Morocco has Arabic as well as European influences on its culture and that make it a nation of mix culture. The bazaars in the country have that old world charm and that attracts tourists who love the quaint surroundings. Visit to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Sahara desert is an awe inspiring experience.
Day 01 Arrive Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca airport meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Casablanca – Rabat – Fez (By Road) (294 Kms / 3H 25M appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Hassan II Mosque, its glass floor suspended directly over the sea, is home to the tallest minaret in the world. Continue to Rabat and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah. Continue the imperial city of Meknes to see the Bab Mansour gateway as well as the granaries, royal stables and shrine of Moulay Ismail, among the few shrines in Morocco non-Muslims can visit. Continue to Volubilis, the site of well-preserved Roman ruins.Travel to Fez for a special cocktail reception. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Fez
After breakfast, visit to Fez el-Bali (Old Fez), strolling through the lanes and souks of the labyrinthine old quarter. Visit the Karaouine, the Hispano-Moorish Attarine Medersa (Koranic college) and the Nejjarine Square. You also view the Royal Palace, madrasas and mellah(Jewish quarter) in Fez el-Jadid. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Fez – Erfoud – Merzouga (By Road) (470 kms / 7H 15M appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to Erfoud via the mountains and the cedar woods of the middle Atlas passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft centre. Stop in Midelt for lunch. Continuation to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz valley dotted with palm trees, which are the source for the yearly date Feztival in Erfoud. Then transfer by 4X4 to Merzouga. Dinner and accommodation at Auberge Tombouctou should chose before departure accommodation here in the Hotel or in the tent with camp (Bivouac). Overnight at Merzouga.
Day 05 Merzouga – Erfoud – Ouarzazate (By Road) (378 Kms/5H 30M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to early morning jeep excursion to see the sunrise over the sands-dunes of Merzouga. The holy city where Moulay Ali Cherif, ancestor of the Alaouite dynasty is buried. Visit of the kasbah of the 17th century and the Ksar Abbar ruins, and continuation to Tinghir via the Tinjdad road. Visit of the magnificent Todgha canyons which rocks reach and altitude of 250 meters. Lunch at a restaurant situated at the feet of the canyons and departure to the Dades canyons for a visit and then continuation to Ouarzazate via the road of the thousand kasbahs and the Dades valley famous for its roses and the yearly Moussem (rose Feztival). Visit of the kasbah of Taourirt. Overnight at Ouarzazate.
Day 06 Ouarzazate – Marrakech (By Road) (197 Kms /3H 47M appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to visit of the kasbahs of Taouirt Tiffeltout and Ait Benhaddou, the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, which has served as decor for many films like “Laurence of Arabia”. Lunch at the terrace of the restaurant facing the kasbah. Departures to Marrakech via the Tichka pass offering an impressive landscape in the heart of the Atlas mountain chain. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Marrakech
After breakfast, proceed to Unearth the secrets of Marrakech, beginning in the medina, the old walled section of town. Marvel at the soaring Koutoubia minaret, and visit the Bahia Palace, an exemplary specimen of privileged life in the 19th century. Explore Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s main square that is filled with vendors, musicians and snake charmers. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Depart Marrakech
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
Casablanca | 01 | Le Palace d’Anfa |
Fez | 02 | Palais Medina & Spa |
Merzouga | 01 | Auberge Tombouctou |
Ouarzazate | 01 | Ksar Ighanda |
Marrakech | 02 | Atlas Medina & Spa |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.(Except Hassan II mosque in Casablanca)
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes
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– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.