Overview

On this tour you will experience practically everything Morocco has to offer, from the lush, opulent landscapes to the ocean, the Middle and High Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert, on this 10 day Morocco itinerary starting in Casablanca.

Highlights of the trip

• Visit Marrakech, the colorful “red Pearl of the South,” .
• Visit locations with breathtaking ocean vistas and get off the main path.
• Visit the minarets and mosques.
• Step inside the palaces that formerly housed sultans.
• Pristine souks and medinas
• Go to Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl of the North,”.
• Explore Rabat, the Atlantic coast’s royal capital.
• Explore Dades Valley and its 1,001 historic kasbahs.
• Visit Ait Benhaddou and explore Merzouga, and its huge dunes.
• Camel trek in the middle of the desert and night in a nomadic tent.

Day 1: Arrival at casablanca and City Tour

Our driver will pick you up from the Casablanca airport or your hotel on the first day of your 14-Day Morocco tour. Then we start our city tour of Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, where we will view the most significant landmarks. On the tour, there will be a stop at the Hassan II mosque. You spend the night in a hotel.

Day 2: Casablanca-Rabat

On the second day of your tour in Morocco, we will go to Rabat, the country’s capital. Upon arrival we will start exploring the top attractions of the city. The tower of Hassan, which is a majestic unfinished mosque, next to the tower there’s the mausoleum of Mohammed V it is embellished with gorgeous and vibrant glass windows, a marble and iron-wrought entrance, and numerous stairways that lead up to the lofty dome.

You will then go to the Kasbah of Oudayas  and view the Udayas imposing gate, Our tour will also include a visit to the potent Roman port of Chellah, and the Old Medina where you will make your way through a maze of busy souks, artisan stores, and the Jewish Quarter. Finally get back to the car and your driver will take you to your lodging for dinner and night.

Day 3: Rabat- Chefchaouen

Leave Rabat and travel through the lush Rif Mountains to the charming mountain village of Chefchaouen. Both tourists and Moroccans love Chefchaouen because of its bright blue mansions, which are especially popular during the sweltering summer months. Discover Chefchaouen and its meandering roads and tiny alleys, which are home to a number of souks selling food and handicrafts like goat cheese, woolen goods, and beautiful needlework that are unique in the North of Morocco. Unwind in the plaza, the main square in Chefchaouen, visit the Kasbah and thefamous mosque. Spend the night at Chefchaouen.

Day 4 : Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, we will travel to Fez, stopping along the way at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss, which is home to the tomb of the country’s first imam. Lunch on your own, then travel to Meknes, also known as “one of the Moroccan imperial cities,” which was established by Moulay Ismail at the end of the 17th century. The old Medina,  Hari Souani and Bab Mansour will all be included in your visit. After that, we’ll keep going to Fez. Hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay in Fez.

Day 5 : Fes sightseeing Tour

The entire day will be devoted to exploring Fès, the oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city in Morocco, which Moulay Idriss II founded in 790 B.C. The historic Medina, the Medersas (an Islamic teaching university), the El Qaraouiyyin Mosque, the tanneries and the opulent Nejjarine fountain will all be the highlights of the day. Independent lunch followed by a tour to the “Arabian House” to watch different artisans engage in labor evocative of historical customs. Dinner and a night in Fez.

Day 6: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Merzouga (Night camp)

Your trip begins early in the morning with a pick-up from your riad or hotel by our experienced driver who will take you on a journey to the Sahara desert. But the voyage begins with a stop at Ifrane, a little village with Alpine-style architecture that gives her the name of “Morocco’s Switzerland.” We travel through this unusual environment until we reach Azrou’s cedar forest, where we meet and feed the Barbary apes. We will stop for lunch at Midelt, a picturesque village known for its luscious apples, before moving on. You will be able to enjoy the stunning Ziz Gorges along the way with its scenic valley of palm trees, mountains, and historic Kasbah, Next we will pass by Arfoud, a village that is very known for the production of fossils. When we get to Merzouga in the evening, you will enjoy camel trekking to Berber camp where you  will spend your night and have dinner .

Day 7: Erg Chebbi Dunes – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley- Skoura- Ouarzazate

In the early morning, we’ll wake you up and take you on a walk through the high dunes to see the sunrise. After that, you’ll ride your camel back to the hotel through the high dunes for breakfast and a shower, and then we’ll embark on our journey to Rissani to visit the Kasbah, the tomb of Moualy Ali Sherif and the bustling Market (only 3 days a week). The next destination is the 300 m high Todra Gorges, which is located not far from the village of Tinghir on the eastern edge of the High Atlas Mountains, we will stop to discover the place and have lunch. Then travel to Skoura for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlas Mountains, which is a verdant oasis surrounded by huge palm trees. Our next stop will be the town of Kelaa Mgouna, the main place where locals produce the natural rose water. You will also pass by the Dades Valley. Once you arrive in Ouarzazate, you’ll have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech 

After breakfast you can begin your enjoyable tour of Ouarzazate, “The Hollywood of Africa,” where filming locations and studios are located. The Ait Benhaddou Hasbah, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be our next stop after that. This very old village has been used as the backdrop for more than twenty films, including “Gladiator,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Lawrence of Arabia.” Discover the kasbahs’ peculiar native antique architectural style by taking a stroll through it. After that, we’ll carry on driving across the mountain roads and the majestic Tizi n’Tichka pass, passing by historic Berber settlements where we will stop to take pictures of the stunning scenery. When you arrive in Marrakech our driver will drop you off at your lodging.

Day 9 : Marrakech  Sightseeing Tour

Marrakech, the second-oldest imperial city and “Pearl of the South,” where the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, Jardan Majorelle, the Bahia Palace, and the Menara Garden are located, will be the focus of this day’s sightseeing. After lunch, we will tour the souks in the ancient Medina and the internationally renowned Djemaa El Fna in the afternoon. These attractions provide a variety of entertainments, including storytellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, etc. overnight lodging in Marrakech.

Day 10: From Marrakech to Casablaca Airport Transfer

Transfer to the airport based on your flight’s departure time following breakfast at the hotel. complete our service. 10-Days Grand Morocco Tour.

Included:

• Pick-up and drop off service.
• Private transportation (modern air conditioner).
• Professional English or French speaking driver.
• Fuel.
• One-way private transfer.
• All road toll costs.

Not Included

• Personal items.
• Local guide.
• Food and drink.

Duration: 10 days.
Language: English, Franch, (other language under request)
Pick up point: Hotel or place of choice in Casablanca.