14 Days From Casablanca Highlights of Morocco

In the morning you will start your trip to visit the biggest mosque in Casablanca, Hassan 2 Mosque. Then you will go to the capital of Morocco "Rabat". We will start with the Bab Challah, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and one of the main gates of the royal palace and the Oudaya Kasbah. Lunch in a local restaurant. Then we drive straight to the bleu city of Chefchaouen .Of course on the way you will pass through many small towns and stop for breaks. Getting Chefchaouen a bit early to have time to walk inside the blue alleys of the medina, take pictures and experience the local food of the little city. Overnight in the hotel.

After morning meal, feel free to wander in the beautiful alleyways, of the blue city Chefchaouen. Then we drive to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It has many beautiful mosaics scattered here and there, along with ancient pillars and archways. After strolling in the ruins, we drive 30 km to visit Meknes. The city is considered the Ismaili capital and one of the imperial cities. In which we visit Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary. And also the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then we head to Fes.

We dedicate the day to explore the Highlights of Fes city with a local guide. The city is considered one of the imperial cities, besides being the cultural and religious center of Morocco.

Firstly, we start the day by visiting the Royal Palace gate. Then the well preserved medieval Medina, that is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You will visit the Blue gate or Bab Boujloud, the entrance of the old Medina. Which appears to be labyrinth of alleyways and streets. You will enter the Medina to visit The Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries. And finally the Quaraouin mosque and university, the oldest university in the world. After that, we leave the Medina to visit the Jewish quarter also known as “the Mellah”. Then, we drive to an ancient fortress for panoramic view of the Medina and the city of Fes. Finally, return to your Riad.

After morning meal, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco. Here you will also stop at the cedar forest on the middle Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes. After that, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After midday meal in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city. Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Then take camel ride in the dunes of Sahara Desert of Merzouga to reach the base camp where you will have the night. Your luggage will be transported by car to the base camp. You also have the option of going to the base camp by car instead of riding a camel, if you prefer.

You will wake up early in the morning to watch what will may be the best sunrise of your life over sand dunes of Sahara Erg Chebbi dunes. After wonderul sunrise over sand dunes you will have Berber Breakfast in the base camp. Then you’ll peacefully back to the village of Merzouga with your driver, Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes - changing with the light as the day progresses. Then you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todgha gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After midday meal in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes". Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guest house overlooking the Dades Valley with diner and morning meal.

After morning meal in your accommodation, you will start travelling through the Dades Valley towards Ait Benhaddou and then to Ouarzazate. The road through Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. You will stop at Kalaat M'Gouna -the centre of rose’s valley-, where you will have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over, Then, we will continue our drive to Ait ben Haddou Kasbah; which is marked as world heritage site by UNISCO. After midday meal by the kasbah, we will continue our way to Ouarzazate”or “Film Capital of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes have attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, such as The Mummy, Gladiator and the Last temptation of Christ. Then we will visit Kasbah Taourirt, another Kasbah of Glaoui family who served as the governor of Ouarzazate, before check in to your Riad or Hotel.

Depart from Ouarzazate in the early morning towards the mountains of Ait Saoun. In the valley of the Draa, you will have a short pause, before we continue our tour. On the way to Zagora, we pass through a beautiful valley full of palm-trees. Once we arrive in Zagora, you will have midday meal in one of the local’s restaurants, Then we continue along the valley to Afraa on the road stop Tamgroute to visit the Koranic library , the underground kasbah and the manufacture of pottery, Finallywe drive to M’Hamid to enjoy the sunset on the top of the dunes. Overnight in the desert base camp in Mhamid.

After morning meal continue our tour another 60 km off-road from M'hamid to Erg Chegaga dune. This largest group of sahara dunes of the region reaches a height of 300 m and span on area of 40 km. Dinner and night in a Berber tent base camp after a 1hs camel ride trek to enjoy the golden sunset of the desert.

After enjoying morning meal and a shower at the base camp, we will go on a tour to discover the area. We will start by visiting Iriki Lake to take some memorable pictures. After a long off-road driving, you get into the paved road and pass the small town of Foum-Zguid, After that, we will head to Taznakhet, which is a Beber town that is famous for traditional carpets made by women; there we will enjoy our midday meal. We will take the road to Taliouine, famous for its Safran, and then join Taroudant, also known as small Marrakech with its red ramparts and souks, overnight accommodation will be in Riad

We leave this mountainous region and drive for the Atlantic coast; our destination is the charming medina of Essaouira. We will make a stop on the way to Agadir, a resort city that used to be a very big tourist destination for many years. After midday meal and a small walk on the Promenade, we will continue to Essaouira on the coast road. The coastal drive offers really beautiful scenery, long sand unspoiled beaches, surf zones, and rugged wild places full of herbs and wildflowers. This is also home to the Argan trees, the goats that love climbing these trees to find food can sometimes be seen stretched on their hind legs or even up in the trees. After several stops along the coast, we reach Essaouira in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation will be at a riad in the Medina.

After morning meal, we continue our morocco tour to depart from the coast for the Red City of Marrakech with its impressive backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains, and on our way, we will make several stops to take photographs. Once in Marrakech, we will check in to your accommodation in the old medina.

After a delicious dinner, we will enjoy walking in the famous square of Jemaa el Fna, entertained by magicians, storytellers, musicians, and snakes.

After morning meal in the Riad, you can start exploring Marrakech; «the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the other parts of the city, before arriving at your overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

After morning meal in the Riad in Marrakech, Transfer to the Airport if you have the flight that day or drop off you in your Hotel in Casablanca.

*Also if you have the flight that day From Marrakech we Transfer to the Airport/Marrakech