Arrive in Casablanca, meet your driver, and visit Hassan II Mosque. Next day, explore Rabat’s medina, Kasbah of the Udayas, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then tour Roman ruins of Volubilis before arriving in Fes. Day 3 is a guided walking tour of Fes’ medina, including Bou Inania Mosque, Nejjarine Square, tanneries, and Jewish quarter. On day 4, travel to Merzouga desert via Ifrane, Azrou cedar forest, and Midelt, then enjoy a camel trek and overnight desert camp. Day 5 begins with sunrise at the dunes, visit Rissani souk, Todgha Gorges, and overnight in Dades Valley. Day 6 explores Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate kasbahs, film studios, and Ait Ben Haddou before heading to Marrakech. Day 7 features a guided tour of Marrakech’s major landmarks and the vibrant Jamaa El Fna square. On day 8, transfer to the airport for your departure.
Arrive at Casablanca airport. First, you go and get the driver, then you will be picked up by him and
taken to your hotel to stay for some time and then after that Tour 8-Day
Tour From Casablanca starts as we take a short tour of Casablanca, which
is the commercial capital of Morocco and is also the most cosmopolitan
city. Hassan II mosque is one of the biggest on our travelling day, we will
visit it .
Today departure from your hotel Explore Rabat, the historic medina, the
impressive Kasbah of the Udayas, and the picturesque Mausoleum of
Mohammed V provide a glimpse into Morocco’s royal heritage. Stroll
through the charming streets, savoring the blend of ancient and
contemporary atmospheres.
Embark on a captivating day tour to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage
site nestled in the Moroccan landscape. As you explore the ancient ruins of
this Roman city, marvel at the intricately preserved remnants, including
stunning mosaics, triumphal arches, and well-preserved structures that
whisper tales of a bygone era. Wander through the archaeological site,
imagining the bustling life that once animated these historic streets. The
expansive views of the surrounding countryside add to the enchantment,
creating a surreal atmosphere that transports you back in time. At
lunchtime, a unique moment awaits . Overnight in Fes .
The first destination is capital cultural and religious of the Kingdom, we will
do walking tour to capture the historical moments. You will be engulfed in
the mystical ambiance of an old oriental medina filed with the streets that
bend and are narrow. You will follow the routes passing through the
numerous historical and architectural structures belonging to the Mereneid
and Alaouite dynasties that ruled Morocco when this city used to be the
capital of this kingdom They (monuments) are often favoured because they
are the best models of Moorish architectural style. You will have the
opportunity to see the Bue Inanya mosque at close range, wonder at the
universities of manuscripts makers, Nejjarine square, and the beautifully
designed fountain. Therefore, you will realize how the climax of the story is
set in the handicraft shops, where leather and pottery masters work in
accordance with the technology inherited from their grandfathers and great-
grandfathers; the secrets about which are carefully transferred from one
generation to another. We will continue next to the Jewish quarter situated
in the modern times. It depicts their cohabitation, the affectionate attitude of
the two communities, Muslims and Jews, towards each other.
For this day of our 8-Day Tour From Casablanca, around noontime, you set
off for the desert. After a breakfast meal, we pack, and we head to
Merzouga, which is approximately seven hours away, and you will get an
opportunity to enjoy the sceneries for the time you are on a road trip. The
route also includes a stop at Ifrane, often called "Moroccan Switzerland" for
its European style, Parks that have lakes and chalets, a ski resort, and
abundant snow in winter, that is, at that time of the year town is covered in
snow and giving people the impression that they are in Switzerland. Beside
Ifrane, we will get a phenomenal spectacle of the indigenous Atlas Cedars
and have a miraculous feeding session with the free monkeys while on our
way to Azrou. The monkeys are warm heartsed, they are happy as we
make them laugh by being around them.Lunch stop in Midelt. And lastly,
we will embark on the beginning section which is located in the valley and
gorge of the Ziz river. As we get closer to the city of Errachidia, the
landscape turns into a desert one. Upon arrival, will be accompanied on
camel rides to the camp in the desert and will be provided with a room or
tent that meets a reasonable standard, does pave way for individual
showers and toilets. During the night, we are going to have a Moroccan
dinner party round the bonfire, drum around the fire, and sing songs in the
scorching night with the help of Amazighs. Also, the clear sky offers a
scenic appearance for the stars. Overnight in the camp.
The earliest call to start the day will be the first sunbeams entering onto the
gorgeous, silent dunes. How peculiar that the moment of folly will be one of
your most penetrating pictures of Morocco!
For the afternoon, we will come back to the village of Merzouga after
having breakfast and proceed our trip to the Dades. First we will drive by
Rissani, which is home to “The fossil factory”, and this is a good place to
see the many fossils made by the region.
After about 3 hours on the road, we'll stop for a beautiful photo near the
lovely town of Tinghir , surrounded by lush palm trees. Then, we'll head to
the famous Tougha Gorge, where we'll take a leisurely walk along the cliffs
and enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. After that, we'll continue our
journey through the charming village of Dades, where we'll spend the night.
Next part of the 8-Day Tour From Casablanca, we will have a short drive
over passing the Dades Gorges and finally get to Ouarzazat. We will be
flaunting Mgouna in view of the ‘Festival Des Roses’ is celebrated annually.
Altogether, we will head to Skura oasis, the next stage of our expedition. It
has a firm palm oasis that serves as a jungle cleaver by the great rivers.
Finally, move towards Ouarzazat just 30 minutes drive from Skoura. This
town is sometimes known as the “Moroccan version of Hollywood” because
it is, in many cases, the place where the historical movies were shot.
Kasbah Taourirt constitutes the historical places of the city where are we
supposed to go first to visit Kasbah, then the Cinema Museum, Later, Atlas
Film Studio. Then, there will be a short distance driving to Ait Ben Haddou,
the UNESCO World Heritage, carefully preserved from Glory of the filming
of GOT (Game of Thrones) until today. During our trips which will last for an
hour, we will start our journey and disseminate to Marrakesh via the highest
Atlas Mountains, Tizi n-Tishka at an altitude of 2260 m (3.5-4 hours
excluding the cases whereby the vehicle would make stops). We entail you
to some photo-stops along the way. The breathtaking scenery of this road
gives rise to scenes combining green river valleys adorned with adobe
villages and the ruins of ancient kasbahs. We will leave our destination
behind and head to Marsa. We can relax in the hotel for a while, but you
can take rest too.
For this day, We will have breakfast in our hotel and the whole day will be
dedicated to the visit the “Pearl of the South” who is the historical city of
Marrakech. The city is one of the capitals of the Moroccan kingdom during
the three dynasties of the sultan and that is why the city got a huge
collection of museums and ancient buildings. There is no art greater than
the Mausoleums of the city. The entire morning will be spent exploring
some iconic landmarks, including the Koutoubia Mosque, the serene
Manara Pavilion nestled among olive groves, the historic tombs of the
Saadian sultans, the stunning Bahia Palace showcasing exquisite palace
architecture, the majestic El Badii palace, and the enchanting Majorelle
Gardens. After a delicious lunch, you'll have the opportunity to explore the
vibrant market, known as the most colorful in all of Morocco, and
experience the lively Jamaa El Fena square. It's like an open-air theater,
bustling with snake charmers, traditional healers, mystic sorcerers, and
lively fruit and spice merchants.
Your 8-Day Tour From Casablanca comes to the end as we transfer you to
Marrakech or Casablanca Airport, your Morocco travel agency Epic Travel
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