Landscapes of Morocco
DAY 1: Arrival in Casablanca, Transfer to Rabat
Casablanca → Rabat
We will meet you upon your arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, after which we will take a short tour of the city. We will visit the grounds of the immense Hassan II Mosque, which has the world's tallest minarets and towers out over the Atlantic coastline. After our tour we will depart to Rabat, Morocco's diplomatic and administrative capital.
We will briefly introduce you to some of the city's most important sights, including the Royal Palace and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, before taking you to your riad or hotel and letting you settle in. We will spend the night in Rabat.
DAY 2: Rabat to the blue pearl Chefchaouen via Rif Mountains
Rabat → Asilah → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen
On the way we will make a stop in Asilah. Fortified town of Asilah, this well-preserved 15th-century ramparts and gates, built by colonial Portuguese; Asilah provides a taste of Spain mixed with Moroccan traditions, adorned with inspiring artwork. After a walk around and lunch we will continue our journey to Chefchaouen, our road ascending into the valleys of the Rif Mountains. The valley forms a dramatic entrance to the vividly blue-colored town of Chefchaouen, which is set like a sapphire among the jagged mountain peaks.
DAY 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast, you will set out for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. This important Roman town still features detailed and gorgeous mosaics that will give you a unique perspective on Morocco's ancient history. Afterwards we will continue our journey to Meknes, one of Morocco's greatest imperial cities, often called the "Versailles of Morocco" due to the grandeur and intricacy of its buildings and monuments.
We will take some time to explore the highlights of Meknes, including the Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, and the old Medina, before making our way to Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. In Fes we will check into your hotel before having dinner and settling in for the night.
DAY 4: Fes Sightseeing escorted by an official local guide
After breakfast a local guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you on a tour of the famous medina of Fes. Wandering through the labyrinth of twisting alleyways, you will feel like you have stepped back in time. Donkeys and mules are still popular forms of transportation in the medina's steep, narrow streets. As you enter the shady souks, you will encounter aromas from the market stalls where countless spices and perfumes are traded.
In stark contrast, you'll brave the stink emanating from the leather tanneries where men often stand up to their waists treating leather in noxious baths in the same way that it has been done for centuries. Don't let the smell put you off though - the ethnic leather products produced by these craftsmen are world-class and make great souvenirs. In the evening you can have dinner in one of the local restaurants of the medina and spend the night at your hotel.
DAY 5: Fes → Ifran → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Camel trek in the Sahara and overnight in the golden dunes in a Berber camp.
Leaving Fez with its fantastic history, head to a totally different part of Morocco. On the way to Erfoud pass through many Berber cities and villages, the first of which are the cities of Ifrane and Azrou. Ifrane, nicknamed Morocco’s Switzerland, is a very beautiful little town with very charming European style homes and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperatives. Continue via Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages’ en route to Erfoud.
From Erfoud, it’s another 40 minutes across an immense palm oasis and a vast area of stony desert to get Merzouga, where we’ve selected a charming kasbah hotel on the outskirts of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Then at 4 pm we will ride our camels, trekking across the desert, will take us to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes,( some rising of 820 feet), the highest in North Africa.
What is Included:
Transportation/Fuel: 10 days air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan.
Services of a qualified multilingual local guide / driver.
Comprehensive sightseeing with guidance.
8 nights in well-recommended hotels/kasbahs/riads.
1 night in a Berber desert Nomadic luxury camp (private tent).
Camel ride (one camel per individual).
Meals as stated - Dinner & breakfast daily (HB)
Sand-boarding (free and optional -this activity is undertaken at your own risk-).
Traditional Music live show in desert
Travel Insurance: Passenger travel insurance per pax per 5 days (within the vehicle only).
What is not included:
Flights
Lunch
Tips, entrance fees,drinks & personal items
The Best of Morocco
Tour Overview
From the bustling markets of Marrakech, to the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the tranquil beauty of the Sahara - our 13 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca is for those who want it all, and have some time to spend exploring the best of Morocco at a slower pace.
