Embark on an unforgettable 12-day adventure through Morocco, starting in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech. This grand tour showcases the country’s most iconic destinations, including the imperial cities of Rabat, Fes, and Meknes, the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert, and the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Explore historic medinas, bustling souks, and ancient kasbahs while immersing yourself in Morocco’s rich culture, vibrant traditions, and stunning landscapes. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and carefully planned itineraries, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Moroccan experience.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Casablana to Marrakech |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 08:00 AM |
| RETURN TIME: | Approximately 07:00 PM |
INCLUDED:
- Transportation in an air-conditioned comfortable Minivan
- Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel and airport private transfers
- Experienced English/French speaking driver/guide
- Local guide, in Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volobulis, Fes, Marrakech
- Overnights in Erg Chebbi dunes luxury desert camp, with ensuite bathroom, dinner, and breakfast, are included
- 4×4 car tour, camel ride, and sand-boarding
- Berber music and drumming around a fire camp in the desert
- The opportunity to ask the driver to stop for breaks whenever you wish
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Tips
- Extras
Day 1: Arrival at Casablanca airport
Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at your hotel, free time, and overnight.
Day 2: Casablanca – Sightseeing – Tour Rabat
After breakfast. Meet your local guide and your driver at 09.00 at the hotel: Start with a tour of Casablanca including architectural treasures of the city such as Hassan II Mosque. Parc de La Ligue Arabe, Place Mohammed V. Place des Nations Unies, Habous Quarter and The Royal Palace exterior. Later, drive to Rabat where you will check in at your hotel.
Day 3: Rabat – Sightseeing – Tour
After breakfast. Meet your guide at 09.00 at the hotel: Rabat city tour. The exploration of Rabat begins at the exterior of the Dar al-Makhzen Palace, the residence of Morocco’s King. Then on to the Mohammed V Mausoleum, built in traditional Moroccan style, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco. Observe the minaret of the Great Mosque and the towering 12th-century red sandstone Hassan Tower. Afterward, visit Kasbah des Oudaias in the old part of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time to stroll along the lanes of the Andalusian gardens, designed by the French during the colonial period. The rest of the day is at leisure. Hotel TERMINUS, Rabat
Day 4: Rabat – Meknes – Sightseeing – Tour – Fez
Drive to Fez, passing through Meknes to view the many treasures within its walls. Meet your guide in front of the Mausoleum: See the Mausoleum. Bab Mansour, the Médina, and the National Museum of Music Continue to the Archaeological Site of Volubilis for the visit (pay the entrance and the guide) and then onto Fez for check-in and overnight.
Day 5: Fez – Sightseeing – Tour
09.00 Meet at the Riad with the guide, Guided walking tour of Fes- we will explore the walled city, stopping at ancient mosques, beautiful madrasas, and colorful souks to shop for unique Moroccan souvenirs. On your own, it’s easy to get lost in the complex maze of streets that make up the Fes medina. But on this tour, we’ll navigate the narrow, winding alleyways with a knowledgeable local guide who will enlighten us on all the historic sites along the way. We’ll visit the top Islamic sites of Fes, including Bou Inania Madrasa, which dates back to the 13th century, as well as the beautiful Kairaouine Mosque and University. Other points of interest along your route include Boujloud Square, the Nejjarine Fountain with its elaborate mosaic tiles, and the impressive Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. You’ll also have a chance to see the Chouara Tannery, packed with round stone vessels filled with colorful leather dyes. Another highlight of this walking tour is the Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, the tomb of the founder of Fes, and the palace exterior. Take a tour of the most important souks in the medina and hand-made goods cooperatives – the weavers, the embroidery and brocade artisans, the carpenters, and the bronze artisans. End the day with a visit to the pottery and mosaic cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. (Or suggest to do it the next day if time is too short)
Day 6: Fez – day at leisure
You have the day at leisure to further explore Fes on your own, Car at your disposal within the city’s limit.
Day 7: Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Today is a long day of driving. We will travel towards Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains via Ifran, a Moroccan ski resort. Midmorning, we cross the 6,000-foot pass and continue west toward the great Sahara. Next, we travel through the village of Midelt(stop here for lunch suggested) As we approach Erfoud, panoramic views of the remarkable Ziz Gorges and vast valleys surround us. From Erfoud, we travel in 4×4 vehicles (Sahara Stars Camp) to the Merzouga Dunes and our Berber camp. We’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a short camel ride at sunset and then end the day with dinner around the fire camp and enjoy the night under the stars.
Day 8: Mergouza – Dades Valley- Ouarzazate
After breakfast, leave the camp and make your way to the oasis of Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia. Continue to the Dades Valley where roses bloom in profusion in the springtime. The locals make good use of the prolific flowers by producing rose water here, Dinner, and Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 9: Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, we take time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a ksar – or fortified city along a former caravan route, enjoying its desert-dusted Kasbahs and maze-like warrens. From here we make our way to the city of Marrakesh, Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech -Sightseeing – Tour
09.00 Meet at the Riad with your guide, Discover historic and exotic Marrakesh today. Begin at Majorelle Gardens and Museum, a botanical marvel set in the heart of Marrakesh with over 300 plant species from five continents. Next visit Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret, still topped with four copper globes. Then, explore Bahia Palace, where 360 rooms were once adorned with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. For a more recent archaeological find, you’ll see the richly decorated tombs of the Saadi Dynasty. In the afternoon you will visit the souks and the famous Djemaa El Fna square, known for its dazzling display of acrobats, storytellers, and snake charmers. (During the day guests will have the opportunity to enter a typical house of the Medina and meet a family. ??) Learn and understand how the locals live and enjoy a glass of mint tea with Moroccan bread at the end of the tour. A food-tasting experience will be also a nice moment to discover the secrets of Moroccan spices, olive oil, argan oil, and other local products… Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11 – Marrakech – Half-day cooking class
Morning at leisure, (car at our disposal within the city limit) then head to the Medina to attend a half-day cooking class in the Culinary Museum… 12:00 Meet your driver to go to the Culinary Museum- On arrival start the visit at 13:00 Start the cooking class and Learn how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and – salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After lunch, the rest of the day is at your leisure, Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 12: Marrakech – Casablanca – Departure
Breakfast and check out, Departure from hotel to Casablanca Airport to be in time for your Morning/afternoon departure flight, End of services.
It is important to know
- Tour price per person depends on how many participants there are in your party
- This tour is for those with an interest in the Culture, History, Religion, and ethnic traditions of Morocco!
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