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15 days Ultimate
Morocco |
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Explore everything that Morocco has to offer ! With it’s
fascinating history, culture, and spectacular scenery,
Morocco is a wonderful country to experience. The colourful
markets and medinas of Rabat, Fes and Marrakech are bursting
with exotic wares, sounds, and the smell of spice. The snow
covered High Atlas Mountains contrast dramatically with the
huge golden sand dunes of the Sahara desert. The imperial
cities and impressive southern kasbahs complement each other
to provide a wonderful, varied adventure and a glimpse into
Morocco’s fascinating past. The sandy beaches by the
Mediterranean coast experience you memorable days to savour
the sun, sea and to enjoy the unique atmosphere. Travel Talk
takes you deep into the heart of Moroccan culture, history,
tradition, local life and adventure in 15 days !
What You See
Casablanca including United
Nations Square, Anfa Residential Quarter, Mosque of Hassan
II Rabat including Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Hassan
Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, Oudaya Gardens Asilah including
the Medina and the Ramparts Tangier including the Spartel
Lighthouse, the Hercules Caves and the walking tour through
the Kasbah and the souks Tetouan including the Artisanal
School and
the Archaeologial Museum Chefchaouen Meknes including the
Bab El Mansour Gate, Moulay Ismael Mausoleum, Royal Stables
Fes including Bab Boujloud Gate, Bou Inania Medersa, Moulay
Idriss Mausoleum,
Andalusian and Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices
Market, Atarine Medersa, the surroundings of Karaouine
Medina and Mellah Midelt
Canyon of Ziz Addakhil Erfoud TineghirTodra Gorges
Ouarzazate Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Marrakech including Djemaa
el Fna Square, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian
Tumbs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum |
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Tour
Operator:
Travel Talk
Trip
Itinerary
Day 1 Casablanca
Welcome to Casablanca, the most colourful and cosmopolitan
metropolis in the Northern Africa. This evening our tour
leader will brief us about the next days of our journey.
Optional dinner is available to get to know your travel
mates better. Overnight stay in Casablanca.
Day 2 Casablanca, Rabat
After breakfast we’ll start to discover this unique city.
We’ll visit the the Pacha Court and Habous Quarter, United
Nations Square, the Anfa Residential Quarter and the
coastline with the impressive Mosque of Hassan II. Then we
will head our way to Rabat, set in a rich, amber-coloured
landscape combining the ancient history with the modern
Moroccon culture. After visiting the Mechouar, Royal Palace,
Chellah Ruins, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the
Oudaya Gardens, we’ll check into our hotel to stay
overnight.
Day 3 Rabat, Asilah, Tangier
Today we’ll first stop at Asilah, a typical fishing village
and Mediterranean resort famous for its sandy beaches. We’ll
visit the wending streets of the Medina and the Ramparts.
Free afternoon in this charming town to discover additional
sights on your own. Asilah is also famous for the fish
restaurants. Then we’ll proceed to Tangier where we’ll stay
overnight.
Day 4 Tangier
After breakfast we’ll discover the Spartel Lighthouse and
the Hercules Caves. Legend says that Europe and Africa were
joined and seperated by Hercules at this point ! Our day
will continue with a walking tour through the Kasbah and the
Grand & Petit Souks. Afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5 Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen
Today we’ll depart Tangier for Tetouan driving through the
Rif Mountains with impressive view. Tetouan will be the
first stop of the day, a former Spanish protectorate unique
for its mixed Hispano-Moroccan look. We’ll visit the
Artisanal school and the Archaeological museum in Tetouan
before departing for Chaouen through the beautiful forest of
the Rif Mountains. Overnight stay in Chaouen.
Day 6 Chefchaouen
A day at leisure in this delightful town set on a wide
valley in the Rif. With its cheery and blue houses, Chaouen
is a wonderful place where you can walk through the winding
but clean streets of the Medina and enjoy a mint tea in
typical local cafes.
Day 7 Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes
After breakfast we’ll depart for Fes for an orientation tour
(as we’ll be discovering Fes in details on day 12). Then
we’ll proceed to Meknes and visit the Bab El Mansour Gate,
Moulay Ismael Mausoleum & Mosque and the Royal Stables.
Overnight stay in Meknes.
Day 8 Casablanca
Early in the morning we’ll depart for Casablanca. Rest of
the day free to visit the additional sights of this
interesting town.
Day 9 Casablanca, Fes
Today we will depart for Fes, one of the most impressive
cities in Morocco. Overnight stay in Fes.
Day 10 Fes
Today we’ll explore the oldest imperial city of Morocco with
more than 10.000 tiny streets offering the largest “medina”
(old city) and souks in the world. The Bab Boujloud Gate,
Bou Inania Medersa, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Andalusian and
Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square and the Spices Market,
Atarine Medersa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and
Mellah will be the sites visited today. Overnight stay in
Fes.
Day 11 Fes, Midelt, Erfoud
After breakfast we’ll depart for Midelt passing through the
Atlas mountains. Midelt is an impressive mountain city at
1488 meters of altitude, remarkably situated down the jbel
Ayachi (3737 m). In the afternoon we’ll continue to Erfoud
via the canyon of Ziz and the lake of the retaining
reservoir Hassan Addakhil. Later we’ll arrive in Erfoud, the
city situated at the gates of Tafilalet. Overnight stay in
Erfoud.
Day 12 Erfoud, Tineghir, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate
Early in the morning you can join the optional excursion to
Merzouga before departing for Ouarzazate. After breakfast
we’ll depart for Tineghir by passing through the
breathtaking desert landscape and Oasis with its fantastic
palmgroves. Then we’ll travel to Todra Gorges, the narrow
canyon where 300 meters high cliffs drop to the riverbed
below. In the afternoon we’ll arrive in Ouarzazate, the city
famous for its handicrafts, nature, narrow streets and the
marvellous surrounding kasbahs.
Day 13 Ouarzazate, Marrakech
Today we’ll first discover Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, one of the
most authentic and well maintained villages in the region of
Atlas. Then we’ll proceed to Marrakech via the High Atlas
mountain and 2700 meters high Tizi n Tichka pass offering
magnificent views and a unique landscape. In the afternoon
we’ll arrive in Marrakech and start to explore this
fascinating city. Marrakech is the point where the Arab
culture of the cities meets the Berber culture of the
mountain villages; where the weary sub-Saharan traders
(carrying gold, salt and slaves) would ply their wares to
the merchants who would then bring them to Europe. Today we
will visit Djemaa el Fna Square full with story tellers,
snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, folklore dancers.
Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Day 14 Marrakech
Framed by the snowy heights of the Atlas, with rose-coloured
ramparts and a thousand year old palm grove, Marrakech casts
a magic spell. After breakfast we’ll start to discover the
spell of Marrakech : Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque,
Saadian Tumbs, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Museum will be
the sights visited. Afternoon free to explore additional
sites of this unique city.
Day 15 Marrakech, Casablanca
Early in the morning we’ll depart for Casablanca where our
journey will end.
Compulsory local payment of £80 to be paid on arrival day in
Casablanca. Please check the "departure dates and rates"
section for the details of the local payment. |
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