14 Days Private Guided Grand Morocco Tours

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Casablanca / Rabat
1 stop
1
Hassan II Mosque
Upon arrival in Casablanca airport, you will be welcomed and greeted by our driver with a sign has your name on it, while on our drive in Casablanca, you will see the port city, and the commercial hub of western Morocco fronting the Atlantic Ocean. In this charming city you will see the Hassan the 2 nd mosque which is the second largest functioning mosque in all of Africa, and the 7th largest in the world. We will then continue the drive to see the famous Ricks Cafe that is mentioned in the movie “Casablanca”. We will continue our drive to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Rabat / Ouazzane / Chefchaouen .
1 stop
2
Kasbah des Oudaias
After breakfast in your hotel riad, you will start exploring the city. Our local informative guide will ensure you have a wonderful day exploring Rabat, where you will see the Kasbah des Oudayas and its beautiful Andalusian gardens which is located at the mouth of the river Abu Regrag. This was originally built in the 12th century by al Mohades dynasty as you will see also the incomplete mosque Hassan tower as a main attraction in the capital was built by the same dynasty at 12th century, just a few meters further from the mausoleum of Mohamed the 5th and Hassan the 2 nd with its own stunning architecture. We will continue the drive towards Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco, via Moulay Bouslham and Ouazzane, crossing the beautiful Rif mountains. Most of the drive will be through the countryside where you will be amazed by the authentic villages. There will be time for photo stops and lunch along the drive. We will be arriving in Chefchaouen in the late afternoon.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Explore chefchaouen
1 stop
3
Chefchaouen Medina
After breakfast at your hotel riad, you will start exploring the medina and its alleys Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco. The town is filled with cobalt-stained streets set amid the majestic Rif mountains with a rich history. It was established in 1471 by Moulay Ali Ben Rachid, when Moorish and Jewish settlers fled here to escape the Reconquista of Spain. This town is extremely visually stimulating, and you will enjoy getting lost in the enchanting alleyways of a hundred different blue hues, Visiting the Kasbah The Kasbah is a historic fortress located in the main square, Place Outa el Hammam. Inside, you’ll find a beautiful garden and a small museum showcasing local artifacts. Climb the towers for panoramic views . Explore the Plaza Uta el-Hammam This lively square is the social hub of Chefchaouen. It’s a great spot to relax, enjoy some traditional Moroccan food at a café, and people-watch. The square is surrounded by cafes, shops, and historical buildings.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Chefchaouen / Volubilis / Meknes / Fes
1 stop
4
Volubilis
After breakfast at the hotel riad you will be picked up and head the road towards the roman ruins of Volubilis where you will have the opportunity to visit some interesting historical sights. After your drive through the foothills of the Rif mountains you will arrive at the roman ruins of Volubilis. The site is a preserved roman empire dating 225BC where you will see the most beautiful mosaics in Morocco dating back to 3rd century BC. You will have a guided tour of the site which is included and is sure to increase your knowledge of the roman empire. We will continue on the road to Meknes, which is the Ismaili capital at the 17th century, where you will see the gate of Bab Mansour that was built by the sultan My Ismail during the 17th century. You will also see a granary and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and planting and irrigation. We will stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants before heading the road back to Fes .
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Explore Fes
1 stop
5
Fes el-Bali
today you will start exploring Fes or Fez which is the same, the spiritual city of Morocco. Today you will have an adventure through the intellectual capital of Morocco. Fes is the country’s cultural capital, and is primarily known for its Fes El Bali, or walled medina, We will start from outside the medina to see the royal palace gate, then walk through the Jewish quarter or “the mellah” the first Jewish quarter ever built in the country. Following that, you will enter the medina where you will spend the entire morning visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest, including the famous Medrasa Bouanania, the Karaouine mosque and university which is the oldest university in the world that was built by a woman, without forgetting the famous tanneries and the najjarine fountain, then head to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of the whole medina of Fes, followed by a visit to pottery area where you will see the pottery cooperative.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Fes / Merzouga
1 stop
6
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Fes then start traveling southeast to the destination of Merzouga. The first stop will be at the town of Ifrane, referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” as it has alpine style architecture and nearby slopes and forests. The second stop will be at the cedar forest in Azrou to see Barbary apes. We will pass many traditional Berber villages where you can interact with local inhabitants. Through this journey you will be amazed with the stunning contrast during the drive, as today you will cover so much land with so much of diversity. A stop for lunch can be at whatever time you decide. As we continue south, the scenery becomes especially beautiful where the Ziz valley meets the High Atlas Mountains and creates a breathtaking gorge. Our drive will contain several stops along the way to take beautiful photographs and will continue through the welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud and Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Merzouga area and camel trek .
