10-day tour of Morocco
Highlights
Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Merzouga, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Todgha Gorge, Dadès Gorges, Erg Chebbi, Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Benhaddou
Locations Covered
Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Merzouga, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Todgha Gorge, Dadès Gorges, Erg Chebbi, Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Benhaddou
art, gastronomical, horseriding, nature, religious, romantic, safari, shopping, sunandsand, trekking, architectural, driver, cultural, photography, historical, museums, wedding, luxury, camping, airport transfer, Cooking, Dance, Music
Tour Type
art, gastronomical, horseriding, nature, religious, romantic, safari, shopping, sunandsand, trekking, architectural, driver, cultural, photography, historical, museums, wedding, luxury, camping, airport transfer, Cooking, Dance, Music
Private Tour
10 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Description
A 10-day tour of Morocco is a great opportunity to explore the country’s rich history, culture, landscapes, and vibrant cities. Here's an ideal itinerary starting from Casablanca, which covers Morocco's major highlights:
Itinerary
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Day 01: Casablanca to Rabat
Upon your arrival in Casablanca, you will be accompanied by guide to visit the Hassan II mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world.
Drive to the stately and dignified capital city of Rabat, situated on the Atlantic ocean at the mouth of the Abou Regreg Estuary.
Rabat has been settled since ancient times and it is a minor port city with considerable textile industries.
this evening your tour manager hosts a cocktail party followed by dinner.
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Day 02: Rabat to Chefchaouane
After breakfast, you will have a complete private guided tour of Rabat. This busy political center has a mix of the old and new.
You have a half day to explore – visit the Tour Hassan and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah Oudaias, dominating the estuary entrance and used to defend the city against pirates.
Visit the Chellah, a 13th century necropolis that also encloses the remains of the ancient Roman City of Sala Colonia.
In the afternoon, drive to the blue town of Chefchaouen Via Kénitra Wazzan through the mountains of the Rif and other villages.
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Day 03: Chefchaouane
Today you will have a complete private tour of Chefchaouane
Embark on a full day excursion to explore this pretty town.
You could take a walk to the Spanish Mosque situated on a hill overlooking the town, where you have fantastic sunset views.
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Day 04: Chefchaouane to Meknes-Volubilis-Fes
After an early breakfast, you will set out to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis where you will explore the 2000-years-old ruins.
Have lunch in Molay Idriss, one of the holiest villages in Morocco.
Discover the wonders of Meknes city, famous for its 16 miles of protective wall, on a sightseeing tour of the Molay Ismail Mosque and the former royal stables and granaries.
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Day 05: Fes Guide Tour
Start an entire day sightseeing in Fes, one of the oldest Imperial cities, founded in 790 A.D.
Visit the medieval Medina, the Karaouiyne Mosque, whose central aisle is embellished with elaborate floral and Kufic script carved into the plaster and the colorfully tiled Nejjarine Fountain. don’t miss the fascinating Islamic universities including the Abou Anania and the Attarine.
Dinner and overnight at riad / hotel in Fes.
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Day 06: Fes-Atlas Mountans-Ziz valley-Merzouga
After breakfast, you will head off to Merzouga through the cedar forest in the middle Atlas, reaching Ifrane after 70 km ( the Swiss-city of Morocco ).
After lunch in Midelt, follow the Ziz River through the valley and stop to see the Ziz Gorges on the way to Merzouga.
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Day 07: Sand Dunes Merzouga Sahara Explore around desert
During this day, you will explore the desert area and the marvels of the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will have the opportunity to discover the nomads way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the desert.
Visit the Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians and continue to Tafilaliet with its 18th century ksours, an almost impenetrable warren of alleys.
Continue the ruins of Sijilmassa.
After lunch comprised of local food (Medfouna or Berber pizza), proceed towards the dunes of Merzouga desert.
In the afternoon, ride camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the Luxury desert camp.
Have dinner, drink delicious mint tea, listen to Berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert.
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Day 08: Merzouga -Todra Gorges-Dades Gorges
You will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes before getting your way back to have a shower and breakfast.
Cross the palm-lined valleys of Tourog and Tinjdad to reach Todra Gorge and discover the marvels of Todra Gorges.
Dinner and overnight in Dades Gorges.
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Day 09: Dades gorge to Marrakech
After breakfast, entire day is devoted to the visit of Ouarzazate via rose valley, skoura.
Arrive to Ouarzazate and visit the cinema studio.
Drive to the Kasbah of Ait Ben haddou (under UNESCO protection). Visit the Kasbah and the old village.
Afternoon departure to Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Ticha pass.
Overnight stay in Marrakech.
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Day 10: Marrakech Guide Tour
Today you will have a complete private tour of Marrakech. The souk is like a movie set with exotic streets full of the most amazing range of colors, sights, smells and sounds, where artisans gather in separate streets as the silver street, city and shoe metalworking street.
You will also have a private tour of the Palais Bahia, which was built as a replica of the Alhambra Palace in Granada.
If time allows, visit Majorelle Gardens, an enchanting site in the heart of the city.
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Day 11: Marrakech to Casablanca – Airport Transfert
After breakfast at the hotel, move to Casablanca airport to catch flight back home.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.