Embark on an unforgettable 15-day tour through Morocco, starting in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech. Explore imperial cities, wander through blue-washed Chefchaouen, discover ancient Roman ruins, experience the magic of the Sahara Desert, and immerse yourself in Berber culture. From bustling souks to tranquil oases, this tour offers a diverse and captivating Moroccan adventure. Highlights include Fes, Meknes, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Essaouira, and Marrakech, with opportunities for camel trekking, exploring desert landscapes, and experiencing local traditions.
Upon arrival at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport. We will greet you and drive you to your hotel in the heart of the economic capital of Morocco.
After breakfast at your hotel. We start our 15 Days Tour From Casablanca by visiting the spectacular Hassan II mosque – the second largest religious building in the world which is open to non-Muslims. Afterwards, we head to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. In Rabat, visit the magnificent Kasbah of Udayas, the Hassan Tower with its unfinished minaret, the mausoleums of Mohammed V and Hassan II (father of the current king), and the necropolis of Chellah. After lunch, head to Chefchaouen via the town of Wazzan. Most of the journey takes you over the foothills of the Rif Mountains, arriving in Chefchaouen, the beautiful pearl of Morocco.
Following breakfast, we begin exploring Chefchaouen (known as the blue city). It’s a small, charming and clean town. You are going to stroll around the old Medina with its old restored kasbah, Plaza Uta Hammam, the square at the heart of the town is really an ideal place to relax. with its steep, narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed walls, blue doors, windows and mountains as a backdrop makes from Chefchaouen a wonderful place for fascinating pictures. You can also see the natural waters of Las Elma. Unlike other parts of Morocco, this city was occupied by Spain.Therefore, the influence of Spanish and Moorish culture remains. You will have a chance to meet with locals, wander in the souks (markets) and enjoy this amazing town.
Today, we leave Chefchaouen and cross the Rif mountains to arrive at the ancient Roman city- UNESCO World Heritage Site- we discover its mosaic bottoms, basilica, temple and triumphal arch. also head to the Holy village of Moulay Driss(pilgrimage for Moroccans). We then, continue our trip to Meknes where you’ll explore the huge gate of Mansour, the Granary, The Swani basin, the old medina with its souks and Lahdim plaza where you’ll relax in one of its cafes. In the afternoon, we set off for Fes. Stay in a riad in the Medina.
Following breakfast, you’ll be met with an official guide with whom you’ll start your city guided tour by visiting first the outside part of the Medina (old city) including The Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter” Mellah”- dates back to 14th Century. You’ll also visit a pottery cooperative and appreciate traditional Moroccan crafts. latterly on, you’ll cover the most important spots inside the medina with a cultural and historical interest including the superb architectural masterpiece of Bou Inania Medersa, Blue gate, the Karaouiyine Mosque, The Big Chouara Tanneries, Medersa Seffarin where people work on metal and make beautiful (lights, teapots.) and other decorated architectural masterpieces like Attarin Medersa and the Najarian Fountain. In the evening, we take you to the graves of Merenids to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the medina. Spend your night at the Riad.
Today, our 15 days tour from Casablanca will take us through the middle Atlas Mountains. On the way, we stop at Ifran, a small charming, clean town, known as ” Switzerland of Morocco ” because of its similarity to a Swiss alpine resort. Continuing south passing through the largest cedar forest in north Africa and home to barbary monkies, we’ll have a chance to take fascinating pictures and feed the monkies. Midday meal in Midelt, we head south via Talghomt pass admiring the beautiful views and landscapes that nature offers us. We arrive at the Ziz Valley region, where we will stop for a stunning panoramic view of this hidden oasis covered by palm groves. Within around one hour, we arrive to Sahara Desert where your camels are waiting for you. Accompanied by a guide, you will ride a camel across the high sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert, witness a spectacular sunset on the high dunes, and then continue your riding to a camp (a luxury tent) where you will spend the night. You’ll enjoy after dinner the Berber music played by nomads around the fire and under a starry sky.
