Morocco Tour

Day 01

Casablanca

On arrival at Casablanca International airport, transfer to Marrakech. Overnight stay at Casablanca

Day 02

Casablanca to Marrakech

At the morning proceed to Marrakech. On arrival visit Marrakech city.Marrakesh is a city that sums up all of Morocco’s exotic North African charm; the city’s name provided the root for the name of the country itself, spelling out this town’s importance. Within the hustle of its core you will find old and new clashing and blending, which can make some tourists almost dizzy. Snake charmers and smooth shop touts both compete for your attention amid a noisy, colorful bustle that encapsulates Morocco’s vibrant soul. For shoppers this city is famous as a frenzied hub for bargain hunting. For history lovers the numerous museums and monuments are some of the country’s not to be missed artsy attractions. And for those who just want to dive into local culture, the Medina offers Moroccan life in all its hectic glory. Marrakesh is also the gateway to Morocco’s High Atlas region where you can relish the scenic mountain beauty after your Marrakesh metropolis adventures. Step into magic and discover Majorelle Gardens (Jardin Majorelle) originally designed by Jacques Majorelle a French artist who transformed the property into a tropical paradise surrounded by cobalt blue buildings. Afterwards, admire the Koutoubia Mosque, which is Marrakesh’s most famous landmark with its striking, 70 m tall minaret visible for miles in every direction. Built in 1162, the mosque is one of the great achievements of Almohad architecture. Visit the Bahia Palace too. This magnificent peacock of a palace built in the 19th century as the residence of the Grand Vizier Bou Ahmed who served Sultan Moulay al-Hassan has dazzling interior decoration with display of zellige tiles, painted ceilings and ornate wrought-iron features showcasing the opulent lives of those who were in the sultan’s favor at that time. The palace is surrounded by sumptuous flowers. Walk through Ben Youssef Medersa, one of the jewels of Marrakech whose current structure was built around 1570 and explore famous Jemaa El Fna, the city’s main square and beating heart with a multitude of street-artists, fire-eaters, snake-charmers, acrobats, stalls of fruits and freshly-pressed orange juice. Dinner & overnight stay at Opera Palaza Marrakech or similar

Day 03

Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Skoura

After breakfast, today we will drive south, early departure around 7am drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, Continue to Skoura, which lies at the crossroads of Ouarzazate and the Sahara. Palm plantations, crisscrossed by paths that meander between crumbling pisé walls and deserted centuries-old kasbahs, create a beautiful, magical effect. Wind your way through the pretty PALMERAIE (palm grove). Stop to enjoy a lunch in a nice Guest house after wards continue the drive to your resort at Skoura. Dinner & overnight stay at Kasbah Ait Benhada Skoura or similar

Day 04

Skoura – Merzouga

Breakfast, Today we will drive south to discover the BIG Moroccan Sahara Drive to Ereg Chebi Big Dune in Sahara for a true desert experience; while driving explore this fascinating and expansive region, including the Dades and Draa valleys, and the stunning Valley of the Roses. Pass through traditional Berber villages, Arrive in the fabled Sahara, just in time to appreciate the desert’s amazing natural colors, made even more dramatic when the sun begins to set. After sundowner cocktails, you are treated to a special dinner under the stars. Overnight stay at Caravanserai Merzouga or similar

Day 05

Merzouga – Casablanca

This morning you have the unique opportunity to ride a camel through the desert. Enjoy Breakfast, spend some time in Desert then ride the Jeep 4×4 and start your way back to Casablanca, on the back way visit the Ksar Ait Ben Haddo, an impressive 11th century fortified city this UNESCO world Heritage site features earthen houses crowded together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Arrival to Casablanca dinner at leisure and overnight at Le Lido Casablanca or similar

Day 06

Casablanca                                                                              

After the breakfast, meet the guide and start the Tour of Casablanca visit Mosque Hassan II, Corniche, Old Medina, Houbbous, Mohammed V place, etc… Lunch and continue the visit of the city Dinner & overnight at Le Lido Casablanca or similar

Day 07

Casablanca – Rabat

Post breakfast drive towards Rabat for a tour with the car Explication given by the guide in the car, visit: Mausolée, Mohammed V, Tour Hassan, Kasbah des Oudays, Palais Royal, etc. Stop for Lunch Dinner and overnight at Atlantic Agdal Rabat or similar

Day 08

Rabat                                                             

Free day at leisure to relax. Explore on your own. Stay overnight at Atlantic Agdal Rabat or similar

Day 09

Rabat – Meknes – Fez

Now let’s back 2,000 years ago when the first and now oldest Morocco’s four Imperial cities was founded and when chroniclers of the middle age used to write in awe about Fes which was for centuries the most civilized Western outpost of the Semitic world. At its peak, early in the 13th century, Fes El-Bali alone boasted almost eight hundred mosques and mausoleums for its 125,000 inhabitants. Fes was after Mecca and Medina held to be one of the holiest cities in the Islamic world. Moroccan say that Marrakech, Rabat and Casablanca live in the present but Fes is in the past. By the 17th century, William Lithgow, the Scottish traveler reported that places of worship were far outstripped by some twelve thousand licensed brothels. Surrounded by nine miles of ramparts located in a narrow valley, the city was strategically positioned on the old caravan crossroads; connecting the Saharan empires through Atlantic and Mediterranean trading routes to Europe. Amble through the bustling maze of alleyways. The medina and souks offer every possible combination of pottery, Berber carpets, Fassi brassware, Jewish-originated silverware, traditional and modern jewelry, beautiful leather goods all amidst the pungent aromas of spices, herbs and oils. Dinner and overnight at Ryad Salama Fez or similar

Day 10

Fez

After breakfast, you will visit the impressive Dar el Makhzen and a brief stop at the Royal Palace with its seven magnificent bronze gates. From here you walk through the Mellah with its intense atmosphere and fine examples of Mauro-Hispanic architecture. Drive to the Borj Sud for panoramic views of the medina. Then, begin your walking tour of the labyrinth of the ancient Fes Medina. Here you will see the Bou Inania Mosque and Medersa, and the Maimonides’ clock. Walk by the colorful Es-Sabbaghine with its Street of the Dyers and see the brass workers at es-Saffarine. You will see the exterior of the impressive al-Quarawiyyin Mosque and University and el-Atterine Medersa, passing the aromatic Souq el-Atterine area of spices and groceries. Continue to the delightful el-Nejjarine square with its fountain and Woodworkers’ Museum, stopping nearby for a light lunch. You will then go to the renowned tanneries on the bank of the Oued Fes; then see the potteries, perfumes and beauty products at the Souq el-Henna. Leaving the medina from the Bab Boujloud, you tour the magnificent ramparts with its beautiful ‘Babs’ as you make your way to the 16th century Saadien watchtower at the North Borj. Finally you will visit the Dar Batha Museum with its collection of carpets. Dinner and overnight at Ryad Salama Fez or similar

Day 11

Fez – Chefchaouen  

Start today and meet your guide in the hotel lobby after the breakfast to visit Chefchaouen known as the “blue” city or Chauen is a picturesque town hidden in the mountain in the north of the country: The bright colours of the city are attributed to the Jews who took refuge in the city in the 1930s: The unique handcrafts produce in this beautiful city are not found elsewhere and it’s a mandatory stop when visiting The gorgeous wool garments and woven blankets are famous as well as the delicious Goat cheese, walking through the narrow alleys painted in different tones of blue are an spectacle worth visiting, after lunch continue the visit. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Parador Chefchaouen or similar

Day 12

Chefchaouen – Casablanca

Fly back to Casablanca. Overnight at Casablanca

Day 13

Take flight back home