6 DAYS TOUR FROM RABAT TO THE DESERT AND MARRAKECH
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Begin your journey from Rabat, exploring its historic landmarks including the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Challah Gardens, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Enjoy dinner at your hotel in Rabat.
Continue your adventure towards Fes, stopping at Meknes and Volubilis along the way. Explore the Sultan Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Lhdim Square in Meknes, then discover the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis. Spend the night in Fes.
Leave Fes early in the morning and journey towards the desert. Stop at Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Little Switzerland,” and explore the cedar forest to see Barbary Apes. Enjoy lunch in Midelt before continuing to Merzouga. Visit Erfoud and the historic date market before arriving in Merzouga for dinner and accommodation.
Experience the beauty of Erg Chebbi with a visit to a Berber home and a performance of Gnawa music in Khamlia. Explore the market in Rissani and enjoy a traditional Moroccan pizza called “Medfouna” for lunch. Return to Merzouga for dinner and spend the night in the desert camp.
Ride camels out of the desert at sunrise and return to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Depart for Ouarzazate, stopping at Todra Gorges and a women’s cooperative in the Valley of Roses. Enjoy dinner and accommodation in Ouarzazate.
Visit Kasbah Taourirt and Atlas & CLA Studios before crossing the Tizi N’Ticheka pass to reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Enjoy lunch in Taddart and continue your journey to Marrakech, where your tour concludes upon arrival at your hotel.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Rabat
Your journey kicks off with a smooth transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Rabat. Once settled in, immerse yourself in the city’s history with visits to the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Challah Gardens, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Conclude the day with a delicious dinner at your hotel, Riad Zyo Rabat.
Day 2 : RABAT – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS FES
After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, depart Rabat for the enchanting city of Fes. Along the way, explore the imperial city of Meknes and the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis. Spend the night at Riad Letchina in Fes.
Day 3: FES – IFRANE -CEDAR FOREST – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA
Early in the morning, depart Fes and head towards Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Take a detour to explore Ifrane, known as Morocco’s Little Switzerland, and the cedar forest inhabited by Barbary Apes. Enjoy lunch in Midelt before continuing to Merzouga, where you’ll stay at Riad Azawad.
Day 4: MERZOUGA – KHAMLIA – RISSANI – ERG CHEBBI
Start your day with an adventure in the Erg Chebbi desert. Visit a Berber home, experience Gnawa music in Khamlia, and explore the vibrant Rissani Market. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan pizza called “Medfouna” for lunch. Spend another night under the stars at a desert camp.
Day 5: MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – TODGHA GORGES – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, bid farewell to the desert and journey back to Ouarzazate. Along the way, marvel at the Todra Gorges and visit a women’s cooperative in the Valley of Roses. Stay overnight at Riad Bochdor in Ouarzazate.
Day 6: DADES GORGES – OUARZAZETE – AÏT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH
Explore the sights of Ouarzazate, including Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas & CLA Studios, before heading to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch in a Berber village before continuing your journey to Marrakech, where your tour concludes upon arrival at your hotel.
GALERIE
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