13 Days Morocco tours from Casablanca

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA – RABAT

Arrival at Casablanca airport 13 Days Morocco tours from Casablanca. You will be welcomed by our staff. We will start the visit with the famous Hassan II Mosque, the most outstanding mosque of the Kingdom of Morocco. Then, we will head to Rabat to explore the most emblematic monuments of the city. The visit will begin at the grounds of the Royal Palace, “Dar el Makhzen”. We will then visit the Kasbah of the Oudaias, from where a beautiful panoramic view of the Bou Regreg estuary can be enjoyed from the platform of the old lighthouse. Afterwards, we will go to the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Finally, we will transfer the group to the hotel. Overnight and breakfast in a charming hotel.

DAY 2: RABAT – CHAOUEN

After breakfast, we will drive to the blue city of Chefchaouen, where we will explore its charms with a local guide. We will make a full visit of this captivating mountain town, strolling through its narrow streets between old houses painted in a deep blue. We will also enjoy the beautiful panoramic views that Chefchaouen offers. At the end of the day, we will arrive at the hotel. Accommodation and breakfast in a charming riad.

DAY 3: CHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNEZ – FEZ

Departure to Fez, bordering the forests of the Rif to reach the Roman ruins of the city of Volubilis. We will have the option to visit the ruins with a local guide. Afterwards, we will continue to Meknes, a city that lived its golden age under the reign of Sultan Mulay Ismail. We will visit his mausoleum and the famous Bab Mansour gate. After the visit, we will drive to our final destination, Fez. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the city. Overnight in a charming riad.

DAY 4: EXPLORE FEZ

Enjoy a free day in Fez, although a guided tour is highly recommended due to the unique characteristics of the city. As you enter the streets of its medina (old city), you will feel as if time is moving backwards: the guild structure is still at work, the narrowness of the streets limits transport to donkeys, and a constant bustle of people moves through the intricate alleys. You will be surprised by neighborhoods such as the Andalusians, as well as magnificent mosques and Koranic schools. Fez has always been linked to study and religiosity, remaining the spiritual capital of Morocco. Also of interest are the streets of Fez-Jdid, where the royal palace, the mellah (Jewish quarter) and the oldest mosque in Fez. Overnight at the riad.

DAY 5: FEZ – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDELT

Departure from Fez towards Midelt, crossing the Middle Atlas, where we find the city of Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its architectural style, since it was founded by the French in the 20’s. We will pass through the national park known for its cedar forests, home to the famous Barbary monkeys. Arrival in Midelt. Night in a charming riad.

DAY 6: MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

Departure to Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley, with its vast palm grove, to reach Erfoud, known as the city of fossils, where you can visit the quarries where they are extracted and then be worked and converted into various objects. We will pass through Rissani to finally reach the delicate sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Transfer to the hotel located at the foot of the dunes. Afternoon free to stroll through the Berber village or in the dunes. Dinner included.

DAY 7: MERZOUGA – KHAMLIA – RISSANI – DESERT ERG CHEBBI

After breakfast, we will head to the village of Khamlia, originally from Mali, where we will relax with tea while enjoying a small concert of Gnawa music. The inhabitants of Khamlia are descendants of former slaves of the caravans coming from southern Africa who settled in the area, making Gnawa music an art and their way of life.

We will continue our route in 4×4, we will leave to go around the dunes of Erg Chebbi, an expanse of sandy desert that houses the Great Dune of Morocco, with more than 250 meters high. This route connects with part of the route followed by the old Paris-Dakar, with the mountains bordering Algeria as a backdrop. We will stop at the oasis of Tissardmin and continue to a nomadic settlement, where we will learn some secrets of their life and customs. Then, we will stop at a panoramic viewpoint to contemplate the Erg Chebbi as a whole.

Afterwards, we will head to Rissani, where we will explore its interesting African souk, the largest in the region, frequented by nomads and inhabitants of nearby villages to sell and buy products. We will return to the hotel and in the afternoon, camels will be waiting for us to go into the desert as the sun sets, arriving at the tented camp in the middle of the desert of high dunes, where we will spend the night.Dinner and overnight in a tent under the desert stars.

DAY 8: MERZOUGA – OUZINA

After breakfast, we will continue our journey south, in search of the incomparable Ouzina Valley, a place that can only be accessed through tracks and is anchored in the past, away from conventional tourist routes and where the electrical infrastructure has not yet arrived.This true paradise is far from civilization.Upon arrival, after enjoying a welcome tea, we will contemplate an unforgettable sunset from the top of the crest of the dunes.After dinner, we will relax to the rhythm of the drums with a small live performance by authentic Berbers.Dinner included.

DAY 9: OUZINA – DRAA VALLEY

Today it will be necessary to get up early to enjoy the sunrise from the top of the great dune.After breakfast, we will resume our journey, leaving behind Ouzina in the direction of the Strait of Maharch, crossing sand rivers, Berber villages, endless hamadas, until we reach the city of Alnif.

We will cross the mountainous massif of Jebel Kem Kem to reach the Draa Valley, where we will live a unique experience to spend the night in an authentic Ksaar of the nineteenth century, Tamnougalte.The village of Tamnougalt is an authentic Ksar, a “castle of earth and mud”, rehabilitated as part of a recovery plan of the Ksaar and Kasbah that are in the south of Morocco, in the famous “route of the 1000 kasbahs”… Dinner included.

DAY 10: DRAA VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

Depart Zagora in the morning after breakfast to cross the Draa Valley on this exciting 13-day tour from Casablanca.We will continue our journey to the impressive Todra Gorges, where we will enjoy a walk among its lush palm groves.Afterwards, we will head towards other even deeper gorges, those of the Dades Valley, immersing ourselves in the majesty of its landscape.We will conclude our day in a cozy hotel where we will spend the night, marking another unforgettable chapter of this unforgettable journey through Morocco.Dinner included.

DAY 11: DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU- MARRAKECH

We will leave in the direction of Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas Mountains, where we will visit the Kasbah of Telouet, palace of the “Lord of the Atlas”.Descending from the Atlas, we will enter the territory of the Berbers of the desert.We will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and famous for being the scene of blockbuster films such as the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Sheltering Sky” or “Babel”.From here we head towards Marrakech, crossing the “High Atlas” where you will enjoy unforgettable landscapes.Overnight in riad.

DAY 12: AIT BEN HADDOU – EXPLORE MARRAKESH

After breakfast, you will have a free day to explore Marrakech with the option of a guided tour. The city is famous for its Jemaa el Fna Square, which will captivate much of your time with a unique blend of aromas, sounds and experiences.Marrakech also offers a variety of places to enjoy, such as the Majorelle Gardens, the Menara, the Saadian Tombs, walks through the medina or the mellah (old Jewish quarter), tours of the ramparts and the modern city of Gueliz, with its Western lifestyle.You will spend the night in a riad near the square to facilitate your movement on foot through the medina. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 13: Marrakech airport

Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport (according to your departure flights).This concludes our 13 Days Morocco tours from Casablanca.

INCLUDED :

Pick up at the hotel, riad, airport or at the place of your choice.
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (standard car, 4×4 or minibus, depending on the number of people).
English / Spanish speaking driver escort.
Lodging with dinner and breakfast
Night in the desert camp
Camel ride at sunset and sunrise (one camel for each person).

NOT INCLUDED :

Air tickets
Entrance fees to monuments/museums.
Personal expenses.
Tips and drinks.
Midday meals.
Anything not indicated in the program.