Morocco in 12 Days from Casablanca to North & South

Morocco in 12 Days from Casablanca to North & South

Tour Program

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat

Upon arrival at the airport, we will find our driver / guide waiting at the exit, with a sign bearing your names, after greeting we leave to visit the largest industrial city in Morocco, we visit the monuments including Hassan II mosque, souks of Habous , the Jewish museum and the Cornish seafront. Then we continue to Rabat, we will do check in at the hotel, recommended to go to discover and wander in the Medina of Rabat, have dinner in one of its small local restaurants. Accommodation in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat - Chefchaouen

Early in the morning after having breakfast, and after the visit of the beautiful sites of Rabat; Kasbah Oudayas; the victory fortress built by the Almoravid dynasty in the 11th century, Hassan tower and Mouhammed V mausoleum, later Chala necropolis to admire the harmonious mix of Phoenician, Roman and Islamic architecture, later we visited the Kasbah Mahdiya , the old Portuguese port and fortress, which remains partially standing on a beautiful panoramic hill overlooking the Sabou river delta, then we drive through the fertile fields of Gharb, one of the great agricultural lands of Morocco, through the forests of the RIF mountains, and by the famous city of Ouazzan with the typical Moroccan coat "JELLABA". Later in the afternoon you will attend the open air sunset of the blue city Chefchaouen, the RIF icon. Accommodation in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen - RIF Park and Talsmtan

Today will be a day of hiking to discover the beauty of these mountains in northern Morocco; waterfalls, rivers, rock formations and rich vegetation; the cork and pine that hide the cannabis plantations, this region is the paradise of hashish, it is a very picturesque landscape, today your lunch will be Pic-nick , and if we have any chance we will make it happen in one of the native's house . Your hike will take you deep into the wild forest until we meet your driver and take you to the hotel. Accommodation in Chefchaouen.

Day 4: Chefchaouen - Fes

Today get up early, have breakfast and take a last walk through the narrow streets of the medina, before leaving in direction of the glorious 8th century city, Fes, we invite you to a short hour-long walk through the ruins of Volubilis, one of the Ancient cities from Roman times was influenced by the existence of the Romans in North Africa in all forms of life, a city that provided many agricultural products to Rome; olive oil, olives, vegetables, wheat and the famous cedar wood, later we drive towards Meknes, the kingdom's capital in the 17th century, with its beautiful Bab Mansour gate, the Moulay ISMAIL mausoleum the founder, the granaries and the Esouani water reservoir. A short walk through its quiet medina is recommended. In the late afternoon we drive to Fes. Accommodation in Fez.

Day 5: Explore Fes

Today, after breakfast, we meet the guide in the hotel lobby to explore Fes el Jaded, the medieval Jewish quarter, the elegant gate of the Royal Palace, plus the Islamic street with the beautiful Andalusian balconies of the refugee houses Morescos after the Christians requisition in the 15th century, walk the walls, visit the ceramics and some of the gates of the oldest medina. In Morocco, the first imperial city still standing in Fez elbaly, we will navigate inside the great labyrinth as another experience that allows you to travel centuries back in time, to discover the unchangeable life, for 12 centuries it remains the same authenticity in the style of construction and the main activities, people are making the same heritage as their grandparents, the city was founded by Moulay IDRISS I / as well as his son IDRISS II, at the beginning of the 8th century. if you have more time, in the afternoon you can take a stroll in the evening through the "Champs Elysees" of the Ville nouvelle, founded in the 20th century, French colony, and have a cup of coffee in one of the local coffee shops. accommodation in Fes.

Day 6: Fes - Midelt

After breakfast, we set out in the direction of the capital of apples, crossing the mountains of the Middle Atlas, passing through many lakes and inside the largest cedar forest in North Africa, we visit the famous Bahalil village, there we are invited For a cup of tea in one of the local people's houses, most of these houses are built on caves of the ancestor owners, the journey will take us further to the largest settlement of Sephardic Jews in Morocco, once before they moved out of the country, Sefrou. we drive through a few lakes; This land is the land of the lake par excellence. We will have the possibility to walk for few kilometers, in the forest. Lunch will be pic-nick. You can feed the apes too, they will go where the food is; They are macaques, native to the Atlas, they live in small groups, they are found in the wild mountains. Later, the winding road takes us to Midelt, accommodation in Midelt with dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Day 7: Midelt - Merzouga

Today we cross the High Atlas to reach the Sahara desert in the afternoon. Lunch will be with a local family in the ZIZ valley, the largest valley of date palms in Morocco. Shortly after lunch there is still much more to enjoy the day; the fossil polisher , we visit one of the ancient Ksour of TAFILALET, the black people village Khamlia, famous for the typical music of Gnaoua. Later one hour before sunset, we will be prepared for the nomadic experience riding the camels (dromedary) to arrive at the tent camp in the middle of the sand dunes, where we will stay at night with dinner, and breakfast.

Day 8: Total desert

Early in the morning, we will wake up to see the sunrise from the high sand dune near the tents, before breakfast. Then we leave with a guide for a walk through the beautiful sand dunes, with enough time to enjoy, we pass through the dry river bed east of the sandy Erg. Typical nomadic lunch and a relaxing break. In the afternoon we are invited in one of the nomad tents around the dunes to have a cup of tea, and learn more about their daily life. We will find the 4wd car, to pick us up to the hotel where we stay with dinner and breakfast.

Day 9: Merzouga - Dades Valley

After the unique experience of the Sahara and the memorial of life. Today the roads and tracks will lead you to follow the caravan trails of the old days towards the Dades valley and Marrakech, enjoying the scenery and admiring the power of nature. The visit of the Toudra gorges is very opposite, walk a bit and take beautiful panoramic photos, the valley and the canyons are impressive. Later, you will drive west to the Dades Valley, accommodation with dinner and breakfast.

Day 10: Dades Valley - Marrakech

After breakfast, travel to Marrakech through the kasbahs Taouirt and Ait Ben Haddou. Away in the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most spectacular fortresses in southern Morocco, used as a backstage for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, The Gladiator, and many other films. We continue to Marrakech, through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) that offers spectacular panoramic views in the heart of the High Atlas mountain range. Night in Marrakech.

Day 11: Explore Marrakech

The whole day is dedicated to exploring the famous city of Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city that for centuries has been an important stop for merchants and travelers. Your tour will include the famous Majoralle Botanical Garden, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian tombs visit the Koutoubia Mosque, with its 66-meter-high minaret overlooking the center of Marrakech. In the afternoon, we visit the Djemaa El Fna square, the central square of the medina that comes alive at sunset and at night with local storytellers, musicians, artists, snake charmers. The aroma of delicious food that is cooked on the grill on hot coals. Accommodation in the same hotel.

Day 12: Marrakech - Casablanca

After breakfast and transfer to Mohammed V International Airport for departure.
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