Morocco Heritage Echoes

The moment you set foot on the plane in Marrakesh’s arriving session, a warm Moroccan breeze touches you, and you feel the practice of adventure mixed with discovery. Your driving savor will be waiting for you, armed with a car and ready to fly your way to the hotel or Riad since a peaceful cocoon, as everybody knows, is found in the places of relaxation. Be it reading in the park or enjoying a pre-meditation tea session, our coffeehouse serves as the ideal spot to wind down and connect with the soul of this bustling city.

Next, choose the time of twilight of the day for a small trip to the city’s sights with Marrakesh. The city opens up to you like a distorted kaleidoscope that has come to be a combination of culture and age. Let yourself be carried away by such an abundance of experiences as a simple walk through the animated streets, listening to all the tunes, smelling all the smells typical of Marrakesh city. From the very picturesque Jamia al-fuuan square to the solemn Majorelle Garden, allow yourself to be carried away by the beckoning of this cozy city.

Your window lets you “wake up” with the sounds of Marrakesh coming alive around. Today is expected to be a complete day of guided tour of the city, where every spot conserves a story silently waiting for someone to tell it. The tour starts with your knowledgeable guides related to Marrakesh’s history and heritage as you go in depth.

The tours start as soon as you land at the lively Jamaa Elfna square, where their snake charmers and storytellers orate something that will inspire you, continue at the oasis of the Majorelle Garden, where nature in a calm manner is presented there that portray modern art, and another facet of Marrakesh’s charm is explored at each stop. Go to Bahia Palace, explore its gorgeous mosaic and garden, and lose yourself in makeshift labyrinth composed of medina’s crowded alleyways, where local craftsmen work in narrow spaces.

Let your colors run wild in the metropolis’s congested markets where spices, textiles, and handcrafts tempt with bright shades and pleasant scents. For this day of your 12-Day Tour From Marrakech, the end will be at the amazing Jemaa El Fna square where you will witness hundreds of Moroccans dancing to Berber drums as well as foreigners enjoy the local beer and nibble on the specialties of the square.

The present time, hopefully, will bring all the good and adventure you seek when embarking on a daily trip to discover beyond the city of Marrakesh. There you have it; a bunch of things you can do, to stay awesome!

Nature enthusiasts are not the exception either since Ozoud Waterfall attracts them for its amazing charm and exuberant nature (strong beautiful green scenery and powerful waterfall). Alternatively, a trek through the Atlas Mountains visiting the village of Imlil with splendid views of snow-capped peaks and enticing valleys can also be wonderful to do while the coastal town of Essaouira with its lovely streets and sandy beaches is another experience to enjoy.

Whatever you choose for yourself, the path that you take is guaranteed to be filled with the specific experiences according to your endurance and the opportunity to be involved in the Moroccan traditions and cultures.

Finally, saying goodbye to the mesmerizing Marrakesh, you are moving towards the Dades Valleys through the range of imposing Atlas Mountains. As we go, the picture changes like a masterpiece, starting with the wild and wooded mountains, then rolling green valleys and stone-roofed villages appear out of nowhere.

The first place you should visit is KSRA HADDOU, which has been inscribed as HERITAGE UNESCO Site and one of the most famous landmarks in Morocco. Find yourself turning and winding through the city’s ancient network of narrow streets and high walls, where the imposing history of its importance as a primary trading post for goods carried through the caravan routes between Sahara Desert and Marrakesh is entwined into every corner you see.

As our 12-Day Tour From Marrakech goes on, you enter the movie’s desert scenes of Ouarzazate named as the Sahara’s gate and eventually arrive to Dades Gorges where you rest in the shadow of the towering cliffs and in amidst the green watering holes. The sun, flashing behind, presents you a beautiful panoramic Scenery of the Moroccan natural.

You start earlier again on the fifth day of your 12-day Tour From Marrakech and go all the way to the Sahara Desert, the pearl inside the ring that Morocco wears. Through Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, after driving for a few hours, incredible cliffs rise from the desert floor, making an outstanding scene and a good understanding place for your trip.

Not only the landscapes but the climate that will welcome you in Merzouga is also going to be different. Once you get out of the steep road and approach the dunes, towering sand dunes will cover you from side to side with no end in sight. As you stroll into the town, you are heartily given a new friend or partner by the locals, all of whom are in a welcoming mood.

Take a rest in your desert-style accommodation, with individual tents spread across the dunes, and get ready for a rare and magical experience of the Saharan night with sparkling stars.

For this day of your 12-Day Tour From Marrakech, you make an ultimate lavish 4×4 safari into the soaring Sahara Desert of a never-ending adventure where you discover more and more beauties. Driving upon your tough vehicle and keeping your hands tight on the steering will lead to the excitement of outback exploring.

