The Moroccan door stands slightly ajar, its
hand-carved patterns so intricate that you momentarily forget why you are here.
A covert mission, with a deep breath, you push open the elaborate door and step
into the room. Before an exquisitely decorated Mediterranean parlor and you are
disarmed by the eccentric beauty of the Moroccan decor surrounding you.
Travelers will likely be awed by the beauty and timeless magnificence of this nation that may be resplendent in its culture, heritage and art. Be allured from the breath-taking architecture of Morocco's mosques, palaces and historical websites which have been by the hundreds all close to this region. Leave your map behind as you visit the labyrinth of Marrakesh where by streets are filled with numerous distractions from snake-charmers to silver leather poufs. Dive into the myriad of stores in Marrakech's markets in which 1 can uncover anything from olives to carpets.
Travelers will likely be awed by the beauty and timeless magnificence of this nation that may be resplendent in its culture, heritage and art. Be allured from the breath-taking architecture of Morocco's mosques, palaces and historical websites which have been by the hundreds all close to this region. Leave your map behind as you visit the labyrinth of Marrakesh where by streets are filled with numerous distractions from snake-charmers to silver leather poufs. Dive into the myriad of stores in Marrakech's markets in which 1 can uncover anything from olives to carpets.
Imperial Cities and South- 6 days/ 5 nights
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate
In the morning an enjoyable drive across the
High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N’Tichka’s passes at 2260 meters.
Beautiful village suspended on the flanks of the mountains… We'll call a halt
to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, registered to the world heritage of the
UNESCO this walled village, spangled of notched towers and decorated of motives
in the shape of lozenge, is considered understandably like one of most
beautiful of the country. Hundreds of movies are shot in this decor «the
diamond of the Nile ", «Lawrence of Arabia ", The Mommy, Gladiator, 7
Days in Tebet, Babel…etc. Reaching Ouarzazate, for those of you who are
interested, a visit to the impressive Atlas Film Studios can be arranged, we'll
drive to the 100 year old Kasbah Taourirt for a quick visit of this complex of
courtyards, a maze of richly decorated rooms, alleyways and crenellated towers.
Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura –
Tinghir – Erfoud – Merzouga
Drive further towards the beautiful Skoura (42
Km to Ouarzazat), we shall stop to visit the fabulous Kasbah of Amerhidl, we
continue along this Valley of the Roses, through El Klâat Mgouna, (Citadel of
the Mgouna Tribe) where thousands of small, pink roses, first planted by French
settlers, are grown to make the rose oil essence - "Eau de Rose" - so
beloved of the Berber people…
We will stop for lunch at the heart of the Todra
gorges. It is a wild landscape, populated with Berber villages and nomads
minding their herds of goats. Hike down the narrow gorges, the fruit of the separation
of the High Atlas and Djebel Sarrho. You'll refresh yourself a bit by bathing
your feet in the cold and crystalline water of the river… Lunch and
continuation to the impressive Merzouga dunes of Erg Chebbi, we set out further
east along the Tinejdad Valley the stamping grounds of the Berber
warriors of the south, the highly-independent Aït Atta tribe - through
palmeraies and stark hills along a well-surfaced road, occasionally covered
with blown sand...
We continue to Merzouga, we exchange the car for
camels in order to admire the sunset and spend the night under Berber tents in
a luxury bivouac in the deep of the dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga – Errachidia –
Midelt – Azrou - Ifrane – Fez
After breakfast. Depart for Fez. This long trip
will take you through mountains and the cedar woods of the middle Atlas,
passing by Ifrane, with its charming ski resort. Then we arrive to the city of
Azrou, or the important handicraft centre specialised in the work of cedar
wood. Along the way we will stop in Midelt for lunch. Dinner and overnight in
Fez.
Day 4: Cultural visit to Fez
After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted
in discovering Fez, oldest imperial cities in Morocco. It is well known for its
spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Then comes a
ride to the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous Souks where
craftsmen still labor from the age-old oriental tradition. Lunch will
afterwards take place in a Moroccan traditional restaurant, before resuming the
visit in the afternoon. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Fez - Meknes – Rabat
After breakfast, your guide will take you on a
tour of Meknes, one of Morocco’s most striking Imperial Cities. The Sultan
Moulay Ismail made it his capital. you will visit attics stables of Moulay
Ismail, place El Hdim, Bab Mansour, the most famous door of all North Africa…
Lunch will be taken in Meknes. You will visit the best preserved Roman ruins of
Volubilis and the birthplace of Moulay Idriss, the creator of the first Muslim
dynasty. You will spend 1 hour exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a
picture of life during the Roman Empire. Then continuation to Rabat, which has
always been a seminal town with the ruins of Chala, an ancient Roman city, and
the numerous monuments dating to the 13th century, such as The Almohad
dynasties, under Yacub El Mansour, who has devoted the town by building of
Kasbah Chellah necropolis. Hassan Tour (which ought to have been one of the
biggest mosques of the Moslem world), and the Oudayas Kasbah. And more
recently, you have the Mausoleum of the late king Mohamed V, with its
independence architecture in 1956. This mausoleum is a real jewel of Moroccan
art. The late king of Morocco, Hassan II, and his brother Prince Mulay
Abdellah, are also buried there. Rabat is today a modern town, a garden city,
seat of the Royal Palace, the embassies, the parliament and the ministries.
Dinner and overnight in Rabat.
Day 6: Rabat – Casablanca –
Marrakech
Departure for Marrakech through Casablanca the
economic capital, second town of Africa it is the main business and industrial
centre. With its Aïn Diab coast which is endowed with beautiful swimming pools;
cafes, restaurants, private clubs, hotels and night clubs are interspersed
along its very active coast. An orientation tour will take us to the outside of
the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the second largest Mosque in the world…
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