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Classical Grand tour from Tangier

Tangier
Tangier
Chaouen
Chaouen
Casablanca
Casablanca
Fes
Fes
Merzouga
Merzouga
Merzouga camp
Merzouga camp
Tinghir
Tinghir
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Marrakech
Marrakech

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
11 days and 10 nights
Morocco (Tangier, Casablanca, Fes, Erfoud, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech)
Morocco (Tangier)

Description

Guaranteed departures every Friday (with no minimum passenger) from Tangier, with a *Bilingual speaking guide at disposal during the whole tour.

Category

 
Category 4* premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board
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Category 5* premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board
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Program

Day 1:
Friday Arrival Tangier
Arrival
to Tangier port or airport Transfer to hotel for dinner overnight

Day 2:
Saturday Tangier Chefchaouen Casablanca 450 km)
Short
visit of Tangier then departure to Chaouen Chefchaouen in Berber) for a
visit Lunch is optional Chefchaouen is one of the most beautiful cities in Rif
mountainous massif, known by its Medina of shady alleys, whitewashed houses
with blue turquoise doors wrought iron windows and tile covered roofs
Continuation to Casablanca Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 3:
Sunday Casablanca Meknes Fez 320 km)
Short
visit of the Economic Capital the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the
Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque
Hassan II Departure to Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in
Morocco 40 km) Optional lunch Visit the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Royal
Stables and the Jewish quarter Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss
(panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis Continuation to Fez
Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 4:
Monday Fez The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital
the Medieval Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania
Medersa Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum and
Karaouine Mosque Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Medina
Afternoon continuation of the visit Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 5:
Tuesday Fez Ifrane Midelt Erfoud 485 km)
Departure
to Erfoud via Immouzzer Kandar the cedar woods of the middle Atlas
passing by charming ski resort Ifrane then Azrou Optional lunch in Midelt
Continuation to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz valley dotted with palm trees
which are source for the Erfoud yearly date festival Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 6:
Wednesday Erfoud Merzouga
Departure
with your 4 WD driver to explore the desert by visiting the Gnawa
people who were originally slaves brought from Sudan, the lake of Merzouga as
well as fossil carriers along with the souk in Rissani a traditional town and cradle
of the Alaouite dynasty as well as the meeting place of the old Caravan trade as
far as Timbouctou in Mali Optional lunch Then drive to Merzouga dunes to
admire the spectacular sunset over the dunes and spend the night under berber
tents Dinner and overnight in camp
Optional
Camel ride experience along the sand dunes of Merzouga

Day 7:
Thursday Merzouga Tinghir Ouarzazate 350 km)
Departure
to Tinghir and the magnificent Canyons of Todra which rocks reach an
altitude of 250 m Optional lunch in a local restaurant Afternoon, way to
Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs passing by Kalaat M’Gouna the
Skoura village Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 8:
Friday Ouarzazate Ait Benhaddou Marrakech 225 km)
Start with an orientation tour of ouarzazate including a panoramic photo stop at
Kasbah Taourirt as well as the Cinema studio (optional interior visits) Then
continue to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO world heritage known as the
most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, that served as decor for many
great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, Games of thrones Walk
through this Berber village of towered and crenulated Kasbahs that once guarded
the lucrative caravan route Optional lunch in a local restaurant Drive on
afterwards to Marrakech via the Tizi N’tichka pass appreciating panoramic
views of the High Atlas Mountains as well as sights of fertile valleys blue and red
coloured clay villages and other striking mineral environments Dinner and
overnight in hotel

Day 9:
Saturday Marrakech
Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city «the Ochre city" The
historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and
Dar Si Said Museum Lunch at the hotel Afternoon, visit of the souks, handicraft
quarters and the famous Jemaa El Fna Square with its non stop entertainment
Optional dinner with show Overnight in hotel

Day 10:
Sunday Marrakech Casablanca Tangier 560 km)
Departure
to Casablanca Optional lunch at Casablanca Then continue to Tangier
Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 11:
Monday Tangier Departure
Transfer
with assistance to Tangier port or airport for departure

Price includes

- Round trip transfers with assistance at arrival & departure
- Half board in the chosen category of hotels according to the program
- Sightseeing & visits according to described program
- Transportation with an adequate deluxe vehicle
- Bilingual tour-escort during the trip.
- Entrance fees to the monuments indicated in the program
- Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels
- VAT taxes

Price does not include

- Airfare to and from the trip destination
- Gratuities (FOC rooms)
- Personal items purchased during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program
- Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€)
- All non-mentioned services
- Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4* Barcelo Almohades /* 5* Royal Tulip or similarTangier   Tangier - Pick up from Tangier aiport and transfer to your hotel
2 4* Palm plaza /5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden or similarCasablanca
3 4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similarFes
4 4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similarFes
5 4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca or similarErfoud
6 4* & 5* La Belle Etoile or similarMerzouga
7 4*: Karam Palace . 5*: Ksar Ighnda or similarOuarzazate
8 4* Palm Plaza / 5* Adam Park or similarMarrakech
9 4* Palm Plaza / 5* Adam Park or similarMarrakech
10 4* Barcelo Almohades / * 5* Royal Tulip or similarTangier
11   Tangier - Pick up from Tangier aiport and transfer to your hotel

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceCategory 4* premiumCategory 5* premium
Tangier4* Barcelo Almohades /* 5* Royal Tulip or similar / 4* Barcelo Almohades / * 5* Royal Tulip or similar
Casablanca4* Palm plaza /5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden or similar
Fes4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similar
Erfoud4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca or similar
Merzouga4* & 5* La Belle Etoile or similar
Ouarzazate4*: Karam Palace . 5*: Ksar Ighnda or similar
Marrakech4* Palm Plaza / 5* Adam Park or similar