Morocco Deserts & Mountains Family Adventure
Duration: 15 days
Location: Marrakech, Fes, Merzougha desert & Casablanca
This itinerary explores the highlights of Morocco from haggling in the souks of the Imperial Cities, to experiencing life in a Berber village and riding through the desert at sunrise.
Highlights of the tour
Haggle in the souks of Marrakech
Take a thrilling 4x4 trip over the sand dunes
Smell the unusual smells of the tanneries of Fes
Visit the well preserved Roman town of Volubilis
See the magnificent Hassan II Mosque
Day 1 - Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival at Menara Airport in Marrakech, upon your arrival you will meet your private English speaking driver at the airport and then you will be transferred to your charming hotel. Check in at your hotel, Rest and refresh at your hotel.
Day 2 - Valley of Ourika
After breakfast head into the Ourika valley in the Atlas Mountains where you will enjoy a unique experience through exploring the lifestyle of Berber locals who live in the mountains then you have the opportunity to hike to the waterfall, before enjoying your lunch. In the afternoon you will head back to Marrakech to spedn the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 3 - Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
Today you will leave Marrakech and head to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Here you can explore on your own or with a private guide.
After lunch you will continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the diamond of theNile, Lawrence of Arabia, Sodome et Gomorre, le Joyau du Nil, Jésus de Nazareth, Kingdom of heaven, the Mommy, Gladiator, 7 days in Tebet, Alexander the Great, Babel, and many more!
You will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, a 19th century palace, you will see also the Atlas film studio, a must to visit place and a great opportunity to take some extraordinary back in time photographs before moving to your charming hotel in Skoura where you will overnight.
Day 4 - Valley of roses & Desert
Today you will continue your journey towards the desert, en route you will stop at Valley of roses or Kalaa de M’Gouna. This bustling city has long been an economic, commercial and social implications for the population living in the region. It is best known for its festival of roses. Afterwards, you will head to Dades Gorges, a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by the Dadès River in the High Atlas range of the Atlas Mountains., you will also see the spectacular Gorges of Todra. After crossing through Erfoud , an oasis town in the Sahara Desert you will arrive in Merzouga where you will meet your desert private driver to escort you on your 4x4 private car to your prestigious camp in Merzouga desert where you will overnight. Merzouga is known worldwide for its sunrise and sunset, its luminosity and very pure landscapes. A camp is set up around a campfire where you can enjoy a traditional Berber dinner; a wonderful night in a nomad tent in the traditional Bedouin in the Sahara, while admiring the constellation of stars.
Day 5 - Sunrise in the desert
Today, you will wake up early to enjoy your sunrise camel ride in the desert, before returning to the camp for breakfast. You will then read to the imperial city of Fes, en route you will stop first at at Errachidia for a short visit, then you will continue to Midelt where you will enjoy your lunch and onto Ifrane or as it is known “Switzerland of Morocco” located in the In the middle atlas region of morocco, the meaning of Ifrane is “caves”. This small town is known as a resort town where tourists can find relief and joy there. Later, you will continue to Fes where you will overnight.
Day 6 - Fes city tour
Today you will have a city tour of Fes with a private guide. During your tour you will have the chance to see Bou Inania Medersa, Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, Bab Boujloud, The fountain at Place Nejjarine, Souk Nejjarine, The Mellah and the ancient souks. Finish the day with a visit to the famous tanneries.
Day 7 - Volubilis & Meknes
Today you will take a trip to Volubilis located near Meknes, in one of the most fertile lands of Morocco, the ruins of Volubilis have been qualified by UNESCO as ‘an exceptionally well preserved example of a large Roman colonial town on the fringes of the Roman Empire’. Excavated by the French during the colonial era, these ruins are truly beautiful and contain well preserved mosaics, columns, the remains of a big temple and a basilica, and some town villas and palaces.
Have your lunch in Meknes before heading back to Fes for the late afternoon.
Day 8 - Chefchaouen
Today you will take the road to the north of the kingdom, to start your sightseeing of the beautiful town of Chefchaouen known for its blue color, situated in the Rif Mountains. chaouen to form part of Spanish Morocco. After discovering this fabulous blue town through your walking tour of its narrow blue streets and shops, you will return back to your hotel in Fes.
Day 9 - Fes to Casablanca via Rabat
After breakfast, you will take the road to the capital of the kingdom Rabat where you will start your tour with the visit of the famous Hassan Tower, the city’s most famous site, a huge unfinished minaret, built mostly at the end of the 12th century dating from 1195, the huge mosque itself was never entirely completed and was largely destroyed in an earthquake in 1755. Later, you will see Mohammed V Mausoleum from outside, a historical building located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower it contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons. you will then see the Kasbah of Oudaya before continuing to Casablanca for an overnight stay.
Day 10 - Casablanca City Tour
This morning take a private city tour of Casablanca to see the remarkable Mosque Hassan II, one of only two mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims. The mosque is dramatically sited at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Built by the late King Hassan II at The end of his 40 year reign, this astounding edifice is larger than Saint Peter’s in Rome and capable of holding 80,000 worshippers.
Afterwards, you will go to see the Habous, the old Medina and some of the other neighbourhoods of the city. Before spending the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 11 - Casablanca to Marrakech
After taking your breakfast, you will be transferred to Marrakech, once there you will check in at your hotel where you can relax before a traditional Moroccan Hammam in the afternoon.
Day 12 - 14 Marrakech
You will spend your time in Marrakech at your leisure exploring the souks around the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Majorelle Gardens or taking time to relax in your hotel. We can arrange for tours and guides during this time if you wish.
Day 15 - Departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward departure.
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