15 days private tour from Marrakech - Kingdom of Morocco Sahara and Atlantic

15 days private tour from Marrakech - Kingdom of Morocco Sahara and Atlantic

The highlights of this sensational tour of the Kingdom of Morocco are the four Imperial Cities, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Rabat. Also the adventure days in the area of the Erg Chebbi, the ride with dromedary and the night in the Berber tent. UNESCO World Heritage Medina of Marrakech, the Kasbah Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah Taourirt, Kasbah Amridil, Volubilis, Meknes, Medina of Fes u. Rabat, El-Jadida, Essaouira and the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage - the manufacture of argan oil by hand.
Southern Morocco is dominated by the imposing foothills of the High Atlas. Rugged canyons and blooming oases create fascinating color contrasts. The reddish-brown loam-built Berber villages complete the landscape picture. We follow the legendary caravan routes and feel in the dreamy riads, as Seherezade once did in the tale of 1001 Nights. Port cities and world-famous seaside resorts such as El-Jadida and Essaouira offer a welcome change.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech

Pass By: Marrakesh Menara Airport, RAK Mhamid saada 6 n209، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
At the airport you will be met by your driver, who will escort you to the hotel. Welcome reception with tea a la menthe. Depending on the arrival time, you have the opportunity for first explorations in Marrakech.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 2: High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Quarzazate (235 km)

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
We drive over one of the most scenic routes in Morocco, the Tizi Tichka (2260 m) pass. Driving through the Ounila Valley we stop at the Kasbah Telouet and after many photo stops we reach the town of Ait Ben Haddou, where you will visit one of the most magnificent Kasbahs of Morocco. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and served as a backdrop in numerous Holywood productions. Its reddish-brown walls are a great example of the traditional mud-building architecture of the Berbers. Guided tour of the historic Kasbah. Ait Ben Haddou is on the road of a thousand kasbahs. In Quarzazate you have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Cinema and the Kasbah Taourirt. We stay in a hotel in Quarzazate.
Meals: 1 bottle of mineral water, breakfast, dinner
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 3: Dades - Tingehir (225 km)

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinghir, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Today we continue the round trip in the direction of Tingehir. In Skoura visit the Kasbah Amridil (admission optional). On the way you discover an oasis in the valley of the roses, in El Kalaa Magouna. Optionally you can visit a Rose Cooperative.
On a section of the route, the road runs upstream along the Dadès, with steep serpentines, beautiful Berber villages, date palms and kasbahs. The Dades rises in the High Atlas and winds in a deep canyon down to the impressive rock formation Dadès Gorge. Continue through wild and romantic landscape, via Tingehir we reach the Todra gorge. We spend the night near the Todra Gorge.
Meals: 1 bottle of mineral water, breakfast, dinner,
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 4: Erfoud - Merzouga (215 km)

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After breakfast, we take a walk through the imposing Todra Gorge with its steep cliffs. Later we do a little hike in the nearby Palm Oasis. Along beautiful palm groves we pass rustic Berber villages until we reach Tinjdad. Here's a break scheduled for a visit to the Museum of Bensaid (admission optional), or to enjoy a walk.
Continuing on via Erfoud and Rissani we reach Merzouga in the late afternoon. We visit a Gnoua family, who presents us a traditional musical folklore performance. On dromedaries you ride the caravan into the sunset and spend a night at the Luxury Berbercamp. At the campfire and Berber music you can round off the day.
Meals: 1 bottle of mineral water, breakfast, dinner
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the desert camp.

Day 5: Erg Chebbi

Pass By: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Early risers enjoy a colorful sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
A day in the Sahara, according to your ideas. We go for a hike, but maybe it's just nice to sunbathe on a sand dune and enjoy the colors of the Sahara and the warmth? The second night at Erg Chebbi is also spent at the Luxury Desert Camp.
Meals: 1 bottle of mineral water

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the desert camp

Day 6: Errachidia - Midelt (275 km)

Stop At: Atelier Kasbah Myriem, Bp 318, Midelt 54350 Morocco
After experiencing the colorful sunrise and having breakfast in the sunshine, we set off for the Moyen Atlas. About 40 km before Errachidia, the fertile valley narrows to the steep gorge, Gorge du Ziz. Near Errachidia is a break at the lake, "Al-Hassan Addakhil". planned and you enjoy the impressive panorama during a walk. Lunch break in Errachidia. Strengthened, the journey continues through the beautiful landscape to Midelt. Here we stay today.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 7: Ifran - Fez (235 km)

