Morocco: A 10-Day Tour to Iconic Landmarks and Historical Sites

Day 1 Casablanca Day tour

1. 1

   Casablanca

   1 hour

   Arrival at Casablanca airport, where your tour guide and tour driver will welcome you
   and accompany you to your hotel.

2. 2

   Casablanca

   1 hour

   freshen up, welcome reception at your hotel, and an hour break before the city tour

3. 3

   Hassan II Mosque

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   -visit the Hassan II mosque, the city's landmark with the tallest minaret in the world (210 meters).

4. 4

   Ain Diab

   1 hour 30 min

   -drive along the corniche of Casablanca
   stop for lunch opportunity (free time, not included)

5. 5

   25 min

   Continue to the famous Anfa quarter, where Churchill and Roosevelt once secretly met in 1943

6. 6

   Casablanca

   1 hour

   Drive to the Art-Deco masterpiece that is the "Eglise Notre Dame Du Lourdes. " and the cathedral Du Sacre Coeur.

7. 7

   30 min

   Visit Dar bacha, the Habbous quarter.
   visit to the Royal palace of Casablanca.

8. 8

   Square of Mohammed V

   25 min

   continue driving downtown to see the architecture around Mohammed V square

9. 9

   Casablanca

   1 hour

   Drive back to the Hotel
   one-hour break before highlights dinner.

10. 10

    Casablanca

    2 hours

    Welcome dinner at Restaurant Rick’s Café.
    3-course menu with:
    Still or Sparkling water + Tea/Coffee
    ½ Touareg Red wine or ½ Sahari Reserve White wine.
    INCLUDED

11. 11

    Casablanca

    2 hours

    Drive back to the hotel.
    End of the day

Day 2 Tangier Via Rabat

1. 1

   Casablanca

   2 hours

   Breakfast between ( 7:00 and 8:30 )
   departure at 9:00

2. 2

   Rabat

   2 hours

   Drive to RABAT which is a 90 min drive away on a smoothly paved toll road. A comfort stop will be made halfway to Rabat.

3. 3

   Royal Palace of Rabat

   30 min

   Up on arrival, we visit the king's palace courtyard for a brief codak moment to admire the ornate royal gate, tall guards, and introduce you to the heritage of our monarchy

4. 4

   Mausoleum of Mohammad V

   30 min

   Our next stop is the majestic Mohamed Fifth Mausoleum the current king's father and grandfather's Resting place.
   Take a picture with the king's royal guard and admire the unfinished Hassan Tower, a minaret built in 1195 for a mosque that never was

5. 5

   Kasbah des Oudaias

   1 hour 40 min Admission ticket included

   Lunch opportunity ( one-hour, not included)
   Continue to visit OUDAiAS KASBAH 12th century KASBAH

6. 6

   Rabat

   2 hours 30 min

   continue driving to Tangier, which is 2hours and a half from Rabat
   with a comfortable stop

7. 7

   Tangier

   2 hours 30 min

   Overnight in Tangier in Hotel EL MENZAH OR similar

Day 3 Tangier and Chefchaouen

1. 1

   Tangier

   30 min

   we begin our day by driving through tangier international quarters with panoramic stops

2. 2

   Parc Perdicaris

   15 min Admission ticket included

   Visit Parc Perdicaris.

3. 3

   Cap Spartel

   15 min

   Lighthouse the meeting point for the Mediterranee and Atlantic

4. 4

   Caves of Hercules

   30 min Admission ticket included

   We then continue along the golden beaches to the legendary “Caves of Hercules,”
   where an impressive calcite formation formed an outlook into the Atlantic in the
   shape of Africa. A site that has to be seen to be believed.

5. 5

   1 hour 30 min

   Visit the KASBAH and lunch opportunity(free time, not included)

6. 6

   Tangier American Legation Museum

   30 min Admission ticket included

   After Lunch we Visit the American legation oldest landmark of America overseas .

7. 7

   Tangier

   2 hours 30 min

   After having explored Tangier’s souks and vibrant medina, we begin our journey to
   Chefchaouen.
   -Chefchaouen, aka “The Blue Pearl,” is approximately 2.5 hours away.

8. 8

   Chefchaouen

   2 hours 30 min

   Overnight in Chefchaouen at: Riad Casa hassan or Dar echrifa
   dinner included at Restaurant Casa Hassan

Day 4 Chefchaouen -Volubilis- Meknès - Fès

1. 1

   Chefchaouen

   2 hours 30 min

   Breakfast at Hotel
   Today, we roam the blue streets and alleyways of Chefchaouen. An experience that
   will forever remain a treasured memory, especially with comfortable shoes and a
   sharp camera!
   We visit the Kasbah of Chefchaouen and continue our walk through the cobbled
   streets towards the Ras el Ma Quarter, past the Andalusian quarter, and countless
   spring water fountains and traditional neighborhood ovens, dotted all around the
   medina.
   We take our time exploring this gem of a town, deservedly nicknamed “The Blue
   Pearl”, before we board our minibus and begin our drive toward Fes.

