Best 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech
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Overview of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech:
Book this 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech to discover the Atlantic coast, the desert and the imperial capitals of Marrakech and Fes. This tour will take you to the seaside town of Essaouira, Lagzira beach and Souss National Park, you will walk in Todra Gorges, ride camels and stay overnight in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi sand dunes, visit Fes the spiritual capital of Morocco and finally explore the red city of Marrakech.
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Highlights of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech:
•Explore the Medina of Marrakech.
• Cross the high Atlas mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass.
• Visit the world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
• Walk on the Todra gorges.
• Ride camels over the stunning sand dunes and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world.
• Enjoy a drum party in the desert camp and sleep in a private tent.
• Dance with Gnaoua musicians in Khamlia.
• Visit the authentic Souk of Rissani.
• Meet the wild Barbary apes in the cedar forest of Middle Atlas Mountains.
• Visit the medieval city of Fes.
• Tour the instagrammable city of Chefchaouen.
• Visit Rabat and Casablanca.
Detailed Itinerary of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech:
Day 01: Arrival in Marrakech
Depends on your arrival at Marrakech airport, your driver guide will be waiting for you then transfer to your riad in the Medina. Overnight in your Riad/Hotel.
Day 2: Guided tour of Marrakech
Today you will have a walking guided tour of Marrakech Medina including: Bahia Palace, Medrasa Ben Youssef, Koutoubia Minaret and the Medina with its colorful Souks. In the afternoon we will visit the dynamic Djemaa El fna square where you will get to see the famous snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers and storytellers that frequent the area. Overnight at the same accommodation.
Day 3: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Rose Valley - Dades valley
Depart Marrakech and travel over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass while enjoying superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and of the Berber villages. Your trip will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou. It was established in the 11th century, its position on the main Marrakech to the sahara route, meant it was an ideal stop off for traders taking salt across the desert and returning with goods such as gold and ivory. This beautiful village has been used as a backdrop for over 20 films including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Jewel of the Nile and Gladiator. After lunch you will continue to Dades valley through Ouarzazate and the rose valley. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 4: Dades valley - Todgha gorges - Sahara Desert
After breakfast you will depart for Todra Gorges. Rises up 300 meters, you may see the nomad families herding their sheep and goats, free time to enjoy the gorges. After lunch, travel further into the desert to the beautiful Erg Chebbi sand dunes, you will ride camels to see the sunset and stay overnight at the desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music, you can join by drumming and dancing. Overnight in a Berber private tent.
Day 5: Merzouga - Khamlia - Rissani - Merzouga
Wake-up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert, have breakfast in the camp then you will start an amazing trip alongside the dunes while passing by the oasis, visit Khamlia village to listen Gnaoua musicians, then short drive will take you to Rissani to experience the authentic local market, lunch in Rissani and return to Merzouga. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Sahara Desert - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes
Following your breakfast, you will start your trip to Fes via Erfoud and Ziz Valley enjoying its palm groove. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue to Fes via the middle Atlas Mountains where you will have the opportunity to see the largest forest of cedar trees in the region that is inhabited by the Barbary Apes, short break in Ifrane (the little Switzerland). Afterward, you will continue to Fes. Arrive to Fes early evening.
Day 7: Fes City Guided Tour
Today in this UNESCO World Heritage city you will have a guided visit with a local guide. You will start your tour by visiting the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, drive to the Borj South where you will see all of Fes in a panoramic view and then visit the ceramic workshops section. By midday you will have a walking tour to explore the medieval Medina, you will visit Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine fountain, the Karaouine mosque and the tanneries.. Overnight accommodation at the same riad.
Day 8: Fes - Chefchaouen
Your journey today will take you to the wonderful blue city of Chefchaouen; one of Morocco's popular tourist attractions and welcoming town situated in the Rif Mountains just south of the Mediterranean coastline in northwest Morocco. This nice blue city is known for its traditional buildings. Enjoy a walk to explore the white and blue washed walls of the medina. Chefchaouen is a fantastic destination for photography with its wonderful views of the Rif Mountains.
Day 9: Chefchaouen - Rabat
After breakfast we will drive to the administrative capital of Morocco; Rabat where you will visit the Mohamed 5th Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower, minaret of an incomplete mosque initiated by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 10: Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Today we will continue our journey back to Marrakech with a visit to Hassan 2nd mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11: Free day in Marrakech
Today is a free day in Marrakech. If you’re interested, we can book you a cooking class, a Hammam experience or you can take a horse carriage ride to visit Majorelle garden. Overnight at the same riad.
Day 12: Marrakech (transfer to airport)
After breakfast at the riad/hotel, transfer to the airport depends on your flight departure.
12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech inclusions:
• Private transport in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan.
• Professional English speaking driver guide.
• Accommodation in nice Moroccan riads.
• Some dinners.
• Night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
• Camel ride in Desert.
• Airport/Hotel pick up and drop off.
12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech exclusions:
• Lunches.
• Drinks.
• Tips.
• Entrance fees.
• Travel insurance
Map of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can we have lunch:
Our driver guide will take you to clean restaurants with western toilets, if you would like to have lunches where locals eat please let your driver know, if you have any diet restriction (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free …) please let us know in advance.
What do you recommend?
• If you are interested to visit Rabat and Chefchaouen so you have the choice to take the 10 Days Tour from Casablanca or 13 Days Tour in Morocco From Casablanca.
• Bring comfortable shoes for walking and long pants for the camel ride, hat or scarf, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Bottled water is recommended.
• Pack warmly as it gets cold at night in the desert between September and May.
How to pay the tour?
To confirm the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech, we require a small deposit to be paid via PayPal or Western Union, the balance is payable in cash on the first day of the trip to be paid to your driver in Euros, US Dollars or Morrocan Dirhams. To convert currencies use: www.xe.com.
12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech Price:
Contact us for a quote of your desired itinerary based on number of travelers, dates of your trip and the tour package or places you would like to visit.
Please note, Prices vary due to preferences in transportation, accommodation category, size of group and seasonal pricing.
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