Tour route: Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fez – Erfoud – Ouarzazate – Marrakech – Essaouira – Casablanca
Highlights :
Morocco world heritage sites to cover: Rabat – Voulibilis – Fez – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech – Essaouira. Sahara tented camps, High Atlas Mountains .
TOUR ITINERARY
Arrival – Casablanca – Rabat
Once landed in Casablanca ocean beauty you will be met and greeted by our local driver-guide at the exit of the airport then driven to the hotel in Rabat (approximately 1 hour drive). Upon arrival in Rabat, check-in and free time to rest.
Night: Rabat
Rabat-Tangier
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Tangier. upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city of Tangier and its surroundings, including Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Marvel at the picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Strait of Gibraltar, a perfect photo opportunity. On this day you will also visit the ancient medina of Tangier, the kasbah, the Roman cemetery and the Grand Socco . strong> . Arrival at the hotel and accommodation in Tangier.
Accommodation: Tangier
Food: breakfast
Tangier – Chefchaouen
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Chefchaouen. Blue whitewashed houses, crowded squares, steep alleys, the best way to discover this historic center is to walk through it. Your afternoon tour here includes Outa-el-Hammam Square, the cobblestone medina and the Tarik-Ben-Ziad Mosque whose octagonal minaret is inspired by that of the Torre de Oro in Seville. This Andalusian architecture can be found in the Kasbah and its gardens, in the center of the medina. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the charms of Chefchaouen on your own.
Night: Chefchaouen
Food: Breakfast
Chefchaouen – Fès
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave Chefchaouen for Fez in the afternoon. During the transfer, enjoy short sightseeing stops, including a visit to the ruins of the ancient city of Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. Upon arrival in Fez, a hotel transfer is provided.
Night: Fez
Food: breakfast
Discovery of Fez
After breakfast, your guided tour of the Medina of Fez will begin, a perfect introduction to your trip to Morocco. You will explore the narrow streets filled with fresh fruit, oodles of spices, woven Berber carpets and many other Moroccan art objects. Continue your visit to the UNESCO site: Al Quaraouiyyne University, El-Attarine Medersas and the 13th century tanneries.
Night: Fez
Food: breakfast
Fez – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave early in the morning for Erfoud (about 7 hours by car) passing through the Mid Atlas mountain range on the way. This journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Gorge , passing the ancient holy city of Rissani, where you will find the ruins of Sijilmasa, once capital and commercial port of call for the ancient eighth-century caravan routes. Once in Erfoud, we continue our adventure by heading to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, perhaps the largest dunes in the Sahara desert.
The camels will all be waiting for us, saddled and ready to have an incredible experience in the sand dunes of the Sahara. Witness the sunset from the desert dunes and be amazed by the peace and calm, as well as the changing colors of the landscape!
Overnight: camp in the Sahara desert
Food: breakfast and dinner
Merzouga – Erfoud – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Get up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast, the camels will take you back to the meeting point of your vehicle, where you will have breakfast and then go to Ouarzazate. On the way, stop at Todra Gorge for some amazing photos. Before reaching Ouarzazate, pass Skoura Oisis as one of the most beautiful date valley, reach Ouarzazate as a small military town, however it has an interesting history of ancient caravan trade along the salt routes in Africa We continue after lunch to spend the night in the largest film studio village in the world called Ait Ben Haddou.
Night: Ait Ben Haddou
Food: breakfast and dinner
Ait Ben Haddou-Imlil
Enjoy the spectacular views of Ait Ben Haddou Ksar, an ancient village filled with 9th century Kasbahs which was the scene of many films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Then comes the village of Telouet , the route is picturesque, after which continue driving through the highest pass in Morocco called Tichka (2260m) before reaching Imlil and staying overnight with a Berber family.
Keep in mind that today will be the longest day of your trip.
Overnight: Imlil
Lunch: Breakfast and dinner
Imlil-Essaouira
Imlil is a small village located in the heart of the high Atlas mountains, today’s journey will take you to a deep discovery of the local Berbers to learn about thousands of years of traditions and customs, direct interaction with the Berbers, enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way.
The village is located at the foot of Mount Toubkal, with a height of 4167m, the main attraction for mountain lovers for walking, ice climbing or skiing in Morocco; high altitude plateaus for Berber transhumant, learn about the lifestyle of Berbers in the valleys and visit several Berber villages with traditional architecture, terraced fields built at the foot of high mountains and magnificent panoramas of the Toubkal range and the surrounding mountains. A wealth of sublime views to enjoy on this journey… before heading to the coast to explore Essaouira.
Accommodation: Essaouira
Food: Breakfast and Lunch
Essaouira
Guided historical tour in the morning to visit the fortifications that surround the city were built by the Portuguese and are inherent in the charm of Essaouira. You will have time to see the other attractions, including the harbour where a daily supply of fresh fish is found, and the huge beach that stretches south. Being a former Jewish settlement, the best surviving workshop is the goldsmith’s workshop for any hobby.
The guided tour will last 3 hours with a lunch experience included if you really enjoy fresh fish cooked over coals like the locals do!
The rest of the day after lunch free.
Accommodation: Essaouira
Food: Breakfast and Lunch
Essaouira – Marrakesh
Free morning to rest and explore the rest of this beautiful and relaxing city before driving to Marrakech for 3 hours.
Night: Marrakesh
Food: Breakfast
marrakech
The morning guided city tour with a local guide starts at 9:00 from your accommodation towards the walls of Marrakech in which there are many interesting historical sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque which dates back to the 12th century and represents the glory and profound history of the city. You will discover the 17th century royal necropolis of the Saadians, the beautiful 19th century Bahia Palace and the famous souks of Marrakech. You will be surprised by the number of different stalls, colours, smells and products that are found in the souks. It’s a great place to buy some gifts for yourself and your loved ones. It’s nice to sip a cup of mint tea on one of the terraces to end the tour of the red city, offering a great view of the magical Jamae Elfana square that you will always remember.
Night: Marrakesh
Meals: breakfast.
marrakech
Free day to relax and explore.
Night: Marrakesh
Meals: breakfast and farewell dinner in Jamaa Lafna square.
