Description
This 9-days tour departing from Casablanca immerses you in the cultural and natural riches of Morocco. You will explore the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, as well as gems such as Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains. Between Andalusian architecture, bustling medinas, Roman ruins, and mountainous landscapes, this trip will allow you to experience the very essence of the Moroccan kingdom.
Highlights of the tour
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Complete exploration of the imperial cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech
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Discover Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of the Rif Mountains
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Visit to Volubilis, Roman archaeological site
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Crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains
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Cultural immersion in the souks, medinas, and traditions of Morocco
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Authentic experiences: crafts, gastronomy, local hospitality
What’s included
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Welcome at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to briefly explore the Ain Diab Corniche or the majestic Hassan II Mosque (exterior view), one of the largest in the world.
Overnight stay in Casablanca.
→ Highlights: warm welcome, first immersion in Morocco's largest city, free time to explore the seafront.
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Day 2: Casablanca → Chefchaouen (via Rabat and the Rif Mountains)
After breakfast, enjoy a short panoramic tour of Casablanca before heading north. You will pass through Rabat, the country's administrative capital, for a glimpse of the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Then, head to Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco.
Upon arrival, stroll through its blue-hued streets lined with white houses and turquoise doors, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
→ Highlights: the unique beauty of Chefchaouen, views of the Rif Mountains, relaxing and photogenic atmosphere.
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Day 3: Chefchaouen → Rabat
Free morning for a final stroll through the picturesque medina. Then, drive to Rabat, an elegant coastal city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit iconic sites: the Kasbah of the Udayas with its flower-filled alleyways, the Hassan Tower, the Royal Mausoleum, and the traditional medina.
Dinner and overnight stay in Rabat.
→ Highlights: Rabat's historical heritage, panoramic ocean views, the charm of the Kasbah of the Udayas.
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Day 4: Rabat → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez
Departure for Fez, with a stop at Volubilis, the famous Roman ruins listed by UNESCO. Here you will discover perfectly preserved mosaics and ruins. Continue to Meknes, the former capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail.
Visit iconic monuments: Bab Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates in Morocco, the former royal granary (Heri Souani) and the medina.
Arrival in Fez at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
→ Highlights: ruins of Volubilis, imperial architecture of Meknes, discovery of historic Morocco.
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Day 5: Full day in Fez
A day dedicated to discovering Fez, Morocco's spiritual capital. Explore the medieval medina of Fez el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its souks, the Karaouiyine Mosque, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the famous Nejjarine Fountain.
Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, stroll through the artisan quarters where tanners, potters, and weavers continue to practice their ancestral crafts.
Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
→ Highlights: authentic medina, traditional crafts, exceptional religious and cultural heritage.
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Day 6: Fez → Ifrane → Beni Mellal → Marrakesh
Early departure through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, nicknamed the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine charm and cleanliness. Continue through the cedar forests of Azrou and the agricultural region of Beni Mellal, where a Moroccan lunch will be served.
In the afternoon, drive to Marrakech through contrasting landscapes of plains and mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
→ Highlights: scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, charm of Ifrane, nature and mountains.
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Day 7: Full exploration of Marrakech
A full day dedicated to visiting the red city, the jewel of southern Morocco. You will discover the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Menara Gardens.
After lunch, explore the colorful souks and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, bustling with storytellers, snake charmers, and musicians.
In the evening, there is the option to attend a traditional Moroccan dinner show (optional).
Overnight stay in Marrakech.
→ Highlights: imperial heritage, atmosphere of the souks, traditional Moroccan evening.
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Day 8: Marrakech → Casablanca
Free morning for shopping or relaxing by the pool. Lunch in Marrakech before heading back to Casablanca in the afternoon. Check in at your hotel and dinner.
Overnight stay in Casablanca.
→ Highlights: free time in Marrakech, scenic drive to the Atlantic coast.
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Day 9: Departure from Casablanca
Transfer to Mohammed V Airport according to your flight schedule. End of your tour with unforgettable memories of imperial Morocco.
→ Highlights: comfortable transfer, rich cultural and human experiences.