Carefully selected hotels, Kasbahs, Riads. Includes one night in a traditional Berber camp
Qualified multilingual local guides / drivers.
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle(s), mini bus or motor-coach
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga (Sahara Desert) Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouria
DAY 1: Arrival in Casablanca, Overnight in Rabat
Casablanca → Rabat
We will meet you upon your arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, after which we will take a short tour of the city. We will visit the grounds of the immense Hassan II Mosque, one of the Islamic world's greatest monuments, which features the world's tallest minaret and is the only working mosque in Morocco that can be visited by non-Muslims.
DAY 2: From the capital to the blue pearl Chefchaouen
Rabat → Asilah → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen
After breakfast we will begin our journey towards the mountains, stopping along the way in Asilah; a fortified town from the Portuguese colonial era with 15th-century ramparts and gates, the town is a brief taste of Spain mixed with Moroccan traditions. We will then continue to Chefchaouen, as we ascend into the towering Rif Mountains - a dramatic entrance to the vividly blue-colored town of Chefchaouen, set like a sapphire stone among the jagged mountain peaks.
DAY 3: Chefchaouen sightseeing
Optional trip to Akchour waterfalls
After breakfast you will have a tour of this striking blue-rinsed, exploring the captivating blue-hued streets of Chefchaouen with a guided half-day sightseeing tour.
Chefchaouen is a quite a small town and your tour guide/driver will provide an overview and guide you through its enchanting blue streets
DAY 4: The blue streets to the vibrant Cultural Capital Fes
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast, you will set out for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. This important Roman town still features detailed and gorgeous mosaics that will give you a unique perspective on Morocco's ancient history.
DAY 5: Fes Sightseeing escorted by an official local guide
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a guided tour of the iconic Fes medina. Meet your knowledgeable local guide, who will lead you through the maze-like alleyways of this ancient city. Experience the bustling atmosphere as you encounter traditional forms of transportation like donkeys and mules navigating the narrow streets.
Explore the vibrant souks, where the air is filled with the rich scents of spices and perfumes. Witness the age-old craft of leatherworking at the tanneries, where craftsmen use traditional methods to produce high-quality leather goods. Despite the pungent smell, the leather products crafted here are renowned worldwide and make for excellent souvenirs.
DAY 6: Fes to the bosom of the golden sand dunes
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga
After picking you up from your hotel in Fes we will embark on a picturesque journey to Ifrane, through hills covered in forests of cork oak and giant cedar in which a few Barbary apes still make their home. Crossing strikingly beautiful passes over both the Middle and High Atlas ranges we will catch our first glimpse of the south’s incredible architecture.
After passing through a barren plain of scrub and desert on the other side of the mountains, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, from which we will have a fantastic view of the dramatic peaks of the High Atlas rising behind the town. Crossing Tizi-n-Talremt (Pass of the She-Camel), we will descend into a desert plain along the Ziz Valley.
What is Included:
Transportation/Fuel: 13 days air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan.
Services of a qualified multilingual local guide / driver.
Comprehensive sightseeing with guidance.
11 nights in well-recommended hotels/kasbahs/riads.
1 night in a Berber desert Nomadic luxury camp (private tent).
Camel ride (one camel per individual).
Meals as stated - Dinner & breakfast daily (HB)
Sand-boarding (free and optional -this activity is undertaken at your own risk-).
Traditional Music live show in desert
Travel Insurance: Passenger travel insurance per pax per 6 days (within the vehicle only).
What is not included:
Flights
Lunch
Tips, entrance fees,drinks & personal items
Real Morocco Uncovered
Tour Overview
Carefully selected hotels, Kasbahs, Riads. Includes one night in a traditional Berber camp
Qualified multilingual local guides / drivers.