Stop At: Ifrane National Park, Ifrane Morocco
After breakfast we drive to the Ifrane National Park. On a walk through the forest of the Atlas cedars, we will experience first hand the Barbary apes in their natural habitat.
In the tranquil town of Ifrane, which is called Switzerland, a stay is planned. We follow the road through a forest area to Imouzzer, where we take a short break and maybe enjoy a Thè a la Menthe in a typical sidewalk cafe. Towards evening we reach the oldest royal city. In Fes two nights are planned.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 8: Fez (50 km)

Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
After your leisurely breakfast we drive to the mountain of the south, with fantastic panoramic views of the medina of Fes. With a local guide you will visit the historic buildings and the Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the artisan district of the medina we observe the artisans in the traditional production of their goods. Potter, tanner, chiseller, coppersmith, tailor, ect .... Cozy cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 9: Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen (270 km)

Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
On the way to Meknes we visit the Roman excavation Volubilis. It shows the best preserved excavations from Roman times in North Africa and was named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In the pilgrimage site Moulay Idris the tomb of the founder Idris I can be visited. On a fertile plateau we reach the royal city of Meknes, which is known for its 40 km long city walls in loam construction. In the medina they stroll through colorful souks and visit among others the most impressive city portal of Morocco, the Bab El Mansour. You spend the night in Chefchaouen.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 10: Rabat (285 km)

Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Tour of the blue town of Chefchaouen. Then continue to the state capital of Morocco, Rabat. With a local guide you will visit the mausoleum of King Mohamed V with the imposing Hassan Tower, the Oudaya Kasbah and the Gardens of the Royal Palace.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 11: Casablanca - El Jadida (250 km)

Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Casablanca is the main industrial and commercial center and with 3 million inhabitants the largest city in Morocco. After the city tour you will visit the Hassan II mosque. The square giant minaret rises 200 meters and is thus the highest sacred building in the world. Non-Muslims are also allowed to visit the mosque, except Friday. (Guide optional). Medina and "Ricks Cafe", which was modeled after the world-famous classic "Casablanca".
We drive on to the elite El Jadida. The medina is completely surrounded by a walkable city wall. A tour leads from the entrance gate over the four bastions around the entire, built in Portuguese time fortress around. Built in the 16th century by the Portuguese underground cistern served as a water reservoir. You can visit the Cistern Portugaise (admission optional). Afterwards, a walk through the medina offers a welcome change.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 12: Safi - Essaouiera (295 km)

Stop At: Lalla Fatna Beach, R301, Safi 46006 Morocco
In Oualidia we take a break and visit the "Gardens of the Lagoon". In the fish restaurants of the lagoon fresh fish is prepared. Along the wild and romantic Atlantic coast we reach Safi. A local guide shows us the historic old town with its ancient buildings. The Portuguese fortress Ksar el Bahar, Grande Mosquée, Chapelle Portugaise, Borj ed Dar.
Shortly before Essaouira, the biosphere reserve of the UNESCO begins for argan trees. This protected since 1998 area of the last argan trees covers 820,000 hectares in the southwest of Morocco. The traditional craftsmanship of the precious argan oil is also under the protection of UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage and is therefore presented to the guests in the "Women's Cooperative for Argan Oil". Just in time for dinner we reach our accommodation in Essaouira. Here are two nights planned.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 13: Essaouira

Pass By: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Essaouiera is surrounded by a well-preserved mud wall, which contrasts with the whitewashed houses, with their blue shutters. Since 2001, the Medina Essaouira's, the former Mogador, is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our sightseeing tour with a local guide in the morning at the fishing port. The fishermen have just arrived and offer their rich catch. There is much exotic to discover and from the city wall you can enjoy a fantastic panorama. The medina is a shopper's paradise for silver, Berber ornaments, fabrics, and various arts and crafts. Next to the city are the most beautiful beaches of Morocco.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 14: Marrakech sightseeing (215 km)

Stop At: Palacio da Bahia, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
After breakfast we leave for Marrakech. A guided sightseeing tour of the ancient Kasbah of Marrakech, Bahia Palace, Saadien Tomboux, Kasbah and Bab Agnou, Koutoubia Mosque, Garden Majorelle or Park Lalla Hasna, Djemaa El Fnaa, which is also called Hanged Place, and some of the famous ones souks.
City tour is included, the admission tickets are optional. The rest of the time you have at leisure.
Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You stay in a beautiful riad.

Day 15: Marrakech Menara (10 km)

Pass By: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Today you say goodbye to Morocco. Depending on your departure time, your chauffeur will take you to RAK airport on time. We wish you a safe journey home. Beslama - goodbye.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.