CARAVANINGOWE MAROKO – zorganizowana wyprawa kamperami z Hiszpanii do królestwa Berberów z przełęczami Atlasu i Saharą w programie

Uczestnicy docierają na własną organizację do Malagi w Hiszpanii przed datą rozpoczęcia imprezy opisanej programem. Zebranie wszystkich załóg następuje dziś do godzin wieczornych w miejscu wskazanym Uczestnikom w ROAD BOOK.

Osoby, które nie posiadają doświadczenia w podróżowaniu drogami Europy będą mogły dotrzeć do Malagi przy asyście naszego Pilota, który wyruszy z kraju około 4 dni wcześniej.

Startujemy rano, nie później niż 6:00. Kierunek port promowy w Algericas, skąd po około 90 minutach rejsu znajdziemy się w Tangerze. Rezerwacja biletów promowych na godz. 12:00 wymaga dotarcia na przystań około godz. 10:00.

Z portu w Tangerze ruszamy prosto, bez przystanków turystycznych, do stolicy Maroka, miasta Rabat. W Rabat spędzimy nasze pierwsze 2 noce i jeden cały dzień, poświęcając większość czasu na zwiedzanie. Z pewnością zobaczymy:

Mausoleum of Mohammed V - The founder of modern statehood in Morocco. His son (and also the father of the current king) Hassan II is also buried next to him. This place is open to everyone, you can easily take pictures here

Opposite the mausoleum Hassan's tower, which offers a beautiful view of the ocean and the city. This is the unfinished minaret of the - now defunct - Hassan Mosque from the 12th century. The construction of the temple (which was intended to accommodate up to 40,000 worshippers, thus making it the second largest mosque in the world) was interrupted by the death of Yakub al-Mansur, the ruler at the time, and the destruction of its remains is a matter of several centuries and several earthquakes.

About a kilometer from the square with the tower is the Kazba Al. Udaja - A fortress built at the same time as the minaret with Hassan's tower, located on the shore of the ocean, on a hard-to-reach hill, surrounded by thick defensive walls for centuries provided shelter for pirates. Kazba served as both a fortress and a settlement where the sultan resided. A walk through the tight and winding streets, amidst lush greenery and countless olive trees is what we want to invite you to. A completely natural extension of the walk can be located nearby Andalusian Gardens, where we will end our walk amidst the greenery of this African oasis.

Tutaj też zapraszamy na zorganizowaną, programową kolację marokańską, oficjalnie otwierającą naszą podróż po Królestwie Berberów

Wczesnym rankiem, nie później niż o 9:00 ruszamy w drogę do drugiego ważnego miasta w Maroko – Marrakech.

W Marrakeszu, a raczej jego okolicach, zakwaterowanie. Do centrum miasta dojedziemy środkami publicznymi, lub taksówkami.

Spędzimy pewnie ten dzień w mieście kontrastów – Marrakesz, choć to dzień do swobodnego zagospodarowania, tylko częściowo zorganizowany.

Dzisiaj zwiedzamy, w planie program przejścia przez miasto z przewodnikiem (OPCJA dla chętnych), a dla mniej zorientowanych na turystykę poznawczą dużo swobody w zaplanowaniu czasu, doborze miejsc i atrakcji. Na liście rekomendowanych na dziś: 

Jemaa el-Fnaa Square - empty during the day, fills up in the evening and is alive with the hustle and bustle of bribers, stallholders, snake charmers, monkey trainers, cafes and restaurants. The place is best visited precisely in the evening.

Koutoubia Mosque - The largest mosque in Marrakech, built in the 12th century. Located near Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, it can only be visited from the outside, and looks best in the evening. It is worth approaching while in the square.

Being in Marrakech and not being in a bazaar is like not being in Morocco. Market Souk, Spice Bazaar (Spice Market), Marrakech's 11th century medina. (UNESCO) -. the oldest part of the city, during the day and late at night, also from near the center, a few hundred meters north of the square. It is impossible not to visit this place. Hundreds of stalls, hustle and bustle, colors and smells of Morocco. Walking through the streets of the market, you can't miss the door to another world - the Le Jardin Secret Garden - A restored 19th century palace complex, later a riad, which houses a small botanical garden, a store with works by local artists and a cafe. Right next to the hustle and bustle, after passing through the gate - peace and quiet. Although there is an entrance fee you should definitely take a look there (fee about 30 dirham).

Jewish Quarter - Right next to the spice bazaar (Spice Market) is the Jewish Quarter, with its Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery. Jews have settled in Morocco since the 14th century, when they were expelled from Spain. In total, more than 35,000 Jews came to Morocco, building their Synagogues. One of the more than 40 Synagogues is located right in the Jewish Quarter in Marrakech. Admission to the Synagogue is paid and costs about 10 dirham.

Lovers of orderly garden forms are invited to the Berber Art Garden and Museum -. Le Jardin Majorelle. The garden was designed in the 1920s by Jacques Majorelle, who lived there for many years with his wife. In the 1980s, the garden was bought by French fashion designers Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé, renovated in its entirety, and is now open to the public. An oasis within an oasis you might say. 

Bahia Palace - A must see / must be on the tourist map of Marrakech, it is located near the Jewish quarter. The Bahia Palace in Marrakech, built in the 19th century, is a mix of Moroccan and Islamic architecture. Visitors have access to 150 rooms and gardens. The building is one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech. Inside the richly decorated doors, windows, courtyard and simply fabulous garden is the Bahia Palace at a glance. Admission to the palace costs about 70 dirham.

