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8 Day itinerary in Morocco, Africa

Marrakech And Sahara Teen Family Tour

Are you looking for a holiday in Morocco that has enough adventure to satisfy both teens and parents all at once? Then our Marrakech and Sahara Teen Tour will be ideal for you. Explore the vibrant history of this ancient world during your time in Marrakech, before heading out to discover the superb ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Marrakesh

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Wellness retreat

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Beach & Sea

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Explore the city of Rabat the third imperial city: Kasbah Oudayas, Hassan Tower, Kasbah Chellah, Med

2

Visit the main highlights of Marrakech: Palaces Bahia and Badia, Koutoubia Mosque, The royal tombs,

3

Discover the 4 imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes, and Fes

4

Overnight in the desert

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco! Following your transfer from the airport to our joining hotel, you can relax by the hotel pool before the pre-departure meeting at 18:00 hrs where you will meet your guide and fellow travelers. Overnight Marrakech (Dinner included).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

place Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat

After breakfast, departure for Casablanca. Once there we will start the visit of the economic metropolis of Morocco: The place of the United Nations, Anfa and at the end, the road of the edge reveals between sky, earth and sea The mosque Hassan II, architectural jewel of the Moslem faith; Fish lunch at a local Cornish restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Rabat. Visit the administrative capital of the kingdom: the royal palace, the Hassan tower, the most famous monument of the city and symbol of the Almohad dynasty, the prestigious Mohamed V mausoleum decorated with marble, carved cedar, gilt bronze chandelier and white onyx. Check inside the hotel; Dinner and accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

place DAY 3 : Rabat - Meknes - Fes

Departure from Rabat for the holy city of Moulay Idriss (first sultan of Morocco) then Meknes, the "Moroccan Versailles". Founded at the end of the 17C, the city is surrounded by a triple wall of 40 km and formed of two agglomerations: the Medina, which houses the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab El Mansour, and the other side , the modern city. After the visit, you will continue to Fez through the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Dinner and overnight at the hotel at the riad.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

place DAY 4: Fes Guided City Tour

Fez is the biggest city of the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million.This city is the former capital and one of the country's four imperial cities. Fez comprises three distinct parts, Fez El Bali which is the oldest part surrounded by a big wall, where are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies, Fez-Jdid or the new Fes, home of the Mellah the Jewish quarter and the Ville Nouvelle the newest section of Fez created during the French occupation.Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow streets and allies, the oldest university in the world is located; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859. This University is still operating nowadays

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

place DAY 5: Fes – Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga Desert

Today we make our journey to the desert admiring the change of landscapes while crossing Middle Atlas Mountain. We stop in Ifrane for some picture , this city known as « Switzerland of Morocco » then continue our day through cedar forest where we will find Barbarian monkeys. We will head to the Golden dunes in Merzouga driving through Midelt known for the best quality of apples in Morocco ,ziz Valley and Erfoud "the capital of fossils and mable". At the arrival you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore inside the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you’ll spend your night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served and you enjoy your night dancing to the music or watching stars . Overnight in the desert Camp.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

place DAY 6 Merzouga - Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake up for a lovely breakfast and get ready for another day full of adventures. We will start by Rissani known for it’s Souk (local market), then continue our way to the famous Todra Gorges via Tinghir. On the way we visit the Khatarat (irrigation canal). Lunch will be surved in one of the Restaurant along the road. Later, we will continue the road along the river to reach the Gorges where you can take a short walk, through this extraordinary place, while enjoying the view on the high rock faces (up to 300 meters). Then we will head to Boumalne Dades, Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

place DAY 7 Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech

After breakfast, we start our day through the road of a thousand kasbahs along the Valley of roses with earthen architecture leading to the palm grove of Skoura and Ouarzazate, city of Cenima known as « African Hollywood ». We will have Lunch in the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After touring this UNESCO World Heritage site, our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi N Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m, over the High Atlas Mountains. We will take a break to enjoy the panoramic views and visit the argan oil cooperative. arrive to Marrakech late afternoon.Overnight in your Riad.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8

place DAY 8: Marrakech, Departure

Breakfast and a free morning, at the agreed time transfer to the airport and end of our services. We wish you safe travel back home and give you a hug of peace and love

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (8)
  • Breakfast (6)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Private car minivan or 4WD with fuel included

Activities expand_less

  • Official art historian guide during the tour
  • Camel ride (one camel each)

Extras expand_less

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Overnight in desert camp dinner included
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water during the tour

Not Included expand_less

  • Anything not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Tips and gratuities

About Khalil

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Khalil is a nomad from the village M’Hamid el Ghizlane, who worked to become a professional journey has now over 9 years of experience in the travel industry,

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