Marrakesh is possibly the most important of Morocco’s four former imperial cities (cities that were built by Moroccan Berber empires). The region has been inhabited by Berber farmers since Neolithic times, but the actual city was founded in 1062 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, chieftain and cousin of Almoravid king Yusuf ibn Tashfin. In the 12th century, the Almoravids built many madrasas (Koranic schools) and mosques in Marrakesh that bear Andalusian influences. The red walls of the city, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122–1123, and various buildings constructed in red sandstone during this period, have given the city the nickname of the “Red City” or “Ochre City”. Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading centre for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa; Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest square in Africa.
Greeting at the airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and night.
After breakfast, departure for Taroudant through the Tizi-n-Test pass (2092 m high). Lunch and we continue to Taroudant. Tour of the city walls. Dinner.
After breakfast, departure along a secondary road across the Anti Atlas (1974 m). Lunch, then we continue forTafraoute. Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
After breakfast, departure for the Kerdous pass. We continue towards Goulimine. Lunch on the seafront of Aglou. Arrival in Tiznit. Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
After breakfast, departure along the Atlantic coast towards Agadir. Lunch and tour of the city, then we continue towards Essaouira. Dinner and night.
After breakfast, free morning to visit Essaouira. Lunch with fish menu and departure for Marrakech via Chichaoua. Dinner and night in hotel Riad.
After breakfast, historic visit of Marrakech. Lunch. Tour around the souks and stop in Djemaa el Fna. Dinner and accommodation in hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to airport and flight back home.
Consigliassimo!!!
Siamo stati una settimana in Marocco. Il tour è stato organizzato completamente da morocco key travel e comprendeva le quattro città imperiali, per poi andare alle dune di Merzouga passando per l’Atlante e per la via delle Kashbe tornando verso Marrakech. L’organizzazione di tutto il viaggio è stata impeccabile: i riad dove abbiamo soggiornato erano incantevoli, le guide (tutte in italiano) che ci hanno accompagnato nelle visite erano tutte molto gentili e preparate, gli spostamenti sono stati molto confortevoli. Il grande Ibrahim è stato il nostro super accompagnatore per tutto il viaggio e con la sua simpatia e allegria ci ha fatto vivere un viaggio incredibile alla scoperta del suo Paese straordinario! Shukran Re del Deserto!!
Stella e Pietro