2. 2

   Volubilis

   2 hours

   We will cross the Rif Mountains, deep into the agricultural heart of rural Morocco,
   through plush green valleys with olive trees as far as the eye can see.
   lunch opportunity (not included)

3. 3

   Volubilis

   45 min Admission ticket included

   After lunch, we will continue our drive to the UNESCO Roman ruins of Volubilis, the
   most impressive and ancient in Morocco. In Volubilis, we stretch our legs on a walk
   through time and gaze at millennia of history around “The Triumphal Arch.”

4. 4

   Meknes

   30 min

   Continue to Meknes, the "Moroccan Versailles" and second imperial city on our tour.
   Meknes was the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672–1727),
   aka “The Warrior King” and a contemporary of Louis XIV.

5. 5

   Bab Mansour Gate

   10 min

   We gaze at the Bab El Mansour gate, the most impressive Moroccan gate and
   continue to The “Hri Souani Granary,” an architectural masterpiece.

6. 6

   Fez

   40 min

   Continue to Fes, the spiritual and handicraft capital of Morocco. The drive is
   approximately 1 hour on a smooth toll road.
   Overnight in Fes at:
   - Riad Arabesque with Dinner included in our Riad

Day 5 Fes the spiritual and Handicraft capital

1. 1

   Fez

   1 hour 30 min

   breakfast at the hotel.
   It is advised to wear comfortable shoes as today we explore the largest pedestrian
   only zone in the world, the magnificent UNESCO Medina of Fes

2. 2

   Royal Palace of Fez

   20 min

   We begin with a stop at the Royal Palace to admire the craftsmanship of its
   magnificent 7 gates and walk through the 14TH century Andalusian Quarter.

3. 3

   Borj Sud

   20 min

   Drive to the South Castle for a panoramic view of the ancient medina.

4. 4

   45 min

   The first craft of Fes we witness today is the grey and zinc-rich clay ceramic
   handicraft. Renowned the world over, this craft’s place in Moroccan culture is
   paramount to our identity. We visit the Ceramic Zone for an authentic pottery
   experience at a traditional apprenticeship school and craftsmen cooperative.

5. 5

   Fes el-Bali

   5 hours Admission ticket included

   Our next stop is Fes El Bali, the ancient medina. Life here hasn’t changed for
   millennia. Fes is the only medieval city in the world that has not been affected by
   time.
   Locals still use mules and donkeys for transportation and age-old traditions still
   prosper. This is Medina 101. Morocco’s largest, oldest, and most authentic medina in Morocco.
   -lunch opportunity (not included).
   -Visit the carpet cooperative
   -visit madrasa Bouanania
   - visit of 12th-century tannery
   - Moulay Idriss 2nd Mauseleom (founder of the city of fes)
   - Return to Riad, and time at leisure.

6. 6

   Fez

   2 hours

   Over night at Riad Arabesque
   - tonight we organize a dinner outside the hotel, with Moroccan Folklore (included)

Day 6 Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Erfoud

1. 1

   Fez

   1 hour

   Breakfast at your hotel will be early as our journey takes us over the Middle Atlas Mountains and all the way to the Sahara desert. around 6:30 am

2. 2

   Ifrane

   2 hours

   After a 1h30 drive, we reach the city of Ifrane located at 5000 ft altitude, then cross the seeders forests on a way to the capital city of apples Midelt where lunch will take place.

3. 3

   Midelt

   1 hour

   Lunch opportunity at Restaurant AL AAYACHI.
   lunch included

4. 4

   Errachidia

   2 hours

   After lunch, we head towards the city of Errachidia through the Ziz Gorge, revealing
   a significant change of terrain and magnificent views of an impressive oasis.

5. 5

   Merzouga

   2 hours 30 min

   After a comfort stop in Errachidia, we continue onwards to Merzouga.

6. 6

   Merzouga

   30 min

   Upon arrival to Merzouga, we'll quickly use the facilities and exchange our mini-bus for 4X4 (4WD) off-road vehicles that will take us through the dunes to our luxury desert camp.

7. 7

   Merzouga Desert

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Freshen up, settle in, and gather around an olive wood-infused campfire after a
   filling and delicious Touareg dinner. (included)

Day 7 Explore Merzouga & drive to Dades via Tinghir

1. 1

   Merzouga Desert

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   We wake up early today (by dawn) and ride our dromedaries into the dunes in darkness at
   daybreak, to witness the majestic color and mystique of the desert sunrise.
   Coffee and tea will be set ready for us before departure and breakfast ready upon
   return.