Over the course, you visit a camp where Nomads live, where they will show you their traditional attire and make you familiarize with their way of life as well as have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants. Next thing, these mystical sunsets accompany you while performing Gnaoua music, which is on oxygen of the mix of auncle rhythms and spiritual songs that echoes across the desert.

As night starts to set in, you take back the road leading to your hospitality, where a healthy Moroccan meal is ready for you. Joining with your fellow travelers around the blazing fire underneath the clear starry sky, exchange some (humour-loaded) stories and then, happily stroll together to your comfy tent, cleverly tucked away among the dunes for a quiet and peaceful night sleep.

Desert Landscape. As dawn awakens you, you will come to realize that the soft light is spreading a golden glow over the dunes. Morning hours were already approaching, ain’t the time to leave Merzouga behind now, and head for another old town Fez, the biggest cultural and spiritual center of Morocco.

The route comes along the beautiful Ziz valley where the palm groves meet the waters of the river, and the grand view of the Atlas mountains waltzing in the snow with their time is a spectacle to behold. On the way you do several interim stops in Midelt and Ifrane, where you know everybody at least by name and are familiar with the surroundings.

When you set your foot in Fez, you might say that a clear and timeless impression flash than the Medina’s ancient architecture and twisting streets which hold cultural and historical values. Get yourself settled at your hotel. If you are ready to be entranced in this beautiful city please do so.

This morning, you arrange your trip to Fez by booking a tour of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the finest preserved medieval cities existing today in the world. Find yourself following the experienced guide, wandering through the winding paths, bumping into an amazing discovery as you turn around the next corner.

Admire the rare architecture of the Bibi Hayat mosque and the madrasas, the Islamic schools where scholars once met to study and dispute. Revel the vibrant Nejarin square and the locally emerging markets where people find pleasure at the cafes and marvel at the handcraftsmanship that represents the traditionalism of the city’s artisans.

As soon as you get into the Medina, you suddenly sense that you have travelled back in time, to observe every inch of what the past had to offer! This town is an exotic for every visitor’s senses: the spicy scents of numerous spice stalls to busy souks are impossible to miss.

Leaving Fez, you will go ahead for the second leg of your 12-day Tour From Marrakech towards Chefchaouen, which is very well popular because of its amazing blue facades that stand out against a background of green mountains. There are few other places where you can admire the vestiges of Roman architecture as well as Volubilis which is one of the coordinates of North Africa.

Travel the striking city, including the magnificent temples, majestic arches, and subtle mosaics, to get an impression of its glorious past time as a Roman provincial community that feigned its importance. After leaving the red-raw landscape to the east and you arrive to Chefchaouen, you’re suddenly greeted by the sense of the blue-tinted buildings, which differ from the surrounding landscape.

In the afternoon, spend the time knowledgeably wandering the streets of Chefchaouen, which are whitewashed and have doors in vivid colors and get the fantastic perspective around the city from kasbah’s hilltops. As watched the sun starts to go down, look for somewhere to sit and enjoy the sky changing colors from orange to pink, and then reflecting the sky in a wonderful shade of the city below.

Today, you have the permission to freely wander through Chefchaouen on a self-guided tour; and soak yourself into the relaxing atmosphere of the city, with its enigmatic nature. The pleasure of simply walking its maze-like street up to the point where you may pause to appreciate the vivid colorful murals or intricate mosaics which adorn every nook and cranny.

A journey to the Akchour waterfall is a must, where you can bathe in the springs formed by the falling water or see the larger picture with a view at the nearby Spanish mosque of the region. After the end of the day, head toward the mosque to observe the spectacle of the breathtaking sunset, where the mood of the sky is gradually passing from purple and blossoming gold.

Today is the final day of your 12-Day Tour From Marrakech as you say Adieu to Chefchaouen and set out for Casablanca, Morocco’s most known coastal city. Along the way, you make a stop in Rabat, the country’s capital, where you explore its historic landmarks, including the ancient Medina and Hassan Tower.

Then, as you continue to Casablanca, you’re struck by the city’s cosmopolitan vibe, with its bustling streets and towering skyscrapers. Arriving in the city, you make your way to the iconic Hassan II mosque, where you marvel at its stunning architecture and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

As the day comes to an end , you will get some free time to enjoy  the city on your own, perhaps relishing on some last-minute shopping or tasting  a delicious seafood dinner at one of the city’s many local restaurants.

With memories of your 12-day Tour From Marrakech still fresh in your mind, it’s time to bid farewell to this lovely country and go back home. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Marrakech or Casablanca for your return flight, cherishing the experiences and friendships made along the way.