Rabat to Casablanca 7 days
Description
This is one of the most popular tours in Morocco. In this 7-day tour, you will get to see the top sights of south east Morocco. The trip starts from Rabat and ends in the commercial city of Casablanca and in between, you will explore the fascinating Atlas Mountains, the mighty Sahara Desert and the stunning valleys and gorges.
You will also get to tour the top attractions in the cities like Marrakech, Tinghir and Ouarzazate, see the beautiful countryside, and experience the contrasting yet similar gracious hospitality of the Moroccan. Get to know the culture and lifestyle of the Berber group at the Dades Valley, explore the old Jewish towns in Tinghir while enjoying a night under a tent, and enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure | Pick up from your accommodation . |
Departure Time | Pick up arround 7 Am |
Languages | English, French, Italian ,Arabic |
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Tour Timeline
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1DAY 1: RABAT - FES
The pick up could be from Casablanca or rabat , we will meet you in the airport or in your hotel , and drive to Fes passing by Meknes. If you arrive early we can make short stops to visit some sites in meknes as well as the Roman ruins ( volubilis) then move ahead to Fes where you’ll arrive in the evening overnight in fes in a traditional Moroccan house (riad).
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2DAY 2: FES EXPLORING BY LOCAL GUIDE
Founded by Moulay Idriss in the 8th century, Fez is so far the oldest medieval and imperial city of Morocco, this is what make the visit of Fez a must when you are visiting Morocco. The main aim of today is the exploration and the discovery of, medina of Fès el-Bali (Old Fez). Your tour will lead you to the visit of the Medrassa Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain; Attarine, My Driss II Mausoleum, Karaouine Mosque (outside visit). The exploration will start at the Bab Boujlloud Gate. The first monument to visit is the vast Medrassa Bou Inania. You will have the chance to admire the Tijani zaouïa and the instrument makers’ souk before arriving at the mzara of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss situated at the place where he took the decision to build the town. Then you’ll arrive in En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinet makers’ souk. The magnificent carved Foundouk on the square houses the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. Next to it, you can admire the most visited and revered attraction in Fès: The Moulay Idriss Zaouïa, Your walk continues on to Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and then to the tanners’ quarter situated just before the Andalusian quarter with its mosque and the Es-Sahrij medersa. Overnight fes
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3DAY 3: FES -IFRAN – AZROU – MIDELT – ERRACHIDIA – ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
We drive south, crossing the irfane city and passing into the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas highlands. We'll pass Midelt, renowned as the apple city, where you can observe families of Barbary macaque monkeys in the trees and on the side of the road. Then, cross the Tizi n'Talremt mountain and enter the Ziz Valley, which is peppered with oases and palm tree clusters. Take note of the numerous ksars, fortified homes erected by merchants to defend their merchandise (gold, salt, and spices). Then arfoud before head up to merzouga Overnight merzouga
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4DAY 4: MERZOUGA EXPLORING
After a luxurious breakfast you’ll start exploring the area. You’ll be visiting the Gnawa people in their village Khamlia, where you will learn about the Gnawa music and their lifestyle. . Afterwards, we’ll drive in Sahara desert area where we can meet nomad families still living under Berber tents which are made from wool of their animals. Today our lunch will be a local meal (Berber pizza) with a Berber family . You have the option also to visit the old city of Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Rissani is surrounded by about 360 ksar (a fortified village with many towers) and has a big souk (an open market), held three times a week. Once called Sijilmassa, this was the meeting place for the salt caravans, coming from Timbuctou in Mali. Here you’ll walk through the souk, packed with spices, vegetables and cloths. Later we will drive back to the village of Merzouga, where your camel will be waiting for you ,Guided by an experienced camel man . the camel ride takes about 1 hour to arrive to the camp-where you will spend the night- in the middle of the highest sand dunes to enjoy the sunset and watch stars . the dinner will be served at the camp. Overnight merzouga
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5DAY 5 : MERZOUGA – TODRA VALLEY -DADES VALLEY
This morning you will depart after you enjoy the sunrise sight and after you take your breakfast, head up to todra George with a visit of its incredible Todra Canyons which will rise to an altitude of 250m. Have some free time before making way to boumalen dades via the road of the Mille Kasbahs, Arrive in the evening at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight boumalen dades
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6DAY 6 : DADES GEORGE – OUARZAZAT – AIT BENHADOU - MARRAKECH
After breakfast we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs. Providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. , we’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time. will continue to Marrakech passing by Ait Ben haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. The Kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th b. Now it is a house of many Glaoui people. will continue through the majestic Tizi n’tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains. Where we can stop to discover the way and the process of making the argan oil. By the Berber women their cooperatives before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech. Overnight Marrakech
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7DAY 7 : MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA
Visit historical Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city referred to as “The Pearl of the South “ Enjoy the Menara Garden, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakech and The Dar Si Said Museum. visit the souks and handicraft quarters before you discover the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will continue Casablanca.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.