12 Day Morocco Tour

Day 1 · Your Arrival

1. 1

   Airport <-> Hotel Transfers - Casablanca

   5 hours Admission included

   Fly into Casablanca in the morning or afternoon and enjoy private pick up and transportation from the airport to your hotel. (Flights into Rabat can also be accommodated.) If you prefer to fly in a day or two earlier, your tour guide can arrange transportation and hotel. That evening, you’ll meet your guide and get an overview of what to expect on your adventure together. Then, you’ll accompany your guide to a traditional Moroccan dinner.

   Included: transport from airport to hotel, dinner

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner with your guide.

Overnight stay in a comfort-class, 3-star or higher hotel.

Day 2 · Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

1. 1

   Hassan II Mosque

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   You’ll start the day with a morning tour of the beautiful Hassan II mosque next to the Atlantic Ocean. This impressive mosque is the only one in Morocco that allows non-Muslim visitors and accommodates up to 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 outside!

2. 2

   Hassan Tower

   40 min Admission included

   Opened in 1199 A.D., this ancient tower (of an incomplete mosque) has stood the test of time.

3. 3

   Mausoleum of Mohammad V

   20 min Admission included

   Watched over by guards in colorful traditional uniforms, the mausoleum of Mohammed V is a beautiful tribute to a beloved king.

4. 4

   Rabat

   one hour

   Walk through the beautiful Rabat medina overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy mint tea.

5. 5

   Tangier Casbah

   1 h 30 min

   Experience the blue and white Tangier medina, gateway between Europe and Africa.

Overnight accommodation in Tangier at a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 3 · Tangier - Asilah - Chefchaouen

1. 1

   Cap Spartel

   30 min Admission included

   Overlook the Strait of Gibraltar from Cap Spartel, the North Africa equivalent of the Cape of Good Hope.

2. 2

   Caves of Hercules

   one hour Admission included

   Mythology says Hercules slept in this cave before performing this 11th labor. See this archaeological wonder which includes both a land and sea entrance. The sea entrance is said to be carved by the Phoenicians in the shape of Africa.

3. 3

   Chefchaouen Medina

   3 hours

   Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco and is renowned for its picturesque blue medina. You’ll explore the city with your guide then will have free time to take photos, shop, and enjoy this beautiful mountain town.

4. 4

   Bouzafer Mosque

   one hour

   Walk to the Spanish Mosque with your guide for panoramic views to the beautiful city of Chefchaouen.

Overnight stay in Chefchaouen at a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 4 · Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes

1. 1

   Volubilis

   3 hours Admission included

   After breakfast in Chefchaouen, you’ll visit Volubilis, a world heritage UNESCO site with incredibly well preserved Roman ruins dating back to 1 A.D.

2. 2

   Fez

   3 hours

   You'll visit Fes, the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. That night, you’ll accompany your guide to dinner in the historic Fes medina.

Two night accommodation in Fes in a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 5 · Fes

1. 1

   Fez-Meknes

   3 hours

   Once the capital of Morocco, Fes has been known for centuries for scholarship and trading. You'll be extra thankful for your guide today as Fes medina is known for having over 10,000 streets and passageways.

2. 2

   Royal Palace of Fez

   20 min

   View the grand entrance and intricate craftsmanship at the Palais Royal in Fes.

3. 3

   Fez Medina Pottery

   45 min

   Visit this artisanal cooperative to see how master craftsman and their pupils create the famous tilework and pottery Morocco is known for.

4. 4

   Al-Attarine Madrasa

   one hour Admission included

   Experience the intricate tilework and carving of the Al-Attarine Medrasa. Although no longer in use as a Koranic school, scholars studied here from the 13th century onward.

5. 5

   Chouara Tannery

   one hour Admission included

   No visit to Fes is complete without seeing the famed Chouara Tanneries which have been in operation since the 13th century and still use traditional methods and goods for softening and dyeing leather.

Same hotel as the one the previous night: 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar in Fes.

Day 6 · Fes - Merzouga

1. 1

   Merzouga

   6 hours

   Today, you’ll leave the high energy of Fes and journey to Merzouga, the gateway of the Sahara. Your journey will take you through both the Mid-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains with stops for coffee and lunch.

Overnight accommodation near Merzouga at 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 7 · Merzouga

1. 1

   Merzouga Desert

   3 hours Admission included

   You’ll get your first taste of the incredible Sahara desert with a 4-wheel drive through the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes.

2. 2

   Khemliya

   1 h 30 min

   Lunch will be in Khamlia village where you’ll be serenaded with traditional Gnaoua music.

3. 3

   Merzouga Desert

   3 hours

   Enjoy a sunset camel ride to your camp. A night in the Sahara is often the highlight of people’s trips, and you can enjoy the stars by campfire after a delicious dinner at your comfortable camp.

Overnight in a comfort-class camp in the Sahara.

Day 8 · Merzouga - Todra Gorge

1. 1

   Merzouga Desert

   3 hours Admission included

   Sunrise over the Sahara is just as impressive as sunset, so you’ll want to wake up early to see how the desert lights up. After breakfast, you’ll ride back to your vehicle via camel or 4x4, whichever you prefer.

2. 2

   Todra Gorge

   3 hours

   In the afternoon, you’ll experience the stunning cliffs of Todra Canyon. Your guide will accompany you on a walk along the riverside at the base of Todra Gorge.

Overnight accommodation near Todra Valley at a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 9 · Todra Valley - Ait Ben Haddou

1. 1

   Kasbah Amridil

   2 hours Admission included

   On your way to Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll drive through Dades Valley before visiting the incredibly well preserved Kasbah Amridel in Skoura.

2. 2

   Ouarzazate

   30 min

   After Skoura, you’ll drive to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Moroccan Hollywood,” where your guide can arrange for an optional studio tour.

3. 3

   Ait Ben Haddou

   3 hours

   Later in the afternoon, you’ll reach the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, another UNESCO world heritage site. Your guide will lead you through the Ksar to the pinnacle of the village and will also take you to visit a women’s cooperative if you’re interested in learning about or purchasing an authentic Moroccan rug.

Overnight accommodation near Ait Ben Haddou in a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 10 · Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

1. 1

   Jemaa el-Fnaa

   3 hours

   After a night near Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll make your way to the bustling city of Marrakech where you’ll visit the exotic and historic Djemaa El Fna square. Your guide will also orient you to the medina where you may want to explore more the next day.

2. 2

   Bahia Palace

   2 hours Admission included

   The grand courtyard and buildings in Bahia Palace are beautiful and historic. And, there's an interesting story about its origins which your guide will be glad to share with you.

Two-nights accommodation in Marrakech in a 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar.

Day 11 · Marrakech

1. 1

   Marrakech-Safi

   6 hours

   You’ll have a free day to explore Marrakech, and your guide will be happy to make suggestions on activities you might enjoy. Optional activities that your guide can help arrange include a tagine cooking class, hot air balloon ride, museums and gardens, and a relaxing hamam and massage.Then, on your last night in Morocco, you’ll join your guide for a farewell & celebration dinner.

Same accommodation as the night previous. 3-star or higher comfort-class hotel, riad, or dar in Marrakech.

Day 12 · Departure Day

1. 1

   Marrakech

   one hour

   Time to say farewell after your journey through Morocco. Your guide will help arrange transportation to the airport.