11 days
1 to 99
6 people
Guided Morocco Tours
English (US, UK)Pickup from Tangier port or airport to visit Tangier (depending on your arrival). Tangier, the whitewashed hillside medina, is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the Sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents new diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate. We will also visit Hercules caves shaped in the African continent. In this cavern, Hercules allegedly rested during his labor with an opening in the shape of the African continent, as well as the 1000ft site above sea level at the entrance of the strait of Gibraltar. The visit also includes the Kasbah museum which used to be the house of the former sultan's palace of Dar El Makhzen from prehistoric times to the 19th century enjoying the charming Andalusian garden. The final stop is Chefchaouen, the blue-washed buildings of its old town. It is known for its shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam which is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, the Ethnographic Museum, and the octagonal minaret nearby. Free time and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
We travel to Fes visiting historically rich landmarks. The visit includes the excavated ancient city Volubilis which was also the ancient capital of the Mauretania kingdom, and the journey continues to Meknes which is known for its imperial past, with remnants and its beautiful gate Bab Mansour that is famous with arches and mosaic tiling. Overnight stay in Fes.
The tour allows you to explore historical sites such as Madrasa El Bouinania (founded in AD 1351–56 by Abu Inan Faris. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and historic Moroccan architecture generally.). El Quaraoiyin mosque and University ( the oldest existing, continually operating higher educational institution in the world according to UNESCO and Guinness World Records and is occasionally referred to as the oldest university by scholars.). South Tower, Pottery Village, Nejjarine Square, and the residence of the king. Free time and overnight stay in Fes.
Early departure to Merzouga desert through Ifran, which is known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests and the lion status. The Cedar forests are notable as a habitat for a sub-population of Barbary macaques. The commercial center of a vast agricultural hinterland Midelt, Errachida, the tremendous Ziz Valley via its rocky passage, and Erfoud. We reach Merzouga for the overnight stay.
Early wake up for the spectacular sunrise, and morning meal, then camels will take you back from the Berber base camp. A 4x4 excursion for A full visit of Erg Chebbi dunes and the highlighted sites in the desert. Traditional local meal for midday meal (Medfouna). Camel riding by sunset to a desert base camp. Dinner, base campfire, local music and overnight stay in your private tent.
Early wake up to watch the magical colors before it. Breakfast, then traveling to Skoura town through Errissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet (historically Sijilmasa, is a region and the largest oasis in Morocco).
The charming city of Tinghir is known for its magnificent palm groves and its famous series of limestone river canyons in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Boumalne Dades, where every scene could easily inspire an artistic masterpiece that is famous with Todgha Gorge. Overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
After morning meal, drive to Marrakech through Ouarzazate visiting Atlas Studio, where imagination runs free, discovering the hidden stories of the movie-making world.
We also visit the 17th-century kasbah Ait Ben Haddou which is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is a historical site along the former caravan route between the desert and Marrakech. The drive continues via Tishka Pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m.
Free time and overnight stay in Marrakech.
An official guide takes you on a journey of Marrakech. The tour allows you to visit many landmarks such as Bahia Palace (The name means "brilliance," a set of beautiful gardens that was built in the late 19th century and intended to be a palace at its time). The historic royal necropolis Saadian Tombs dates to the time of the Saadian dynasty. Koutoubia is the largest mosque. Jamaa El Fna, the central and marketplace square. Free time and overnight stay in Marrakech.
After morning meal, we drive to Essaouira. You have a Free day to explore the coastal wind Essaouira or Taros in Berber. The city attracts plenty of windsurfers between April and November. The city is known for its fortified medina and art galleries and boutiques, or watch the fishing nets and traditional boats constructed in the hugely atmospheric port. The city also has a vibrant cultural mix. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
Your tour driver will pick you up from your accommodation to drive you to Casablanca. Overnight stay in Casablanca.
The tour ends with the transfer to Casablanca airport.
