11 Days Explore Morocco in Depth

Welcome to Morocco!

We will pick you up from the Casablanca airport upon your arrival and start Casablanca city tour.

We will start our Casablanca tour by visiting various places like the Marché Centrale (the central market).  The highlight of our Casablanca tour will no doubt be the visit of the majestic Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa that is located by the Atlantic Ocean.  Unlike most mosques in Morocco, Hassan II Mosque allows visitors of all faith an opportunity to enter and visit respectfully.  Admire the intricate architecture, watch the sunlight stream in through the windows and feel the sense of peace within.

After the city tour, we will drive you to the hotel.  During the hotel transfer, we will update you on your upcoming trip activities.  You will then have the rest of the day free to explore at your own leisure or rest.

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Oum Palace Hotel or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
(NB. Hotel check-in is usually at any time after 3pm)

In the morning, we will start our tour to Chafchouean.  On our way we will visit Rabat, the capital of light in Africa. You will spend several hours visiting the Ouddayas Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and the royal palace if they allow you to get inside.

After lunch, we will make our way to the famous blue city of Chefchaouen, where we will stay overnight (5 to 6 hours driving).

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meals Included
Breakfast

In the morning, we will set off on a walking tour of Chefchaouen to explore the beautiful blue washed town.  During the tour, we will also pass by various sights and architecture, such as the Grande Mosque – built for Moulay Abdeslam Ben Mchich Alami, the son of the city’s founder and the ruins of the Spanish Mosque.

After the walking tour, you will have some free time to explore Chefchaouen by yourself – notice the colorful flowerpots standing proudly against the wall of blue, the nonchalant cats sitting on the steps and the local kids playing in the alley.  We are certain you will take many Instagram worthy pictures!

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meal Included
Breakfast

In the morning we will drive to Meknes, then head to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Volubilis, where the best preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco is located.  Look out for the remains of the mosaics and imagine the glorious Roman past as you walk through the site.

Thereafter, we continue to make our way to Fes where we will stay overnight.

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Barceló Fès Medina or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meals Included
Breakfast

Today we will spend the day exploring the city of Fes.  The highlight of our Fes visit will undoubtedly be our walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Medina of Fes, which is still very much an integral part of the everyday life of the people of Fes.  You will be guided through the maze of narrow walkways and alleys with shops on both sides, ranging from fruit sellers to barber shops and many more.  You may even run into a donkey or two going about their goods delivery rounds as you navigate your way through the Medina!

After lunch at a traditional restaurant in the medina, we will cross under the elaborate Bab Bou Jeloud (the Blue Gate) to visit Fes el-Jdid or New Fes, which was established in 1276 by the Marinid dynasty.

As part of the walking tour, we will also visit the leather tanneries of Fes, learn more about the traditional treatment and dyeing processes which have been passed down for centuries.  Other stops of interest within the Medina include the Bou Inania Madrasa, where you can admire the beautiful Marinid architecture of the building and its minaret, the Dar Batha Museum, which is housed in the former summer Batha Palace, as well as the Jewish quarter of Bab Mellah, which offers a glimpse into the life of the Jewish people.

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Barceló Fès Medina or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meals Included
Breakfast

In the morning we will make our way towards Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi where the fiery orange sand dunes of the Sahara Desert await.  We will make a stop at Ifrane to experience the Moroccan Switzerland before continuing to make our way through the Middle Atlas Mountains.  We will drive through the cedar forest of Azrou and stop to play with the friendly Barbary Apes before arriving at the mineral mining town of Midelt for lunch.

After lunch, we head to Merzouga.  Upon arrival, we will store our luggage and leave our modern transport to become true explorers traversing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on camel backs to arrive at our campsite.  Here, we will sit on the sand dunes to admire the beautiful sunset – but this is not yet the end as the night is about to begin.

At night, we will enjoy dinner at our campsite by the fire with drumming music, songs, laughter, and most of all, be mesmerized by the stars before retiring for the night in your Berber tent.

Accommodation
Luxury tent: Sahara Sky Luxury Camp or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast & Dinner

Wake up an hour early to live an hour more – we encourage you to rise early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara and welcome a new day of adventure.

After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels to meet our driver.  Then we will travel along the Erg Chebbi to see the giant sand dunes that resemble pyramids.  From here, we travel to the Tissardmin, which is rich in fossils and has a varied landscape of mountains ranges, deserts and sandy dunes.

We continue our journey passing by desert nomadic settlements, where you will have the opportunity to learn about their life in the desert before arriving at Khamlia Village, which is also known as Gnawa Village and is famous for its indigenous dark-skinned inhabitants and authentic music known as “Gnawa music”.  Here, we will be treated to a performance of the enchanting Gnawa’s music before heading to the Dades Valley.

After lunch we will stop by the old way of irrigation system called Alkhtarat in the desert, then continue our drive through the Tafilalet region, the largest Saharan oasis of Morocco.  We will explore the Todra Gorge on foot, which is known to be one of the most spectacular canyons around the world.  We then make our way to the Dades Valley, where the landscape is filled with unique rock formations.

Upon arrival at the Dades valley, we will have dinner and spend the night at the Hotel.

Accommodation
Hotel: Auberge Atlas Dades or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast & Dinner

Over many centuries, the Dades River, which flows for 350km (199miles) from the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara, has carved dramatic gorges and canyons into the rugged interior of the country.  Today, you’ll set off on a guided hike (4-hour) through this epic landscape and gain a fascinating glimpse into life in this part of rural Morocco.  After traversing farmland and riverine forest, you’ll arrive at a series of striking rock formations, aptly named the Monkey Fingers due to their peculiar shape, as well as a well-earned lunch at a local guesthouse awaits.

After the hike, we will drive to have lunch with a local family, then drive back to the hotel to relax with a cup of tea in the terrace with beautiful panoramic view.

Accommodation
Hotel: Auberge Atlas Dades or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, we will drive to the Valley of Roses, where you will get a chance to see the roses products, also to stop by the fields of roses to take pictures.

On the way to Ouarzazate, we will visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the filming backdrop for Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, which won Academy Award for Best Picture once, and the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.  After the visit, we proceed to lunch before resuming our journey towards Marrakech.

From Ouarzazate, we return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains and the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass, marvel at the stunning landscape of rugged beauty and the picturesque Berber villages.

On arrival at Marrakech, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Dellarosa Boutique Hôtel & Spa or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meals Included
Breakfast

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive to the beautiful and relaxing seaside town of Essaouira.  On the way, we will pass by Argan plantations.

At Essaouria, you can take your time to explore the bustling medina, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Take a stroll along the vibrant fishing port and have a look around the 18^th century ramparts – Skala de la Kasbah.  Feel the ocean breeze as you watch the fishermen returning in their colorful blue boats filled with fresh daily catch.

We will drive back to Marrakech in the afternoon to return to your hotel.

Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Dellarosa Boutique Hôtel & Spa or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour

Meals Included
Breakfast

We will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the airport (Casablanca or Marrakech), where we bid you farewell and hope we will have the opportunity again to show you more of Morocco the next time.

Meals Included
Breakfast