Cultural highlights and world famous sights
Relaxation and recreation on the moroccan atlantic coast
Desert safari incl. 2 nights in a desert camp in the Sahara in southern Morocco
Our Morocco Roundtrip begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, and our first stop is the iconic city of Casablanca.. Here, we’ll marvel at the grandeur of the Hassan II Mosque., one of the largest mosques in the world. Its towering minaret, reaching a height of 210 meters, is not only the highest minaret in the world but also the tallest religious building! The awe-inspiring architecture and rich history of the mosque will leave us with unforgettable impressions.
Continuing our journey, we’ll make our way to the capital city of Rabat, the first royal city on our itinerary. Here, we’ll explore the medieval medina and visit the famous Hassan Tower, guided by our knowledgeable tour guide. We’ll have the opportunity to discover the city’s hidden gems and insider tips, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in its historical surroundings. As the day comes to a close, we’ll spend the night in a cozy small hotel in Rabat, ready for the adventures that lie ahead in our Morocco Roundtrip.
After a hearty breakfast, we continue our journey from Rabat to Fès, which is considered the oldest and most important of the four royal cities in Morocco. Upon arrival, we check into our accommodation and you have the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure. You can soak up the atmosphere and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city.
Today we can explore the secrets of Fès extensively. we explore the medina of Fès, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Here we have enough time to explore the huge and well-preserved medina of the city. The winding alleys and monumental buildings give a good idea of the medieval atmosphere of the past centuries. Thanks to our local guide, who is familiar with the city and its people, nothing remains hidden from us. We spend the dinner and the night again in our riad.
Today we leave the big city and head for the Atlas Mountains and South Morocco. After breakfast we start our journey through the varied and impressive mountain region to Tinghir. On the way we have the possibility to explore the mountain towns Ifrane and Midelt on a small stop and to stretch our feet and eat something. Arrived in Tinghir we visit the impressive Todra Gorges. After the journey we spend the evening and the night in a quiet inn in Tinghir and gather strength for the next days.
The road continues south. In Zagora we walk on the tracks of old tribes through surrounding palm groves and explore the ancient Amezrou-Kasbah. The forgotten Kasbah is a real insider tip, which is almost exclusively known by the locals and whose history has been passed on from generation to generation. A visit to the local cooperative museum is also possible. Here we benefit from the tour guide’s knowledge of the area. The museum is a private collection of ancient artefacts and not a public museum. Those who don’t know it won’t find it and won’t get access! After the deep insights into the secrets of the Draa valley we continue into the Sahara. Between the first sand dunes of Tinfou near Tamegroute lies our desert camp. After the sunset over the sand dunes of the desert, we enjoy our dinner in the circle of the campfire and bed down in our nomad tents to rest.
The day begins with the exploration of Tamegroute. The small village in southern Morocco is an important centre of learning and religion in Morocco and an important place of pilgrimage to this day. Our tour guide grew up in the area and knows every corner of this insider tip. Also the library with original copies of the Koran from the 12th century and the traditional ceramics cooperative are visited by us. We continue to Mhamid, the gateway to Morocco’s largest desert. After an enjoyable picnic under palm trees, the path continues through the Sahara to the holy oasis of Oum Lâalag. Here we saddle up for camels that will bring us safely to our desert camp at Erg Chegaga. After the sunset over the sand dunes of the Sahara and a refreshing shower, we enjoy relaxed berber music for dinner at the campfire. You spend the night either in your comfortable nomad tent or under the incomparable starry sky of the Sahara, just as you like.
After breakfast in the middle of the highest sand dunes of the Sahara, we make our way with 4×4 jeeps through the desert, visit the nomad school of the region (on school days) and have a cup of tea in close contact with the nomads of the desert. Through the barren stone desert and over the dried out lake Iriki we continue to the oasis town Taznakht. Optionally there is the possibility to visit the feminist carpet cooperative in Taznakht. Taznakht is known for its carpets and saffron. The cosy inn in the oasis town of Taliouine is our destination for the evening and the night. The berber village offers a quiet atmosphere, a green oasis in the middle of a barren, scree-like hilly landscape.
Today we leave the inland and go to the Atlantic coast. First we drive via Taroudant (“little Marrakesh”) to Agadir. We visit the Berber Museum in Agadir and learn a lot about the Berbers from the Sous region. For the evening and the night we find ourselves in the quaint fishing village Taghazout, which is a real insider tip among Moroccan experts. The relaxed coastal atmosphere of the village and the really wonderful hotel in family hands, which we can call our home for this night, let us recharge our batteries and relax and process the impressions of the last days.
fter breakfast we start our journey back home to Marrakech. On the way we visit a feminist Argan-Oil cooperative (optional). When we reach Marrakech in the evening, you can be enchanted by the evening bustle of the famous Djemaa el Fna. Dinner is served here between the hustle and bustle. We spend the night in a classic riad in the medina of Marrakech.
After an extensive breakfast we return to Marrakech. You have the possibility to have us take you to the airport or the train station or to explore the city on your own. If you want to spend a few more days in Marrakech, you have the possibility to contact me directly
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Overall, this 10-day Morocco Roundtrip from Marrakech – Cities, Mountains, Desert and Sea with Guide Abdelhadi Almoustahli offers an unforgettable experience with stunning landscapes and cultural immersion.
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