1 stop
7
Merzouga Desert
After breakfast in your hotel, you will start an explorative journey of the area. We will begin the day with Gnawa music at the village of Khamliya 7 kilometers south of Merzouga which is a little desert village with a big story whose inhabitants are direct descendants of the slaves that been brought from Sudan. You will get to enjoy their music and life style. You may also visit the souk of Errissani if you are there on the right day as the souk takes place here three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays where locals come to trade anything necessary In the afternoon, you will start the guided camel ride, led by an experienced camel man to explore and enjoy within the sand sea of Erg Chebi. The camel man will make sure to give you the chance to watch what may will be the best sunset of your lifetime. Overnight accommodations at a desert luxury camp equipped with flush toilets and hot shower, where you will be served the dinner and breakfast.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Merzouga / Todra gorges / Dades Valley
1 stop
8
Dades Gorges
Today your camel man will make sure to wake you up to watch a beautiful sunrise where you will see the sunshine cover the small golden sand dunes of Merzouga and the rocky barren Sahara Desert. After your breakfast at the camp, you will trek back by camel, or if you feel you’ve had enough of riding the camels, you have the option for a 4wheel drive back from the camp. You will then head on the road to the Dades Valley for another excellent day. First, you will visit the Todra Gorges, the highest narrowest gorges in Morocco where you might get a chance to hike for an hour in the area. After lunch the drive continue to the dades valley where you will be amazed by the beauty of the town such us the rock formations known as “monkey toes” and the sand castles that cover the area
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Dades valley / skoura / Ait ben haddou kasbah / Imlill high atlas mountain
1 stop
9
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
After breakfast in the hotel , You will start driving to see one of the 17th Century Kasbah still standing at the Oases of skoura as it’s a great symbol and sign for the region “ Famous Kasbah of Amredil” through Skoura . continue to Ouarzazate , “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, you may have already seen, such as The Mummy, Gladiator .. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. The kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last berebr cheiftains during the 18th cenrtury, now a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n'tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, Continue our drive Once we get to the subborbs of Marrakech, as we are going left into the Mountains, passing by the berber villages of Tahnaout and Asni on our way to Imlil.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Exploring the Imlil Area and leave to Marrakech
1 stop
10
Imlil
After breakfast at the Kasbah, you will have an explorative journey of the area where you will enjoy the Berber Culture. You will have the choice to hike for few hours within the valley and watch the fascinating views over the highest peak in North Africa. You will also walk to the village of Arumd, a small Berber village with a strong culture. On the afternoon, you will head to Marrakech .
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Explore Marrakech
1 stop
11
Marrakech
After your breakfast in your hotel riad our informative local guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel to start exploring Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco. Marrakech is a major economic center and home to Mosques, Palaces, and Gardens, is a densely packed walled medieval city dating back to the 12 th century of the Berber Empire. The local guide will ensure that you see most of the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef coranic School, Koutoubia Mosque, and the famous Jemaa El fna Square. Lunch will be around the area in one of the recommended restaurants, before driving to the new city to visit the beautiful gardens of Majorelle, including a short drive through the new city.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Marrakech to Essaouira
1 stop
12
Essaouira
After a luxurious breakfast at the Riad ,you will start travelling to Essaouira , enjoying the views along the way. as we will Travel to Essaouira a more laidback town on the Coast, After several stops for pictures , and since this is the land of Argan culture - this is an opportunity to visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil where they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. In Essaouira ,ou’ll visit the Skala Fortress, the port, the souks and see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Exploring Essaouira and drive back to casablanca
1 stop
13
Essaouira Ramparts
After Breakfast at your riad, then start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress, the port, the souks and see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. Essaouira is known for its strong winds most of the year so it is known as the "City of the wind" thus it attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantics. Your visit includes the Mellah - the Jewish headquarter, and the beach. There is an annual festival of “Gnawa music”, where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world. Around 04 pm then we will head the road towards casablanca for the overnight around 5 hours drive .
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 14
Casablanca —Departure .
1 stop
14
Casablanca
After breakfast at your accommodation, Depending on your flight details we will drive you to the airport where the tour End.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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