12 Day Morocco Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Your Arrival
1 stop
1
Fly into Casablanca in the morning or afternoon and enjoy private pick up and transportation from the airport to your hotel. (Flights into Rabat can also be accommodated.) If you prefer to fly in a day or two earlier, your tour guide can arrange transportation and hotel. That evening, you’ll meet your guide and get an overview of what to expect on your adventure together. Then, you’ll accompany your guide to a traditional Moroccan dinner. Included: transport from airport to hotel, dinner
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier
5 stops
2
Hassan II Mosque
You’ll start the day with a morning tour of the beautiful Hassan II mosque next to the Atlantic Ocean. This impressive mosque is the only one in Morocco that allows non-Muslim visitors and accommodates up to 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 outside!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Hassan Tower
Opened in 1199 A.D., this ancient tower (of an incomplete mosque) has stood the test of time.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Mausoleum of Mohammad V
Watched over by guards in colorful traditional uniforms, the mausoleum of Mohammed V is a beautiful tribute to a beloved king.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Rabat
Walk through the beautiful Rabat medina overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy mint tea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Tangier Casbah
Experience the blue and white Tangier medina, gateway between Europe and Africa.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Tangier - Asilah - Chefchaouen
4 stops
7
Cap Spartel
Overlook the Strait of Gibraltar from Cap Spartel, the North Africa equivalent of the Cape of Good Hope.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Caves of Hercules
Mythology says Hercules slept in this cave before performing this 11th labor. See this archaeological wonder which includes both a land and sea entrance. The sea entrance is said to be carved by the Phoenicians in the shape of Africa.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Chefchaouen Medina
Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco and is renowned for its picturesque blue medina. You’ll explore the city with your guide then will have free time to take photos, shop, and enjoy this beautiful mountain town.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Bouzafer Mosque
Walk to the Spanish Mosque with your guide for panoramic views to the beautiful city of Chefchaouen.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes
2 stops
11
Volubilis
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, you’ll visit Volubilis, a world heritage UNESCO site with incredibly well preserved Roman ruins dating back to 1 A.D.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Fez
You'll visit Fes, the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. That night, you’ll accompany your guide to dinner in the historic Fes medina.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Fes
5 stops
13
Once the capital of Morocco, Fes has been known for centuries for scholarship and trading. You'll be extra thankful for your guide today as Fes medina is known for having over 10,000 streets and passageways.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
14
View the grand entrance and intricate craftsmanship at the Palais Royal in Fes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Visit this artisanal cooperative to see how master craftsman and their pupils create the famous tilework and pottery Morocco is known for.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Experience the intricate tilework and carving of the Al-Attarine Medrasa. Although no longer in use as a Koranic school, scholars studied here from the 13th century onward.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
No visit to Fes is complete without seeing the famed Chouara Tanneries which have been in operation since the 13th century and still use traditional methods and goods for softening and dyeing leather.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Fes - Merzouga
1 stop
18
Merzouga
Today, you’ll leave the high energy of Fes and journey to Merzouga, the gateway of the Sahara. Your journey will take you through both the Mid-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains with stops for coffee and lunch.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Merzouga
3 stops
19
Merzouga Desert
You’ll get your first taste of the incredible Sahara desert with a 4-wheel drive through the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Lunch will be in Khamlia village where you’ll be serenaded with traditional Gnaoua music.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Merzouga Desert
Enjoy a sunset camel ride to your camp. A night in the Sahara is often the highlight of people’s trips, and you can enjoy the stars by campfire after a delicious dinner at your comfortable camp.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Merzouga - Todra Gorge
2 stops
22
Merzouga Desert
Sunrise over the Sahara is just as impressive as sunset, so you’ll want to wake up early to see how the desert lights up. After breakfast, you’ll ride back to your vehicle via camel or 4x4, whichever you prefer.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
23
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
In the afternoon, you’ll experience the stunning cliffs of Todra Canyon. Your guide will accompany you on a walk along the riverside at the base of Todra Gorge.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Todra Valley - Ait Ben Haddou
3 stops
24
On your way to Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll drive through Dades Valley before visiting the incredibly well preserved Kasbah Amridel in Skoura.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
25
Ouarzazate
After Skoura, you’ll drive to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Moroccan Hollywood,” where your guide can arrange for an optional studio tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Ait Ben Haddou
Later in the afternoon, you’ll reach the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, another UNESCO world heritage site. Your guide will lead you through the Ksar to the pinnacle of the village and will also take you to visit a women’s cooperative if you’re interested in learning about or purchasing an authentic Moroccan rug.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
2 stops
27
Jemaa el-Fnaa
After a night near Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll make your way to the bustling city of Marrakech where you’ll visit the exotic and historic Djemaa El Fna square. Your guide will also orient you to the medina where you may want to explore more the next day.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
28
Bahia Palace
The grand courtyard and buildings in Bahia Palace are beautiful and historic. And, there's an interesting story about its origins which your guide will be glad to share with you.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Marrakech
1 stop
29
Marrakech-Safi
You’ll have a free day to explore Marrakech, and your guide will be happy to make suggestions on activities you might enjoy. Optional activities that your guide can help arrange include a tagine cooking class, hot air balloon ride, museums and gardens, and a relaxing hamam and massage.Then, on your last night in Morocco, you’ll join your guide for a farewell & celebration dinner.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Departure Day
1 stop
30
Marrakech
Time to say farewell after your journey through Morocco. Your guide will help arrange transportation to the airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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