Authentic 10-Days Imperial Cities & Desert Grand Tour from Casablanca

Today departure for discovery of the Moroccan Sahara desert; Eco touristic exploration in the heart of the valleys and nomadic and Berber villages.

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meet you by your Hotel at 10am after your morning meal, then a visit the spectacular Hassan 2 Mosque Casablanca. Have Lunch and transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech.

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Arrive To Marrakech approx late afternoon. dropp by your Riad

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3 h 15 min (243,4 km) via A3

After morning meal at the Riad, you'll find a local guide waiting to start your half day tour of Marrakech's old town. The morning begins with a visit to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech's landmark and inspiration for other buildings such as Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower. Your next stop is the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Marrakech's Saadian tombs date back to the time of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.

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The tombs were discovered in 1917 and restored by the Fine Arts Department. The mausoleum contains the tombs of some sixty members of the Saadian dynasty from the Draa River valley. After a midday meal break, you continue to the famous Jemaa el Fna square, home to a range of dishes, snake charmers, local musicians and fortune-tellers. There's nowhere on earth like Jemaa el Fna, the square at the heart of old Marrakech. You'll also stroll through the souks and discover hundreds of handicrafts.

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Accommodaion/ Dar Soukaina or Similar

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Walking Tour

After Breakfast in your Riad in Marrakech we leave your hotel for Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka (2260 m), passing through several Berber villages, stopping for midday meal and a visit to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, after midday meal we continue to the Skoura palm grove, visit the Amridile kasbah, and continue our journey to the Dades valley via the Valley of the Roses, arriving in the evening at Boumalne Dades, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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5 hr 55 min (330.8 km) via N9

After morning meal, we start our day with a drive into a kind of gorge: the Todra canyons (300 m at their narrowest point), where many climbers come to practice their favorite sport. Later, we continue our journey along the ancient Bedouin trade routes that run parallel to the Middle Atlas, passing through a series of fortified villages of exceptional pre-Saharan architecture. The road to Erfoud is one of the most pleasant of all the southern routes.

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The town lies in a dry red desert and was built by the French as a central administrative city. It is known for its rich black fossilized marble. The stone is carved to highlight the fossils on everything from ashtrays to washbasins and much more. We head for the spectacular Merzouga dunes, where the sand dunes mark the beginning of the mighty Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert. We leave our vehicle and take a camel ride across the desert to a Berber base camp. To make this an unforgettable experience, why not surf the Moroccan Sahara Desert and try sand dune boarding. After dinner, we gather around the fire and enjoy the desert night to the sound of traditional Berber music.

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Meals/ Dinner and Breakfast

4 hr 30 min (247.9 km) via N10 and R702

Today wake you up early in the morning to watch the magnificent sunrise. Then back to your hotel, enjoying the unique beauty of the Erg Chebbi dunes. After morning meal we take the road back to Fez via Er-Rachidia, passing the famous Ziz Gorges carved out of volcanic rock, continuing on to Azrou (a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains), where we'll stop to see the Berber monkeys in the cedar forest. Then on to Ifrane, where we'll stop for photos or a drink before arriving at your accommodation in Fez.

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7 hr 30 min (466.7 km) via N13

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Toady a Half-day guided tour of Fez. Fez is considered one of the most renowned cities in medieval Jewish history. It was once home to one of the most influential Talmudic students of all time, Rabbi Isaac Alfasi, as well as Maimonides in the years 1160 to 1165. Visit the Mellah with its synagogue. Fez is a secular and cultural hub with many facets.

The tour will take you back in time to Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest university in the world (even before Oxford or the Sorbonne). We'll also visit the medieval medina with its Bou Anania medersa, the Nejjarine fountain and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. Then, continue exploring the slender alleyways, home to numerous merchants and craftsmen selling a variety of wares including dates, fish, spices, copper urns and musical instruments.

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Walking Tour

Toady starts with pick up from your accommodation in Fes. Then we drive to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It has many beautiful mosaics scattered here and there, along with ancient pillars and archways, Later drive to Chefchaouen the blue city.

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Getting lost in the narrow, unfrequented streets of Chefchaouen’s old town, with cats posing in front of incredibly sturdy indigo doors, many of which still retain their traditional old look… and elderly men in hooded coats, walking up and down the often blue streets and stairs, all in a pleasantly gentle setting.

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Meals/ Breakfast

4 hr 30 min (211.6 km) via N13

Today our 10-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca, After morning meal, we'll set off for Casablanca from Chefchaoune, with a stop in one of Morocco's imperial cities, Rabat to visit Hassan Tower, Later drive to drop-off by Casablanca airport or by your Hotel.

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Meals/ Breakfast

5 hr 30 min (340.9 km) via A5

Today is the last day of your 10-Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca, so after morning meal, will pick-up you from the hotel to the airport. End our service