14/07/2024
I just dropped 2 clients at the airport in Casablanca but now they are friends / family and they spent 12-days trip ( Honneymoon) from Tangier to Marrakech via sahara desert will introduce you to an old civilization with a rich creative history.
Discover the most significant and stunning cities in Morocco, such as the interesting ancient Medina of Fez with a local guide, and the blue city of Chefchaouen with its traditional culture and wild street markets, Discover their traditions, ride camels in the Sahara with Berber camels, sleep in starlit tents tucked amid golden dunes, ride camels, and see the Ziz valley with the Todra gorge before heading to the rose valley.
Explore the historic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site, and traverse the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, Ouzoud waterfalls and arrive in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Food tour and cooking class.
Here is the itinerary of 12 days 11 nights start from Tanger and end in Casablanca.
JUNE 25 : ARRIVAL TO TANGIER AND DRIVE YOU TO CHEFCHAOUEN.
Upon your arrival at Tangier, either by ferry or airplane, we meet you, and pick you up to the hotel you will be staying at.
In the evening a friendly tour is scheduled for you to explore this magnificent city, that has for centuries been Europe’s gateway to Africa. With its blend of cultures and influences is unique in Morocco . we will leave Tangier to start our wonderful tour to visit Hercules caves and Cape Spartel and then drive to Chefchaouen.
Eventually, we will arrive at Chefchaouen Beautifully perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif, one of the prettiest towns in Morocco, an artsy, blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world. with its old Medina, a delight of Moroccan and Andalusian influence with red-tiled roofs, bright-blue buildings, and narrow lanes converging on busy Plaza Uta El Hammam and its restored Kasbah.
Overnight at a Riad.
JUNE 26 : Chefchaouen To Volubilis To Fes.
After breakfast, we embark on a historical quest and leave Chefchaouen to travel through the Rif Mountains to Volubilis.
On arrival, immerse yourself in Roman history and dive into the ancient ruins, the Roman settlement city famous for its mosaic floors, authentic bathhouses, hustling marketplace, and towering palaces.
Fes
Following our break for lunch, we are off to the magnificent imperial city of Fes, one of the four historical capital cities! Once we arrive, you have the rest of the afternoon to relax at the Riad.
JUNE 27 : FES SIGHTSEEING.
Our adventures begin with a visit to the highly decorated and exuberant golden Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish headquarters, and the first Mellah ever built in Morocco during the 16th century.
From there, we drive to visit the tiles cooperative to see and understand the craft behind Morocco's detailed and renowned architecture and then upwards to experience a fantastic panoramic view over Medina.
We ensure your visit encompasses all the sites of cultural and historical interest, including the Tanneries, Mulay Idriss mausoleum, and the famous Al Karaouine University, the oldest in the region.
JUNE 28 : FES - IFRANE - AZROU - MIDELT - ZiZ VALLEY - ARFOUD - SAHARA DESERT AND RIDE CAMELS INTO THE DESERT CAMP.
In the morning, we will pick you up from the Riad at the appointed time.
Our journey to the desert will take us through the scenic slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountain Range.
'Little Switzerland' Ifrane
First, we stop in Ifrane, a charming town nicknamed 'Little Switzerland.' Although unusual in Morocco, the architecture of the Middle Atlas Mountains, being in the alpine style, gives this place the charm and magnetism of a European ski resort and is undoubtedly a popular destination for skiers.
Middle Atas
Next, we take in the beauty of the cedar forests in the Middle Atlas and look out for the abundant Barbary Macaques as we drive through. We'll have the opportunity to meet with them in the forest, an experience you will remember forever. They like to travel in troops of 10 to 30 and are the only macaque species outside Asia. Indeed, they are the only primate found north of the Sahara!
Midelt
As we continue through this glorious area to Midelt, between North and South Morocco, we pass many mountain villages.
We will lunch in Midelt, nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains and was originally a base for the active mining in the area. However, now it has been transformed into a thriving pastoral area surrounded by orchards.
Ziz Valley
After lunch, we continued our journey toward the desert via the Ziz Valley. Errachidia is the capital of the Ziz Valley and not only one of the largest Oasis in Africa but also one of the largest date producers.
Erfoud
We continue to travel through the town of Erfoud. The area used to be underwater many millions of years ago. Thanks to that, a vast variety of fossils can be found here. It is also sometimes known as 'The Gate to the Sahara,' and it's one of the last stops before the Sahara.
Erg Chebbi
Our next stop will be Erg Chebbi sand dunes. We will spend the night at the luxurious desert camp before venturing into the desert the following day.
As the sun begins to set on the horizon, we will ride our camels through the desert for a magical evening in the desert. As we settle into camp and relax under a million stars, our guides will prepare a fresh and delicious Berber dinner.
