12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca via Merzouga desert

OVERVIEW:

This 12 days cultural tour from Casablanca will allow you to see the most beautiful Moroccan imperial cities rich in history and traditions. Morocco’s culture is a blend of religious and ethnic traditions, encompassing Berber, Arab, African, Mediterranean, and Jewish influences. Thus, you will visit the current capital of Morocco, Rabat, the bleu pearl city of Chefchaoune, and the imperial cities Fes, Marrakech, and Casablanca.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit Casablanca City
Visit Rabat City
Visit Tanger City
Visit the bleu pearl city of chefchaoune
Visit the medieval walled city of Fes
Overnight in Erg Chebbi Merzouga desert.
Visit Todgha Gorges & Dades Gorges
Overnight in Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary imperial city of Marrakech
Overnight in Essaouira

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Marrakech
DEPARTURE TIME	08:00 AM
RETURN TIME:	Approximately 06:30 PM

INCLUDED:

Hotel pickup and drop-off service
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Fuel included
Half-board accommodation
Local guide in Fes, ( optional ) and Marrakech
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi. Overnight at the desert camp
Dinner and breakfast in Merzouga And Dades Gorges

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunches and drinks
Anything not mentioned in the program
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

It is important to know

This tour is for those with an interest in the Culture, History, Religion, and ethnic traditions of Morocco!
Tour price per person depends on how many participants there are in your party

Day 1: Casablanca – Sightseeing Tour

Visit Casablanca. Located on a platform overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Hassan II Mosque is the second-largest mosque in the world and one of few open to non-Muslims. Near Mosque we will see La Corniche, which is a beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Shopping, visiting the old medina, Place Mohamed V, and King’s Palace are a few points of attraction in this city. Accommodation in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Tanger – 3 h 36 min (339,2 km)

You will proceed towards the city of Rabat. You will have a short visit to it, including the royal palace, the Tour Hassan, and the Kasbah of Shella if you have plenty of time. You will visit the old city. After that, you will take the road to Tangier city. Accommodation in Tangier

Day 3: Tanger – Chefchaoune – 2 h 11 min (112,2 km)

After breakfast, you will start your visit to the city, including the port of Tangiers the Caves of Hercules are natural caverns located about ten kilometers from Tangier, Morocco, at the Atlantic entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. and a Very beautiful beach located near the Tanger Med port. The sea is calm and azure blue. In addition, this beach is surrounded by mountains, which offer a very beautiful view. You can also find traditional fishing boats there. It is an ideal place to meet up with family by the sea as soon as the fine weather arrives and The Caves of Hercules are natural caverns located about ten kilometers from Tangier, Morocco, at the Atlantic entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Then you have free time in the city to have lunch and enjoy yourself. With a modern shopping center in the city center with many shops, restaurants, and entertainment. In the afternoon, drive towards the blue city of Chefchaouen. Accommodation in chefchaoune.

Day 4: Chefchaoune – Sightseeing Tour

Visiting the city of Chefchaouen is a lot quieter than the rest of Morocco’s cities. You immerse yourself in the blue streets of the medina, taking photographs in all the blue shades possible. This small hamlet, possibly the most photogenic in the world, will captivate you. Locals enjoying their days, laughter, as well as children playing ball, fill the streets. Etc… The places to visit in Chefchaoune are Chefchaoune Medina, Kasbah Monument,Spanish Mosquee .Place Auta el – Hammam Accommodation in Chefchaoune.

Day 5: Chefchaoune – Fes – 3h 41 min (211,5 km)

You set off early in the morning towards the city of Fez. Breakfast on the road. We reached Fez in the middle of the day for the beginning of the visit to the city. , we start our visit to lose ourselves in the labyrinth of souks, the famous painter Chouara Tannery, the ceramics workshops, and the royal palace. During this tour of the city of Fez, you will walk in the alleys of the medina of Fez, authentic and traditional, that lives to the rhythm of history, and discover its Koranic schools, its Mederasa (Attarine, Bounania, etc.), its fountains, its Andalusian style palaces, its mausoleums (Moulay Idriss II, Sidi Ahmed Tijani, etc.), and the Al Karaouiyine University, the oldest in the world. Visit the many theme souks and numerous craft workshops (the famous tanners’ quarter, the weavers’ quarter, the cabinet makers, etc.), observing the age-old craftsmanship… Here are some places you will see during the visit: Andalusian Quarter Tannery Chouara Al Quaraouiyine Mosque Bab Bou Jeloud’s door Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss Seffarin Square Madrasa Attarine The different souks of Fez Talaa Kbira and Talaa Sghira Accommodation in Fes.

