7 Days In Morocco, From Casablanca
7 Days In Morocco from Casablanca Overview :
This 7 days in Morocco from Casablanca covers the Imperial Cities and Sahara desert. Giving iqual importance to the history and natural landscape. The imperial cities include Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech, all designated by Unesco as World Heritage Sites. You will have the opportunity to venture into the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga and the High Atlas mountains. Bring you fresh experiences of the wonderful nature.
7 Days In Morocco From Casablanca Itinerary :
This seven-day itinerary in Morocco starts in Casablanca and allows you to visit several world-famous sites, including Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and Hassan Tower in Rabat. Next, you head to the Medina of Fes, passing by Meknes and the Roman Ruins. Finally, you spend a night in a luxurious camp in the Sahara Desert under a starry sky, before heading to Marrakech, which will mark the end of our 7 days in Morocco from Casablanca Itinerary.
7 Days In Morocco From Casablanca Highlights :
- Casablanca & Rabat — visiting two historical cities;
- The Draa Valley — the date basket of Morocco;
- Ait Ben Haddou — a fortified village renown for Unesco World Heritage Site;
- Merzouga Desert— sleeping at the golden dunes of Erg-chebbi.
- Tizi n’Tichka pass — the highest major pass of Atalas Mountain in North Africa;
Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat
The first days of this 7 days in Morocco will start from Casablanca airport or a pre-arranged location inside the city. Our English-speaking driver will pick you up with a private vehicle. The first stop will be at the Hassan II Mosque. knowen as one of the world’s largest mosques in the Islamic world. In addition to its dramatic location overhanging the ocean waves echoes verse from the Quran. Which states that God’s throne was built upon the water. It’s a hint of how unique is the mix between the Moroccan art and the Islamic desine. It’s open to non-believers so you can explore its interior and its refined decorations.
After the mosque, you will go to Rabat. Located just 90 km away and serves as the capital of Morocco since 1912. The imperial city is a perfect combination of the old part dated back to 12th century and the mordern urban projects. Built in 20th century.. You can plan your own trip here and are suggested to visit the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, the medina’s souk, and the Mohamed VI Museum of Modern Art. We’ll customize the tour according to your preferences. At night you will stay in the riad located in the city center. Close to those attractions mentioned above.
Day 2: Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
After breakfast in the Hotel/Riad in Rabat. You will depart for another imperial city of Meknes. The sultan made Meknes into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style. surrounded by high walls with great doors. Where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today. You’ll explore Sultan Moulay Ismail’s mausoleum and the city’s historic medina. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medina’s ancient city walls and nine monumental gates such as Bab Mansour are still well preserved and are worthy to visit. Next stop is the Roman empire. Which was identified late in the 19th century and has been a part of the Moroccan protected heritages since 1921. Which was also called Ksar Pharaoh which means Pharaoh Palace.
After leaving Volubilis. The road will lead us to our next Imperial city of Fes. Which considered as the first capital of Morocco and the place where all the history of the country was started from. You will have the opportonity to have a tour guide in the next day after having enough rest at your Riad.
Day 3: Fes
This walled city of Fes will transport you back to medieval times. The Medina of Fez is considered as one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world, and has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”. The unpaved urban space conserves the majority of its original functions and attribute and most of its monuments – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains – dated back to the 13th–14th centuries which was called the Marinid era.
After breakfast at the Riad, you will meet our official local guide to have the Medina tour. First you will reach the main intance of the Medina named Bab Boujeloud, which is also knowen as “The Blue Gate”,was built in 1913, and painted with blue from one side and green in the other which represent the two famous colors of Fes’s ceramic. Then you will visit the quranic school Madrasah Bou Inania to enjoy its highly refined decorations. Was built around 1350-55 by Abu Inan Faris. Another must see in Fes is the Karaouine Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin, which was established around 857–859 and the second oldest universities in the world. than you will for sure have the chance to enjoy the traditional market with its vibe on the way to the tennery.
