11 Days and 10 Nights Tour to Discover Morocco in September

This 11-day group tour itinerary in September, designed to showcase the majesty of Morocco, will allow you to discover the vibrant energy of the imperial cities, experience the mystical silence of the Sahara, and the visual charm of the "Blue City." It's a trip designed for those who want not only to see landscapes but also to immerse themselves in the local culture through its riads, markets, and villages.

Itinerary:

• SEPTEMBER 22: MENARA AIRPORT – MARRAKECH
Welcome at the airport and transfer to our charming Riad. Just a 5-minute walk away is the enigmatic Jemaa el-Fna Square, a famous meeting point in Marrakech with an incomparable atmosphere: snake charmers, dancers, storytellers, fortune tellers. Stroll through the Square and have dinner at one of the many stalls selling typical Moroccan food.
Accommodation in a RIAD with breakfast included


• SEPTEMBER 23: VISIT THE CITY OF MARRAKECH
After breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Marrakech, beginning with the Koutoubia Mosque (13th century), sister to the Giralda of Seville. This magnificent structure, a beacon of harmony, is now the spiritual heart of Marrakech. We will continue to the Saadian Tombs (16th century), renowned for its Carrara marble central dome. Next, we will visit the Bahia Palace (16th century), a testament to the aristocratic life of the Muslim Middle Ages, and its highlight is the Hall of Ambassadors with its cedarwood ceiling. On foot, we will then proceed to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the tour begins around 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM). The afternoon is free. Overnight stay at a hotel in Marrakech. Accommodation in a Riad (breakfast included).

• SEPTEMBER 24: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS - OUARZAZATE - THE DADES GORGES
Departure from Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, where we will cross the Atlas Mountains, making stops to enjoy the magnificent views along the route and to rest or take photos whenever you like. We will continue on to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most spectacular fortresses in southern Morocco, which you will have the opportunity to visit. It is iconic because several international films such as Oblivion, Gladiator, and Sahara were filmed there. We will then visit Ouarzazate, the film capital of Morocco, and continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. From here, we will take a track through which you will have the opportunity to appreciate the tranquility of the mountains inhabited by Berber nomads. Overnight stay in the heart of the Dades Gorges.

• SEPTEMBER 25: DADES GORGES - TODRA GORGES - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
After breakfast, we'll head towards the desert via one of Morocco's most spectacular sites, the Todra Gorge. It's an ideal place for hiking and exploring. We'll continue to Merzouga, where you'll ride camels to reach a nomadic tent nestled among the dunes, where you'll spend the night. Overnight in a desert camp

• SEPTEMBER 26: DESERT – VISIT TO THE NOMADS – KHAMLIA – DESERT
Sunrise over the sea of dunes. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga and, after a shower, visit Khamlia, known for its inhabitants who are descendants of the former slave trade from Sudan. They are excellent musicians, and art is their way of life. Enjoy a short Gnawa music concert with them. Return to our 4x4 to rejoin one of the tracks used in the Paris-Dakar Rally, visiting the Khol mines and the remains of a French and Berber village. We will stop to admire the panoramic expanse of the Erg Chebbi desert. We will meet desert nomads in a settled environment, with whom we can share tea and learn more about their way of life. Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at the desert hotel.

• SEPTEMBER 27: DESERT – ARFOUD – FEZ
After breakfast, we'll head towards the desert, passing through the cedar forest, the Midelt pass, the Errachidia reservoir, the magnificent panorama of the Ziz Valley, and the city of Erfoud (the gateway to the desert). Then we'll continue along the track at night to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes. We'll return to the hotel so you can rest. Overnight at the Kasbah Hotel (dinner and breakfast included).

• SEPTEMBER 28: FEZ - CHEFCHAOUEN
After breakfast, we'll take a guided tour of Fez with a local guide, focusing on its medina and the artisans' quarter, particularly the tanneries. Fez is the oldest of the imperial cities and the spiritual center of the country. We begin with a panoramic view from one of the surrounding hills. We then head towards the Royal Palace with its monumental bronze gates. We'll cross the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, to enter the medina and explore its streets on foot. We'll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and a Medersa (mediterranean chapel). We'll continue our tour through the artisans' quarter, where the tanneries are a highlight. After lunch, we depart from Fez for the small blue fortress city of Chefchaouen. Its buildings and houses are painted blue and white, making it one of the most beautiful towns in the Rif Mountains. You'll have free time to explore Chefchaouen on your own. We'll spend the night in a local riad in the medina. (includes dinner and breakfast)

• SEPTEMBER 29: CHEFCHAOUEN:
After breakfast, you'll have the day free to explore Uta el-Hammam Square (the heart of the city and the perfect place for lunch), the Grand Mosque (with its striking octagonal tower), and the Kasbah (which houses a garden, a museum, and an art gallery). Leaving the medina, the most famous spot is the Ras El-Maa waterfall, where the sound of the water and the verdant hills offer a refreshing respite from the cold. Continuing your walk will reward you with a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

• September 30th: Chefchaouen – Rabat
After breakfast, departure for Rabat to visit the political and administrative capital. Visit the mausoleum, this prestigious building erected in memory of His Majesty Mohammed V, made of white marble, cedar wood, and adorned with chiseled bronze; the Hassan Mosque and Tower, with its 200 columns and minaret, crafted from beautiful pink stone. Visit the avenues and grounds occupied by the Royal Palace. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.

• OCTOBER 1: RABAT-CASABLANCA- MARRAKECH
Departure for Marrakech. Passing through Casablanca, upon arrival the city tour will begin. Visit the famous and monumental Hassan II Mosque. Optionally, you can visit the interior of the Hassan Mosque. After lunch, continue to Marrakech (free afternoon). Overnight in a Riad with breakfast. https://www.riad-zyo.com/

• OCTOBER 2ND: MARRAKECH - AIRPORT
After breakfast, and depending on your flight departure time, transfer to the airport. End of our services.

INCLUDES :
  • 3 Nights in Marrakech in a Riad with breakfast
    • 1 Night in Fez in a Riad with breakfast
  • 2 Nights in the Blue City in a Riad with breakfast
    • 1 Night in a hotel in Rabat with breakfast 1 Night in the Berber tents in the desert with half a bed board (breakfast and dinner)
  • 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga with half board
  • 1 night in Ouarzatate in a hotel with half board
  • Visit to the cities of Fez and Marrakech with a local guide
  • Tourist transport
  • 4x4 Vehicle
    • DOES NOT INCLUDE:
    • Lunch
      • DrinksTipsFlightsDinners that are not listed in the itineraryMuseum tickets

      TOUR PRICE:
      - 1280 Euros per person with accommodation in a double or triple room
      - 1580 Euros per person with accommodation in a single room

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