of view of tourism, 30 km of uninterrupted rose cultivation, a scene of splendid greenery nestled at the foot of a canyon of ochre hues that offers a landscape of beauty and that forms part of the most important spectacles in Morocco. We will arrive at the Dades and stay overnight.
DAY 04) DADES GORGE â BOUMALNE â TINGHIR â TODRA GORGE â TINJDAD â ERFOUD -MERZOUGA:
Our departure will be to Merzouga this morning, passing through the valley of Tinghir, located at 1300 metres of altitude, we will arrive at Todra Gorge with time to visit and contemplate the great canyon, with its limestone rock red vertical walls and where the last 600 metres are the most spectacular as the canyon is narrow and changes to have a width of about 10 metres and 160 metres in height. Its picturesque environment makes it an obligatory stop, a whole paradise of stone with a river of crystalline waters, dotted by kasbahs and full of palm trees, this one of the most beautiful landscapes of Morocco.
Ourpath continues through Tinjdad and then Erfoud where we will have the possibility of visiting the factory of fossilized marble and the museum of the fossils and minerals which hosts a collection of extraordinary fossils. Our trip then heads in the direction of Rissani, arriving finally at the foot of the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi, where we take a welcome tea while resting and we preparing for the camels that will take us to the foot of the large dune. During the course of an hour and a half we can go on taking photographs, an experience that without a doubt will astound you.
At night you can see that the desert takes on different colours and can even get quite cold depending on the time of year you go. We are served dinner to the playing of drums and singing, and the big fireplace will keep us company until it is time to go to sleep. So it is best to enjoy without any worries this authentic, magical night under the starry sky of the desert.
DAY 05) MERZOUGA â TOUR OF DUNES OF ERG CHEBBI:
Today we will rise early to contemplate the wonderful sight, you should not miss seeing the changes of colours that the dunes take on as the sun rises over the horizon. A visual spectacle that you are not going to forget. The camels await to return us to the riad for a good shower and a traditional Moroccan breakfast and we continue making our journey through the heart of the desert to enjoy the magical dunes, its landscape and especially colour of the sand.After that we will take you to the best hotel in Merzouga to enjoy swimming pool,beauty of the hotel and your accommodation.
DAY 06) MERZOUGA â RISSANI â ERFOUD â ERRACHADIA â THE ZIZ VALLEY â MIDELT:
Our journey continues towards Midelt, first going by Rissani very famous for its market, this city exhibits itself with dignity and it prides itself on being the last commercial stops before the desert, the atmosphere that is breathed in while walking through the souks of Rissani is unique at twilight due to the roofs that filter the rays of the sun in an explosion of colours and the smell of the combination of spices is as outstanding as it is well known.
Our next destination will be Erfoud. One of the charms of this town is its tranquility and we will also have the possibility if we feel like it to visit the factory of fossils. Next we pass by the Ziz valley, an immense valley in all its splendour, a natural space surrounded by canyons with their peculiar reddish sand and the impressive palm grove that stretches for miles and miles, an immense natural space bordering the valley. We stop at the dam of Hassan Adakhil which we can see clearly in its full length, this dam offers beautiful panoramic views of the contrast of its turquoise blue waters with the ochre coloured mountains surrounding it, then we continue to the Middle Atlas through the high pass of Tizi nâTalghom where you can expect landscapes and inhospitable lands full of life and stories. The trip allow us to observe the landscape, take photos and stop in all the places that are worth a visit, before we will arrive in Midelt where we will spend the night.
DAY 07) MIDELT â AZROU-MEKNES â IFRANE â FES:
Today after breakfast we will depart towards Fes, passing through Azrou; an important Berber population located in the interior of the Middle Atlas and surrounded by hills, the main interest of this small town is its surrounding cedar forest and where you can see the famous Big Gouraud Cedar the largest millennial of the region, another interesting point to see are its hundreds of Barbary monkeys who live in the area and that they are curious and love to play with the people later we will drive to Meknes(tour guided) you will see the famous Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Bassin and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
We will continue toward Ifrane; located in the mountains of the Middle Atlas, this is an oasis of coolness and vegetation, with its lakes and fountains of alpine characteristics known throughout the world as the âMoroccan Switzerland â.
