Moroccan odyssey private tour 09 Days

Brief Itinerary

Day 01 : Marrakech Arrival
Day 02 : Marrakech guided tour
Day 03 : Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Day 04 : Dades – Toudra – Sahara Desert
Day 05 : Sahara desert – Fes
Day 06 : Fes guided tour
Day 07 : Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat
Day 08 : Casablanca – Marrakech
Day 09 : Marrakech Departure

• 2 nights in Marrakech
• 1 night in Skoura
• 1 night in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
• 2 nights in Fez
• 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 : 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 04 : 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 05 : 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 06 : 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 07 : Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat

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, proceed to Imperial City-Meknes to explore the most beautiful gate of Bab Mansour, Royal Stables, Agdal Reservoir and Old Medina. Head toward to Rabat and 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 08 : 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 09 : Marrakech departure

Transfer to Marrakech Menara 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.
• Visiting the largest mosque of Africa, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Transport

• Included diesel & tolls & parkings with English speaking professional driver

Meals

• 8 breakfast, 2 dinner

Accommodation

• 8 nights (in hotel, riad, kasbah, desert camp)

Included

• Airport Transfers
• Guided Tour of Marrakech
• Guided Tour of Kasbah Amridil
• Camel Ride at Sunset in Sahara Desert
• Guided Tour of Fez
• Guided Tour of Volubilis
• 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