Discover the ancient fortresses in the south of Morocco, palm groves, valleys, dunes and endless horizons. A trip back in time through the ancient routes. Enter the Sahara Desert and feel like a true nomad while you take the well-known “Route of the Kasbahs”, one of the greatest tourist attractions in Morocco. A route that allows you to discover exotic paradises and the way of life of the Berber peoples.



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Kasbahs Route 8 days from Costa del Sol / Tarifa itinerary

Day 1:

COSTA DEL SOL / TARIFA / TANGIER / RABAT (160 km. Spain + 250 km. Morocco)

Transfer from the different collection points on the Costa del Sol to Tarifa. Boarding by ferry from Tarifa to Tangier. Upon arrival, our Spanish-speaking Moroccan guide is waiting to accompany you throughout the tour. Departure towards Rabat. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2:

RABAT / CASABLANCA / MARRAKECH (324 km)

Breakfast. Visit of the most emblematic places of the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco, such as the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. Continuation to Casablanca to visit the most emblematic places of this city such as the exteriors of the Hassan II mosque, the United Nations Square and the Corniche boulevard. Continuation to Marrakech. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 3:

MARRAKESH

Breakfast. Visit of the city, called “Pearl of the South”, which begins in the grandiose Menara gardens, which have a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Afterwards, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, we visit the Bahia Palace, property of a nobleman of the city. Finally, arrival at Jemaa el Fna square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where you can access the souks and the medina. Guilds of wood, ceramic, leather and spice artisans will be some of the places that will be visited. Lunch at the hotel. Free afternoon. Accommodation at the hotel.


OPTIONAL: Typical dinner Fantasía Chez Ali under kaidale tents (excursion to be hired directly by the guide).

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Day 4:

MARRAKECH / AIT BEN HADDOU / OUARZAZATE (193 km)

Breakfast. Departure to Ouarzazate. This day we take a scenic tour crossing the Alto Altas at its highest point, the Col du Tichka, a mountain pass located at 2,260 meters above sea level, seeing villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, possibly the best known in Morocco and the place where several Hollywood films such as Gladiator have been filmed. Continuation towards Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 5:

OUARZAZATE / ERFOUD (314 kms.)

Breakfast. Departure to Erfoud crossing the Dades Valley, passing through cities such as Kelaa M'gouna and Boumalne Dades with immense palm groves and the Valley of Roses. Arrival at the Todra gorges. Free time in this place to discover it on your own. Continuation towards Erfoud. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.


OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

 

- Sunrise in the Erg Chebbi dunes: €45 (Price per person valid from 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2024)

- Sunrise in the Erg Chebbi dunes: €56 (Price per person valid from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025)

Departure very early in a 4x4 vehicle to the Erg Chebbi dune sea, where you can, in addition to seeing the effect solar that produces the sunrise in this desert place, take a camel tour, very abundant in this area of the country.

 

- Accommodation in the dunes of Erg Chebbi: €105 (Price per person valid from 01/01/2024 to 12/30/2024)

- Accommodation in the dunes of Erg Chebbi: €131 ( Price per person valid from 01/01/2025 to 12/30/2025)

Upon arrival in Erfoud, continuation to Merzouga where the 4x4 vehicle awaits that will take you to the camp . During the tour you can enjoy the magic that comes with the experience of seeing wonderful landscapes.

Berber dinner and accommodation in the camp. The camp has camels so that clients can choose to leave in the early morning and enjoy the sunrise in the dunes. For this service, clients must notify upon arrival at the camp, where they will give you details of this included activity.

(If you hire this optional excursion, you will not be able to use the hotel room in Erfoud and will not No refund is due since the hotel night has been deducted from the price of this excursion).

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Day 6:

ERFOUD / FEZ (408 km)

Breakfast. Departure to Fez. This day we first tour the entire valley of the Ziz River with endless palm groves and mud and straw buildings. Subsequently, the Middle Atlas is crossed through cities such as Er-Rachidia or Midelt with high mountain climates and almost perpetual snow, the heat of the desert and the snow of this place being an incredible contrast in just a few kilometers. During the route, you can admire the Azrou cedar forest. Brief panoramic stop in Ifrane, a small mountain town known as "Little Switzerland", and for its ski resort. Continuation to Fez. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 7:

FEZ

Breakfast. Visit of the city founded in the 8th century by Idriss I, considered the religious and cultural center of the country, and one of the 4 imperial capitals of Morocco. During this visit, a several-hour walking tour is carried out through the most emblematic places such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and the great medina, which is accessed through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate, having the possibility of living a return to the past in a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls that protect its interior made up of hundreds of labyrinthinely organized alleys where customers will be able to experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 8:

FEZ / TANGIER / TARIFA / COSTA DEL SOL (398 km. Morocco + 160 km. Spain)

Breakfast. Departure to Tangier to board the ferry to Tarifa. Upon arrival, continue to the Costa del Sol.