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 pick-up points on the Costa del Sol to Tarifa. Boarding the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier. Upon arrival, our Spanish-speaking Moroccan guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you throughout the tour. Departure to 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 the most emblematic sites of Rabat, Morocco's diplomatic and administrative capital, such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca, the cosmopolitan, industrial, and economic heart of Morocco, to visit the city's most emblematic sites, such as the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, United Nations Square, and the Corniche Boulevard. Continue to Marrakech. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 3:

MARRAKECH

Breakfast. Visit of Marrakech, known as "the Pearl of the South" or the Red City, beginning in the magnificent Menara Gardens, which feature a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Afterward, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia minaret, the twin of the Giralda in Seville. Once in the old part of the city, visit the Bahia Palace, owned by a local nobleman. Finally, arrival at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco, providing access to the souks and the medina. Guilds of woodworkers, ceramicists, leatherworkers, and spice makers are some of the places visited. After the visit, lunch at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.


OPTIONAL: Typical Fantasia Chez Ali dinner under the Kaidal tents (excursion to be arranged directly with the guide).

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Day 4:

MARRAKECH / AIT BEN HADDOU / OUARZAZATE (193 km)

Breakfast. Departure for Ouarzazate. This day includes a scenic drive through the Alto Altas region at its highest point, the Col du Tichka, a mountain pass located at 2,260 m above sea level. You'll see villages built of mud and straw, as well as almost perpetual snow. Arrival at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, possibly the most famous in Morocco, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a filming location for several Hollywood movies, including Gladiator. Continue to Ouarzazate. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 5:

OUARZAZATE / TODRA GORGES / ERFOUD (314 km)

Breakfast. Departure for Erfoud, crossing the Dades Valley, passing through towns such as Kelaa M'gouna and Boumalne Dades, with their vast palm groves, and the Valley of Roses. Arrival at the Todra Gorge. Free time to explore on your own. Continue to Erfoud. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.


OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

 

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

Very early departure in a 4x4 vehicle towards the sea of dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you can, in addition to seeing the solar effect produced by the sunrise in this desert place, take a ride on a camel, very abundant in this area of the country.

 

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

Upon arrival at From Erfoud, continue to Merzouga, where the 4x4 vehicle will be waiting to take you to the camp. During the tour, you can enjoy the magic of seeing wonderful landscapes.

Berber dinner and overnight stay at the camp. The camp has dromedaries so guests can choose to leave early in the morning and enjoy the sunrise over the dunes. For this service, guests must notify the camp upon arrival, where they will receive details of this included activity.

(If you book this optional excursion, you will not be able to use the hotel room in Erfoud, and no refund will be given since the hotel night has been discounted from the price of this excursion).

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Day 6:

ERFOUD / IFRANE / FEZ (408 km)

Breakfast. Departure for Fez. This day begins with a visit to the Ziz River Valley, dotted with endless palm groves and mud and straw buildings. We then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through cities like Errachidia and Midelt, boasting high-mountain climates and almost perpetual snowfall. The desert heat and snow are a striking contrast just a few kilometers away. Along the route, you can admire the cedar forest of Azrou. A brief panoramic stop will be made in Ifrane, a small mountain village known as "Little Switzerland," and for its ski resort. Continue to Fez. Arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 7:

FEZ

Breakfast. Visit to Fez, a city founded in the 8th century by Idriss I, considered the religious and cultural center of the country and one of the four imperial capitals of Morocco. During this visit, you will walk for several hours through the most emblematic places in this city, 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. You will have the opportunity to step back in time to a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls protect its interior, made up of hundreds of labyrinthine alleys where guests can experience a thousand smells and flavors in this place considered a World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight stay 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 towards the Costa del Sol.

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