8 Days Morocco tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

DAY 1: CASABLANCA - RABAT - MEKNES - FEZ:

• Today, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Casablanca, then drive to the Great mosque of Hassan 2. The biggest and the only mosque that is allowed for Non-Muslims visitors in the country.
• After we visit the mosque, we drive by the Atlantic Ocean to reach rabat. The current capital and one of the imperial cities of Morocco. We will first visit the Oudaya Kasbahs, an authentic fortress against the Atlantic Ocean. Next, we take a walk inside the Hassan Tower. Rabat’s most prominent landmark and next to the tower, we will have the chance to take a look of the Mausoleum of the former kings of the Royal Family.
• We then, move to the Royal palace where the current royal family based. Next, a visit to the Chalah which is a Phoenician sloping site above the Bou Regreg river.
• Then, we will drive to Meknes city. A UNISCO site and the most fortified imperial city in Morocco. We will visit the highlight sites of the city among of which the famous gate of Bab Mansour, The Qara prison, L’hdim square, and Sehrij E’ssouani.
• At the end of the day we will arrive Fes and drop you in your accommodation in the middle of the old city of Fes.
• Overnight in Fez at Dar D'Or.

DAY 2: FEZ OLD CITY TOUR ESCORTED BY A LOCAL GUIDE:

• Today, we will have a full day walking tour of the old city of Fes with an official local guide.
• As we navigate in the in the old city old Fes is like stepping back in time. The city still has its charming heritage of traditional old way of life.
• We will visit the Famous Blue gate named Bab Bou Jloud which is the entrance to the Medina from the west. Then, continuing to The Quaraouine Mosque which is one of the oldest universities in the world. Next, a short walk down to the Madrassa Bou Inania. Fez’s finest theological college.
• We then, take a walk inside the Medina Souks which is the oldest marketplace where Fez’s most special hand craft goods are all over the place.
• Our walk continues toward the Tanneries. One of Fez’ most iconic sights and a natural process of high-quality leather with almost the same methods since medieval times.
• Our guide, is always there for you if you have anything else special to see or discover in the city.
• At the end of the tour, our guide will walk to your Riad in Fes.
• Overnight in Fez at Dar D'Or.

DAY 3: FEZ - IFRANE - AZROU FOREST - MIDELT - ZIZ OASIS - ARFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT:

• Early Morning, we will meet you in your Riad and our way continue to Merzouga Desert.
• Our first stop will be in Ifrane. Known us Switzerland of Morocco located in the Middle Atlas.
• Modern, clean and well ordered. And few kilometres from the city is where the cedar tree forest of Azrou, hosting a type of Macaque called the Barbary apes. We will have a moment to enjoy with the monkeys before we get back on the road again.
• Our next stop will be in Midelt, the country of apples. We will have lunch in this beautiful city and then drive through the Atlas Mountains alongside the Ziz Valley to reach the city of Er-Rachidia which is the gate to the Desert and the southern parts of Morocco.
• We will drive more south via the Ziz Oases filed with palm tree groves and Berber villages along the way.
• We will reach Erfoud, which is a place of fossils that dates back hundreds of million years, and its is the last city before our main destination Merzouga Desert.
• We will reach Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. A pleasant pit stop in our hotel in the dune lines before you start your camel ride adventure to our camp inside the dunes.
• Overnight in a desert camp inside the dunes with a traditional local music live show around the fire at night.
• Overnight in a Desert Camp at Tiziri Camp.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA DESERT EXPLORATION DAY & TEA WITH NOMADS.

• Today, we will pick you from your desert camp and drive through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to explore Merzouga Desert. A magical scenery and one of Morocco’s top sights. Our first stop will be at the Nomad’s tent where we will set for a tradtional cup of tea and discover together their tradition, culture, and their way of life.
• We then, drive to one of the very oldest coal mines of M’fis village, once was operating during the French occupation. Next, we move the Khamlia village, whose inhabitants are believed to be descended from the slave that were escaped from the slave trading caravans. The people in the village are known for their traditional type of music called Gnaoua. We will enjoy together their music live show before we set for lunch in a local restaurant specialized in Berber Pizza.
• After lunch, our desert excursion continues to one of the most amazing sights in the desert. A seasonal lake in the middle of the desert, and it is a source of life for many desert birds such as the desert warblers and flocks of flamingos.
• At the end of our excursion, we will take you back to the hotel in the dune lines to rest and enjoy the dunes view from your terrace.
• After you rest, there are multiple optional desert sports and activities that we can arrange for you if you prefer to.
• Overnight in Merzouga desert at Dar Hassan.

