6-Day Moroccan Tour From Casablanca
Day 1: Casablanca- – Rabat – Meknes – Fes:
After we pick you up from the airport, you will start with our professional staff, our 6 days’ tour, starting from Casablanca, we will take you on a tour to see the majestic mosque of Hassan II, the fifth largest mosque in the world, with its Minaret the tallest ever, standing partly over the water.
Afterwards we will visit the capital city of Morocco, Rabat; where you will enjoy exploring the old medina and, visiting the old Jewish quarter; also we will explore the Kasbah od Oudayas standing marvelously over the bouregrag river, where you will enjoy lunch in a restaurant with a view over the river.
After lunch, we will continue our tour, towards one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, the city of Meknes, where you will visit the marvelous gate of Bab Mansour, where the ruler Molay Ismail is buried, also the plaza of Lehdim, a mini me of the Jamaa Lefna plaza; next we will visit the basin of Souani near the palace of the king.
Simultaneously, North of Meknes, we will visit the well preserved site of Roman ruins, from the 3rd BC, our guide will make sure to give you all the information about the site.
Eventually, after a quiet stay at the area we will continue our tour, towards the scientific and, cultural capital of Morocco the city of Fes; where you will enjoy dinner and overnight at a hotel in the heart of the medina.
Day 2: Fes Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will take you in a private tour, around Fes; where you will discover more the old medina with its 9 doors and, visit the mosque and the oldest university that still works till now “El Quaraouine”, also you will visit the14th century madrasa Bou Inania the only school with a minaret; we will visit the tanneries where the carpets get colored.
Lunch is programed at a local restaurant at the old medina; after lunch we will visit the king’s palace and, visit the Merinids tomb, from where you will enjoy the panoramic view over the medina.
Eventually, you will stroll around the new town and, you might take a coffee there.
Day 3 : Fes – Merzouga desert
After breakfast in the hotel , we will resume our tour towards the desert ,visiting unique places on the way , we will stop by the Switzerland of Africa ,the small city of Ifrane ,with its European architecture, then we will move to the city of Azrou beautifully surrounded by the largest Cedar forests in Morocco; after a quiet stay we will continue our tour Crossing the middle Atlas mountains ,o arrive at the agricultural capital of the country ,the city of Midelt , where you will enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant .
Getting closer to to our Final destination, the landscapes will begin to change to rocky beautiful sculpted and, dotted with carpets of oases and, palm groves where we will stop so you can admire the area and, take some great pictures.
Eventually, arriving at Merzouga where you will check up in a hotel near the dunes, where you will leave all the unnecessary luggage so you can enjoy your bivouac in a comfortable way, then with our guide you will switch to camels, that will offer you an unforgettable ride into the golden sandy dunes of Erg chebbi, you will climb the highest dune in north Africa under a romantic sunset.
Eventually, you will approach our camp, where you will be welcomed by a cup of mint tea and, a show of local music; then a traditional dinner will be served around the camp fire.
Overnight in well equipped camel hair tent.
Day 4: Merzouga desert – Rissani – Todra gorge – Dades gorge
Early morning, our guide will make sure you don’t miss the spectacular sunrise of Merzouga, then you will ride camels back to the hotel where you can shower and, enjoy your breakfast before continuing our tour.
After restoring we will hit the road to visit Morocco’s marvelous canyon “Todgha gorges”, passing by Ziz valley where you will enjoy the view of lined palm groves where you will have the opportunity to stretch your legs among the palms and, take some memorable pictures.
After a quiet stay we will, continue towards Dades gorges, where you experience hiking among locals and, sharing their road with them to discover more the area from above.
Dinner and overnight will be in a local Kasbah in the town of boumalne Dades.
Day 5: Dades gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakesh
After breakfast in front of the beauty of Dades, we will drive by the city of Ouarzazate and, the Kasbah of Taourirt to visit a unique monument, that south Morocco contain, the historical Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a world heritage site that been used in several universal movies because of its striking architecture and, decoration such as “son of God “, “Prince of Persia “.
Lunch is programmed in the beautiful area, in a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will draw our way back to the red city of Marrakech, crossing the highest mountain road in north Africa, giving you the opportunity to admire the beauty of high Atlas Mountains.
Eventually, arriving at Marrakech, where you will be staying at a Riad at the heart of the medina; at evening you will stroll around the magical jamaa Lefna plaza, with its unique ambiance, where you will enjoy dinner.
Day 6 : Marrakesh – Casablanca
After breakfast in the Riad ,you will get to know more about the red city , with our private tour ;where you will see the koutoubia mosque and minaret ; and stroll around the majorelle garden ,with its well decorated architecture ,if you are a photographer you will love this place ; also we will visit the Bahia palace ,also a striking place with its traditional decoration combined of Moroccan and ,Andalusian Zellij, afterwards you will visit the old medina ramparts and, the old souk with its refreshing spices Market . eventually you will refresh by a traditional orange juice to refresh in front of the entertaining plaza of jamaa Lefna .
In the afternoon , we will draw our way back to Casablanca ,where we will transfer you even to the airport according to your flight schedule ;or to your accommodation at Casablanca ,where our wonderful journey ends .
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