Our route will continue toward Imouzzer Kandar a population located between Ifrane and Fes, with an altitude of 1300 metres,later we will arrive to Fes city and your accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 08) FES -TOUR GUIDED :
After breakfast we will start our journey to visit Fes with a local guide.
Some of the places that we will come across are the souks , the gate of the Royal palace .Also to the Karaouine mosque and university and they go back to the 9th century.
Then we will go to is the tomb of âMoulay Idriss IIâ who is the founder of the city.
Also it is a good idea to have a delicious lunch in a traditional restaurant in the old city.
DAY 09) FES â VOLUBILIS â OUEZZANE â CHEFCHAOUEN:
Today our route continues in the direction to visit the ruins of Volubilis,a location that houses the most stunning ruins and the most well preserved throughout Morocco, declared World Heritage site in 1997; an expert guide will be with us during this visit of an hour and a half. We will find that some areas are limited to the public but we will be able to move freely through the complex.After that,we will drive via the RIF Mountains and finally we will arrive to Chefchaouen,your accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 10) CHEFCHAOEN â OUEZZANE â SOUK ARBAA GHARB â KENITRA â RABAT â CASABLANCA:
This morning we will head towards Rabat passing through Kenitra; coastal city of Morocco, next to the mouth of the River Sebu. In this area there are many lagoons and marshes, it is apparently modern while still retaining the old medina whose centre is the Achouada Square, with a humble medina, being small and old makes this town an interesting place to visit, as we stroll through narrow streets we find living history etched on its scarred walls, reminding us that this place is truly worth visiting not in part thanks to its tranquility and simplicity. We will continue to Rabat; known as âThe City of Gardensâ Rabat is a perfect combination between ancient and modern city, one of the most dynamic cities and commercial centres of Morocco where you can see one of the most famous monuments in the country, âThe Tower of Hassanâ located at the top of one of the cityâs hills. From the river there are extraordinary views and at night it is illuminated giving a truly beautiful touch.
The medina of Rabat is without a doubt, another of the places to get lost in, you can stroll with ease through its streets full of shops, where there is a mix of smells and products of all kinds, crafts, species, food, animals, carpets, etc. Eventually we will arrive in Casablanca to spend the night.
DAY 11) CASABLANCA â EL JADIDA :
After breakfast we will visit the rest of the attractions of Casablanca then take the direction of El Jadida, port city of the Moroccan Atlantic coast, which was a Portuguese colony for two centuries.
Its ancient fortification was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO and is a mixture of Moroccan and Portuguese, we can visit this small fortified city facing the sea, walk by its small and quiet citadel and its long beach,later to your hotel.
DAY 12) EL JADIDA â OUALIDIA â SAFI â ESSAOUIRA :
After breakfast we will take you toward Oualidia; a picturesque resort located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by many lakes which provide its unique natural surroundings and is located in a small elevation from where you can still see some vestiges of the kasbah built in 1634. Its greatest attraction is its lagoon with a length of 12 km, bordered by sandy beaches and dunes, a landscape truly worthy of viewing.
We will continue towards the city of Safi; one of the most important fishing ports of the coast, as any good coastal city after that we will arrive to Essaouira where we will make our first contact with this small fishing village,later your hotel.
DAY 13) ESSAOUIRA -TOUR GUIDED:
After Breakfast we will start our explorative journey of the city. Youâll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. Today you will have lunch in a Moroccan way, freshly bought fishes âcooked to orderâ. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to wander around , go to the beach and enjoy time to yourselves.
Essaouira is also referred to as The âCity of the Windâ and it attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations â including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture â 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 Moroccoâs âJewel of the Atlanticâ. There is an annual festival of âGnawa musicâ, where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world. Usually it starts in the second week of June.
DAY 14) ESSAOUIRA â MARRAKECH:
After breakfast we will take the way to Marrakech and stop to see the goats on Argan trees,in the afternoon your accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 15) MARRAKECH-AIROPORT :
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport depending on the departure time of your flight.
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