Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Adventure Tours |
Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat
Meet and greet at the airport with a transfer to your hotel in Rabat.
Day 2: Rabat - Meknes
We will spend most of our day in today's capital of Morocco. This pristine city has a lot to offer from old Kasbahs, Hassan II tower, gardens and perhaps even visits to the gardens of the Royal Palace. Then afternoon transfer to Meknes set about 3 hours away, (B)
Day 3: Meknes - Volubis - Fes
Morning visit of the Imperial City of Meknes. The city has a lot to offer and then we travel to the Roman ruins sight of Volubis. After our visit transfer to the oldest Imperial City of Fes. (B)
Day 4: Fes
Guided walking tour of the city (B)
Day 5 Fes - Merzouga
Today early morning departure from Fes for a change of scenery. We journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains where the cedar forests are home to native Barbary apes. We’ll follow the Ziz Valley, a winding river valley with stunning rock formations, before reaching Erg Chebbi by Merzouga. An imposing expanse of huge sand dunes, we’ll have the opportunity to take a camel caravan out into the dunes for an overnight camp in traditional nomad tents. We will spend 2 nights here. (B, D)
Day 6: Merzouga
Return on the camel caravan back to Merzouga where you have a chance to shower. Today either spend a relaxing day at the edge of the desert or spend the afternoon exploring the region. (B, D)
Day 7: Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge
We say goodbye to the Sahara and head to Morocco’s deepest canyon, the Todra Gorge where we have some time to appreciate the gorge and perhaps to stretch our legs before continuing to the Dades Valley. (B, D)
Day 8: Dades Gorge
Today explore the magnificent Dades Gorge where the delightful scenery features palms, limestone castles, and almost-Biblical shepherds guarding their flocks. We recommend a short trek around this region. (B, D)
Day 9: Dades Gorge - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou
Today we follow the 1000 kasbah route along the Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis to one of the most famous kasbah villages, Ait BenHaddou. This World Heritage site from the 16th century with its maze-like alleyways has provided a backdrop for films such as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Gladiator’ and many others. (B, D)
Day 10: Ait Ben Haddou - Taroudant
This morning we will travel to Taroudant and to the fertile Souss Valley. We will be passing several known Berber towns such as Taznakht known for handmade carpets or Taliouline the saffron-producing town. Then we reach Taroudant, a charming walled city. (B, D)
Day 11: Taroudant - Agadir - Essaouira
Today we’ll drive through the lush green of Argan trees towards Essaouira, a friendly coastal town on the Atlantic Ocean. On our way possible stop in Agadir and walk along the beachfront. (B)
Day 12: Essaouira
Explore the ancient alleys of Essaouira or go for a long walk on the beach. In the morning you will be able to watch the fishing boats unload their catch of the day at the port and afternoon rest in one of the cafes and watch the passing life of the city. (B)
Day 13: Essaouira - Marrakech
Today we depart to the Imperial city of Marrakech the images from the stories of the Arab fairy tales come to life from ancient palaces, squares, and markets. (B)
Day 14: Marrakech
Guided walking tour of the city. (B)
Day 15: Marrakech - Casablanca
Transfer to the airport.