HIGHLIGHTS :
- Hassan the 2nd, 3rd the largest mosque in the world
- The Story Behind the Many Shades of Morocco's Blue City (Chefchaouen)
- Volubilis as a former Roman capital in northern Africa
- Djemaa El Fena Square as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
- Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO world heritage site & Ouarzazate Hollywood of Africa
- Desert camp, Camel ride experience, Nomads visit & Gnaoua Music
OVERVIEW :
We invite everyone to use this 10-day Moroccan desert trip from Casablanca to Merzouga via Chefchaouen and Fez. It will take you to explore the best attractions of Morocco; Experience the camel trek in the Moroccan desert, visit Chefchaouen and Fez. Discover the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate. And so much more in Morocco than things to do and see.
DAILY TOUR :
DAY 1 : CASABLANCA
Our private Morocco tours starts today and we pick up you in Casablanca Hotel/ AirportWe explore Casablanca main attractions including Hassan II mosque. We stay here in Casablanca overnight in hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 : CASABLANCA / RABAT / CHEFCAHOEUN
Today we drive to Rabat, capital, where we explore main sights in the city. We continue to Chefchaouen / the blue pearl of Morocco. We stay here overnight in Hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 3 : CHEFCHAOEUN
Today we explore medina in Chefchaouen and you will have free program. Chefchaouen is situated in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen or Chaouen, as it is often called by Moroccans, is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Tangier and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Chefchaouen is a popular shopping destination . We spend the night in a Riad/ kasbah with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 4 : CHEFCHAOEUN / FES
Today we drive from Chefchaouen to Fes , which is most important cultural city in Morocco. Here we spend the night in a Riad / kasbah with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 5 : FES GUIDED CITY TOUR
Today we explroe Fes , which is most important cultural city in Morocco. We will visit Koranic school, tanneries and we explore medina in Fes. Fez was the capital of modern Morocco until 1925. The city has two old medina quarters, the larger of which is Fes el Bali. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas. University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859, is the oldest continuously functioning madrasa in the world. The city has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”.We spend the night in a riad / kasbah with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 6 : FES / IFRANE / MIDELT / RISSANI / MERZOUGA DESERT
Our private Morocco tours starts today and the private driver will pick up from your Fes. We drive towards Ifrane and Azrou , in Atlas mountains. We continue to Midelt, famous for its mineral products and apples. We drive towards Ziz valley and we reach Erfoud, vell / known for its fossil products and then Rissani. We continue to Merzouga , where we spend the night in a riad / kasbah with dinner and breakfast.in Hotel
DAY 7 : MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR 4X4 AND CAMEL RIDE
Today we explore Merzouga desert by 4×4. We will visit musicians in Khamlia village, we explore Erg Chebbi dunes. Then we drive to Rissani and we visit local souk. We return back to Merzouga, from where we prepare for camel ride into the desert camp in Erg Chebbi desert. In Merzouga desert camp we will spend the night in a desert tent. We enjoy our stay with drum music and tasty dinner in the middle of the Merzouga desert in Morocco.
DAY 8 : MERZOUGA DESERT / RISSANI / TODRA GORGES
In the morning we will watch the sunrise in the dunes and then we ride our camels back to Merzouga. Here we will have breakfast and then we drive to Marrakech. We pass trough some beautiful Berber villages until we reach Tinghir and Todra Gorges. We stay overnight in Todra Gorges in local Hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 9 : TODRA GORGES / DADES GORGES / OUARZAZATTE / MARRAKECH
Today we continue our private Morocco tour towards Dades gorges with amazing scenery. We pass Valley of Roses and Skoura to reach city of Ourazazatte, where we explore local kasbah and film studio. we enjoy amazing kasbah in Ait Benhaddou and then we pass Tizi n Tichka mountain pass to reach Marrakech city. We drop you off at your Hotelwith dinner and breakfast.
DAY 10 : MARRAKECH TOUR
Today we enjoy Marrakech guided tour in the city. Marrakesh is possibly the most important of Morocco’s four former imperial cities (cities that were built by Moroccan Berber empires). Like many Moroccan cities, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city packed with vendors and their stalls (the medina). Marrakesh has the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco and the image of the city is closely associated with its souks. The Jemaa el-Fnaa is one of the best-known squares in Africa and is the centre of city activity and trade. It has been described as a “world-famous square”.
DAY 11 : MARRAKECH / EXCURSION TO ESSAOUIRA
Today we explore Essaouira. Essaouira is protected by a natural bay partially shielded from wave action by the Iles Purpuraires.Essaouira’s climate is Mediterranean with oceanic influences. Essaouira presents itself as a city full of culture: several small art galleries are found all over the town.
DAY 12 : MARRAKECH / DEPARTURE TO CASABLANCA
Today we drive from Marrakech to Casablanca. We drop you off at your hotel or airport and our private Morocco tour finishes.
INCLUDED / EXCLUDE :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Private Transport with Professional
- Driver Speaking : English / French / Spanish.
- Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Camel Trek to overnight in nomad desert bivouac (Private tents)
- Overnight in Merzouga in camp tents, with private shower & bathroom tents
- Free time to explore the sites, Breaks for photos,..Etc
- Soft drinks
- Lunch
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
This itinerary is only our suggestion. Please get in touch with us at moroccoinspirations@gmail.com to discuss a more personalised itinerary to your exact requirements.
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
The capacity of our organization is limited to between 2 and 60 people, each group of 4 people takes a separate 4×4 for transfers.
Please note flights are not included. Prices are based on sharing a twin room. If you would like to upgrade to a private single room, this can easily be arrange for you, simply contact our customer experience team.
