15-Day Cultural Tour of Morocco from Casablanca
Highlights
Aït Benhaddou, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fez, Ifrane, Marrakech, Meknes, Merzouga, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Rissani, Todgha Gorge
Locations Covered
Aït Benhaddou, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fez, Ifrane, Marrakech, Meknes, Merzouga, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Rissani, Todgha Gorge
architectural, historical, Desert
Private Tour
15 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French
Description
Explore the history and culture of Morocco, starting with visits to the beautiful Grand Mosque Hassan II in Casablanca. See the highlights of the Imperial city Rabat, like Hassan Tower and Mohammed V's mausoleum tomb and Meknes City. See glimpses of the Roman Empire in Volubilis and admire the architectural masterpieces of Morocco. Pass through the stunning Tizi n' Test Pass, Ziz Valley, the Tinghir and Todra gorges, and Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at the Casablanca Airport
Arrive at the Casablanca Airport.
Visit the Grand Mosque Hassan II and drive through the stunning seaside Corniche.
Explore the beautiful Notre Dame De Lourdes church.
Head to Rabat.
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Day 2: Drive to Rabat
After breakfast, go on a short tour to discover all the fantastic spots in imperial Rabat city, such as the Kasbah of Oudaya, Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V mausoleum tomb.
Drive to Chefchaouen.
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Day 3: Travel to Meknes
After breakfast, head to Meknes. Start the Meknes city tour. The charm of Meknes city lies in its setting, a beautiful area with trees at the foot of the mountains of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Drive to Volubilis, where you can discover more about the Roman Empire and get the chance to live one typical Roman experience left behind by the ancient Roman civilization located on the banks of the Khoumane River on the outskirts of Meknes.
Head to Fes.
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Day 4: Explore beautiful city Fez
After breakfast, at 9:30 am, your Fez tour guide will come to meet you at your Riad.
Start with the magnificent Royal Palace gates in Morocco.
Take a short walk through the Jewish quarter (Mellah) nearby Fes Jdid.
Drive to the southern fortress, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Old Fez.
Visit the old Fez (Medina) to explore beautiful Medersas, the Chouara Tannery, the Al-Karaouine Mosque and University, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Nejjarine Museum and fountain and the Bou Inania Madrasa.
After lunch, walk through the alleyways that house plenty of merchants and artisans with their products.
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Day 5: Relax at the Riad
Today is at leisure to relax at the Riad. You can wander around the Medina or take a relaxing Hammam and Spa.
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Day 6: Drive to Erfoud via Ifrane and Midelt
Drive to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt and experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains.
Head towards Azrou to closely look at the Barbary apes and a significant glance at the lakes, high Cedre forests, and the Atlas Mountains' white peaks.
Travel through the Tizi n' Test Pass to Midelt town along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rocks.
Explore Ziz Valley to witness panoramic views and take some pictures of the biggest oasis in all in North Africa.
Drive through welcoming Berber villages to the gate of the Sahara Desert Erfoud for the overnight in a Kasbah Hotel.
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Day 7: Head towards Rissani city
After your breakfast, start your desert trip with an optional stop to visit the Fossil workshop.
Head to Rissani city, where you can choose to visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. In the town of Rissani, walk through the authentic local market filled with a rich display of an assortment of vegetables, spices and dates. Visit Souk to witness a sea of conversations and traditional scenery of hooded men and veiled women negotiating prices.
Travel to a typical village to experience the local music similar to the rhythms of the Gnawa band.
Drive to Merzouga to rest before starting a desert adventure.
Meet your desert guide at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dune line and start your camel trek across the dunes to sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp, attending an exotic dancing party around a fire camp.
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Day 8: Drive to Ouarzazate via Tinghir and Todra gorges
Wake up early in the morning to experience a fascinating view of a desert sunrise before enjoying a special breakfast at the Luxury Camp.
Head back to Merzouga and drive via the road of one thousand Kasbahs.
Explore the highest and narrowest Tinghir and Todra gorges in Morocco.
After lunch, drive through the Dades Valley to arrive in Morocco's Valley of Roses, the Kalaat M'gouna.
Travel through the Skoura palm oasis and drive towards Ouarzazate city.
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Day 9: Drive to Marrakech city
Pay a visit to Ouarzazate city, famous for many Hollywood movies filmed and still active today. The town is surrounded by many Kasbahs, such as Taourirt Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou, considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Head towards the Marrakech through the Tichka pass.
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Day 10: Marrakech city tour
After breakfast, your licenced local guide will meet you at your Riad/Hotel, where the driver will pick you up to start your tour.
Visit the main Places and historical sites in this beautiful city, such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tomb, and the Jemaa el-Fna square, Majorelle gardens .
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Day 11: Relax at Marrakech
Relax at the Riad. You can wander around the Medina or take a relaxing Hammam and Spa.
Overnight with dinner at the Riad.
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Day 12: Drive to Essaouira city
Drive to the beautiful city Essaouira, which offers so much cultural and natural sightseeing. Walk through the sunlit pedestrian main square to enjoy a coffee or a mint tea.
Visit the beautiful Sqala du Port and enjoy the fishing port breathtaking view of the Portuguese ramparts.
Marvel at charming artist colony around its lovely white-washed and blue shuttered houses, numerous galleries all around the hidden streets of the old part of the city and thuya wood workshops.
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Day 13: Drive from Essaouira to explore Safi city and Oualidia village
Drive towards Safi city along the coast road of north Essaouira and now known for the expertise of its artisans in pottery and ceramics.
Head towards the town of Oualidia known for Oysters, to the coastal port city of El Jadida, which the Portuguese strongly influenced.
Visit the citadel, walls, impressive tank and other defence structures. Inside the walls is Old Portuguese mansions with pilasters and wrought-iron balconies, mosques and churches built next to each other.
Arrive at Casablanca.
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Day 14: Casablanca city tour
Experience this city's French colonial legacy downtown with Mauresque architecture styles, blended with Moorish style and European art deco.
Learn how Casablanca's importance as a port city made it valuable to a series of conquerors during its early history.
Visit the Hassan II mosque, Casablanca cathedral, and the royal palace among other attractions.
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Day 15: Final departure
After your breakfast, drive directly to Casablanca Airport, depending on your flight time.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |