Marokko – geschiedenis & cultuur – een rondreis vanuit Casablanca – 13 dagen

Meet and greet at the Casablanca airport, then start discovering Morocco’s largest city and economic capital. On the way to the city center, then we will leave Casablanca along the coast line to Rabat. dinner and overnight.

After breakfast departure to Tangiers along the road you will pass by Kénitra centre interchange, before continuing north towards the Kénitra, then follows the coast past the fishing village of Moulay Bousselham. 30 km north of there is the town of Larache an important harbour town in the region Tanger-Tétouan in northern Morocco., then Sidi El Yamani, connecting to the road to Tetouan. There is another town, Asilah, is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, before reaching Tangier. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact with 40 km remaining to Tanger. Dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Tangier, Morocco’s main gate to Europe and the settling place of many artists from around the world. Tangier is an incredibly unique city with many landmarks worth seeing. Begin with a tour of the world-famous St. Andrew’s Church. Continue through the neighborhood of villas and mansions where we will see the Royal palace among the houses of many celebrities. Transfer to Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. There, we will visit the Cave of Hercules, which dates back to the Neolithic era. Return to Tangier to resume your city tour. This will include the Dar El oued Makhazen Kasbah, the American Legation, the Mendoubia Gardens, and the Grand and Petit Socco, where we will watch some Andalusian musicians. Overnight in Tangier.

After breakfast departure to chefchaouen or (chaouen) a trip that will take about 3 hours, The roads wound around the valley edges as you travel along towards the Rif mountains. Stop in Return for lunch , Tetouan is one of the two major ports of Morocco on the Mediterranean Sea. It lies a few miles south of the Strait of Gibraltar, and about 40 mi of Tangier, then continues to Chefchaouen. Afternoon visit to Chefchaouen. Dinner and overnight.

The drive from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss near Volubilis is about three hours. Once in the region, we’ll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Then off to Meknes where you can explore an afternoon some of this Imperial city’s sights and continue to Fes. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we take a full day city tour of Fes with a local guide, which will include Jamaa Al-Karaouine––the world’s first established university––and the Medersa Bouanania, not to mention the tanneries, clay workshops, artisan quarters, and souks of largest and oldest medina in Morocco. Overnight in Fes.

Driving on the road from Fes, passing the Middle Atlas mountains and through the cedar forests well known all over the world. Cedar was already used from the Phoenician times and Roman time for woodcraft, essences and Building even ancient Marine boats. We pass through Ifran, Moroccan Swiss style of town andAzrou, typical Zayan Middle Atlas Berber village. We will cross than the valley of Ziz and Ziz gorges on the way to the Oriental Sahara Town of Erfou. From Erfoud wewe will take a rock desert trail to Merzouga. Camel riding at sunset and stay over in Berber tent in the heart of the dunes. Dinner and night will be in the luxury camp. 

Take an optional sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga. Then return to Erfoud for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tin- jdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous, 40km oasis, which boasts all above the Todra Gorge, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains, then transfer to Kelaat M’Gouna along the Dades Valley. Kelaat M’Gouna is a large village, which is famous for cultivating roses, so expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there. Transfer to Ouarzazate, also known as “Morocco’s Hol- lywood,” for dinner and overnight.

Begin a city tour of Ouarzazate with the Taourirt and Ti- foultout Kasbahs, which are considered to be among the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Next, visit the film studios where some of the most famous desert land- scapes were and are still being shot. Continue on to the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, the iconic land- scape immortalized in such films as Lawrence of Ara- bia, Gladiator, and Alexander. Leave Ait Ben Haddou, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi N Tichka pass to Marrakech overnight.

Take a full day guided city tour of Marrakech, be- ginning with the world-famous Jemaa el Fna Square, which houses an array of food, snake charmers, local musicians, and fortune-tellers. Next, visit the Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs, lunch at the hotel, afternoon tour of the medina . Dinner at a local restaurant and Overnight in the hotel.

We will leave from Marrakech at 8 in the morning and drive for about 170 km, passing vast landscapes dotted with sheep and goats grazing on argan trees (which only grow in the wild and on which the goats climb to eat berries) and the occasional small village. If you wish, it is possible to stop for an argan oil tasting where the argan oil is extracted by a small cooperative run completely by women. This oil is very famous for its uses in cooking and especially in cosmetics.

A few kilometers further away, there is a panoramic view of Essaouira, a small blue and white town on the beautiful Atlantic Coast. Once you arrive in the port, you are free to discover its charm at your leisure. You can have a stroll along the quays which are full of life, where you can watch fishing boats coming back to the port, fishermen unloading their daily catch, and all the activities linked with the work of fishermen. You can feast on a cornucopia of freshly caught seafood options in a local restaurant overlooking the sea.

The visit to the town is pleasant and the sights varied, from the ramparts to the Medina. In the Medina you will see a number of local artists and lots of craft shops, many of them exhibiting craft objects made of thuya wood. Marquetry remains the speciality of Essaouira (but be aware that the wood is rare and comes with sustainability issues).

Depart from Marrakech at 9:00 am. We will drive across some berber villages and through many beautiful landscapes. The first stop will be at a Moroccan berber house. You will have the opportunity to tour the house. The rooftop/ terrace gives a wonderful panoramic view of the village and surroundings. You will also learn how to specially make Moroccan mint tea from a berber woman who resides in the home. A traditional Moroccan breakfast will follow, which consists of bread, olive oil, jam, and honey. After visiting the berber house, we will take a camel ride, which will last for approximately 30 minutes.

The second stop will be at Setti Fatma, a village in the Atlas Mountains, where we will take a short hike for about one and a half hours. Our destination will bring us to a view of the "7 waterfalls," and wonderful views of Ourika village .

Finally after hiking, we will go to a berber restaurant for lunch, and head back to Marrakech through a different route to see different landscapes. Arrival in Marrakech will be at approximately 5:30 pm.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Casablanca airport for your return flight.