There's also something for crafts lovers and collectors of handmade travel goods. Ensemble Artisanal - chamber of handicrafts, handicrafts market, where you will buy authentic handicrafts. 

Każdy coś dla siebie z pewnością wybierze. Spotykamy się wieczorem na wspólnej herbatce, przy której podzielimy się wrażeniami.

Dzień zorganizowany w okolicach Marrakesz, 30 km na południe – na pustyni Agafay. Pierwsza z dwóch pustyń, które w programie „MAROKO kamperami” odwiedzimy.

The Agafay Desert is a hidden gem located a short distance from Marrakech, Morocco. With its mesmerizing landscapes and golden dunes, it provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable desert adventure, which we program for you.

To będzie dzień pełen wrażeń, relaksu i zabawy – około południa (a raczej wczesnym popołudniem) podstawiony samochód z campingu przewiezie nas na pustynię Agafay. Tam czekają nas prawdziwe emocje  – około godziny szaleństwa na wyprawie quadami po pustyni, później godzina na grzbietach wielbłądów. Późnym popołudniem, tuż przed zachodem słońca zakończymy kolacją na pustyni w niesamowitym klimacie obozu.

Wrócimy w nocy na kemping

After days of rather lowland landscapes, it's time for the Atlas! The Atlas is a mountain range in Africa, about 2,000 kilometers long, stretching from the Atlantic coast, near Agadir in Morocco to Little Syria (Kabisa Bay) in Tunisia on the Mediterranean Sea. The highest peak is Jhabal Tubkal (4167 meters above sea level). The simply unearthly views of parts of the so-called High Atlas attract globetrotters precisely to Morocco, and also attract filmmakers.

Today we will cross the extremely picturesque Tizi n'Tichka Pass crossing the Atlas Mountains at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level, descending down we will reach the town of Quarzazate, where Studio Atlas gathers its open-air locations. Studio Atlas (and nearby CLA studio) located in Warzazata (Ouarzazat) są z pewnością jednymi z największych filmowych perełek Maroka. To miejsce, które przyciąga do Maroka, głównie dlatego, że powstało tutaj bardzo wiele pamiętnych scen z historii kina, wśród nich: „Game of Thrones„, „Facing Death" (1987) z James Bond, "Gladiator" (2000) with Russel Crowe, "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977), or "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988) by Martin Scorsese.... With a bit of luck and a good in-between, we will tour the studio.

We will end the day near the Dades Gorge, at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains.

Dzisiaj docieramy do Merzouga – miejsca, w którym rozpoczynały się pustynne odcinki Rajdu Dakar w czasie, kiedy ten odbywał się w Afryce i Erg Chebbi (Irk asz-Szabbi) – wielkiej wydmy Sahary. W drodze, która wiedzie u podnóży Atlasu Wysokiego, odwiedzimy dwa niesamowicie widowiskowe wąwozy – DADES i TODRA. W zależności od wielkości i sprawności grupy caravaningowej przejedziemy wąwozy na całej ich długości, lub skrócimy drogę omijając wymagający odcinek.

Wieczorem zachód słońca na Saharze i pewnie wspólna biesiada przy rytmach muzyki Tuaregów. Przyjechać do Merzouga wieczorem i odjechać rano, to jakby nie być na Saharze 🙂 , dlatego zostajemy dwa noclegi i organizujemy jutro dzień eksploracji i rozrywek.

After today we will be able to wear DAKAR t-shirts with a clear conscience 😎 . Several organized activities are waiting for us - a quad rally (or 4×4 vehicles), a camel ride in the Sahara and a common ending of the day. We will not be bored, everyone will also find time for themselves and time for their own ideas. The place is worth at least a 1-day stay.

Kierujemy się do Fez, miasta na północy Maroka, pokonując w drodze przewyższenia tzw. Średniego Atlasu. Odległość jest duża jak na przejazd jednodniowy, droga będzie męcząca, ale widokowa.

Fez zwiedzimy z przewodnikiem w czasie kilkugodzinnego spaceru ulicami starożytnej mediny.

The ancient medina of Fez is the largest and oldest in the world, and the best preserved part of a medieval city in the entire Islamic world! The Fez medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's worth spending at least a few hours here. A must-see:

• Royal Palace
• Palais Royal Dar El Makhzen
• Blue gate
• Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
• Place Seffarin
• Chouara Dyeworks

We set off early in the morning in order to reach the last place and our stop in Morocco possible early in the morning, and which will impress with its unusual color. Chefchaouen in Morocco is perhaps the "most instagrammed place in the world" because of its architecture and color. It seems to be an all-blue town whose charm and popularity are undeniable. Winding and dangerous roads lead to it, and photos taken here win the hearts of Internet users.

In Chefchaouen you will find super views, super atmosphere created by locals pushing almost everything including hash, good food and an almost Spanish atmosphere. It's a straightforwardly perfect place to end our adventure in Morocco. Those who didn't shop yesterday will have one last chance today....

Here we will have our dinner together, the "farewell to Morocco" dinner. 

We set off in the morning, by 11:00 we should reach the ferry port, from where a 90-minute cruise will put us back in Europe. In the early afternoon we will arrive in Malaga, where we will drop off the motorcycles for transportation back to Poland. By organized transfer in the evening we will arrive at the hotel. Overnight and return to Poland the following day. It is possible that some will change their plans, extend their stay in Spain. We may no longer be able to gather the whole group for the evening dinner, so we said goodbye to Morocco in Morocco....