Morocco Tour with Ibrahim

- Arrival at Marrakech international airport. Route: Marrakech-Marrakesh Airport Distance: 2 km Travel time 20 minutes Transfer to accommodation in an authentic Riad in the old town with breakfast.

- Depending on the time, you can visit the huge Jemaa el Fna market square, where snake charmers, water sellers, fire eaters, musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers gather every evening. Overnight stay in an authentic riad in the old town with breakfast.

The following route takes you on the A1 motorway to today's economic capital, Casablanca. Route: marrakech casablanca Distance: 240 km Travel time: 2.5 hours

CITY TOUR CASABLANCA On a short tour of Casablanca you will get an overview of the western-style metropolis on the Atlantic. You drive through wide boulevards and pretty boulevards. Imposing townhouses from the 1930s and 1940s are reminiscent of the French colonial era. From the window you can admire beautiful Art Deco buildings mixed in with modern high-rise buildings. You will then walk along the beach promenade with your driver-guide and take a coffee break with a view of the sea before continuing your journey.

TOUR OF THE MOSQUE HASSAN II You will spend this morning in Casablanca. You start with a visit to the city's landmark: With its minaret visible from afar, the Hassan II Mosque sits majestically on a platform above the Atlantic. It is the only actively used mosque in Morocco that is open to non-Muslims. During a one-hour guided tour you will gain an impressive insight into the gigantic dimensions of the third largest mosque in the world and learn interesting facts. Continue to Rabat - Always following the Atlantic coast, we take the A1 motorway to today's capital and royal city of Rabat. Route: Casablanca - Mohammedia - Rabat Distance: 90 km Travel time: 1.5 hours

RABAT - COSOLVAN CAPITAL BY THE SEA You will reach Rabat in the evening. The cosmopolitan capital and fourth royal city of Morocco combines modern life with oriental tradition. The city's landmark is the Hassan Tower, the remains of a gigantic mosque planned in the 12th century that was never completed. The old town of Rabat is smaller than the other royal cities, but very well maintained. In addition, the seat of government appears modern and open-minded. Modern infrastructure, cultural centers and boulevards with chic shops give the city a European flair. YOUR ACCOMMODATION RIYADH Meftaha In the old medina, a few steps from the Kasbah des Oudaias and the harbor, the Riad Meftaha shows you the full spectrum of traditional craftsmanship. While sipping fresh mint tea on the Moroccan sofas around the patio, marvel at mosaics, stucco, wrought iron and cedar work. From the roof terrace you can enjoy the view over the old town of Rabat.

CITY TOUR DISCOUNT After breakfast, explore the royal city with your driver/guide. First you will pass the Royal Palace, the current seat of Mohammed VI. We continue to Chellah, the necropolis of the Merinid sultans. Of course, Rabat's landmark should not be missing: the Hassan Tower. Right next to it you will visit the mausoleum of Hassan V. Finally, you will delve deep into the alleys of the medina on foot and stroll through the Andalusian-looking Kasbah of Oudaias with its picturesque white and blue-washed houses. Continue on the A1 and A2 motorways Meknes. Your route then takes you via Moulay Idris and the Volubilis archaeological site to the royal city of Fez. - Route: Rabat - Meknes - Moulay Idris - Volubilis - Fes Distance: 280 km Travel time: 4 hours

CARRIAGE RIDE THROUGH MEKNÈS After arriving in Meknes, you will board a horse-drawn carriage. Just like in old times, explore the small, very original royal city. From the historic city gate Bab El Khamis you go into the Mellah, the Jewish quarter. Afterwards you will drive through the old sultan city. When you visit the granary you will get an impressive impression of its former size. Your carriage ride ends at the fantastically decorated city gate Bab El Mansour, directly at the central location of Meknes, Place El Hedim. Continue to Moulay Dris

- VISIT MOULAY IDRIS Between Meknes and Fes you drive through the oldest settlement in the country: Moulay Idris was founded in 788 and is now a pilgrimage site for many Moroccans. Continue to Walili

- VISIT VOLUBILIS . Not far from Moulay Dris you visit the Volubilis archaeological site. The oldest Roman ruins in Morocco are now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Marvel at valuable mosaics, the imposing triumphal arch, ancient columns and remains of the walls of the once flourishing city. Continue to fes

FÈS - THE OLDEST ROYAL CITY In the evening you arrive in Fes. Fes is Morocco's Islamic center and the country's oldest royal city. The historical sights are correspondingly numerous, such as pretty Koran schools, magnificent palaces, historic department and trading houses and the mausoleum of Moulay Idris. Most of the cultural monuments are located in the oriental old town of Fes el-Bali, the medina, which can be easily explored on foot. A highlight is a visit to the tanners' quarter. As in the Middle Ages, the tanners dehair, lime and dye the animal skins by hand. - YOUR ACCOMMODATION RIYADH DAR skalli Enter a sophisticated traditional townhouse: the richly decorated Moorish architecture combines graceful elegance with historical charm. Relax in the large salon, on the roof terrace with a view over the medina or in the hammam. In a second courtyard you can refresh yourself or relax on the loungers. To the accommodation Meals: half board

After breakfast today we will go to the center of Islamic culture. Today you will explore the royal city of Fez with your tour guide. First of all, from Borj Sud you get a fantastic view over the city's sea of houses. You'll stop at the wonderfully decorated gates of the royal palace and wander through the adjacent mellah. Through the Bab Boujeloud city gate you enter the medina with its colorful souks. Among other things, you will visit the Moulay Idriss tomb, see the Kairouine Mosque and the college from the 9th century. The tanner's quarter is particularly impressive, where you can watch how craftsmen work on animal skins in an old tradition. YOUR ACCOMMODATION RIYADH DAR SKALLI Enter a sophisticated traditional townhouse: the richly decorated Moorish architecture combines graceful elegance with historical charm. Double room: Single room: Meals: half board

About 70 kilometers south of Fes, you reach the winter sports resort of Ifrane. When you walk through the small town you will feel like you are in a European mountain resort. It is not for nothing that the city with its gabled houses, flowerbeds and well-kept squares is also called “Morocco's little Switzerland”. As you continue your journey, you will stop in the cedar forest and meet the Barbary macaques that live here

For lunch break, grilled lamb upon request

On the N8 you drive south through the cedar forests around Ifrane and Azrou to the N13. The road takes you into the mountains of the Atlas Mountains to Midelt. Between Azrou and Midelt you cross the climatic divide of the Atlas Mountains. This means that not only the weather changes, but also the landscape. On the northern side of the Middle Atlas, the route takes you through beautiful green mountains with dense cedar forests and clear mountain lakes. Beyond the Col Ouzad pass at an altitude of 2,178 meters, the foothills of the High Atlas spread out. The transition to the plateaus is marked by bare, rugged mountains dotted with orchards. On the way, the landscape offers wide views over the mountains and your tour guide talks about the country and its people.

drive through

ZIZ TAL You follow the picturesque Ziz Valley along a chain of oases. Surrounded by barren, yellow-red rocks, the river winds through the High Atlas. On the bank he creates a green corridor in which date palms and numerous fruit trees grow. Kasbahs and Ksur cling to the slopes above. On the way you will stop at viewing points along the route and enjoy the view over the beautiful panorama.

FOSSIL WORKSHOP IN ERFOUD Erfoud is known for its fossils. Several workshops process the black marble fossils into artistic souvenirs, fine decorations and furniture. On a tour of a company you will get an impression of how the fossil stones are cut and the complex polishing process. Afterwards, you can purchase finished bowls, decorative pendants, mirror-smooth tables or fountains with rock inclusions at a sales exhibition.

CAMEL RIDE TO THE SUNSET On the back of a dromedary you follow the camel guide over high sand dunes. While riding, you can feel the slow swaying of the desert animals below you and see the Erg Chebbi from an unusual height. The approaching twilight bathes the desert in magical light. From a dune you watch the fascinating play of colors as the sun slowly sinks into the sea of sand. - ERG CHEBBI DESERT CAMP Sit around the campfire together and listen to the Berber drums: In our desert camp in Merzouga, you are very close to the original inhabitants of this region in the middle of the beautiful dune landscape. To the accommodation

If you want to experience the magical moment of sunrise today, you have to get up early. After breakfast outdoors in the mild morning sun, you can either ride a dromedary back to Merzouga or drive an off-road vehicle. From Merzouga we go via the former capital of the Tafilalt, Rissani.

Visit, continue to Alnif

FOSSIL WORKSHOP IN ALNIF In Alnif you visit a fossil workshop. Your tour guide will explain to you how the fossils in the black marble were formed. Cut and carefully polished, they create artistic souvenirs, fine decorations and furniture. At a sales exhibition you can purchase finished bowls, decorative pendants, mirror-smooth tables or even fountains with rock inclusions. for lunch break in alnif

TAMEGROUTE: LIBRARY & POTTERY In Tamegroute you will learn about the centuries-old art of pottery and the treasures of Tamegroute's unique library. A German-speaking employee will guide you through the venerable library. It houses one of the most valuable and oldest collections of books and scripts of the Koran in all of North Africa. Afterwards, walk with your guide to a traditional pottery workshop. For centuries, pottery families have been making the green glazed pottery, Tamegroute's trademark, by hand.

