16 Days Grand Tour From Casablanca
Day 1 : Casablanca
Our professional staff, will pick you up from ( airport / accommodation) and, transfer you to the Riad you will be staying at. After relaxing and settling down, our representative will join you for dinner so he can provide you with all the necessary information about the Tour we having.
Overnight at the Riad.
Day 2 : Casablanca / Rabat / Meknes
After having breakfast, our wonderful journey around Morocco’s most beautiful destinations will start ; and firstly we will have a short round “Casablanca “, the commercial capital, and the largest city of Morocco. A blend of moorish style, and European art decoration. Where you are going to visit, the 5th largest mosque in the world, with its world’s tallest minaret. Standing partly over the water; then we will visit the new town.
Afterwards, we are going to visit, “Rabat”, Morocco’s capital city, one the country’s four imperial cities, where you are going to explore One of the most unique sites in the country of Morocco is the Kasbah of the Udayas or also referred as Oudayas Kasbah. This site was originally built in the 12th century and was renovated many times throughout the centuries and it has been home to numbers of Andalusian immigrants, Then see the tower of Hassan, the minara of an incomplete mosque, which was supposed to be the tallest minara in the world.
Simultaneously, we are going to resume our tour towards, a special destination, a historical city known as, the Ismaili capital of Morocco ,the city of Meknes. Where you are going to see the famous historical gate of “Bab mansour el alaaj “, Also the second known Plaza in Morocco after the plaza of jamaa lefna in Marrakech, the plaza of “Lehdim “, next you are going to see the Basin of “Sahrij souani “, and explore the Moulay Smail Mausoleum.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Meknes.
Day 3: Meknes / Volubilis / Fez
From Meknes you will head to ,our next location is going to be from the 25 BC, “Volubilis “, the site of Romans ruins. Where you can take some great photos and, discover more about the history of this place.
Eventually, we are going to continue towards our final destination of the day, the “Athens of Africa “ the city of “Fes”, the oldest city of Morocco, a city that gained the reputation of the religious scholarship. Where you are going to spend the night in a Riad.
Day 4: The visit of Fez
After Breakfast, you are going to explore, the historical ramparts of the Medina of Fes . See the historical “Marinid tombs “, visiting the 14th century “ the Madrasa Bou inania “,and its excellent museum, with its rich collection of illuminated manuscripts, and ceramics.
Enjoying lunch in the Medina
Then you are going to resume exploring the fascinating cobbled lanes of the Medina, and the richly decorated Attarin’s madrasa, Also the funduq of nejarin, and the medieval tannery, and the infinite variety of handicrafts, copperplate and pottery.
Eventually, after an entertaining day, you are going to spend the night in a Riad.
Day 5: Fes / Midelt / Errachidia / Erfoud
After breakfast in Fes. we will depart for our wonderful destination Beni Mellal, passing by some of Morocco’s unique places such as the Switzerland of Africa the city of Ifrane ; visiting the largest cedar’s forests in Azrou where you will have the opportunity to see berberic monkeys ; a long entertaining drive across the middle Atlas Mountains with some breath-taking views as far as the eye can see.
Crossing the pass of Zad , you will visit the charming town of Midelt with an altitude of 1488m .Midelt is not particularly touristy but is famous from a geological point of view with crystal structures colorful and amazing landscapes located nearby. Here you can take a break for lunch.
From Midelt the road goes through the beautiful Ziz until you get to Errachidia, in the Southern Province. You will then continue on to the palm’s city “Erfoud “ where you will have a delicious dinner and an overnight at a Riad .
Day 8: Merzouga / Todra Gorges / Dades Gorges
In the morning, before breakfast, it’s recommended to wake-up early so you cannot miss the spectacular sunrise of Merzouga in the middle of the Sahara. Afterwards we are going to ride camels back to the hotel where you can take a relaxing shower and a breakfast before resuming our tour towards todgha gorge one of the most spectacular canyons around the world passing by the beautiful ziz Valley, in todgha you will have the opportunity to hike among local people to enjoy todgha’s Beauty.
Eventually, we will stop at the gorgeous, Dades gorges where you will enjoy a traditional dinner and, spend the night at a local hotel.
Day 9: Dades Gorges / Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we will resume our journey through the Dades Valley, towards the beautiful city of kalaat mgouna a city literally covered in roses, a carpet of roses as far as the eye can see, then Ouarzazate also known as ” African Hollywood “, passing through the enjoyable path of the thousand Kasbahs passing by tiny Berber villages where you can take some great pictures.
