Tour overview

10 DAYS BEST OF MOROCCO TOUR.

 

ITINERARY: 10 Days & 9 nights best of Morocco tour, starting from Casablanca.

10 Days Best of Morocco tour from Casablanca will allow you to explore, Morocco imperial cities, Morocco beaches, camel ride experience, special night in Berber luxury tent, trekking tour, etc. Eco desert Morocco team have created this itinerary Morocco tour to let anyone explore as much as possible Morocco attractions.

Day 1: CASABLANCA PRIVATE TRIP – RABAT:

Arrive at Casablanca airport, where we will meet you and drive to Casablanca then to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Casablanca, you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest one outside of Mecca, and experience the coastal Cornish seaside. Afterward, we will leave for Rabat. Here you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before you check in to your riad in Medina. Overnight at riad – bed, and breakfast. First day of our 10 Days best of Morocco tour from Casablanca.

Day 2: RABAT – MEKNES– VOLUBILIS – FES:

After breakfast in your riad, Our 10 days best of Morocco tour from Casablanca will take us to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis. In Meknes, another significant imperial city in Morocco, known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco, you will see the famous gate Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Bassin, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum.

After lunch, your best of Morocco tour journey continues to the Roman city of Volubilis, where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman Road, and city layout. As you travel through the Moroccan countryside we will pass by the Holy City of Moulay Idriss for a photo opportunity. You’ll get to Fes at the end of the afternoon and check in to your riad in the Medina. Overnight at riad.

Day 3: FES SIGHTSEEING TOUR:

Breakfast in your riad, and then start an explorative journey of the Medina where you will visit  many hidden treasures that only the inhabitants of the place know about. Fes served as the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the world.

Your guided tour will take you to Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine Fountains, and the Tanneries. After lunch, you will also view the exterior of the Royal Palace, and walk through the famous Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, where you will have the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco.

The tour of Fes includes a short visit to the famous ceramic factory, and then you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. In the afternoon we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation at your riad.

Day 4: FES – AZROU – MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA DESERT:

After breakfast in your riad, The best of Morocco tour from Casablanca will take us towards the southeast following the Caravan roads to Merzouga desert. During this journey, you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the Cedar forest, the largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains– where you may well sight Barbarian apes. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the large open high desert, and notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Er Rachidia.

Your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm grove, famous for date cultivation. This area is the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. You’ll arrive at Merzouga at the end of the afternoon – to be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your riad. Half-Board.

Day 5: MERZOUGA DESERT:

After breakfast in the riad, the explorative journey of the area is one of the best adventure experience during our 10 days best Morocco tour from Casablanca. You’ll visit the Gnawa people – originally slaves brought from Sudan -to experience their music and lifestyle. You may also visit the souk in Rissani, a traditional town that was the origin of the ruling family in Morocco and the meeting place of the Caravans trading as far as Tombouctou in Mali. Here you will see a lot of men hooded and women veiled.

Back to the village of Merzouga for some rest, in the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand-sea of Merzouga. Overnight will be at our desert camp.

Day 6: MERZOUGA DESERT – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY:

Early in the morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise in your life. You will trek back to the village of Merzouga. En route, you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes -changing with the light as the day progresses. You’ll leave for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco.

After lunch in the heart of the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guesthouse overlooking the Dades valley.

Day 7:  DADES VALLEY – AIT BEN HADDOU – TIZI N’TICHKA – MARRAKECH.

After breakfast, drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. This route, known as the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” offers amazing photo opportunities. Stop in Kalaat Mgouna, the “Rose City,” where you can buy rosewater to keep your linens smelling fresh long after your trip. Continue your journey to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, built in the 18th century by Et Hami El Glaoui. This historic site is home to many Glaoui families and has been featured in several movies. Drive through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech. Stay overnight at a riad in the medina.

Day 8: MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING TOUR.

Explore Marrakech’s historic souks, visit the Koutoubia Mosque, and relax in its gardens. Discover the Ben Youssef Madrasa, then see traditional art at the Marrakech Museum. End your tour in the Kasbah district, visiting the Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, and the Jewish Mellah. A perfect way to experience Marrakech’s culture and history.

Day 9: ESSAOUIRA DAY TRIP.

After breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to the coastal city of Essaouira. Visit the Skala Fortress, see beautiful wood crafts, and walk through the medina with many handmade goods. Essaouira is called the “City of the Wind” and is loved by surfers. The city has a rich history, with Portuguese-style buildings and blue and white streets, giving it the name “Jewel of the Atlantic.” You will also visit a women’s Argan oil co-op to learn how they make this special oil. For lunch, enjoy fresh fish from the market, cooked just for you. In the afternoon, return to Marrakech and stay overnight at your riad.

Day 10: MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA AIRPORT:

The last day of our best of Morocco tour from Casablanca. After an early breakfast in your riad, we will drive you to Casablanca/Marrakech airport for your flight back home. Your tour ends at the airport.