15 DAYS MOROCCO TOUR ITINERARY FROM CASABLANCA

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA:

We will start this tour of the historical heritage of the largest city in Morocco. We will explore some spots of the city’s sites, like the largest Hassan II Mosque, which is unmissable. It is the largest mosque in Morocco, with the world’s tallest minaret at 210 meters. It is also the only mosque in Morocco that allows non-Muslims to visit. The United Nations Palace, and the Coastal Corniche. Overnight in a Hotel.

DAY 2: CASABLANCA – RABAT – ASILAH:

In the morning, after breakfast, we will head to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. You will see the Hassan Tower. It is an incomplete mosque intended to be the largest minaret in the world. You will explore the Kasbah of the Oudaya, where you will explore the imposing gate of Bab Oudaya and the winding streets. Then, we will continue to Asilah City. Most of the journey will be along the coast. Asilah is known for its annual art festival, and the painted walls, drawn by famous artists from all over the world. Overnight will be in Riad/Hotel.

DAY 3: ASSILA – TANGIER – CHEFCHAOUEN:

 After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the blue city of Chefchaouen. Along the way, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes of northern Morocco through the city of Tangier, where we will explore the beautiful Achakar beach, the famous Hercules Caves, and Cap Spartel. Then, we will continue through the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen. You will discover the true beauty that the blue city hides inside the Rif mountains has to offer like the Outta Hamam square. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

DAY 4: FULL DAY TO EXPLORE CHEFCHAOUEN:

 Today you will have a full day to explore this charming city, with its steep, narrow, and white streets. And indigo buildings washed with lime. The Place Uta el-Hamman, the square in the heart of the old town, is ideal for a relaxed walk and is close to the Grand Mosque. Nearby are the Fondouk, the Kasbah, and the Museum. The medina with its maze of alleys, contains over 100 weavers’ workshops. Chefchaouen is famous for the woolen jellabas that are woven here. The Quartier Al-Andalus district also has decorated and painted houses.

DAY 5: CHAFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES:

After breakfast, we will leave Chefchaouen toward Volubilis ”the Roman Ruins,” to explore the well-preserved archaeological site. We will pass through the holy city of Moulay Idriss, continuing to Meknes, a historical city known for its grand architecture and imperial past. There, we will explore the medina of Meknes with its magnificent tomb of Moulay Ismail, the granary and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and planting, the Lehdim square, and the Bab al Mansour gate. Then, we will continue to Fez. Overnight in a traditional Riad.

DAY 6: GUIDED TOUR OF FES:

After breakfast, you will begin exploring Fes, the “spiritual city of Morocco.” You will spend the entire morning exploring the old Medina, visiting most of the sites of cultural and historical interest – including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Tanneries, and the Najjarine Fountain. After lunch, we will leave to see the gate of the Royal Palace, walk through the Jewish quarter ” Mellah,” and visit the pottery cooperative. Then, we will go to one of the fortresses to enjoy a panoramic view of the Medina of Fes. The night will be in the same Riad.

DAY 7: FES – IFRAN – MEDELT – MERZOUGA DESERT:

 After breakfast, we will start traveling south towards the desert of Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia. Your first stop will be the city of Ifrane, nicknamed “the Switzerland of Morocco,” then Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. During this trip, you will get a glimpse of the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. You will stop in the famous cedar forest ( the largest in Morocco ), where you will have the chance to see the Barbarian monkeys. Along the way, you will notice that the landscape changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the town of Er Rachidia. After lunch in Midelt, the journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views. We will pass through Berber villages to Erfoud and then to Merzouga. In the afternoon, you will ride a camel to watch the sunset in the middle of the highest dunes in Morocco and spend the night there. Overnight at the desert camp, where you will dine and sleep in a luxury tent (the best chance to see the moon and stars shine), with traditional Berber music played by the locals.

DAY 8: ERG CHEBBI DUNES – BERBER FAMILIES – KHAMLIA VELLAGE – MERZOUGA.

  We will wake up early to have the opportunity to see the sunrise and enjoy the landscape. After a hearty breakfast, we will ride our camels back to Merzouga, where our driver is waiting for us. Then, we will continue along the road, where we can see nomadic settlements and learn their secrets and manners. Our next stop will be at an observation point to contemplate the Erg Chebbi hole. There, we can also see the limits between Morocco and Algeria. We will then make our way to the village of Kamilia, originally from Mali, where we will have a relaxing tea and listen to a concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Transfer to the hotel and have a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes next to the hotel to admire the sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

DAY 9: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY:

After breakfast, we will leave Merzouga Desert, and stop in Rissani, where we will visit the day market (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday), Back on the paved roads, we will head to Erfoud, known for its fossil mining. From there, we will drive through Palm Grove and the Savannah Desert. We will stop for lunch. And then take a short walk around Todra Gorges, “the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco.” You will have the opportunity to hike along its valley. We will cross the Dades Valley, where you will see the majestic sand castles and the beautiful rock formations known as “monkey fingers.” The night will be in a riad or a hotel in the heart of the gorge.

Day 10: Dades Valley – Boutghrare – Skoura – Ouarzazate:

After breakfast, we will drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through the Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand kasbahs, which offers numerous opportunities to take some of the best photographic shots of the trip. We will stop at Kalaat Mgouna, and continue to Skoura, where you will visit the Ameridil Kasbah, a well-preserved Kasbah in this area. Lunch will be at a traditional Moroccan restaurant overlooking the beautiful valley. Then you will head to Ouarzazate, where we will spend the night in a riad with dinner and breakfast.

Day 11: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Taroudant:

We will start from Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, and stop at the Atlas film studios. Then head to the UNESCO World Heritage site called the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, classified since 1986. The Kasbah Ait Benhaddou is one of the many places that have served as a natural setting for many films like Alexender, Gladiator, Babel…then, we will head to Taroudant, where we will spend the overnight at a hotel.

Day 12: Taroudant – Agadir – Essaouira:

After leaving Taroudant, we will drive toward Agadir. It is a modern city and lies along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It has the most significant fishing and business port in Morocco, the main sardine port on the planet that exports cobalt, manganese, zinc, and citrus. Additionally, it is an ocean-side hotel with long sandy shorelines. Next, we will drive along the ocean to Essaouira. This city has been known to many civilizations like the Portuguese, who named it Mogado, which means (The Wall).

Day 13: Essaouira – Marrakech:

In the morning, we will travel to Marrakech. We will enjoy the giant Argan trees on the sides of the road. Argan’s oil is produced and exported to international companies that use it to make cosmetic products. Additionally, it is used for cooking couscous and preparing salads. Cooperatives of women that are extracting this oil, and going through an interesting process. Then, we will head to your hotel/riad in Marrakech, where you will spend the overnight.

Day 14: Exploring Marrakech:

 On the morning of the next day, with a local guide, you will visit the Menara Garden, a pool surrounded by flowerbeds that function as an irrigation system for the surrounding fields. The sightseeing tour will cover some spectacular sights: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Majorelle Gardens, the Bahia Palace, and the Dar Si Said Jewellery Palace Museum. Upon request, lunch will be in the medina followed by a stroll through the colorful bazaars of Marrakech. Overnight in the same Riad.

Day 15: Marrakech – Casablanca:

Transfer to the airport of Casablanca. and terminate the 15-day tour from Casablanca.