Morocco is the North African country with the most varied climate, due to its high mountain ranges and to the fact that it is surrounded by the Atlantic Oceanand the Mediterranean Sea.
In the "cold land where the sun is warm", as the Moroccans say, fall and spring are characterized by rainfall and the summer is hot and dry.
Morocco possesses the Atlas Mountains, the largest mountain range in Africa and the border between the paleoarctic region and the tropics.
The Atlas Mountains feature a wide variety of landscape, including plateaus, valleys, canyons, ridges and peaks. The vegetation of the Moroccan steppes is characteristic of areas that have droughts.
The desert begins in the regions where annual rainfall does not exceed 100 mm. It begins in Jebel Siroua and west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Morocco's desert is mainly rocky, while sand is transferred by the hot winds of the Sahara, which collects on top of the rocks and creates sand dunes.
The main feature of Moroccan cuisine is the use of spices, usually sweet and sour flavors combined elaborately with peppers, greens, seed and roots. The country is famous for its carpets and ornate, handmade needlework.
8-DAY IMPERIAL TOUR OF MOROCCO
Athens - Casablanca
Departure from "Eleftherios Venizelos" Athens International Airport, via European intermediate stop. Arrival at Mohammed V. Airport in Casablanca, the commercial capital of Morocco. Transfer to the hotel, where you will have time to settle in. Leisure time to get a first impression of the city, its long avenues and its lovely parks.
Casablanca - Rabat We begin our tour of Casablanca, visiting the United Nations Square, the Mohammed V. Square, the central market, the Hassan II Mosque, the seaside avenue of Cornis and the Anfas district. We then continue to Rabat, to visit the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Mohammed V. Mausoleum, the many governmental buildings, the Hassan Tower and the city walls. Arrival at our hotel, where you will settle in.
Rabat - Meknes - Fez Today, we depart for Meknes to visit the grand gates of Bab Mansour and to pass through the Ancient Roman city of Volubilis to reach the oldest imperial town of Fez. Arrival at the hotel.
Fez After breakfast, we begin our day tour of Fez, a town that dates back 1000 years, which was established by King Moulay Idriss I. We will see the Karaouine Mosque, which housed the largest university in the world during the 13 th century, with more than 3000 students enrolled, the Koran schools Medersas Attarine and Bou Anania, the Nejjarine Square, the Royal Palace and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. We will then stroll through the old town, in its narrow souks and shop from the small shops and the Arabic bazaar. Overnight stay.
Fez - Beni Mellal - Marrakech Today, we leave Northern Morocco and are greeted by alternating landscapes and beautiful images. Passing through the village of Middle Atlas, Ifrane and Beni Mellal, we reach stunning Marrakech, the "Pearl of the South" and the second oldest imperial city. Arrival at our hotel, where we will have our dinner.
Marrakech After breakfast, we begin our tour of the "rose city" and visit the gardens of Menara and Yves Saint Laurent, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Shrine, the Bahia Palace, the Dar Si Said Museum and Medina Town, with its wonderful people and exotic charm. We will end up at the Djemaa El Fna Square, which was and still is the most important meeting place for Northern-African merchants, musicians, entertainers, snake charmers and barterers.
At dinnertime, we suggest taking in the entertaining "Fantasia Chez Ali" Show, performed at the oasis, which takes place under Bedouin tents. There you can enjoy delicious Moroccan delicacies and an array of entertainers such as dancers and acrobats. Overnight stay.
Marrakech - Casablanca Free leisure time in the morning to explore the endless beauty of the "rose city". Return to Casablanca. Arrival at the hotel and free time in the evening.
Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
7 nights in 5* deluxe hotels, with breakfast and dinner
Greek-speaking guides / tours, as mentioned in the schedule
Luxury, air-conditioned bus used for all transports / excursions / tours
Experienced local guide
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites, except for the Hasan Museum
Full insurance
Travel backpack
Maps and info leaflets
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Drinks at mealtime
Tips
Anything mentioned as "optional"
10-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH MOROCCO
Athens - Casablanca
Departure from "Eleftherios Venizelos" Athens International Airport, via European intermediate stop. Arrival at Mohammed V. Airport in Casablanca, the commercial capital of Morocco. Visit to the United Nations Square, the Mohammed V. Square, the central market, the Hassan II Mosque, the seaside avenue of Cornis and the Anfas district. Transfer to the hotel, where you will have time to settle in and have dinner
Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez After breakfast, we depart for Rabat, to visit the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Mohammed V. Mausoleum, the many governmental buildings, the Hassan Tower and the city walls. We continue to Meknes to visit the grand gates of Bab Mansour and to pass through the Ancient Roman city of Volubilis to reach the oldest imperial town of Fez. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Fez
After breakfast, we begin our day tour of Fez, a town that dates back 1000 years, which was established by King Moulay Idriss I. We will see the Karaouine Mosque, which housed the largest university in the world during the 13 th century, with more than 3000 students enrolled, the Koran schools Medersas Attarine and Bou Anania, the Nejjarine Square, the Royal Palace and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. We will then stroll through the old town, in its narrow souks and shop from the small shops and the Arabic bazaar. Lunch at the hotel. In the evening we will go to the modern part of the city to see the famous potters' area, the Menchouar of the Royal Palace and the Jewish district. Optional Moroccan dinner, accompanied by belly dancers at the Palais Medina restaurant, located in the heart of Medina. Overnight stay.
Fez - Midlet - Errasindia - Erfoud Today, we leave Northern Morocco, passing through the village of Middle Atlas, Ifrane, Midlet and Errasindia, and are greeted by alternating landscapes and beautiful images. Desert oases, green valleys, canyons, snow capped mountains, forests, bazaars, the medieval towns of Casbes, Dantes, Tondra and Merzouga, the Atlas Mountain Range, sand dunes, Sahara towns and Ksour are just a few things you will see as we travel through one of the most interesting areas in Morocco. Arrival at our hotel in Erfoud, where we will have our dinner.
Erfoud - Tondra Canyon - Tenihir - Warzazat Optional early morning excursion to Merzouga by land rover, to admire the sunrise over the Sahara sand dunes. Return to our hotel for breakfast, after which we will depart for the Dantes Valley, where there are dozens of small settlements. We continue to the Valley of the Thousand Kasbahs, then through the Tondra Canyon, passing by the Tenihir oasis, finally reaching Warzazat. This town is one of the most characteristic of the south, built on the banks of the River Qued. It was a fort of the French Foreign Legion and is used today as a location for many American and European films. Dinner and overnight stay.
Warzazat - Kasbahs - Marrakech After breakfast, we will visit the Taourit Kasbah, with its hundreds of small windows and narrow low-ceilinged houses, the Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, which was built in the 11 th century and has been declared a historical treasure by Unesco. Optional lunch before we head up the Atlas Mountains and towards the Tiz En Tinkha pass. Next, we travel through the verdant plain of Haouz to reach the "rose city", the beautiful Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay.
Marrakech After breakfast, we begin our tour of the "red city" and visit the gardens of Menara and Yves Saint Laurent, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Shrine, the Bahia Palace, the Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. In the evening, we will visit Medina Town, with its wonderful people and exotic charm. We will end up at the Djemaa El Fna Square, which was and still is the most important meeting place for Northern-African merchants, musicians, entertainers, snake charmers and barterers.
Marrakech - Essaouira Free day in beautiful Marrakech. We suggest taking a stroll through the town, going on optional excursions to neighboring Essaouira or Safi. At dinner time we recommend the entertaining "Fantasia Chez Ali" Show, performed at the oasis, which takes place under Bedouin tents. There you can enjoy delicious Moroccan delicacies and an array of entertainers such as dancers and acrobats. Overnight stay.
Marrakech - Casablanca After breakfast, leisure time in the morning to explore the endless beauty of the "red city". Return to Casablanca, the city of long avenues and lovely parks in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Casablanca - Athens Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
8 nights in 5* deluxe hotels, with breakfast and dinner
1 night in 4* superior hotel in Erfoud
Half board, according to schedule
Tours and excursions, as mentioned in schedule
Luxury, air-conditioned bus used for all transports / excursions / tours
Experienced local guide
Greek-speaking concierge during the tour
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites, except for the Hasan Museum
Full insurance
Travel backpack
Maps and info leaflets
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
