morocco cultural tours – 5 days

Travel through Morocco for 5 days. It begins in Casablanca with the bustling city and ends in Marrakech which is a captivating city. The tour will take you through Zagora, famous Sahara Desert, where you will see UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Explore Ouarzazate, Africa’s Hollywood and be amazed by mighty High Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains. Lastly, drive through the beautiful Draa Valley and enjoy one of the most exciting parts of the trip: camel trekking and overnight camping experience at desert camp. This epic journey takes us deep into the soul of Morocco.

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO CASABLANCA

We will pick you up in the Riad or at the airport depending on the arrival time and start our tour towards Marrakech.

Day 2: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA

In the morning, after a good Moroccan breakfast, our journey will start for Zagora. We’ll go through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the pass of Tizi n’Tichka at 2,260 meters high. This is one of the best parts of Morocco. It has great people, villages, habitats, and, most , landscapes. Throughout our journey on the road, we find villages far from civilization. We also find old Kasbahs that look completely demolished. We will arrive at the ancient Kasbah of AIT BENHADDOU. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located on a hill next to the Ounila River. It was the old caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. This small town is beautiful. It has overlapping houses and a continuous wall. It’s also known for the filming of many famous blockbusters. includes Gladiator, Asterix and Obelix, The Kingdom of Heaven, and Prince of Persia.. we will make a stop to eat and visit this magnificent Kasbah. We continue south through the Anti Atlas Mountains. We pass through the DRAA valley, an oasis of about 100 km that ends in the Sahara desert. We will see the Kasbahs and the ksars (fortified villages) that attract travelers. We will arrive around 16:00 pm in the desert. Our camels will be waiting for us to watch the sunset in the golden dunes. There, you will arrive at an oasis in the heart of the desert. Everything is prepared for you to spend an unforgettable Berber night. It will include a welcome with mint tea, a nomadic dinner, and time to enjoy the silent desert. You can enjoy the sand dunes and the stars or the bright full moon. It will be an experience you will never forget.

Day 3: ZAGORA – MARRAKECH

It’s best to get up early to see the desert’s beautiful sunrise. Go to the highest dune to see the sun rise. It will light the huge sea of reddish sand around us until it rises in full. Then we will ride our camels to return to the civilization, to have a good shower and take a relaxing breakfast. We follow the Draa Valley with its oasis of greenery, adobe kasbahs and unique contrasts. Our route back to Marrakech passes through Ouarzazate. We will stop at Kasbah Taourirt. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. It was the home of one of the most powerful governors of the region. Now, it is the headquarters of an organization that preserves Moroccan architecture. It was one of the loveliest Kasbahs in Morocco. There is much to admire. The walls inside are very thick. They keep the inside temperature stable and protect from the wind and sand. We will cross over the High Atlas Mountains. Then, we will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. Accommodation.

Day 4: MARRAKECH – MARRAKECH guided tour

Today you have all day to discover Marrakech with a local guide. They will show you this wonderful city and its interesting sites.

The Menara Gardens are a mirror of the Muslim Paradise on earth. This peaceful garden is special for walking. Its charm is in the central area around a huge artificial pond. Legend says that sultans used these gardens for their dating.

The Saadian Tombs are one of the most visited places in Marrakech. They were opened to the public in 1917, the year they were found. In the same garden, you can see over 100 tombs. They are decorated with mosaics. They hold the bodies of the Saadian dynasty’s servants and warriors.

The Bahia Palace has gardens. They were built to be the biggest palace ever. It was home to the former Vizier. The palace has a patio. The patio has a central basin and is surrounded by rooms.

The Koutoubia Mosque is one of the city’s most representative monuments. It stands out for its 69 meter high minaret. This makes it the city’s tallest building and a recognizable landmark.

Djemaa El Fna Square is surprising due to its huge size. It’s in the center of the Medina, with a maze of narrow streets and alleys leading off. You will also be surprised when the square changes by day. It becomes a fabulous souk. At night, it turns into a swarm of food stalls where people gather for dinner.

Dinner and accommodation.

Day 5: MARRAKECH

Transfer to the airport at the agreed time and end of our services.

What’s included?

5 Days Morocco Tour

Pick up at your hotel/airport

Transportation in 4×4 / Minibus A/C

Fuel

English speaking driver guide

Hotels / Riads in HB

Night in a nomadic tent HB ( Private Luxury or Standard tent)

Camel Ride (one per person)

Sandboarding

What’s excluded?

Lunch

Drinks

Entry Fees for Monuments