DAY 5: MERZOUGA DESERT - RISSANI - TINGHIR - TODGHA GORGES - DADES VALLEY - DADES GORGES:

• Today, we will leave the desert toward Dades, our first stop will be in Rissani town which is used to be one of Morocco first trading posts of gold and slaves.
• The city also is an important commercial point with its crowded Souks and local markets. We will take a walk in the Souks and enjoy the authentic way of life that this small city offers.
• Our way then, continues toward Tinghir, a former trading place for the caravans many hundred years ago. Few kilometres from the city, we will arrive the Todgha Gorges. A natural rock formation of 300 meters canyons forming a limestone path filled with water coming from the roots of the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
• Next, we drive through the road of thousands of Kasbahs to reach the country of figs; Dedes. A beautiful scenery filled with different dramatic landscapes along the Dedes valley.
• We will spend the night inside the Dades Gorges and enjoy a spectacular view of the green fields filled with a lot of fig, and walnut trees.
• Overnight in Dades Gorges at Dar Blues.

DAY 6: DADES GORGES - VALLEY OF ROSES - SKOURA OASIS - OUARZAZATE - AIT-BENHADDOU - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH:

• After breakfast, we will continue our tour toward Marrakech. We will drive via the Imgoun valley or the valley of roses and Skoura Oases. A pleasant stop in the Oases to visit the famous Amridil Kasbahs from the 17th century, one of Morocco’s most authentic Kasbahs.
• Our way continues to Ouarzazate city known as Cinema capital of Morocco since it is a Hollywood backdrop of many international movies and series. We will visit the Touaririrt Kasabah one of the city’s main sights before we drive for more few kilometres to arrive to the famous kasbahs of Ait-Benhaddou. A Unesco-protected red mudbrick village which most of its building’s dates back to the caravan’s era in the 11th century. This fortified village is also a significant backdrop for many famous films and series such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
• Next, we will drive to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains, we will enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Tizi N’tichka pass 2260m.
• Once we reach Marrakech, we will drop you at your accommodation inside the old city of Marrakech.
• Overnight in Marrakech at Riad Maialou.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH WALKING TOUR ESCORTED BY A LOCAL GUIDE:

• Our official local guide will meet you at your Riad and start your Marrakech adventure.
• You will start your walking tour from the main square Djemaa El-Fna, a Unesco declared sight which represent the true authenticity of Moroccan culture; a drama in progress. The Halqa (street theatre), acrobats, snake-charmers, musical performers, and Henna tattoo artists etc…
• Next, our guide will introduce you to Marrakech’s one of the main sights, Kotoubia Mosque; built in the 12th century. Then, to Ali Ben Youssef Madrassa served as a Qur’anic school for over than six centuries ago, Bahia Palace which is a true magnificent Moroccan decoration built in 1908.
• A short walk to another Morocco’s top sights Badii Palace; a beautiful ruin from the 16th century.
• Our guide then, will escort you to the Saadian tombs. A historic royal necropolis in Marrakech from the 16th century. Then, your tour continues to the Souks; Marrakech’s most colourful markets.
• When you are done touring the old city, you will move the new part of Marrakech where we will visit the famous Majorelle Gardens and Yves Saint Laurent museum.
• At the end of the tour, our guide will escort you back to your Riad inside the Medina.
• Overnight in Marrakech old city at Riad Maialou.

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO MARRAKECH AIRPORT OR CASABLANCA AIRPORT:

• Today, our Driver/Guide will arrange the right time with you based on your flight time, and then transfer you to Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport.