5 Days Tour From Casablanca To Fes Via North Morocco Chefchaouen
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Experience the true Morocco Desert on this 5-day journey from Casablanca to Marrakech. Stop by Chefchaouen, the blue gem. Wander the winding, cobblestone alleys of the mediaeval city of Fes; take in the breathtaking scenery of the Atlas Mountains; and spend the night beneath the stars in the Sahara Desert. Make your way to Marrakech, the “red city,” via the Todgha gorges and the Road of a thousand Kasbahs.
Program Details
- Day 1: Casablanca airport, Chefchaouen (338 KM)
- Day 2: Chefchaouen, Fes (201 KM)
- Day 3: Fes, Ifrane, Merzouga (459 KM)
- Day 4: Merzouga, Todgha Gorges, Dades valley (252 KM)
- Day 5: Dades valley, Rose Valley, Ait-ben-Haddou Ksar, Marrakech (340 KM)
Day 1: Casablanca airport Chefchaouen
After you’ve landed in Casablanca, one of our representatives will meet you at the airport and take you on a journey to Chefchaouen via the Rif Mountains, a vast plateau cut across by many valleys and ravines. Once you arrive in Chefchaouen, you’ll be amazed by the stunning beauty of the city, which is situated dramatically above the mountains. Please activate your cameras! It is Morocco’s blue jewel. Spend the night in Chefchaouen, complete with breakfast
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Fes
We will leave your riad at around 8 in the morning for Fes, where our local guide will lead you to the site of Morocco’s oldest Medina, which is believed to have been built in the eighth century. The Medina’s narrow, twisting cobblestone alleyways are best explored on foot, although donkeys are also available for hire. On your guided tour of Medina’s historical sites, you’ll see the world’s oldest university, the tomb of Moulay Idriss, the Nejjarine fountains, the world-renown tanneries, the King’s Palace, the Jewish neighborhood, and a ceramics cooperative where you can see traditional Moroccan crafts. As the sun sets, the trip comes to a close. Staying the night in Fes, with breakfast included
Day 3: Fes, Ifrane, Merzouga
We will begin our journey into the Sahara Desert in the morning, stopping first in Ifrane, also called Little Switzerland. If you’re lucky, you may see monkeys as we make our way through the Cedar Forest. After that, we’ll go to Midelt for lunch. Carry on your journey via the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you may see nomadic people in action. We keep on driving through the picturesque Ziz Valley, which is bordered by palm palms, making pit stops at picturesque viewpoints. Our last stop will be in the Sahara Desert after that. Stay in Merzouga for the night, complete with breakfast and supper.
Day 4: Merzouga, Todgha Gorges
Your camel guide will wake you up in the morning so you can see the breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes. One of the most memorable parts of the journey was this. Your journey back to Merzouga will begin after you have breakfast in the Saharan dunes, where you will ride camels. We will then begin our drive to the Dades Valley, passing via the Todghra Valley and the Gorges en route. En route, we will make a photo stop at some of the kasbahs that were constructed by Jews. Before continuing on to the Dades Valley, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the breathtaking Todghra Gorges. Spend the night in Dades Valley, complete with breakfast and supper.
Day 5: Dades Valley – Marrakech
We will travel to Marrakech via the Dades Valley, famous for its historic kasbahs and spectacular rock formations, and the Rose Valley, where the famous damask roses are gathered in April, after breakfast at your hotel. As we continue our trip, we will stop at Ouarzazate, often called African Hollywood, a city famous for its film studios and Taourirt kasbah. The next stop will be at the Ait ben Haddou Ksar, the biggest ksar in Morocco and a UNESCO Heritage site. It was here that many films were shot, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Gladiator, and The Jewel of the Nile. We continue our journey to Marrakech by crossing the Tichka Pass, a mountain range that ranks among Morocco’s highest. With a midday arrival in Marrakech
Included
- Pick up from the airport, lodging in Marrakech
- Transportation AC car 4×4, Mini-van…
- Multilingual driver/guide
- Fuel and anything linked to the car and driver
- 1 night in Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley
- Camel rides to desert camp in Sahara Desert
- HB accommodations (Dinner, room and breakfast)
- Drop off in your Hotel/Riad in Fes
Excluded
- Flight tickets
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Personnel expenses…
Note
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