Grand Tour of Morocco

Gathering in the morning at Macedonia airport for our flight to Marrakech via Athens. Arrival in Marrakech, boarding the bus and departure for Casablanca. Arrival and immediately we will start our tour of Morocco's largest city. We will visit the Central Market, Mohammed 5th Square, the United Nations Square, the Corniche coastal avenue, Hassan II Mosque (exterior) and the rich Anfa district, with its racecourse and golf courses. We then depart for our hotel. Check-in. 

Breakfast and we depart for today's capital Rabat. There we will visit the palace of King Hassan II, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan's Tower and the Wydaya Casbah. We will then depart for Tangier. Arrival and we will immediately begin our tour of the cosmopolitan state of Tangier which was an important port of Morocco. Over the years this great city was inhabited by the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Arabs, the Portuguese, the Spanish, the British and the French. We will tour the city's castle and souks. Then departure for our hotel. Dinner and check in. 

Breakfast and we depart for Sefsaoui, the blue village as the locals call it because of the colour of most of the houses in the area. A first introduction will follow and then we will have free time to walk and admire the alleys of the village. We will then depart for the old imperial capital of Meknes. Arrival and on the guided tour we will see the ruins of Moulay Ismail's palace, the "Versailles of Morocco" with its magnificent walls, the courtyards with fountains, the also magnificent 17th century Bab El Mansour gate, etc. We bid farewell to Meknes and through a beautiful route we will arrive in Fez. Check-in at our hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast and tour of this holy city. The tour includes the 1st Muslim Medina of the Arab world with its 9,202 alleys, one of the largest in the world and the souks. There we will experience the Quranic school of Bu Inania and the Jewish quarter of Mellah. We continue to see the exterior of the Merenid Palace which is the oldest in Morocco, the exterior of the Karawain Mosque, which was one of the largest universities in the Arab world, the Mullah Idris Mausoleum and the ruins of the Merenid necropolis. If there is time, we will see the Tanneries. Afternoon free to discover the secrets of Fez. Dinner, overnight stay.

Breakfast and then via a scenic route through the villages of the middle Atlas, such as Ifrans, Middelt and Erasindia, we arrive in Erfroud. We will then depart for the dunes of Merzuga, in specially adapted 4x4 jeeps, to enjoy the desert sunrise. Then return to Erfud. Check in at our hotel.(Yasmina Hotel)

Breakfast and departure for Ouarzazate, the "Gate of the Desert", an old fortress of the Foreign Legion. Through the magical High Atlas Mountains and the famous spectacular Tizi N Tichka Pass at 2260m, we will pass through mountain valleys and landscapes full of casbahs and traditional Berber houses known as Kshar. Visit the town which boasts two of the most beautiful castles in Morocco. The Tauride Casbah (external visit), former residence of the Pasha Glaui, with its towers rising from the traditional houses, will fascinate you. The second kasbah, Ait Benhadou is 30 km from Warzazat and is truly unique. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrival at the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.

Breakfast and departure for Marrakech. Marrakech was founded in 1062. It was from the first moment the capital of the Empire that stretched from present-day Toledo, Spain to Senegal. It was called the "red city" because of the colour of the materials used from the surrounding area to build it. A large labyrinth where within it are Palaces, Museums, Temples and Markets. The magnificent gardens of the city are still watered today by the old traditional underground canals of the 11th century. Morning historical tour including: The pool and gardens of Minara, the Minaret of Coutoupia built in the 12th century at the same time as the Guiralda of Seville was being built and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Then we will see the Bakhia Palace and the museum of Dar Si Shayd. Then check in to our hotel. In the evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy Folk Show with drinks at Chez Ali Fanatsia, a gift from our office.

Breakfast and departure for the seaside town of Essaouira. Where the argan trees grow from which the very expensive Argan oil comes from. Essaouira is a... walled castle town with a strong island colour. This town was developed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, due to the security provided by its natural harbour from the Atlantic winds. The present town was built in the 18th century by Mohammed III, who wanted to turn his kingdom towards the Atlantic in order to have more contact with the European powers. The Old Town or Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The houses are tall, white mansions, two and three storeys high, with blue windows, reminiscent of the architecture of the Cyclades. However, many have been damaged by the intense humidity from the Atlantic fog. Although the entrance gates to the city are narrow, the inner streets are quite wide, offering a sense of simplicity. In the city's cobbled squares and along the main streets, merchants sell all sorts of goods, including carpets, iron tables, slippers, bamboo, artwork (paintings) and various types of spices and herbs. Walking around the city, the visitor ends up at the defensive wall that surrounds it. At one end is the castle with cannons ready to protect it from pirates. On the other, the built harbour with hundreds of fishing boats and fishing boats. Along the road, dozens of vendors have set up stalls selling the ocean's rich booty - sardines, shrimps, lobsters, crayfish, crabs, all kinds of fish and seafood. The process is simple: the customer chooses, sits down at some makeshift tables and waits to be grilled on the spot. The process of eating by the sea, with a view of the city and the smell of grilled seafood filling the atmosphere, is unforgettable. In the afternoon return to Marrakech filled with unique images and memories.

Breakfast and free day in Marrakech. In the afternoon we will depart for the Agafay Desert, located just 45 minutes from Marrakech. A rocky desert in which we will have the opportunity to do various activities. Let us experience the Arab caravan experience with the towering desert camels. We will enjoy the sunset and see colors in the sky the likes of which we have never seen before. For the adventure lovers, we recommend a ride on quad bikes - four-wheeled motorbikes "pigs". Berber instructors will show you the secrets of the desert while we stop to photograph hidden villages and impressive rocks! Return to our hotel in the evening. Dinner, overnight. 

Breakfast and then we will depart for Marrakech airport for our return flight via Athens.