Express Morocco 8 Days

Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private driver will greet you at airport. Depending on your arrival time, you will visit Mosque of Hassan II, one of the world’s biggest mosques outside of Mecca. It is located on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean with 209m tall minaret. Hassan II Mosque is absolutely architectural masterpiece with its 105.000 worshippers capacity. Then continue towards Rabat, the modern capital city of Morocco for overnight stay. (Total: 1.5 hour driving)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat

• Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Capital Rabat is the fascinating mix of old and new. After breakfast you will explore the attractions of Rabat; picturestic northern wall of the Oudaïa Kasbah, Hassan Tower & Mohamed V Mausoleum, Necropolis of Chellah and Dar al-Makhzen-is the offical residence of the King. After Rabat exploration, you will head towards Volubilis, you will visit breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis (Walili), Morocco’s most well preserved Roman ruins. Your local guide will escort you on a walk around The Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. Imperial city of Meknes offers amazing attaractions to explore the most beautiful gate of Morocco-Bab Mansour, Heri es-Souani (Royal Stables for 12.000 horses), Agdal Reservoir, Old Medina and the Bab el-Khemis via Thursday Gate. Head to Fes for overnight stay. (Total: 4 hours driving)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

• Oudaïa Kasbah
• Hassan Tower
• Mohamed V Mausoleum
• Dar al-Makhzen
• Guided Tour of Volubilis Roman Ruins
• Old Medina of Meknes
• Hri Souani (Royal Stables)
• Bab-Mansour Gate

Today you will visit cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Your local guide will escort you around the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Step back into the medival ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Passing donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the biggest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets) and explore the specialty sections that seperate the souk. You will explore and experience Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyin, Tanneries, Borj Sud, and experience of Moroccan artworks berberi carpets and zellige tiles & ceramics.

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

• Bou Inania Madrasa Fes
• Kairaouine Mosque
• Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
• Musee Des Armes
• The Tannery
• Zellige Tiles
• Moroccan Handcrafts

You leave Fes behind and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. Ascending over the Atlas Mountains enroute you will pass by Ifrane, a beautiful ski resort, known as “Little Switzerland” and see the cedar woods and barbary apes in Azrou. You will have your lunch at middle of journey in Midelt where is famous with apple production. Descending through the Atlas Mountains, you will drive along the Ziz Valley with giant palm trees, here is the largest dates producer in Morocco. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset and then go by dromedary camel 45-60 minutes, at sunset, into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to camp overnight in your luxury bivouac tent at Desert oasis. (Total: 8 hours driving)

• Overnight at Desert Camp in Merzouga

• See the cedar woods and barbary apes
• Giant palm trees at Ziz Valley
• Camel Ride at Sunset in Erg Chebbi Dunes
• Khamlia and Gnawa Music

This morning you visit the Gnaoua people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, there play Gnaoua music, you will learn about them and enjoy their music. Then you leave from Sahara Desert to Skoura Oasis. We will stop in Todra Gorges the highest oasis in Morocco where the 300m canyons will literally take your breath away and you can walk along the shallow river enjoying the changing colours. Then continue your journey towards another impressive gorge Dades passing the strange rock creation of Tamnalt Hills. Dades Gorge, carved by centuries by the Dades River. The striking colors of the red and mauve rock that towers above the road. After our visit we will be passing the Rose Valley known for the growth of roses. The whole valley in the spring smells of roses. Head to Skoura Oasis for overnight stay
(Total: 4.5 hours driving)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura

• Todra Gorge walking
• Dades Valley panoramic break

After brekfast, you will drive to Ouarzazate – Hollywood of Africa – is a world renowned film making location. From Lawrence of Arabia in the 60’s to Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 2011 – you can visit the Atlas Studios (optional). Then you head to the fortified city of Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO World Heritage site listed village, the most spectacular Ksar in all of Morocco. Situated on the old caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech. Head to Marrakech for overnight stay 
​(Total: 4.5 hours driving)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

• Ksar Ait Benhaddou visit

• Atlas Film Studios

Today you will visit tourism capital of Morocco, the red city Marrakech. Your local guide will escort you around 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, beautiful El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Old Medine of Marrakech. Then you will be meandering the arms-width streets of the souks bazaars to Jamaa El Fna Square, the famous market square in Marrakech’s old quarter complete with storytellers, magicians, food stalls and snake charmers. Enjoy your fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna end of the day.

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

• Old Medina of Marrakech
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Jamaa El Fna Square visit
• Bahia Palace
• Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Home

Tranfer to departure airport after breakfast. (3 hours driving distance from Marrakech to Mohammed V Airport)

• Transfer to Mohamed V. Airport (3 hours driving to airport)