8 Days Exotic South Tour — Morocco

Exotic South

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Eight days from the Atlantic to the dunes of Merzouga, returning through the Todra valley and the kasbahs of the south.

Tour Highlights

Sunset over the Merzouga dunes
Night in a desert camp
Todra valley, 300 m deep
Ait Ben Haddou kasbah

Destinations:

Casablanca Rabat Fez Merzouga Ouarzazate Marrakech

Itinerary

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Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

On arrival at Casablanca international airport you will be met by a Target Tours India representative. First, visit Casablanca: the United Nations square, the central market and the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world. The afternoon is dedicated to the Méchouar, the ruins of Chellah, the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Rabat – Moulay Idriss – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast you will discover the famous holy city of Moulay Idriss. After lunch the tour continues to the archaeological site of Volubilis and the city of Meknes: the old city, Bab Mansour — one of the most beautiful gates of Morocco — and the sanctuary of Moulay Ismail. Transfer to Fez. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Fez

Breakfast. The whole day is devoted to the spiritual capital of Morocco. The visit covers both parts of the city: the new town and the Medina, including the Jewish and Arab districts, fountains, souks, medersas, the Karaouiyine University and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Fez – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast you will leave early for Midelt and Erfoud, crossing the cedar forests. Erfoud is one of the most beautiful oases of Morocco. Transfer from Merzouga to the camp. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 5: Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate

Breakfast. On the way to Ouarzazate you will visit the Todra valley, more than 300 m deep. In the afternoon the tour continues through the Dades valley and El Kalaa Mgouna, concluding at Ouarzazate. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, discover the famous Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, where several films have been shot. Continue to Tizi-N-Tichka and Marrakech, admiring the mountain landscapes along the way. In the afternoon, visit the luxuriant Menara gardens built under the Almohads. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Marrakech

The whole day is devoted to Marrakech: the Saadian tombs, the Dar Si Said museum, the Al Bahia palace, the souks and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, listed by UNESCO. Overnight at the hotel.