Combined imperial cities and desert tour of Morocco

Combined  tour of imperial cities & desert of Morocco

Day 1 : Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat (327Km)

After breakfast, starting the combined desert and imperial cities tour of Morocco with the departure for Casablanca. Visit of the “white city” through its wide avenues, walk in the narrow streets of the Medina, the United Nations Square, the Hassan II Mosque, the central market, the Habous district and finally the boulevard de la Corniche, continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Afternoon free, dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 : Rabat – Moulay Idriss – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes (200Km)

After breakfast, the visit to Rabat, “the garden city” begins with the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower and the ramparts of the Royal Palace. Before arriving in Meknes, a short visit to Moulay Idriss, a city with green roofs and a Mecca of Islam, via Volubilis (ancient Roman city), visit Meknes “the Moroccan Versailles”: a city founded in the 17th century by King Moulay Ismael. Continuation to Fez for dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 : Fes

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to the visit of Fez: Fez is the oldest of the imperial cities. Visit of the Medina and its Islamic universities called Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, the Nejjarine fountain. Afternoon: visit of the famous souks of Fez.
Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 : Fes – Erfoud – Merzouga (462 Km)

After breakfast, departure for Erfoud through the Middle Atlas, passing through Ifrane and Azrou: an important artisanal cooperative. Stop at Midelt. Continuation on Erfoud. Visit of the Meski Blue Spring. Arrival by 4×4 on the sand dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner and accommodation in nomadic tents according to Bedouin tradition.

Day 5 : Erfoud-Tinghir-El Kelaa-Ouarzazate (370Km)

Early morning departure to Tinghir via the road to Tinjdad and its beautiful Kasbah. Optional lunch. Visit of the Todra gorges. Continuation to El Kelaa via the Dades Valley, Short visit to El Kelaa (known by the Rose Festival in May). Departure for Ouarzazate through the road of the Thousand Kasbahs. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 6 : Ouarzazate-Marrakech (210 Km)

Visit of Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Tiffeltout and Taourirt. Departure for the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress in southern Morocco. Continuation to Marrakech through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass ( 2260m). Dinner and accommodation.

Technical Informations :

• Duration: 4 days
• City of departure: Marrakech
• Time of departure: 8h00
• Frequentation: Every day

Languages of the Tour :

French / English  / Spanish / Italian

Price :

Included :

• Pick up and return to your hotel
• Transport by minibus or 4×4 air-conditioned
• Accommodation in 4* hotels
• Breakfast & dinners at hotels

Le prix ne comprend pas :

• Monument tickets
• Meals and drinks
• Optional tips