10 days itinerary from
CASABLANCA

welcome to Morocco

Casablanca International Airport (Mohamed V) is where you will begin your two-week vacation in Morocco. When you arrive, your Morocco private tour guide (driver) will pick you up and transport you to your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a visit to the coastal Hassan II mosque, the world’s third-largest mosque with the world’s highest minaret (210 m). It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers inside, as well as 80,000 in the courtyard and surrounding squares. It is one of the few mosques that allow non-Muslims to visit.

After breakfast, you’ll meet your guide and begin your journey to Chefchaouen. The tour also includes a visit to Rabat’s best attractions, like the Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Tower, and Kings Museums. Rif Mountains
From there, we’ll continue on to Chefchaouen, which is located in the rich agricultural region of the Rif Mountains and can be reached in just over five lovely hours.
Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to immerse yourself in the surreal blues. The Medina’s white and blue-washed walls are attractive for photographers. Its local markets also sell unique and interesting crafts.

After breakfast, we will visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins, which feature amazing mosaics from the third century BC. After spending the morning contemplating the mysteries of the past, we have some time to explore and eat lunch in Morocco‘s holiest city, Moulay Idriss. Following lunch, we will go to the wonderful imperial city of Fes, one of the four historical capitals. Once we arrive, you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the Riad.

accommodation in fes city Today we will explore Fes, Morocco’s spiritual capital and oldest city. Our skilled local guide will take us on a tour of this medieval city’s highlights. you will discover the Medina, with its narrow streets and traditional markets (souks);  we visit sites of cultural and historical interest, such as the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University, one of Africa’s largest mosques and possibly the world’s oldest university; this mosque is the religious center of Fes and Morocco itself. It can accommodate up to 20,000 people during prayer. we continue known locally as Fes el Bali. The labyrinth of the medina takes you back to the Middle Ages, with crafts hands, markets, tanneries, and mosques. Pass donkeys piled with goods (this is one of the world’s largest car-free downtown areas) and explore the souks specialty sections. Look for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city’s beautiful buildings.

You will pass through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah” and head to the pottery cooperative… In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore medieval Fes and soak in its lovely culture while connecting with the locals. overnight stay in your accommodation

After breakfast, travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Switzerland” for its cool climate, snow, and alpine architecture. Escape the city’s bustle for the tranquility of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests, rich valleys, and nomadic shepherds with their flocks. Look out for Barbary apes along the way.

Continue to the Sahara, with stops at kasbahs, palmeries, and frontier towns like Erfoud, before reaching Merzouga, a remote village near the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes. Store your luggage at a desert camp, ride a camel to watch the sunset, and spend the night in a tent under the stars, enjoying a home-cooked meal and traditional Berber music by the fire.

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We will focus your two-week Morocco tour to exploring the Merzouga region. The area contains many magnificent sights, including sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, fossil locations, and fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for all kinds of activities in the outdoors.
We begin our adventure in Merzouga by driving off-road to see an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we make the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Drink Berber tea and learn about their lifestyle Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. The people who live there are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. you will have time to tast the berber pizza. afterwards that, we take a walk around the palm tree grove. Then continue a few kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, also known as Flamingo Lake. Finally, we will return to Merzouga for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise before leaving the dunes and heading west to Rissani, a historic market town with a vibrant market serving locals, a cattle auction, and a “donkey parking lot.” Once a key stop on the caravan route from Tombouctou to Moroccan cities, the market remains a lively gathering spot for farmers and nomads on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Continue through verdant palmeries and Berber villages to the stunning Todra Gorge, with time to explore and relax by the Todra River. After lunch, journey to the Dades Valley to see its unique rock formations, “monkey toes,” and sand castles. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay with views of the lush valley.

After breakfast at the accommodation, we will depart via the Dades Valley to Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazat. The path through Dades Valley is known as the Way of the Thousand Kasbahs, and it offers countless opportunity to capture some of your greatest photographs of the trip. We’ll stop in Kalaa Mgouna, “the rose city,” for some rosewater, which will keep your linen feeling fresh long after your trip is done. Continue to Skoura and the Dirds Valley,  continuing to Ouarzazate, dubbed “the Hollywood of Africa” for its topography and gorgeous landscape, which have attracted many world-class movie makers.

We will travel to Marrakech via the old caravan routes and the high Atlas the mountains. Our first stop will be at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Morocco’s largest Kasbah. Built in the first half of the twentieth century by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains, Ben Haddou Kasbah was one of his destinations on his long journey from Sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech, and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On to Marrakech, crossing the high Atlas mountains with their stunning views and  Berber communities. You is going to stop for amazing views along the way up to we reach in colorful Marrakech. overnight stay in your accommodation including breakfast.

Enjoy a leisurely pace this morning with a homemade breakfast before embarking on your exciting day. Our local guide will meet you to take you on a tour of the Medina’s cultural and historic sites, including the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh’s lively center.
After lunch at a nearby restaurant, we’ll walk through the crowded souks before driving to the serene and inspiring Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Mansion.
The last part of the day will be at your own pace.

You will be transferred to the airport depending on your departure time. End of your getaway of 10-days in morocco