Today there is a weekly market in Zagora. As you stroll through the market with your tour guide, you will mainly meet locals who are stocking up on groceries and everyday goods, selling fresh fruit, vegetables and dates, or exchanging news with acquaintances from the region over mint tea. Browse through traditional handicrafts and taste the culinary delicacies while the scent of oriental spices wafts through your nose - the Zagora market is a feast for all the senses!to the accommodation in zagora

inspection

Continue along the Draa valley to n kob. Over a million date palms, but also fruit trees, almond and olive trees grow in the Middle Draa

Visit the kasbah of Kaid Omar

cafe break

Pass Huhe from the Saghro mountain range 2300 m high if you wish to go hiking

Very impressive landscape, photo stop on request, continue to Tinghir

EXPLORE TODRA GORGE Back in the vehicle you follow the Todra River. About 15 kilometers you reach the narrowest and most spectacular passage of the Todra Gorge. Here the river has cut itself deep into the rocks of the High Atlas. You walk into the narrow area and cross the river on a concrete ford. On both sides of the gorge, which is only a few meters wide, the red-brown rocks rise almost vertically up to 300 meters. - continue to Boumalne

to accommodation in Boumalne in Villa Dades with dinner and breakfast

The Road of 1,000 Kasbahs takes you to the Dadès Valley near Boumalne, accompanied by the High Atlas in the north and the Djebel Saghro in the south. - After your hike, stop at a restaurant in the Dadès Valley for refreshment. From the terrace you have a fantastic panoramic view of the green belt below you. It stands out in contrast to the red-brown, sometimes bizarrely shaped rocks. Mighty Kasbahs tower over the river and simple houses in the mud villages nestle on the slopes. After a short drive on the N10, the rosen valley awaits you in m gouna

VALLEY OF THE ROSES Near Kalaa M’Gouna lies the picturesque Valley of Roses, which are in full bloom in April / May. Your guide will explain how the rose crops are grown and harvested. The farmers then process the flowers into the popular, sensually scented rose oil and rose water. During a coffee break in Kalaa M'Gouna you can test and buy the products typical of the region.

SKOURA – HUGE PALM OASIS Today's destination for the night is Skoura, the largest date palm oasis in the country at 30 square kilometers. Numerous kasbahs are spread between the irrigated gardens and fields. Some of the fortress-like clay castles have fallen into disrepair, others have been extensively restored, and others are still inhabited today.

sightseeing

On request, visit to the Atlas film studios. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou

TOUR KSAR AIT BENHADDOU You will reach Ait Benhaddou around midday and stop for dinner before visiting the clay village. Learn about Kasbahs and Ksur and be impressed by the rammed earth architecture. Your tour guide will take you for an hour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou. Discover the labyrinth of houses, kasbahs, towers & granaries and enjoy the picturesque views over the village and the mountain landscape.

ATLAS CROSSING: TIZI-N-TICHKA First you drive through fertile plains, pine forests and wind your way further up the Atlas Mountains, accompanied by gnarled juniper trees. You cross the High Atlas at the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2,260 meters. There is often snow here in winter and spring. You then follow a smaller road via Telouèt through the rugged, here barren mountains. In the valley, the Ounila River is accompanied by a green band of vegetable gardens and oasis fields that contrast with the red-brown rocks of the canyon. During several stops you can enjoy wonderful views of the picturesque valley. Continue to Marrakech to the accommodation

Marrakech, the world from the Arabian Nights. There are many sights in the city, which is surrounded by thousands of palm trees: palaces, mosques, Koranic schools, gardens, the Grand Bazaar with its extensive souks. After checking in, your first opportunity to experience the snake charmers, water sellers, fire eaters and the unique atmosphere of Jemaa el Fna, the huge marketplace. Overnight stay in an authentic, upscale riad in the old town with breakfast.

- Your German-speaking tour guide will be waiting for you at the riad reception to show you his home, the world from the Arabian Nights. There are many sights in the city, which is surrounded by thousands of palm trees: palaces, mosques, madrasas, gardens, the Grand Bazaar with its sprawling souks and the huge Jemaa el Fna marketplace, where snake charmers, water sellers, fire eaters and storytellers gather every evening. Overnight stay in an authentic, upscale riad in the old town with breakfast. A visit to equestrian games (fantasy shows) outside of Marrakech is a mass tourist spectacle, but is possible on request.

Breakfast. During the day you will be transferred to the airport for your booked return flight home