Next we are going to continue towards Skoura, where you are going to explore the well preserved Kasbah of Ameridil
After lunch in front of the spectacular area, we will continue towards our final location of today passing by interesting places and far reaching views
Eventually we will arrive to Ouarzazate,
Overnight, will be at a Riad.
Day 10: Ouarzazate / Taroudant
After breakfast in your Riad, we’ll head to Taroudant via Taznakht, visiting Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Built during the beginning of the 20 th Century by T-hami El Glaoui -one of the last Berber chieftains -Ben Haddou Kasbah used to be one of his stops during his long travel from the sub-Saharan countries to Marrakech, and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. On to Taliouine, the capital of saffron in Morocco, you have the option to visit the Saffron co-operative. Next our destination is going to be “Taroudant”, The town is known as the “Grandmother of Marrakesh” because it looks like a smaller Marrakesh with its surrounding ramparts, stopping at Taliouine to visit the saffron co-operative.
We will arrive to Taroudant at noon, where you will have the opportunity to see its ramparts and walk within the small alleys in the medina.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 11: Taroudant / Tafraoute / Agadir
After breakfast and, From Taroudant you will continue on to Tafraoute, a delightful city that is sheltered from the hot African weather by granitic rocks that surround it, a spectacle of nature that allows you to experience this unique part of Morocco and this is one of the most spectacular roads in Morocco. . After lunch we Will resume towards Agadir the beautifully named alizee. Via Agadir the destiny of interest , where you will enjoy dinner in front of the charming sea-side of Agadir where you will take a walk on the promenade.
Overnight at a hotel in Agadir.
Day 12: Agadir / Essaouira
After breakfast, we will leave Agadir to, continue towards Essaouira, passing by the rare Argan trees area, where you can enjoy watching herds of goats climbing the Argan trees.
When arrived at Essaouira ,you will check in, the Riad you will be staying at, then you will start exploring this wonderful city and , the great historical sides of Essaouira, starting by Scala the kasbah the copy of the french coastal town saint-Malo,build by the French architecture “Théodore Cornut”. Next you are going to walk through the old Medina and enjoy the rich handicraft products that the city provide, Also the Jewish headquarter, and the antique traditional colored houses in the Medina.
And of course, you can’t leave Essaouira without enjoying there special fish dishes, you are going to enjoy lunch in front of the spectacular port.
The afternoon is going to be free for you to take a walk and explore the city by yourself.
Overnight in the Riad
Day 13: Free day in Essaouira
Today, you have all the freedom to do whatever you want at Essaouira, either shopping, or exploring more by yourself the wind’s city.
Dinner and overnight at the Riad.
Day 14: Essaouira / Marrakech
After breakfast in the Riad, we are going to continue towards our next destination, but before that on the way since we are in an area of the rare Argan we are going to visit some of the co-operations of Argan where they extract the oil, which famous for his cosmetic and medical properties.
Arriving To Marrakech where you are going to check up on the Riad, restoring and having dinner. Then enjoying the ambiance of the Plaza of jamaa El fna by night, where snake charmers, fortune tellers, musicians, are going to compete for your attention.
Overnight in the Riad
Day 15: The visit tour Marrakech
After breakfast at your accommodation, we will prepare for an exciting experience of exploring the magnificent city of Marrakech, our guide will make sure to show you every important places, starting with :
The Majorelle Gardens & Berber Museum, also The Rahba Kedima is a colorful market filled with a wide collection of spices from Cumin, Cinnamon, Saffron, Dried Pepper and more. You will inhale different perfumes while walking through the market ; The Jewish Mellah, the bahia palace, the magnificent mosque of koutoubia, also la minara, and finally the Saadian tombs.
Dinner and overnight at the Riad.
Day 16: Marrakech to Casablanca Airport
After Breakfast our Staff will make sure to transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule, we will assist you during boarding formalities and wish you a happy return to your country and, here where unfortunately our unforgettable experience will end.
What’s included
- Pick up from your
riad / hotel on the tour day ( or the closest accessible point to your riad ) - Transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
- Professional English Speaking Driver
- Fuel
- Camel Excursion & Night in the Desert ( on the desert tours )
- Night at the camp ( on the desert tours )
What’s not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips