12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers

12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers

This trip of 12 days is well-customized to explore the enchanting sites; Kasbahs, gorges, Berber villages and southern valleys. This tour includes the Blue city of Chefchaouen & the four royal cities (Marrakech, Fes, Meknes & Rabat). More, you will encounter a great experience of camel ride and camping in Sahara Desert of Merzouga.

Highlights of 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers:

Explore the ancient medina of Marrakech
Visit the historical sites and the Majorel garden
Enjoy Atlas mountains while passing Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Pasha Glaoui Kasbah and Atlas film studio in Ouarzazate
Explore Dades and Todra gorges
Experience Sahara and camel trek in Merzouga Desert
Experience the nomadic berber life with the Nomads
Do Sand Boarding or ATV activities
Watch Sunset over the heaps of sand dunes
Wholeheartly dinner and party around campfire (Drums Berber music)
Visit Azrou cedar forest (Barbary Apes) and Ifrane
Visit the ancient medina of Fes, Meknes and the Roman Ruins
Visit the blue city of Chefchaouen
Explore the beautiful coastal city of Rabat

Itinerary of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers:

DAY 1: MARRAKECH

Upon arrival in Marrakech, the jewel of the south, you meet your driver/guide to take you to your Hotel/Riad, where you will check-in and freshen up from travels. Visit Jemaa el-Fna Square at night and entertain with the magicians, story tellers, henna makers and fortune tellers. You will have the option to eat dinner here or can be served in your accommodations.

DAY 2: MARRAKECH EXPLORATION

Today, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern jewel of Morocco. You will discover the Majorel garden, the Bahia palace, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and return again to the Jemaa el-Fna. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the Souk ( marketplace) of Marrakech. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant or near the big square.

DAY 3: MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES OASIS

Start to drive through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m) in the High Atlas to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes around. Afterwards, we pass through Berber villages. Then, we will visit Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – A listed world Heritage Site by Unesco and the largest Kasbah in Morocco where you will enjoy lunch and explore the area. Later on, we continue to Ouarzazate nicknamed as “the Hollywood of Africa” to visit the local Kasbah of Pasha Glaoui and the Atlas studio.Then we drive along the “Road of Thousand and one Kasbahs”. Hence we stop at “Kalaat Mgouna”, famous for its damascena roses and annual Fair in May. We continue to Dades Oasis. Overnight in a local Hotel/Riad.

DAY 4: DADES OASIS – TODRA GORGE – MERZOUGA

After breakfast, we drive through the Dades Oasis to admire the amazing rock formation called “the Monkey toes”. Then, we continue driving to reach the enchanting town of Tinghir to enjoy panoramic views of Todra valley and walk under the 300 m high red cliff. In the first place, many rock-climbers come here to enjoy this adventure sport. After lunch, we continue our journey to Erfoud - Capital of fossils in Morocco. Later on, we drive to Rissani where we take a Berber lunch before heading to the village of Merzouga where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before checking in to your Riad for Overnight.

DAY 5: MERZOUGA AREA AND CAMEL SAFARI

Start to discover the area. Then, visit the Gnawa village of the dark skin people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Nearby there is the lake of Merzouga to admire, with its migratory bird populations. In the afternoon, it’s time to get a desert turban before your camel safari of one hour and half starts heading to the mysteriously impressive sand-sea of Erg-Chebbi; the highest sand dune in Morocco to see one of the best sunsets in your life. This trek will be guided by an experienced camel man where Dinner is a Bivouac in front of the tent where you will spend the night (the camp is equipped with flush-toilets and shower).

DAY 6: MERZOUGA AREA AND THE DESERT NOMADS

Early morning, your camel man will wake you up to watch and admire one of the best sunrises in your life. After, you will camel trek back to your Riad in Merzouga. En-route taking in the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast, you will start exploring the rest of the area enjoying the large empty space of the Sahara desert and the Erg Chebbi, visiting Nomads living in nomadic berber tents and after that the opportunity to see the mines at Mefis before heading back to the village of Merzouga and your overnight in the Riad.

DAY 7: ERRACHIDIA – MIDELT – AZROU – IFRANE – FES

Leave for Fes via the Middle Atlas Mountains reaching Azrou and Ifrane. Stopping en-route in Azrou to explore the largest Cedar forest in North Africa. You will have the opportunity to see the Barbarian apes in their natural habitat. Then you continue your journey to the enchanting city of Ifrane known as “the French village”or” the Switzerland of Morocco”. Finally, you arrive to Fes. Overnight accommodation in Hotel/Riad.

DAY 8: FES EXPLORATION

The whole day is devoted to discover the ancient walled city of Fes -- one of the largest cities in the world. A guided tour to explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruits, heaps of spices, intricately carved doors and arches and many other artistic objects of Morocco. A visit to the King's Palace, the Tanneries, and the potters sections. After winding your way deeply into the medina, you will get to have lunch at one of the best restaurant in Fes (not included). After lunch, you will complete the tour and return to your Hotel for a comfortable evening. Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.

DAY 9: FES – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS -- CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, you will travel to Meknes and and Volubilis via the foot hills of the Rif Mounatins. Meknes is another significant imperial city in Morocco, known as the Ismaili capital, built by Moulay Ismail an Alawaite King. Your first stop will be at the famous gate Bab Mansour and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then, you drive to Volubilis, the Roman ruins, dating to 25BC. After lunch on the way, you will head towards Chefchaouen, The Blue City. Overnight accommodation in Riad.

DAY 10: CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, you will have a tour of this «fresh" blue town located in the Rif Mountains. The tour would include a visit to the old medina...the main square, Uta el-Hammam, offering an authentic look at Moroccan life, the kasbah Museum with interior/ exterior gardens, a small waterfall -- Ras el Maa-- located east of the medina often frequented by locals and perhaps a visit to a women's coop to have a demonstration about their work and artistry. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

DAY 11: CHEFCHAOUEN – RABAT

Head to Rabat - the administrative capital and residence of the king. Enjoy the beautiful coastal city including the ancient medina with its ramparts, the mueusum of modern art, kasbah of the Oudayas, the Royal Palace Gate and Hassan Tower. Overnight in Hotel/Riad.

DAY 12 : TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT FOR THE FLIGHT DEPARTURE

After breakfast and depending on your departure time, we will drive you to Casablanca Airport for your flight departure.

Price Includes and Excludes of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers:

Price Includes:

Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
Car Fuel
11-nights at a private room in the hotel (at your preferred room type)
Camel trekking (camel per person)
Sunset camel ride
Overnight at a private tent in the camp (at your preferred tent type)
(Breakfast & Dinner)

Price Excludes:

Drinks
Lunches
Entrance to monuments (Optional)
Tipping (Optional)

Additional info about the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers:

1 - At the accommodations, you will be staying in private room at your preferred type.
2 – At the desert camp, you will be staying in a private tent at your preferred type.
3 – Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
4 – Children must be accompanied by an adult.
5 – Comfortable shoes for walking and Sand boarding, sport sneakers for example, long sleeves and long pants or skirts are appropriate for camel trek.
6 – Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be included as an extra
7 – Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
8 – Your booking confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Prices of the 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca - Nomadic Berbers:

Please note that the price is dependent on:

· The accommodation you select ( Standard or Luxury or Mixed)
· The number of rooms you need
· The travel season
· If you are travelling alone or on a small group tour
· If you decide to add extra nights
· Any activities or extra services to your booking

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