Moroccan odyssey private tour 11 Days
Brief Itinerary
Day 01 : Marrakech Arrival
Day 02 : Marrakech guided tour
Day 03 : Excussion Essaouira
Day 04 : Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Day 05 : Dades – Toudra – 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
- 3 nights in Marrakech
- 1 night in Skoura
- 1 night in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
- 2 nights in Fez
- 1 night in Chefchaouen
- 1 night in Rabat
- 1 night in Marrakech
Itinerary Details
Day 01 : Marrakech Arrival
Upon arrival in Marrakech, Morocco red city and its tourism hub, your private driver will greet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. You may visit the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s main square and wonder around souk bazaars in Medina.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 02 : Marrakech guided tour
Today you will visit tourism capital of Morocco, red city Marrakech. Your local guide will escort you around 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, beautiful El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Then meandering the arms-width streets of the souks bazaars to Jamaa El Fna Square, the famous market square in Marrakech’s old quarter complete with storytellers, magicians, food stalls and snake charmers. Enjoy your fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna end of the day.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 03 : Excursion essaouira
Today we head toward to Essaouira. You will see a completely different side of Morocco at the Atlantic coastline of Essaouira. With your guide you will discover an authentic medival seaside town, Essaouira is an alluring, unspoilt destination with a tangible North African feel. Visit this charming artist colony that boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and mouthwatering seafoods. Take a stroll along the town’s old medina, Jewish mellah, fishing harbor, skala du Port are offering breathtaking views of Essaouira. The medina of Essaouira is UNESCO World Heritage listed city, as an example of a late-18th century fortified town.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 04 : Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Leave the ochre-coloured city of Marrakech behind and head towards the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass and observing everyday life in remote rural villages. Afternoon, visit the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture, boasting one of Morocco well-preserved kasbahs. Your journey continues via Ouarzazate, it is known as Hollywood of Africa, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Star Wars having been filmed here. Today you will overnight in Skoura, is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves that provide great views of the Atlas Mountains.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura
Day 05 : Dades – Toudra – Sahara Desert
Today, explore the famous Kasbah Amridil, then head towards the road of a thousand Kasbahs to Sahara Desert, en route passing through the dry, rugged Boumalne Dades. Todra Gorge known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Sahara’, a massive trench that rises over 300 metres to form one of the most dramatic and breathtaking natural sights in Morocco. The limestone stacks make a perfect area for hiking, and so today you will take a short walk through the sheer cliffs. Late afternoon you will settle into the luxury desert camp in Merzouga. The stunning reddish-hued sand dunes can reach up to 150 metres high, creating an otherworldly landscape. Enjoy your camel ride around 45 minutes during sunset. Then, return to your camp for a traditional dinner before a campfire. Slumber tonight in comfort, as the sounds of the desert.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara desert)
Day 06 : Sahara Desert – Fes
You leave Fes behind and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. Ascending over the Atlas Mountains enroute you will pass by Ifrane, a beautiful ski resort, known as “Little Switzerland” and see the cedar woods and berber apes in Azrou. You will have your lunch at middle of journey in Midelt where is famous with apple production. Descending through the Atlas Mountains, you will drive along the Ziz Valley with giant palm trees, here is the largest dates producer in Morocco. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset and then go by dromedary camel 45-60 minutes, at sunset, into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to camp overnight in your luxury tent at Desert oasis.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 07 : Fes guided tour
Today you will visit cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Your local guide will escort you around the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Step back into the medival ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Passing donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the biggest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets) and explore the specialty sections that seperate the souk. You will explore and experience Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyin, Tanneries, Borj Sud, and experience of Moroccan artworks berber carpets and zellige tiles & ceramics.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 08 : Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Starting the day with Imperial City-Meknes to explore the most beautiful gate of Bab Mansour, Royal Stables, Agdal Reservoir and Old Medina. Then journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved & impressive Roman ruins in North Africa. Your guide will escort you on a walk around 2000 year old ruins; the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. Upon completing this glimpse into antiquity, head toward to The Blue City, Chefchaouen for overnight stay.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen
Day 09 : Chefchaouen – Rabat
This morning, you will discover the vividly blue-colored small town of Chefchaouen which nestles in
the hollow of the two mountains; Ech-Chaoua (The Horns) from which it takes its name. Steep
narrow streets with white and indigo limewashed buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated doorways and red tile roofs make this a delightful
town. Afternoon, you will visit Royal Palace – official residence of King, the Mohammed V
Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco. Then explore the Mauresque-style
Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, along with its scenic Andalusian garden.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat
Day 10 : Rabat – Casablanca -Marrakech
Casablanca is the largest metropolis and commercial hub of Morocco. This morning, you will visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the huge building is part on land and part on ocean and can accommodate 25,000 worshipers; its minaret stands as the tallest religious structure in the world. After shot walking at La Corniche, you will be back to ‘the red city’ Marrakech for overnight stay. Enjoy your leisure afternoon in Marrakech.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 11 : Marrakech Departure
Transfer to Marrakech Airport .
Visites
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Marrakech.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
- Visiting the Biggest Gorge of Morocco, Todra and beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Fez.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic City of Meknes.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Volubilis.
- Visiting World Famous Blue City, Chefchaouen and its highlights.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.
- Visiting the largest mosque of Africa, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Essaouira.
Transport
- Included diesel & tolls & parkings with English speaking professional driver
Meals
- 11 breakfast, 2 dinner
Accommodation
- 10 nights (in hotel, riad, kasbah, desert camp)
Included
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- Airport Transfers
- Guided Tour of Marrakech
- Guided Tour of Essaouira
- Guided Tour of Kasbah Amridil
- Camel Ride at Sunset in Sahara Desert
- Guided Tour of Fez
- Guided Tour of Volubilis
- Guided Tour of Chefchaouen
- Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Included site entrance fees and local guides
Excluded
- Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
- Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Optional activities
Price : please send enquiry