Later that day you will be visiting the Royal Palac in addition to the panoramic view of the south Borj and the ceramic factory.
Day 4: Fes - Ifrane - Monkey Forest - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
The fourth day will start by picking you up from your beautiful Riad. we will head to Ifrane or the Moroccan swiss, a beautiful Moroccan town located 1700 meters high and nestled upon the Middle Atlas Mountains. as it is one of the most clean cities in the world.
After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains, we’ll descend into the Ziz Valley, where the desert’s arid landscape emerges. Passing through the gateway to the Sahara Desert Erfoud. You can choose to go to the camp by camel or by 4×4 vehicle, both ensuring you unique experiences to admire its spectacular scenery. Erg Chebbi red-orange dunes are famous for thier unique colore as well as height and size, over an area of twenty-two kilometers long and five kilometers wide.
After arriving to the camp, you’ll be welcomed with tea as a Berber tradition. You can watch the sunset, enjoy the delicious dinner, Berber music and dancing, meditate and sleep with countless stars shining brightly above you. We do our best to make sure you have a truly immersive desert experience.
Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges- Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
On the fifth day, you’ll enjoy the dawn and the sunrise from the Erg Chebbi dunes, an enchanting moment as the sun bathes the sand dunes in a magical light. Afterward, we return to camp for breakfast and go back to Merzouga on camels.
Our journey wil lead us towards Rissani, which is the source of the Moroccan Royal family. in addition of having one of the biggest Souks in the coutry, where you can find many Moroccan products with a very cheeper price and a high quality, and its separated into different parts for different catigories such as donkeys, sheeps, cloths etc..
Then we’ll step on the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs, named after the numerous Berber defensive fortresses lining the road. After that will be the Valley of the Roses with thousands of rose bushes on the banks of the Oued Dades. the Village becomes Every year from April to May, the valley is turned into a beautiful and fragrant rose color.
The destination of this fifth day is Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco” for its film studios. Depending on your schedule and interests, there may be an opportunity to tour these studios. The Taourirt Kasbah, located on the outskirts of the city can be another option for visit. You’ll spend the night at a hotel in Ouarzazate after dinner.
Day 6: Ouarzazate - Marrakech
On this 6th day, you’ll visit the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village dated back to 17th century and a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. And it has been the filming site of many films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Babel and Kingdom of Heaven etc..Following a leisurely exploration of Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll be gradually ascending into the High Atlas Mountains, with snow-covered peaks. Along the way, there will be a short visit to the Telouet Kasbah, a counterpart to the Taourirt Kasbah, as it once served as the residence of the Lord of the Atlas, Thami El Glaoui.
Soon after, we’ll reach the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, 2,205 meters above sea level and the highest major mountain pass in North Africa. From this point, we begin our descent toward Marrakech. The descent offers breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-peaked mountain and berber villages scattered around.
At night you are recommended to visit Jamaâ El Fna Square, the most famous Intangible Cultural Heritage of Morocco, where gathers every night storytellers, Gnawa musicians, acrobats, fortune-tellers and food vendors selling everything from sheep’s heads to snails beneath creamy awnings. Not far from the square, there are countless shadowy alleyways filled with spices, carpets, shoes, and everything you could think of. Aside from strolling in the souks, you can also consider getting a henna tattoo or a scrub down in the local hammam. Your accommodation will be in a riad in the city center, close to those attractions listed above.
Day 7: Marrakech - Airport
On this final day of 7-day Morocco tour, after breakfast and if your schedule permits, you can take a final stroll through the city for some last-minute shopping or exploration. Our driver will be ready to pick you up at the designated location and time to take you to the airport. Our service will end at the terminal when we farewell, with our best wishes for a future encounter for the exploration of other parts of this beautiful country.
Depart
Casablanca
Duration
7 Days & 6 Night
Via
Merzouga Desert
End
Marrakech
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