Absolute Morocco tour

Welcome to the wonderful city Casablanca. If you arrive early, you can go visit the grand Hassan II Mosque; the largest mosque in Africa and the 5th largest in the world, and then make your way to the imperial city of Rabat; Morocco's capital and royal city. Rabat rests along the shores of the Bou-Regreg River and the Atlantic Ocean and maintains a quieter, more relaxed pace than Casablanca.

After a splendid time in Rabat where you'll get to learn about the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah Chellah near Oudaya Gardens, this is your introduction to the possibilities a Moroccan walled city and fortress holds.
A medieval ambiance emanates from the old city of Fez is expecting you, Along the way to this legendary city, you will visit Meknes, a city known for its imperial past, with remnants including Bab Mansour, a huge gate with arches and mosaic tiling that leads into the former imperial city. The Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made the city his capital in the 17th century. Meknes is considered one of the most historical cities in Morocco due to all the grand historical monuments and the stories behind their creation. Then, you will be en route to Volubilis, a partly excavated Berber and Roman city in Morocco built on a shallow slope below the Zerhoun mountain and commonly considered as the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. The area around Volubilis has been inhabited at least since the late Atlantic Neolithic. 5,000 years ago archaeological excavations at the site have found Neolithic pottery of design comparable to pieces found in Iberia. By the third century BC, the Phoenicians had a presence there, as evidenced by the remains of a temple to the Punic god Baal and remnants of pottery and stones inscribed in the Phoenician language.

Wake up to the morning bustle of Fez’s medina, the old town. Your guide meets you after breakfast and soon you venture into the city to experience impressions of the past in modern-day life. You will be amazed by this Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital, it’s primarily known for its El Bali walled medina, and for its important impact on the history of Morocco. Fes is a city full of historical monuments such as Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud, Dar Batha and, Fez’s famous tanneries... It is here that you will be able to observe craftspeople sculpting copper, iron, wood, and making weavings or embroidery before your eyes.

This morning after breakfast in Fes, your next destination will be Ifrane known as “Little Switzerland". Ifran is located in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, a town famous for its alpine-style architecture, nearby ski slopes, and forests that are surrounded by Cedar forests home of rare Barbary apes. Outside the town, there is a spring with several waterfalls called “Ain Vittel”. On this tour, we will suggest lunch with a Berber family in order to introduce you to the Moroccan tradition and lifestyle. Then you will continue your journey to Erfoud, an oasis town in the Sahara Desert through Ziz Valley famed for its panoramic view and spectacular Jurassic geography.

Today you will head to explore the beauty of the Sahara that will be one of the most memorable moments of your adventurous journey in Morocco. In your way to the infinite sand dunes, you will visit Rissani's old souk and after that, we will continue our trip to the heart of the desert where you will get the chance to embrace the nomadic lifestyle of Berber people and explore their unique music. In the afternoon you will meet your Blue-man guide to explore the desert in style, riding a camel across the sands as ancient travelers once did to witness the magic of sunset through the golden sand sea.

This morning, hop aboard a 4x4 and ride across the dunes to discover fossils left behind by an ancient sea, and visit the village of Khamliya, where we’ll meet a group of Gnaoua musicians. Return to the luxury Berber camp for free time to go sandboarding across or down the soaring dunes and climb to the top of the dunes to catch an unforgettable sunset over the Sahara or opt for a quad bike into the Saharan dunes at sunset to uncover the secret of the world’s largest desert. Enjoy a tasty Saharan dinner, then gather around a glowing bonfire to dance and sing to the rhythm of Nomad and Berber music.

After breakfast, you’ll be on the road back to Erfoud. The amusing drive will take you to the beautiful local villages before you behold the extraordinary beauty of Todra Gorges, a series of limestone river canyons in the eastern part of the High Atlas where you will have a traditional lunch and explore the magnificent scenery of Dades valley.

We will drive this morning through the Dades Valley towards Kelaa M'gouna (Rose City) and Ouarzazate. Don't forget your camera, the road along the Valley of thousand kasbahs is picturesque - it's an opportunity to take some of the best shots of your Moroccan trip. Continue to Ouarzazate "Hollywood of Africa", optional visit to the Atlas Studios and the sprawling Taourirt Kasbah, before you stop at the Jewel of Morocco: Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a mud-brick UNESCO-protected village built in the 11th century. The Kasbah has been the backdrop to many Hollywood movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth (for which much of Ait Benhaddou was rebuilt), Jewel of the Nile and Gladiator. The journey takes you over the Tizi N'Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech where you will check for good night sleep.

After having breakfast you will enjoy a full city guided tour in Marrakech. The Berber Sanhaja tribe founded the Almoravid dynasty in the 11th century and swept through the south of Morocco, demolishing opponents as they rode north. They pitched their campsite on a desolate swath of land that would become Marrakesh the great red city. Marrakech is the most important imperial city in Morocco due to its heavy origins, it is a grand city filled with historical monuments with sophisticated architecture and beautiful colors, so as to grand fabulous souks.

Gather for a farewell exotic and gentle hot air ballooning above the city of Marrakech to retain the magic of the trails that have taken you over mountains and into the desert, along shores and through followed by a hot relaxing Hammam experience and Massage, a passionate experience that will leave your body and spirit feeling wonderful, the ultimate way to unwind and get ready to head back home. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

After waking up and enjoying your breakfast your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and escort you to the airport for your return flight. The splendor of Morocco spreads from the Atlantic to the Sahara, covering the Atlas Mountains and following you home.