Highlights
Moroccan Discovery |
12 Nights | 13 Days |
AFM 3 G |
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Destination |
Morocco |
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Continent |
Africa |
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Location |
Located in Northern Africa is both in the northern and western hemispheres. Morocco is bordered by the countries of Algeria and Western Sahara, as well as the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and strait of Gibraltar. |
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Capital City |
Rabat |
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Language |
Arabic, Berber, French |
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Currency |
Moroccan Dirham |
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Season |
Mid of March to May | September to November |
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Airport |
Casablanca | Agadir | Fes | Marrakech | Rabat – Sale | Dakhla |
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Time Zone |
GMT +1 |
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Dial Code |
+ 212 |
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Tour Type |
Honeymoon Tour | Leisure Tour | Couple Tour | Family Tour |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrive Casablanca
Arrive at Mohamed V Airport of Casablanca and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Over Night stay Casablanca.
Day 02Casablanca – Rabat
After B/F, check out
from Casablanca hotel and visit of the great Hassan II Mosque before strolling
along the Ain Diab Corniche and passing by the residential area of Anfa. Afternoon,
depart for Rabat. Sightseeing of the "Imperial Garden City" with its
main monuments: Oudayas Garden, Hassan Tower and Mausoleum. You'll also see the
ramparts and walls of the Mechouar which surround the Royal Palace.
Late afternoon arrival Rabat and check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Rabat.
Day 03Rabat – Meknes – Fez
After B/F, check out
from Rabat and drive to Meknes to visit Bab El Mansour, The Moulay Ismaïl
Mausoleum. Afternoon, visit the ruins of Volubilis. After a short visit of
Moulay Idriss, transfer to Fez and check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at
Fez.
Day 04Fez
Day 05Fez – Midelt – Erfoud
After B/F, check out from Fez and depart for Erfoud via Immouzer du Kandar, a Berber village, Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative filled with wood carving and carpet weaving. Upon arrival at Erfoud, check in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Erfoud.
Optional: Excursion by 4X4 jeeps with drivers to Erg Chebbi to witness the sunrise on the sand dunes of Merzouga.Day 06Erfoud – Tineghir – Boumalne
Optional: Departure for an excursion at Erg Chebbi to witness the sun rise on the sandy dunes of Merzouga. Return to the hotel in Erfoud for B/F, and depart to Tineghir, the highest and the narrowest gorges in the region are Todrah's. Drive to Boumalne Dades. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Boumalne.
Day 07Boumalne – Ouarzazate
After B/F, check out
from Boumalne and depart to visit the Dades Gorges. The Dades Valley is a great
location for walking. Drive to Ouarzazate via Kelaa M'Gouna & Skoura.
Arrive at Ouarzazate and visit of its main Kasbahs. Over Night stay at
Ouarzazate.
Day 08Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After B/F, check out from Ouarzazate and drive to Ait Benhadou Kasbah (UNESCO Classified). It is the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, used as decors for many films like the "Lawrence of Arabia". Then depart to Marrakech via a long mountainous road and the Tizin tichka Pass, the highest pass in Morocco. Arrive and check in to your hotel at Marrakech. Over Night stay at Marrakech.
Day 09Marrakech
After B/F, visit the
Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque from outside, and the famous Bahia Palace and
the Saadian Tombs. Afternoon, visit the souks and the famous Jemaa Fna Place.
Over Night stay at Marakkech.
Day 10Marrakech – Essaouira
After B/F, depart to Essaouira or Old Mogador, is a city that reminds us of the times when Spain, Portugal and England fought to maintain control over its coasts. It is a typically Portuguese harbor with beautiful samples of the Moorish and Portuguese arts. Essaouira is known for its artists who work on thuja wood, its silver market, the art gallery, the harbor, the islands. It was also in Essaouira where Orson Welles shot his film Othello. You will visit the ramparts of Skala, the sea-port and the Medina. Over Night stay at Essaouira.
Day 11Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida – Casablanca
After B/F, check out
from Essaouira and depart for Safi, one of the oldest African ports beyond
Gibraltar. Also visit the remains of the Portuguese Sea Castle, the
Pottery's hill (the ideal place to buy superb pottery pieces) before continuing
to the seaside resort of Oualidia, famous for its oyster farming. In the
afternoon, continue to the stunning and popular beach resort of El Jadida (once
called "Mazagan" by the Portuguese) for a short visit, before driving
to Casablanca. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at
Casablanca.
Day 12Casablanca
After B/F, the day is
free at leisure. Relax or walk by the Cornish. Over Night stay at Casablanca.
Day 13Casablanca – Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check out
from Casablanca and transfer to Mohamed V Airport to board a flight depart for
onward destination journey.