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle(s), mini bus or motor-coach
Tangier, Tetouan, Rif, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Erfoud, desert, Todra Canyon, Dades, Roses valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Telouet Kasbah, Atlas, Marrakech, Essaouira
DAY 1: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen
Whether you're arriving by ferry or plane, we will meet you upon arrival and go on a short tour to introduce you to Tangier's old medina. From there we will drive up into the valleys of the magnificent Rif Mountains, its peaks rising as high as 2456 meters at Jbel Tidirhine. After crossing the mountains we will continue across the fertile plains of Tetouan and limestone cliffs covered in cork oaks, pines, and wild olive trees before arriving in the mountain town of Chefchaouen, set like a gem between two Rif Mountain peaks.
DAY 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast we will continue our journey to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. This important Roman town features detailed and gorgeous mosaics that will give you a window into Morocco's ancient history. We will also visit the nearby town of Moulay Idriss, where Moulay Idriss I, who brought Islam to Morocco, is entombed.
DAY 3: Fes Sightseeing escorted by a local guide
After breakfast you will enjoy a guided half-day city tour of Fes, Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital and home to the largest old medina in the world. There you will visit Jemaa El Karaouine, the first university to be established in the world. As you enter the shady souks, you will encounter aromas from the market stalls where countless spices and perfumes are traded.
DAY 4: Fes to the bosom of the goldendunestravelers in Merzouga
Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Oases → Erfoud → Merzouga
After picking you up from your hotel in Fes we will embark on a picturesque journey towards Ifrane, through hills covered in forests of cork oak and giant cedar in which a few Barbary apes still make their home. Crossing strikingly beautiful passes over both the Middle and High Atlas ranges we will catch our first glimpse of the South’s incredible architecture. After passing through a barren plain of scrub and desert on the other side of the mountains, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, from which we will have a fantastic view of the dramatic peaks of the High Atlas rising behind the town. Crossing Tizi-n-Talremt (the She-Camel Pass), we will descend into a desert plain along the Ziz valley.
DAY 5: Off-road desert discovery tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga Culture and Traditions → Tea with Nomads → Camel Trekking in the Sahara
If you would like to wake up early so that you can watch the spectacle of sunrise, when the color of the sand contrasts beautifully with the play of shadows on the dunes - after which you might want to try your hand at sand-boarding down them.
On the tour we will visit the oasis of Merzouga, the nomadic depository, and Khamlia Village, where we will be able to hear gnawa music from the local people who are descendants of ex-slaves that found their way to Morocco from Senegal via the Salt Route. We will continue on to meet desert nomads in their tents and discover their way of life.
What is Included:
Transportation/Fuel: 5 days air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan.
Services of a qualified multilingual local guide / driver.
Comprehensive sightseeing with guidance.
10 nights in well-recommended hotels/kasbahs/riads.
2 nights in a Berber desert Nomadic luxury camp (private tent).
Camel ride (one camel per individual).
Meals as stated - Dinner & breakfast daily (HB)
Sand-boarding (free and optional -this activity is undertaken at your own risk-).
Traditional Music live show in desert
Travel Insurance: Passenger travel insurance per pax per 13 days (within the vehicle only).
What is not included:
Flights
Lunch
Tips, entrance fees,drinks & personal items
Tours notes
We exclude the entrance fees to monuments and cultural sights from the tour total cost in order to not charge you for things you might not be interested in visiting, Please let us know if you need a list of all the monuments that require a fee for entry.
Our tours are designed to be flexible and accommodating. Our knowledgeable guide will offer various options ( both paid and unpaid worth to visit ) for objectives and sights not only in each city but also along the way. Additionally, we're committed to offering the best possible experience for our clients.
We intentionally exclude dinners in urban areas or big cities for two main reasons. Firstly, dining at Riads or hotels in city settings tends to be relatively expensive. Secondly, the presence of a variety of restaurant options in cities allows our clients to choose according to their budget and preferences.
We can arrange cooking classes/ Hammam & SPA / Hot air balloon / ATV Quads / Dune buggies and any additional activiy available in any destination upon request.