JUNE 29 : SAHARA DESERT - KHETTARAT - TODRA GORGE - DADES GORGE.
Better get your camera ready this morning! We will watch the full Moroccan sunrise over the dunes for some of the most spectacular colors as the sun wakes the desert.
After breakfast, try sandboarding at our camp before our camels take us back to town. We then depart for Dades Valley.
Kheterra
As we make our way through the palm tree groves, we stop to visit an ancient underground system of irrigation called Kheterra. It was used many years ago to provide the local farmers with fresh water. While the water dried up long ago, it is still possible to visit the tunnel systems.
We continue our journey stopping for lunch at a restaurant in one of the Berber towns along the way.
Todra Gorge
Later, we will reach the Todra Gorge, a magnificent canyon in the High Atlas Mountains, the highlight of the second day. There will be time for a walk on the canyon floor with the spectacular cliffs surrounding you on either side.
Dades Valley and Dades gorge.
We end the day in the Dades valley. It is a beautiful destination overlooking a fertile valley with a panorama of the mountains.
JUNE 30 : Dades gorge - Ait Boutghrar - Rose Valley - Amredil Kasbah - Ouarzazate.
After breakfast in the hotel, We will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley and to Ait boutghrarat where you will see berber nomads who live in the caves in the mountains is the way of the thousand kasbahs providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. Today you will have the opportunity to meet Berber Nomads in their caves and then you will enjoy the fertile Rose valley and the rock formations along the way. We’ll stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Skoura and the birds valley; visit the Kasbah Ameridil, which is preserved kasbah in this area. After some hiking in the valley stop in a restaurant, overlooking the whole valley, for lunch. After lunch we drive to Ouarzazate , “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, you may have already seen, such as The Mummy, Gladiator and the Last temptation of Christ. Spend the night in a local riad.
JULY 01 : Ouarzazate - Ait ben hadou kasbah - High atlas mountains - Ouzoud waterfalls.
After your breakfast will do depart to Ait Benhadou Kasbah From there, we carry on to Ait Benhadou Kasbah, the day's highlight. The Kasbah is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous for being the location of film sets like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and many more.
You can climb through the village to the top of the hill, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views. It is in this ancient desert village that we will eat lunch.
Tichka Pass
We will drive via Tichka Pass to explore the stunning High Atlas Mountains. Many Berber villages can be found along this route. Then continue to Ouzoud waterfalls and night.
July 02 : Ouzoud Waterfalls - Marrakech :
In the morning you will walk to the highest (110m) and the most beautiful waterfalls in Morocco and enjoy a some activities like boat ride on the bottom of the falls. Lunch in a local restaurant, after will pick you up from your riad and take the road to Marrakech crossing the Berber villages along the road. After 3 hours from Ouzoud.
July 03 : Explore Marrakech Medina.
Today will have an optional private Guided Tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutubia, the Medina and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens, night at a Riad in the Medina.
July 04 : MOROCCAN FOOD TOUR AND COOKING CLASS.
are a perfect introduction to the history, culture traditions and especially Moroccan gastronomy.
During your Tour with our licensed passionate tour guide, you will have the opportunity to taste many classics of Moroccan cuisine and a wide choice of local products while taking advantage of many explanations and anecdotes about the city and the products tasted. The more you interact, the more you will discover!
As its name indicates, this experience is far from being a simple walking guided tour, it will be combined with more than 06 tasting stops as well as a main meal. you will try and taste dishes that characterize the local cuisine and part of the culinary history of Morocco.
The tasting program can change according to the season and / or according to your desires or food choices, and we can guarantee hight quality foods from carefully chosen food stalls, local chefs that knows what they're doing with many years of experience.
JULY 05 : MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA.
After your beakfast will do depart from Marrakech to Casablanca, today we will discover the most ambitious project of the late King Hassan II. Completed in 1993, it was partially built into the Atlantic, possesses the world's tallest minaret (210m), and can hold up to 25,000 worshippers inside the mosque hall. It's also the tallest structure in Morocco.
Part of the mosque floor is glass, allowing worshippers to kneel and pray directly over the sea. Minarets are vantage points from which the resonating calls to prayer are made five times a day.
Casablanca
When night falls, lasers shine a hopeful beam from the minaret toward Mecca. This beam ensures that everyone knows the direction of Islam's holiest city and the direct path to God.
Rick's Cafe
The tour also includes a pause for pictures at Rick's Cafe, reminiscent of the bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic "Casablanca."
La Corniche
Your last attraction will be La Corniche, a gateway for the locals, especially in the summertime. You could walk along the corniche or simply sip a cafe overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
After the tour, we will drive to the hotel to check in, and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.
JULY 06 : TRANSFER TO MOHAMMED V AIRPORT.