Day 6: Fes – Ifran – Midalt – Errachidia – Arfoud – Erg chegaga – 7h 20 min (474,7 km)

We set out in the early morning for Breakfast on the road. towards the Merzouga desert, you arrive in the afternoon and you will find camels waiting for you to take you to the middle of the desert to sleep in the tents. Camel includes dinner, breakfast, and overnight in tents. When you arrive in the desert, you will catch the best light for photos at sunset. After dinner, you are waiting for the Berbers to make a fire, around which we will all gather together. We will stay in Berber tents in the desert.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Arfoud – Todgha gorges – Dades Gorges – 4 h (270,9 km)

You wake up at 6 o’clock, have breakfast, make the most beautiful pictures at sunrise, go on the camel for about 2 hours, and then take the minibus to Dades. you visit Tinghir village and the Dades Gorges. Accommodation in Dades Gorges

Day 8: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazat – Ksar Ait ben haddou – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech – 5h 49 min (330,4 km)

Departure to Marrakech. You were crossing the Atlas Mountains. The road is spectacular; stop for pictures. You visit Ksar Ait Ben Hadou and the Ouarzazate movie studios. There were films such as The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. In the evening, we arrived in Marrakech. Accommodation in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech – Sightseeing Tour

Visit the red city of Marrakech enchants tourists with its richness of colors smells, flavors, and socks all over the medina and the Djemma El Fna Market: from Cobre and coworkers who want to paint with henna to shoppers and dancers. You take a Marrakech tour which includes: Majorelle Garden, the Museum of Yves Saint Laurent, Bahia Palace, and Palais Badi. Accommodation in Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira – 2 h 35 min (170 km)

From Marrakech to this delightful old coastal town. You will be picked up from your hotel, riad, or hostel in Marrakech before 8.00 a.m. and we will make our way across the stunning landscapes of the R207 route to the coast. Along the way, we shall stop to see the argan trees, where small goats clamber up the low branches, an absolute must when it comes to getting a photo opportunity. Also along the way, we will stop off at a women’s cooperative where argan oil is produced. The oil is extracted from the kernels of the tree and is a delicious accompaniment to a Moroccan bread meal or simply for drizzling over pitta bread. The oil is also used as a beauty product for skin and hair treatment. Then we will continue the road and we will arrive in the port city where you’ll see the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean. Accommodation in Essaouira.

Day 11: Essaouira – Marrakech – 2h 35 min (170 km)

Free time in the city of Essaouira or optional trips, Like horse riding and quad biking The vibrant old town (Medina) is a world heritage site, and it won’t take you much to realize just why. After walking through the medina, we will go to the port, where you will be amazed by the thousands of friendly fishermen, and the life in the port, and at the end, you can enjoy a delicious meal of fresh fish and seafood prepared with great care. Then you can walk on the beach. There is a long prom on the beachfront where a sandy beach welcomes bathers and those who wish to relax in the sun on the golden sands of this charming city. In the afternoon, drive towards Marrakech City. Accommodation in Marrakech

Day 12: Marrakech – Airport Transfer

1 review for 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca via Merzouga desert

Rated 5 out of 5

Cole Dickson – June 14, 2022

Easy to work with and quick replies when planning out trip.
Their helpful suggestions regarding our itinerary, made out trip perfect!
The accomodations were wonderful, a mix of riads and boutique hotels with great staff and guides. Our driver was great, and details were all taken care of. They were also there to help when we had a health issue and a change of itinerary. All in all an excellent agency to work with. I would highly recommend!

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12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca via Merzouga desert