MOROCCO, THE COUNTRY OF THE SENSES: Capture the essence of Morocco in one trip. A whole country and a whole new culture. Route through all the Imperial Cities, night in the dunes of the Sahara desert!
MOROCCO: THE LAND OF THE SENSES
Capture the essence of Morocco in a single trip.
Live unique experiences, get to know a different culture, try new cuisine and let your 5 senses fly on this trip to Morocco with Happy Erasmus.
We assure you that it will be a trip that you will never forget, in which we will get to know the different landscapes and customs of this African country for 9 days.
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Trip plan:
Day 1: Departure from Valencia towards Algeciras. Ferry to Morocco
Day 2: Arrival in Morocco at dawn. Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech
Day 4: Departure Marrakech, High Atlas, Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Day 5: Departure from Kasbah, Gorgos de Todra, Water Wells, Merzouga, desert camp
Day 6: Desert
Day 7: Departure from the desert, Great Oasis, Midelt
Day 8: Departure Midelt, Fez, Chefchaouen
Day 9: Visit of Chefchaouen, departure to the port of Tangier, Ferry, arrival in Algeciras
Day 10: Arrival to Valencia
Capture the essence of Morocco in a single trip.
Live unique experiences, get to know a different culture, try new cuisine and let your 5 senses fly on this trip to Morocco with Happy Erasmus.
We assure you that it will be a trip that you will never forget, in which we will get to know the different landscapes and customs of this African country for 9 days.
(SEE THE TAB ABOUT THIS TEXT FOR MORE INFORMATION)!!
Trip plan:
Day 1: Departure from Valencia towards Algeciras. Ferry to Morocco
Day 2: Arrival in Morocco at dawn. Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech
Day 4: Departure Marrakech, High Atlas, Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Day 5: Departure from Kasbah, Gorgos de Todra, Water Wells, Merzouga, desert camp
Day 6: Desert
Day 7: Departure from the desert, Great Oasis, Midelt
Day 8: Departure Midelt, Fez, Chefchaouen
Day 9: Visit of Chefchaouen, departure to the port of Tangier, Ferry, arrival in Algeciras
Day 10: Arrival to Valencia
Day 1: Departure from Valencia to Algeciras
Our adventure begins. To get to Morocco we must cross the Mediterranean Sea from the Port of Algeciras. So we will travel by bus from Valencia to the Port of Algeciras, where we will take a boat that will take us to Africa.
Day 2: Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Marrakech
Our first stop on the African continent will be in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where we will make a panoramic visit to the mausoleum of Mohammed V, where we will end our unforgettable experience.
Afterwards we will head to the majestic city of Casablanca. We will visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque in the world (entrance NOT included in the price).
After visiting Casablanca we go to Marrakech where we will spend 2 nights.
In the afternoon at arrival we will check-in, dinner. Free time.
Day 3: Marrakech
In the morning we will take a guided tour to discover the incredible corners and stories of Marrakech. We will be able to continue discovering this magical city and soaking up its culture.
Free afternoon. You can visit the famous Jemaa El Fna Square, the Souk and the mosque, and shop for souvenirs. There is so much to do in this magical city!
Day 4: High Atlas, Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
We will take the road to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site.
To get to the Kasbah we will have to pass through the High Atlas, a mountain range that has the highest altitudes in all of North Africa and where argan trees grow, unique on the planet. We will stop at the women's cooperative that produces this oil by hand, and where we can buy some samples.
Day 5: Todra Gorges, the Water Wells and desert, Merzogua and camp in the desert.
Our next destination will be Merzouga, the city known as the gates of the desert.
On the way we will stop at different places such as the Todra Gorges, the Water Wells and we will enjoy the views of southern Morocco.
We will arrive at the small town of Merzouga, located in the Sahara desert. There we will live a unique experience that will begin with an excursion with camels through the dunes (optional), then we will contemplate the spectacular sunset and spend the night in Jaimas, under the magical atmosphere of the desert.
Day 6: Desert
We will wake up early to watch the sunrise and make the most of the day.
For that day we have several options for what to do: we can spend the day relaxing in the hotel pool, sunbathing, bathing, dancing, taking walks through the nearby dunes.
As an alternative, we can take a route through the desert in a 4x4 and along the way we will visit the nomadic villages, the lake, the old mines and the local cooperative. (Excursion NOT included in the price).
We will spend the night in a hotel at the foot of the dunes where we can enjoy a party to the rhythm of drums.
Day 7: Oasis, Midelt
We will leave the desert after breakfast and that night we will sleep near Midelt, a small city located between the sea and the desert. On the way we will visit the Oasis - one of the largest in Africa. Spectacular views.
Day 8: Fez and Chefchaouen
Our next destination will be Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco. There a local guide will show us the city, giving us a trip back in time. Fez is known for its walled medina, its lively souks, its mosques and for having one of the oldest universities in the world.
Our last stop in Morocco will be the holy city of Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Riff of Morocco. We will sleep there.
Day 9: Chefchaouen, ferry, Spain
After breakfast we will visit this city that is located on a mountain in the heart of the biosphere natural reserve. Its streets painted white and blue, the displays of craftsmanship and the peace that is breathed in its streets make this city a true fairy-tale landscape.
After enjoying its charms, we will head to the port to take the ferry back to Spain.
Day 10: Return from Algeciras to Valencia
I ride the bus from the port of Algeciras to Valencia. With a suitcase full of memories we will return home.
