Magnificent Morocco

Why Morocco? Well, I am not too sure, maybe because of the beautiful photos I saw in Instagram or maybe because I am expecting something different. The most exciting part was staying a night in Berber tent on the Sahara Desert.

A mountainous country in western North Africa with famous cuisine of Couscous and Tagine.  You will see lots of bitter orange trees on the street. 

Though we booked with Golden Deluxe and the other group booked with Nan Fang Holidays, found out Nan Fang was giving out a good deal compared to Golden Deluxe.  Our local tour leader, Vicky was from Rida International Travel and Tour that manages all our programs with local agent in Morocco.

Day 1- 26 Dec 2019 Flight to Casablanca
Assemble at KLIA for flight to Casablanca via Muscat, Oman. A short transit via Oman Air.


Day 2 - 27 Dec 2019 Casablanca > Marakkesh
We were met at airport by English speaking guide, Youness. We started our tour to Hassan II Mosque, had our own lunch and then depart to Marrakech and stayed there for a night. All our dinners for the whole tour were in the hotel. Stayed Palm Plaza Hotel.

Day 3 - 28 Dec 2019 Marrakech
After hotel breakfast, we had a full day city tour to Bahia Palace, Menera Garden, shopping at Souks and Medina

Day 4 - 29 Dec 2019 Marrakech > Ait Ben Haddou > Quarzazate
After breakfast, check out from hotel and depart to Ait Ben Haddou. We crossed High Atlas Mountains and the pass of Tizinhka Tichka (2260m). Visit the village and Kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou. We had late lunch and depart to Quarzazate. We stopped for Kasbah Taourirt and Glaoui Palace before checked into Club Hanane Hotel. Stayed Club Hanane Hotel.

Day 5 - 30 Dec 2019 Quarzazate > Todra > Tinghir > Erfoud > Merzouga
We checked out from hotel and proceed to Tinghir. On the way we explored the famous Dades Georges and Todra Gorges and shop for Rose Water in Dades Valley. We had lunch at Tinghir before depart to Erfoud. It was a long journey. We were transferred to 4 x 4 jeep and off we went to Merzouga to stay a nite in Sahara Dessert. We had a cool nite over at dessert but the glamping was great experience. We stayed in Hassan Camp.

Day 6 - 31 Dec 2019 Merzouga > Erfoud > Midelt > Ifrane > Fes
We woke up early to enjoy camel ride to see sunrise.  After spending hours at the dessert, took lots of photos, we headed back to camp for breakfast. Then packed up and ready to check out by x x 4 to Erfoud. Transfer to our tour bus and depart to Midelt. It was long journey before we have our late lunch at one of the new hotel there.  The food was good. After lunch, we depart to Ifrane, a city in the middle atlas mountain known as Switzerland of Morocco. We reached Ifrane Village, late evening for toilet break and photo stop.  After Ifrane, we took another an hour to reach Fes to check in hotel and having our buffet dinner there. Accommodation at Escale

Day 7 - 1 January 2020 Fes > Chefchaouen
After hotel breakfastm we checked out to start our city tour starting from Bou Inania Medersa, Najjarine Fountain, outside view of Karaouiyne Mosque, photo stop at Bab Boujloud and shopping stop for pottery and leather. After lunch, we depart to Chefchaouen and check into nearby hotel outside of Chefchaouen, which was on top of the hill. We loved the this area of hotel with big rooms. We left our luggage at reception and proceed to dinner but we were disappointed with the dinner served and asked to borrow their kitchen to cook instant noodle instead. Hotel: El Cortijo Chefchaouen

Day 8 - 2 January 2020 Chefchaouen > Rabat > Casablanca
After breakfast, we suppose to check out and proceed with walking tour at Chefchaouen known as blue city. However, due to heavy mist, we had to delay our departure as going downhill will be risky and visibility low. We loved the walking tour at the blue city, everywhere is blue. We had our tea time and then depart to Rabat. Arrival and proceed to Rabat City Tour, visited Oudaias Fortress, Royal Palace outside view, Mausoleum of Mohamed V, Hassan Tower outside view and then depart to Casablanca. We had our dinner at Casablanca having a very satisfying set menu. Stay in Suisse Hotel.

Day 9 - 3 January 2020 Casablanca departure
After early buffet breakfast, we checked out and proceed to airport via WY 172 0915 hours.

Day 10 - 4 January 2020 Arrival Malaysia KLIA
ETA 0810 hours KLIA. Nothing better than home sweet home.