12 Days Morocco Tour

Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the cosmopolitan city of Morocco or relax in your hotel for your upcoming adventure. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at 6 PM, followed by a group Dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 3 PM on day 1 of the itinerary or earlier, if possible. Accommodation: hotel

With a good night’s sleep behind you, set out from Casablanca. With the bright blue waters of the Atlantic to your left take a look at the most beautiful mosque in Africa and take some pictures for your Instagram, travel north to Morocco’s capital city, Rabat. Stretch your legs as you wander the ramparts and colourful alleys of the city’s old quarter. Take in breathtaking views from Kasbah des Oudaias and Hassan Tower, then indulge in lunch. After you’ve eaten the hangry away, continue toward Chefchaouen. Here, beneath the soaring Rif mountains, feeling the blues takes on a different meaning. walk through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen before settling in for the night. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meals: breakfast, dinner

After breakfast, lace up your shoes towards the beautiful Spanish mosque for a scenic view of the blue city and an orientation walk, before we meet our driver for a 30-minute drive to the heart of the Rif mountains for a local home hosted lunch and life learning time. In the afternoon, Explore the winding streets with their colorful archways. When the evening draws in, pick one of the many fabulous restaurants and enjoy alfresco dining at its best. Accommodation: guesthouse Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Leave Chefchaouen behind and drive through the fertile valleys of the Rif Mountains towards Volibillus. take a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed site, one of the Roman empire’s most remote bases. Enjoy a tour of the ancient hilltop ruins with a local guide. Continue 10 minutes’ drive to the sacred pilgrimage village of Moulay Idriss for lunch. Explore the delightful medina of this ancient town that offers an excellent insight into traditional Moroccan life. See where the faithful gather to pay homage at the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, who was the great-grandson of Mohammed and brought Islam to Morocco. Continue to visit the historical medina of Meknes, a UNESCO world heritage site, monumental gates, and stables of Moulay Ismail and take the road to Fes for the next two nights. Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

On the fifth day, you will discover the city of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco – vibrant, noisy, fascinating, and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses. Head into the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali, arguably the world’s most fascinating and confounding old city. Medieval Fes was one of the world’s great centers of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish quarters. Spend the day exploring the old city, visiting the poetry workshops, Medersa el Attarine, the tanneries, Moulay Idris’s II tomb, and the oldest University of Alqarawiying. In the evening, option to partake in a traditional dinner in a converted riad complete with music and belly dancing. Accommodation: Hotel Meals: breakfast

Today, leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive south, inland through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar, and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes – to the small town of Midelt. It’s a perfect stop to break up the journey to the Sahara and it is great for some easy walks. Many of the locals are Berber, and the town can offer an insight into their way of life. After checking into the hotel, stretch your legs for 1:30 hour on an easy hike in the nearby hills. Be prepared for some astonishing views of the Atlas Mountains, with snowy peaks. stopover for a glass of tea with a local family and learn a bit about their daily routine. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meals: breakfast, lunch

todays’ schedule is to drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to the fertile valleys, on the road to Merzouga. With a backdrop of the orange-colored Erg Chebbi dunes, the charming Saharan village of Merzouga feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind. You will leave your gear at your overnight camp set next to a simple hotel and then ride camels into the edge of the Sahara Desert, enjoying a spectacular sunset along the way. The dunes are stunning, especially as the evening light plays across them and set off the colors. Tonight you will camp out in traditional style, with the chance to try some fantastic local cuisine while you sit around an open fire, enjoying live music and dancing under the stars. Accommodation: Sahara Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a real Lawrence of Arabia moment this morning with yet an optional camel ride, this time for an unforgettable sunrise across the desert. After breakfast drive to Todra Gorge (approximately 4 hours), a massive trench that rises over 250 meters to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco. The limestone stacks make a perfect area for trekking, and so today you will take a short walk through the sheer cliffs. the drive today is as excited as the previous days, “khetarrat” an ancient irrigation system, a fortified village, and a Berber museum visit are on our schedule for today. Accommodation: Guesthouse Meals: Breakfast

To the Moroccan Hollywood village; set off on the fabled ‘Road of 1000 Kasbahs’. The first stop is at Skoura Oasis (after approximately 3 hours), home to several privately owned kasbahs. Here you’ll visit the Kasbah Ameridhl, with its extravagant decorations and mud-brick fortifications before continuing on your journey to Ait Benhaddou. Perched on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco’s most iconic sites. the town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones, and Gladiator. Enjoy a walk through the winding alleyways of the old town, making your way to the top of the hill, from where you can enjoy the sunset over the surrounding plains. Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Through the highest Moroccan mountain pass of “Tizi-n-tichka”, we will drive for several hours the winding roads of the Atlas for Marrakech, an ancient, exotic city wrapped in European modernity. There’s no rush as the scenery through the High Atlas Mountain passes is magnificent, and there will surely be calls for several photo stops along the way. meet up with our local guide at 5 pm for a Medina food tasting tour through the maze of souks, and food stalls piled high with enticing fresh spices to learn about the Moroccan food. Dinner will take place on the main square of Jamaa el Fna. Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

It’s time to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Explore the Medina for some last-minute shopping, step where every brings a new smell, a new sight, or a new gift to buy. In the seemingly endless mosaic of souqs, each is devoted to a separate trade: pottery, woodwork, copper, leather, carpets and spices. Or, choose one of the following optional activities: Bahia palace, Majorelle gardens, Hot Air balloon, Hammam. Our team to assist with any logistics needed. Meet for the Farewell dinner at 6:30 in the new town Accommodation: hotel Meals: breakfast

Your Diverse Moroccan trip has to come to an end. Our team has the pleasure to assist each of you to get to the airport on time 3 hours before your flights time Meals: Breakfast