Discovery Of Morocco

History, Archaeology, Sightseeing, Culture

Morocco 8 Days

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Casablanca Airport - Rabat
    Landing in Casablanca Airport reception and meeting with our Tour Escort, departure to Rabat : upon arrival visit the Royal Palace, then the Hassan tower, which stands on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg. It is a gigantic mosque, emblematic of Rabat and famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. Next door, visit the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V decorated with stained glass windows, white marble and a wrought-iron entryway with a stairway leading to an impressive dome. Also on the list is Ville Nouvelle. The new town has wide boulevards, open green spaces and avenues lined with residential blocks, a railroad, the Parliament, Bank Al Maghreb then have a walk around the picturesque Almohad northern walls of the Oudaïa Kasbah. The kasbah was built by the reign of the Almohads from 1121-1269 to protect the city and is enclosed by ramparts dating from the Almohad period. Back to Casablanca , Diner & accommodation at the hotel.
  • Day 2 - Rabat - Chefchaouen - Fez
    After breakfast, departure the very bleu town of Chefchaouen. visit and a walk around the town with its whitewashed walls originally decorated in this style by Jewish immigrant. The Medina is the focal point of interest for most visitors to Chefchaouen. The waterfall (Ras el Maa) to the east of the medina is a meeting point for local residents who come to cool off, chat and do their laundry (including carpets on sunny Sundays). After visit , departure to Fes Check in, diner and accommodation in your hotel.
  • Day 3 - Fez
    After breakfast, half day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Fes, the most ancient of the Imperial cities founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss II. Visit the following sites on a route that takes you through the medina starting with the old Jewish Quarter .The 14th Century Palace Gates of the King – The Royal Palace in Fes is one of the oldest and largest in Morocco. Then visit of the medieval Medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas (religious Islamic universities), the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine Mosque. Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon, visit of Fes Jdid. Check in diner and accommodation at the hotel.
  • Day 4 - Fez - Ifrane – Azrou- Midelt – Erfoud - Merzouga
    After breakfast, departure for Erfoud via the mountains and cedar woods of the middle Atlas passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft centre. Stop in Midelt with time for lunch. Continue on to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz Valley dotted with palm trees, which are the source for the yearly date Festival in Erfoud. Then Merzouga. Dinner and accommodation.
  • Day 5 - Merzouga - Erfoud - RissaniI - Tinghir – Dades – Ourzazate
    Wake up early this morning take an excursion to see the sunrise over the sands-dunes of Merzouga. After breakfast at the Auberge, depart back to Efourd by 4x4 and then meet the coach to continue on to Rissani, the holy city where Moulay Ali Cherif, ancestor of the Alaouite dynasty is buried. Visit the 17th century kasbah and the Ksar Abbar ruins before continuing on to Tinghir via the Tinjdad road. Visit the magnificent Todgha canyons whose rocks reach a height of 250 meters. There will be time to have lunch at a restaurant situated at the foot of the canyon before departing for a visit to the Dades canyons continuation to to Ouarzazate via the road of the thousand kasbahs and the Dades Valley famous for its roses and the yearly Moussem (Rose Festival). Dinner and accommodation.
  • Day 6 - Ourzazate – Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
    After breakfast , visit of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah , the most spectacular fortress in southern of Morocco, which has served as a set for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiators. continuation to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass offering an impressive landscape in the heart of the Atlas Mountains (250km ) upon arrival Lunch in a local Restaurant after lunch visit of Bahia palace and continue to Djemaa El-Fna Square, Unesco declared the Djemaa el-Fna a ‘Masterpiece of World Heritage’ in 2001 also a square and market place in Marrakesh’s medina quarter. By day it is largely filled fortune tellers, storytellers, snake charmers and all kind of entertainer. It is also known for its perpetual colorful and grandiose bustle. Check in and Accommodation at the hotel.
  • Day 7 - Marrakech – Casablanca
    After breakfast, explore the intriguing history of Majorelle Garden, learning about its French-influenced architecture and connection to iconic designer Yves Saint Laurent. Then departure to Casablanca upon arrival Short visit of the economical capital of Casablanca. Will visit the Anfa Area , cornice famous by its restaurant , café , mall and nightlife the fabulous Hassan II giant mosque, one of the largest of world. Check in, and accommodation in your hotel.
  • Day 8 - Casablanca Airport
    In due time departure to Casablanca airport, assistance for check in.

What's included

Welcome & assistance at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport Deluxe accommodation with breakfast daily Day tours indicated with a professional guide Transportation with Adequate Car 01 Lunch In a typical Restaurant in Ouarzazate

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