Morocco

In flight.

Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, city tour of Casablanca, the epicenter of modernity in Morocco. Guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, a religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210-meter-high minaret, the tallest in the world.

Continuation to Rabat. Dinner. Visit to the capital of the Chérifian Kingdom and the second city in the country. Surrounded by water, it holds a precious Roman, Andalusian, and Merinid heritage. Orientation tour, the ramparts, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah of the Udayas. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, departure for the visit of Tanger, full of charm, facing both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It has been for centuries a cosmopolitan crossroads, at the heart of the history of the peoples of the Mediterranean. Then, visit of the medina of Tanger by the Grand Socco. You will be dazzled by the intoxicating spectacle of colors, sounds, and smells of this lively market. Continue to the Petit Socco, just a stone’s throw from the Grand, which is even more famous for tasting local gastronomic specialties. Then, discovery of the Kasbah offering a magnificent view of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will visit the beautiful city of Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City, located in the high mountains of the Rif. This city was founded in 1471 by Moorish exiles from Spain. Chefchaouen is a haven of peace and tranquility. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built in the 18th century), the central mosque, and authentic cafes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, your guide will take you to visit Meknes, one of the most remarkable imperial cities of Morocco. It was the capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail. You will then visit the stable granaries, the El Hdim square, Bab Mansour – the most famous gate in all of North Africa. Dinner will be in Meknes, then you will visit the best-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis and the birthplace of Sultan Moulay Idriss, the founder of the first Muslim dynasty, the Idrissids. You will have an hour to visit the 2000-year-old ruins and discover the life of the Roman Empire. Then continue to Fes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day dedicated to the guided tour of Fes, a little gem of the Arab world and the cultural capital of Morocco. You will discover the historic center, including the Andalusian quarter of the medina, founded by the Marinids. In a colorful medieval setting, you will be charmed by the liveliness, richness, and diversity. The tour continues to the Quranic school, the religious university “La Karayouine,” and the Nejjarine Fountain. Visit to the Bou Anania Madrasa, a relic of the Marinid era. Dinner in a former palace of the medina. Visit (exterior) of the Royal Palace. The fortified complex consists of several palaces and mechouars, a madrasa, a mosque, and the immense Lalla Mina gardens. Dinner and night.

After breakfast, departure to Erfoud via Ifrane and the Zad Pass (2,178 m) in the Middle Atlas, departure to Midelt at the foot of Mount Ayachi. Cross the High Atlas with the N’Zala defile and the Ziz Gorges towards Errachidia, along the Ziz River and its palm groves. Arrival in Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac. Camel ride at sunset or the following morning at sunrise.

Departure towards Tinerhir, along the Ziz Valley, surrounded by tamarisk and palm trees, visit of the palm grove followed by an incursion into the Todra Gorges, to the end of the main road. Dinner and continuation towards Boumalen through the Dades Valley, on the road of the 1001 Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay in Boumalen Dades. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

The road of 1000 Kasbahs extends from Skoura to Boumalne du Dadès; it is lined with fortified ensembles. Departure for the great palm grove of Skoura. Arrival in Kelaa M’Gouna, known for its rose festival in May, and then Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Stop at the kasbah of Taourirt, former residence of the pasha of Marrakech. Visit the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, a striking example of traditional southern Moroccan architecture. Tea with the locals at Kasbah Ait ben haddou. Dinner at Aït Ben Haddou. Crossing of the High Atlas mountain range via the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260 m altitude) and arrival in Marrakech, the 3rd largest city in Morocco. Dinner Fantasia evening. During dinner, several folk troupes representing the southern region will animate the evening with traditional dances and costumes. Meal taken under Berber-style Caidale tents. After dinner, clients will attend a show of horse acrobats in the fantasia atmosphere, oriental dance, and fireworks. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, visit the Koutoubia Gardens, whose building is representative of the Almohad art, the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture with its gardens and courtyards. Dinner, then visit the outskirts of the city: the Menara Gardens planted with olive trees, the ramparts, the Dar Si Saïd Museum (weaving and carpets), and the Majorelle Garden (botanical garden of the French painter Jacques Majorelle). Discover a traditional oven in the medina, stop in front of a traditional Hammam, and cross the Djemaa el Fna square.

Discover the charming Ourika Valley, nestled in the Atlas Mountains, during this tour departing from Marrakech. Located about 35 km south of Marrakech, the Ourika Valley is a beautiful tapestry of winding rivers, green olive groves, citrus orchards, and sleepy hamlets with houses made of baked clay and stone. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with the local Berber people in their charming homes and savor a delicious mint tea during this visit to Morocco. Surrounded by the picturesque Atlas Mountains, this tour of the Ourika Valley in Morocco will give you a taste of the best of nature. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, Morning devoted to the old Mogador: the fortified city, the old Portuguese batteries, the port, the ramparts, the souks, and the marquetry craftsman’s district. The city seduces with the exceptional mildness of its climate and the quiet charm of its medina. Dinner of fish. Free afternoon for personal discovery. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Free day with full board at the hotel to relax and enjoy personal visits.

After breakfast, departure to Safi, orientation tour and continue along the coastal road to Oualidia and El Jadida, an old Portuguese city. Walk on the fortifications that offer magnificent views of the city, the port, and the sea, and visit the Portuguese cistern. Road to Casablanca.

Hotel: Odysée 4* or similar

Breakfast included

Transfer to the airport for the return flight.