Marrakech
Moroccan Mosaic: A Cultural Journey through Marrakech and Beyond 11 DAY11 Days

Overview

Day 01: Marrakech Arrival

Day 02: Marrakech Guided Tour

Day 03: Excursion to Essaouira

Day 04: Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura

Day 05: Dades – Todra – Sahara Desert

Day 06: Sahara Desert – Fes

Day 07: Fes Guided Tour

Day 08: Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

Day 09: Chefchaouen – Rabat

Day 10: Casablanca – Marrakech

Day 11: Marrakech Departure

NIGHTS:

3 nights in Marrakech

1 night in Skoura

1 night in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

2 nights in Fes

1 night in Chefchaouen

1 night in Rabat

1 night in Marrakech

VISITS:

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Medina of Marrakech.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.

Visiting the Biggest Gorge in Morocco, Todra, and the beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Medina of Fez.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Historic City of Meknes.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Archaeological Site of Volubilis.

Visiting the World-Famous Blue City, Chefchaouen, and its highlights.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.

Visiting the largest mosque in Africa, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Medina of Essaouira.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech Arrival

Upon arrival in Marrakech, the "Red City" and a tourism hub, your private driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You may visit Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square, and explore the souk bazaars in the Medina. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech Guided Tour

Today, you will explore the Moroccan tourism hub of Marrakech. Your local guide will show you the magnificent El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and Ben Youssef Madrasa, all dating back to the 12th century. To reach Jamaa El Fna Square, the iconic market square in Marrakech's old town, meander through the narrow lanes of the souk bazaars, which are lined with storytellers, magicians, food stalls, and snake charmers. Jamaa El Fna offers fresh fruit juice at the end of the day. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Day 3: Excursion to Essaouira

Today, your destination is Essaouira, located along the Atlantic shoreline. It offers a different aspect of Morocco. Your guide will help you explore this authentic medieval coastal village with a North African vibe. Visit the artist community with its colonnades, thuya wood crafts, art galleries, and delightful seafood. Essaouira's historic medina, Jewish mellah, fishing harbor, and skala du Port, which provides stunning views, are all worth exploring. The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura

Leave the ochre-colored city of Marrakech behind and travel to the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass to observe the daily activities of isolated rural communities. In the afternoon, visit the interesting Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. Continue through Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, with movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Star Wars filmed there. Spend the night in Skoura, a beautiful oasis surrounded by vast palm groves with stunning Atlas Mountain views. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura

Day 5: Dades – Todgha – Sahara Desert

Today, explore the well-known Kasbah Amridil and continue to the Sahara Desert via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the arid, mountainous Boumalne Dades. One of Morocco's most spectacular natural views is Todra Gorge, often called the "Grand Canyon of the Sahara," with cliffs rising over 300 meters. Enjoy a short hike through the cliffs. In the late afternoon, settle into an opulent desert camp at Merzouga. The reddish-hued sand dunes, which can be up to 150 meters high, create an otherworldly sight. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, followed by a traditional dinner and a campfire. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Day 6: Sahara Desert – Fes

Depart from Fes and head toward the Middle Atlas mountains. Pass through Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland," and see the cedar forests and Barbary apes in Azrou. Stop for lunch in Midelt, known for its apple production. Drive through the Ziz Valley, with its extensive palm groves and date production. Arrive in Merzouga, and take a camel ride at dusk into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to set up camp in a tent at a desert oasis. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

Day 7: Fes Guided Tour

Explore Fes, Morocco's cultural and spiritual center. Your guide will lead you through the world's oldest continuously operating medina, often referred to as a "living museum." Discover the bustling medina with artisans, markets, tanneries, and mosques, offering a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. Explore the specialist areas of the souk while passing donkeys carrying goods. Visit landmarks like the Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Al Quaraouiyine University, tanneries, Borj Sud, and admire Moroccan art, Berber carpets, and zellige tiles. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

Day 8: Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

Start the day in Meknes, the Imperial City. Tour the Old Medina, Royal Stables, and the beautiful Bab Mansour gate. Travel to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent Roman ruins. Your guide will lead you to the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses, and Palaces, all adorned with stunning mosaics dating back over 2000 years. Continue to Chefchaouen, known as "The Blue City," for an overnight stay. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen

Day 9: Chefchaouen – Rabat

Explore Chefchaouen, a charming village known for its striking blue color. Visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Oudaya Kasbah with its beautiful Andalusian garden and the Hassan Tower with its Mauresque design. Spend the night in Rabat. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat

Day 10: Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech

Visit Casablanca, Morocco's largest city. Explore the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, known for its unique architecture and the tallest minaret in the world. After a brief stroll along La Corniche, return to Marrakech. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Marrakech. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

Day 11: Marrakech Departure

Transfer to Marrakech Airport.


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