2. 2

   Erg Chebbi

   1 hour 30 min

   Our 4x4 off-road vehicles will be ready for us as we begin our exploration of the Erg Chebbi dunes and the town of Merzouga,
   Here, we will ride through the dunes on our way to the khamlia Village, the birthplace of Gnawa music and home to the Gnawa tribe or "Bambaras" who originate from Sub-Saharian tribes

3. 3

   Khamlia Gnawa Music

   2 hours 30 min

   at KHAMLIA we exchange our 4x4 for our Mini-van and head towards the town of Rissani, the hometown of the first Alaoui dynasty ruler, Moulay Ali Cherrif .
   Drive to Tinghir

4. 4

   Tinghir

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Tinghir is a gorgeous 40 KM of oasis, which hosts one of the largest palms grooves in the country,
   Stop at the famous Toudra gorge, the 300 meters wall, carved deep into the high atlas mountains,
   Toudra gorge is popular with rock climbers from all arround the world.
   Lunch opportunity at restaurant Kasbah Laamarani (Included)

5. 5

   Boumalne Dades

   45 min

   Depart and head towards Boumalne Dades.
   The drive to Boumalne Dades is approximately 45min.
   Boumalne Dades, or the “Oasis of the Figs”, is where we will be spending our night.

6. 6

   Boumalne Dades

   2 hours

   -Dinner in the hotel(included)
   free time
   rest of time at leisure

Day 8 DRIVE TO OUARZAZATE via AIT BENHADDOU to MARRAKECH

1. 1

   Boumalne Dades

   1 hour 30 min

   After breakfast, we head for Ouarzazate, aka “The Hollywood of Africa”.

2. 2

   Ouarzazate

   30 min

   Upon arrival to Ouarzazate, we visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah, considered to be
   one of the most beautiful in Morocco.

3. 3

   40 min Admission ticket included

   Next, we drive to visit the Atlas Film Studios, where blockbuster movies have been and
   continue to be filmed. Due, of course, to the beautiful desert landscapes.

4. 4

   Ait Ben Haddou

   30 min

   We then drive for approximately 30 minutes to Ait Ben Haddou, for a panoramic view
   of this wonderful cluster of 14th century UNESCO World Heritage Kasbahs.
   Many movies, such as “The Man Who Would Be King (film) (1975)”, “Jesus of Nazareth
   (1977)”, “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”, “Gladiator (2000)”, and “Son of God
   (film) (2014)..., have also been filmed here.

5. 5

   1 hour 30 min

   Begin our drive across and over the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic and
   notorious Tizi N Tishka Pass to Marrakech.
   Stop for a typical local lunch in Toufliht, halfway on our way to Marrakech.

6. 6

   Marrakech

   1 hour 30 min

   Arrival to Marrakech and check-in to our hotel.
   Take advantage of this time for a leisurely evening, after such an eventful day, and
   rest for the equally amazing day that lies ahead of us tomorrow.
   We can make reservations for dinner Outside. (Not included)

Day 9 8 MARRAKECH (CITY TOUR)

1. 1

   Marrakech

   1 hour 30 min

   Today, we will explore Marrakech in the most traditional manner, via horse-drawn carriages.
   Breakfast at the hotel at 7:30, 9:00 am we depart our city tour

2. 2

   30 min

   Our first stop is the Koutoubia Mosque, the highest building in Marrakech, built under the reign of
   the Almohad Caliph Yaaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199). This monument inspired other buildings such
   as the Giralda in Seville in Spain and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.

3. 3

   Jardin Majorelle

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Ride around the medieval city walls to the unique Jardin Majorelle and breath-taking Berber
   Museum. Take a peak at Yves Saint Laurent’s residence and use this opportunity to pose for
   memorable pictures with the zinging Majorelle Blue and Yellow colour hues.

4. 4

   Bab Agnaou

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   We then head to the Kasbah and gaze at Bab Agnaou, a symbol of the Almohad Dynasty’s opulence
   and expertise
   Visit a herbalist to source and smell rich mixes of cooking spices and marvel at the unique uses of
   Argan oil is found only in Morocco. Here, get a grasp of our complicated but sophisticated ways of
   leading a largely simple life.

5. 5

   Bahia Palace

   40 min Admission ticket included

   Visit the grand ornate masterpiece that is the Bahia Palace.

6. 6

   Jemaa el-Fnaa

   2 hours

   Lunch opportunity, free time (not included).
   Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Jemaa el Fena Square. Look closely and you’ll
   spot the fearless and daring snake charmers. Get a close-up with these amazing people, as we take
   care of it all, for the most comfortable experience!

7. 7

   Marrakech

   3 hours

   After lunch, Return to the hotel to freshen up and perhaps have a Moroccan Hammam and massage
   experience to loosen those muscles after such an exciting trip(not included). Take a nap or hang out by the pool.
   rest of time at leisure.

8. 8

   Marrakech

   3 hours

   Farewell Dinner Included Outside the Hotel in Restaurant Palais Dar Essalam

Day 10 Transfer to Menara Airport in Marrakech or Casablanca Mohamed V Airport

1. 1

   Marrakech

   3 hours

   Transfer to Menara Airport in Marrakech or Casablanca Mohamed V
   Airport