Waking up early morning is” a must to” to see one that could be the most beautiful sunrise in your life. Our desert excursion will begin in the Sahara Desert to explore the different aspects of the desert. First, we see the lake of Merzouga that’s home to amazing birds, also head directly to the middle of Sahara Desert where nomads with their animals still live a traditional life, we will drink tea with them and see how they live. latterly, we take the route where Rally Paris Dakar used to race, also we go to Mifis mines that formerly used to be exploited by France. We continue our trip by heading directly to Khamlia village that’s inhabited by black Berber people firstly from Mali, Niger. We’ll have a chance to hear their music and dance. Lunchtime in the vill (Berber Pizza). also, we set off to visit a beautiful oasis on the edge of sand dunes before we end up our day in your riad
After you’ve finished your breakfast, return to your hotel. We’ll leave the vast desert and head for the city of Rissani. Once an important stopping point for Saharan caravans, we will have the opportunity to explore the region’s largest souk if our visit coincides with the day markets, which take place on Thursdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Then we head to Erfoud, which is a fossil town. Stalls selling crystals and precious stones, as well as fossils, can be found here. Visitors are welcome to attend the Marmar workshop. We continue on to Dades valley, passing past villages like Millab, Tinjdad, and Ait Isa, before arriving in Todra valley, a gorgeous valley surrounded by mud villages and mountains. We arrive at Todra Gorges after a 30-minute drive: a narrow vertical corridor with vertical cliffs 300 meters high rising dramatically on each side, they are a favorite climbing destination. Continue to Dades Valley after lunch, where you’ll explore the amazing “monkies fingers” rock formation as well as stunning mud kasbahs. Spend the night in a hotel with a view of the valley.
We’ll leave Dades valley to Ouarzazate via Boutghrar, Rose Valley and Skoura. We start our journey of 15 days tour from Casablanca by visiting the snaky road – Car propaganda/advertisement site – and the Dades gorges with its impressive rock formation. We travel off-road to Boutghrar, a place where nature and colours meet, the path will lead us to nomads that live in caves, we’ll have a cup of tea with them. We continue to Kalaat Mgouna (Rose City). There, locals harvest more than 400 tons of rose petals to make rosewater. cremes and perfumes in local cooperatives. A festival is held every May here. Time to enjoy your lunch in the town. Then, We take the road of a thousand kasbahs to Skoura which is home to the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco, we visit the 17th century Kasbah of Amridil, drive in the oases of Skoura towards Ouarzazate. Night in a Guesthouse.
After breakfast, we will visit the biggest Oscar Cinema Studios of Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). We depart for the well-known Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which has been recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Many worldwide films, including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones, have used this Kasbah as a setting. We will visit this unique kasbah. Afterwards, we continue our journey west enjoying the scenic beauty of Atlas Mountains. Then, pass through small Berber towns of Taznakht where we’ll stop for lunch. Then set off to Taliouine – Capital of suffran – if it coincides the harvest season. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with locals in their fields. In the afternoon, we’ll get to Taroudant known locally as ‘the grandmother of Marrakesh’. You then explore its ramparts and walk through its small alleys of the Medina that has a Berber and Arab souk. Unlike other Moroccan cities. Night will be spent in a hotel.
Today, we head to Essaouira via Agadir. Agadir has a beautiful large beach and has been a popular destination for tourists for so many years. We’ll walk along the promenade before we continue our journey to Essaouira through the coast road that offers beautiful scenery. The area is famous for argan, we can see herds of goats climbing the trees looking for argan nuts and leaves. After several stops along the coast, we will arrive in Essaouira known as ” Jewel of the Atlantic”. Tonight stay in a riad inside the medina.
The day of exploration begins with a visit to the Scala Fortress ramparts. Then walk inside the narrow alleys of the Medina – UNESCO World Heritage Site – with beautiful arts and crafts including objects carved of local Thuya wood. Moroccan-style lunch with freshly purchased fish “cooked to order ‘’. Essaouira is also known as ” City of the wind ”, it attracts surfers from different parts of the world. Essaouira was occupied by Romans, Phoenicians and Portuguese. So, we see a huge impact on its architecture. It is a small town with much history. There is an annual festival of ” Gnaoua music ” where many musicians from Africa and the world come to perform. It takes place in the second week of June. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to stroll around the main square and have a mint tea in one of its Cafés. Return to the Riad.
At 9 :00 a.m. We’re traveling to Marrakech, Morocco. We may see several goats climbing trees to eat Argan nuts and leaves along the road, as this is an Argan tree-growing region. We may also pay a visit to a Women’s Argan Oil Cooperative, where you will learn about the oil’s many uses, ranging from culinary to cosmetics to medicinal. After several stops on the way, we will check into your Riad in the Medina. In the afternoon, you will have free time to relax in your Riad or to explore the busy square of Jamaa Lafna. with its snake charmers. musicians, fortune tellers and acrobats.
This morning, you will start your city tour exploring Marrakesh (the red city of Morocco). The guide will ensure that you see the most important spots with historical and cultural interest including: The Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs, Ben Youssef Koranic school as well as the largest traditional souk in Morocco. After lunch in one of the local restaurants near the main square, you can visit the Koutoubia tower and the Majorelle gardens.
You will be picked up from your stay and drive you to the airport either Marrakesh or Casablanca for your flight. End of 15 Days Tour from Casablanca.
Please, note that this 15 days tour from Casablanca can be customized according to your schedule, budget, needs and requirements