COLORS OF MOROCCO
Indicative itinerary subject to changes until departure date
Day 1 Marrakech
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2 Marrakech / Casablanca
Breakfast. Departure to visit the city, known as "The Red Pearl". Along with Meknes, Rabat and Fez, it is one of the ancient imperial cities and has numerous monuments declared World Heritage by Unesco, which makes it the main tourist attraction of the country. In the morning, monumental visit starting with the Koutoubia Minaret (XIII century), sister of the Giralda in Seville, of splendid harmony, it is currently the lighthouse and spiritual center of Marrakech. Continuation to the Menara Gardens and the Bahia Palace, residence of the former vizier, example of the Muslim Middle Ages, where the hall of ambassadors stands out. On foot, visit to a school to discover the making of Moroccan spices and argan oil. Brief stop and departure for Jemaa el F'naa Square, the nerve center of the medina, from where all the narrow streets and souks that make up the medina depart, one of the most emblematic and lively in the world. Afternoon at leisure. At a time to be arranged locally, departure to Casablanca. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 Casablanca / Rabat / Asilah / Tangier
Breakfast. Visit of the administrative and industrial capital of the country, Casablanca. Visit of the Park of Nations, the elegant Anfa district and the Corniche promenade, an avenue that runs along the sea until reaching the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque (optionally, if possible, you can visit its interior where you can see its impressive ceiling and its minaret, considered the highest in the world). At a time to be arranged locally, departure for Rabat, capital of the Kingdom. Its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2012. Visit of the city: the Royal Palace (from the outside), the Kasbah of Oudaya (13th century), overlooking the Bouregrer estuary, ending at the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, next to which is the unfinished Hassan Tower. Time at leisure for lunch (not included). Departure for Asilah, founded in the Phoenician period, and continue to Tangier. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
Day 4 Tangier / Chaouen / Fez
Breakfast. Visit of the city by the sea. Departure for the Rif mountains, where the city of Chaouen is located. Brief stop in this city of white houses and deep blue doors. Continuation towards Ouazane with a brief stop for lunch (not included). Departure for Fez at the indicated time. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 Fez
Breakfast. Departure for a full day visit to the city. Fez is the oldest of the imperial cities, considered the capital of Islam in Morocco. It was founded in 808 as the first political, religious and cultural capital by Moulay Idriss. The visit begins with a panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, followed by a visit to the bronze doors of the Royal Palace and then, on foot, entry into the medina to visit the interior of a Medersa (Koranic studies center), the workshops of the artisan quarters, divided by corporations and where the spectacular Tanners' Quarter, the spice market, the busy souk and the Nejarin fountain stand out. The atmosphere of Fez is unequaled: walking along the wide Boulevard of Mohamed V or wandering through the endless streets of the largest medina in the world will make your stay an unforgettable experience. Fez is much more: color, flavor, smell, life and sensations that you will never forget. After the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 Fez / Midelt / Erfoud / Merzouga
Breakfast. Start of the journey through the Middle Atlas mountains to Midelt, where you will have time for lunch (not included) and continue along a beautiful route impregnated with Berber life. Arrival in Erfoud, a village located at the gates of the great Sahara. Change of transport to a 4x4 vehicle to drive for about 30 minutes on tracks with wide horizons to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Upon arrival, you can take a camel ride (not included). Enjoy the magical sunset and overnight in the desert. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 Merzouga / Erfoud / Todra Gorges / Route of the Kasbahs / Kella M'Gouna / Ouarzazate
Breakfast. Early morning departure for Erfoud, change of transport and departure for the Todra Gorges, where you will have the opportunity to contemplate one of the most beautiful and recognizable places during the circuit. The Todra River runs through a narrow gorge with vertical walls over 300 meters high. Time at leisure for lunch (not included). Departure for the "Route of the Kasbahs". This is the name given to the route through a series of fortresses built in red adobe, flanked by four towers, constituting a beautiful site next to the green oases that surround them. Continuation to Kelaa M'Gouna, a Berber village known for the cultivation of saffron and roses. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 8 Ouarzazate / Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakech
Breakfast. Early morning departure for the Kasbah of Taourirt, once the residence of one of the most powerful governors of the region, explained from the outside. Continuation to the emblematic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for numerous films. Time at leisure for lunch (not included). Continuation to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 9 Marrakech
Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport.
Remarks:
- Hotels in Morocco have an official category that does not coincide with the European category, so we recommend classifying them with one less star than the official category.
- During Ramadan, the country's major religious holiday period, monuments will undergo changes in schedules and closures, which will be communicated as soon as possible.
- During the Feast of the Lamb, we advise against visiting the country due to the large number of visits that cannot be made due to this holiday.
