11D-10N Kingdom of Heaven Tour

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11D/10N Kingdom of Heaven Tour

• Duration 11D/10N
• Departure Casablanca
• Arrival Marrakech
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Day 1 Casablanca Rabat Meknes

• Meeting is in Casablanca Mohamed V airport.
  Transfer to Meknès. In Casablanca we visit the
  Hassan II mosque, the second biggest religious
  site after Mecca.
• The Mosque has a view out to the Atlantic Ocean
  and part of it is established on the sea. The
  minaret is 200 meters this makes the mosque
  visible from the outskirts of Casablanca.
• We continue to Rabat, the administrative capital
  of Morocco. Rabat is modern, spacious with nice
  gardens. The visit of Rabat includes the Hassan
  Tower, Chellah, The façades of the royal palace,
  the Oudaya Kasbah. Lunch is in Rabat. We drive
  the rest of the journey to Meknès. Check into
  your hotel.

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Day 2 Meknes Fez

• Meknes is another Moroccan imperial city like
  Rabat. It holds the ville nouvelle and the
  Medina. It was the capital of the Sultan Moulay
  Ismail during the 17 century, and it was besieged
  by huge walls for protection. Sightseeing
  includes Moulay Ismail mausoleum, the basin
  Swani, the Jewish cemetery and the old cereal
  storage rooms. We drive to Fez via the ruins of
  Volubilis. Check into your hotel.

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Day 3 Fez

• Fez or Fes is the first Moroccan imperial city.
  It holds a wealth of attractions and described as
  the spiritual centre of Morocco. The Karaouiyin
  University of Fez is considered among the oldest
  in the world.
• Hiring a local guide in Fez is essential to have
  a complete visit. You start the journey with a
  visit of royal palace and the ceramics and poetry
  looking at hand made artefacts. You move with
  your guide to explore the ancient University of
  Karaouiyin, the Tanneries and the vibrant alleys
  of the old quarter. You will admire the bustling
  streets of the Medina where merchants open their
  shops. After an active journey we take you back
  to your hotel.

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Day 4 Fez Merzouga

• After breakfast, we depart to Merzouga. On the
  road we cross several Berber towns Imouzzèr a
  small town that gives out to Sais plains, then
  Ifrane a summer resort town in the Middle Atlas
  Mountains.
• We drive to Azrou Cedar forest for monkey
  pictures and then to Midelt for lunch. In the
  afternoon, we carry on to Merzouga through
  Errachidia, Erfoud and Rissani. Check into your
  hotel.

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Day 5 Merzouga

• Today itinerary reconciles with Fez Merzouga long
  driving. Time will be devoted to explore Merzouga
  and its suburbs. We tour the Sandy dunes of Erg
  Chebbi that stretches in the Sahara desert on 30
  km long and 10 km width. It is a gift from
  nature, and it inspires locals and guests with it
  high clean dunes. Sunrise and sunset are among
  the highlights.
• In the same day, we meet nomad families who take
  care of their sheeps and camels. They live in
  nomad tents and they depend on grazing to win a
  living. We head to Rissani to visit the local
  market and to explore examples of ancient
  villages. Nearby Merzouga we listen to Gnawa
  music.
• We drive back to the hotel to start the camel
  trekking. You ride your camel to the Bivouac
  where you will have a chicken Tajine and you
  sleep under nomad wool tents. Meanwhile you enjoy
  the Berber music with our team and a superb view
  of the starry sky. Sleep well!

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Day 6 Merzouga Todgha gorges

• In the morning you wake up for spectacular
  sunrise. The sun draws a range of colours on the
  sandy dunes. It is a wonderful opportunity for
  sunrise pictures. You go back to the hotel for
  showers and breakfast. We set off for Tinghir.
• We cross Rissani, Erfoud and we stop in Tinjdad
  for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue to
  Tinghir, famous for the amazing Todgha Gorges.
  They are cliffs that rise up to 300 meters among
  which the clean river flows.
• The palm groves stretch along the river giving a
  unique view. To the way to the gorges stand the
  old Ksar which is partially inhabited. Night will
  be spent in a hotel nearby.

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Day 7 Todgha gorges Ouarzazate

• After breakfast, we drive to Ouarzazate on the
  way of thousand Kasbah. We drive back to Tinghir
  to join the main road. We cross Boumalne Dades
  from where we move alongside the Dades valley.
• We reach El Kelaa MGouna, the village of roses
  where people celebrate the festival of roses in
  late April. We cross the calm village of Skoura
  where we visit the Amridil Kasbah. We continue
  the rest of our way to Ouarzazate. Check into
  your hotel.

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Day 8 Ouarzazate-Marrakech

• After breakfast, we visit the Taourirt Kasbah,
  and we drive to Ait Ben Haddou village that holds
  the most impressive Kasbah in Morocco. In the
  UNESCO protected site, many movies have been
  shot. After lunch, we drive the rest of the
  Itinerary to Marrakech through the highest Atlas
  Mountains. Check into the hotel.

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Day 9 Marrakech sightseeing

• Today will be dedicated to explore Marrakech.
  Historical visit of Marrakech will include Menara
  garden, a magnificent pool surrounded by flowers
  and other impressive sights such as the koutoubia
  Mosque (the twin tower of Giralda in Seville,
  Spain). The Saadian tombs demonstrate the Moorish
  architecture with its perfection, The Bahia
  palace and Madrassa Ibn Youssef. The guide take
  you to the restaurant for lunch.
• Evening drums will draw you to the Djemaa El Fna
  (main city square). Its a festival atmosphere,
  with snake charmers, Berber and Gnoua musicians,
  and storytellers illuminated by lamplight and
  wreathed in smoke. Food stalls on the square sell
  fresh salads, soups, fried fish and chips,
  chicken and beef kebabs and even boiled snails or
  sheeps head. Finish it off with a glass of sweet
  cinnamon tea.

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Day 10 Marrakech Essaouira

• This itinerary combines the mysterious allure of
  Marrakech and the and the relaxed coastal vible
  of Essaouira. After breakfast we depart to
  Essaouira which is less than 3 hours from
  Marrakech.
• Essaouira is a windy town that gives out to the
  Atlantic ocean with a harbour. it has a rich
  history and was a portugaise establishement
  during the 16 century. Today, you will change the
  busiest atmosphere of Marrakech with the vibles
  of Essaouira. You enjoy your time walking in the
  Medina and taste a savourous fish dish in the
  port. Night in the hotel.

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Day 11 Essaouira Marrakech

• After Breakfast and at the appropriate time we
  transfer you to the airport. Far well!