15 days Grand Tour around Morocco from Casablanca - 2 Weeks in Morocco

Day 1 : Casablanca airport - Hotel in Casablanca :

Your expert driver from around Morocco trips will be waiting to meet you in Airport Moahmed V then trasnfer you to your hotel (depending on the arrival time).

Day 2 : Casablanca - El Jadida - Oualidia - Safi - Essaouira :

This Morning we will leave Casablanca “the commercial center” to Essaouira via the costal road. We will pass by El Jadida (was known by Mazagan); this old medina was established in 1513 by the Portuguese. Continuing on our drive to Oualida where you will enjoy delicious seafood in this wonderful place. After lunch we head to Essaouira passing by Safi. Reach Essaouira before evening, enjoy your dinner and overnight at your authentic riad in the medina of Essaouira.

Day 3 : Essaouira - Marrakech :

Today, you will have a guided tour in Essaouira before departing to Marrakech and explore the port of the Coastal tourist town. In case you are interested you we may have a short stop to visit an Argan factory run by women and get to know about the process of making Argan oil. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in the medina, after lunch we will leave Essaouira towards Marrakech. Overnight at your hotel / Riad.

Day 4 : Marrakech sightseeing :

This morning around 9 am your local guide will pick you up from the riad to visit Koutoubia Mosque and admire its tower, the Majorelle Garden; a botanical garden with its varied plants, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, all decorated in colourful mosaic tiles, the 19th century Bahia Palace with its beautiful eastern buildings. In the afternoon, you will have time to explore the fascinating Souks and the narrow alleys around the Djemâa El-Fna famous Square well known by snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers, and story tellers etc. Back to your riad/hotel afternoon.

Day 5 : Marrakech - Tizi N'Tichka Pass - Aït Benhaddou :

Today we will star tour journey towards Aït Benhaddou via the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260m). Stopping along the way for photos and enjoying the panoramic views of High Atlas Mountains along with Berber villages located alongside the road. You will visit Telouet Kasbah and have a break for lunch. Later on, continuing our drive to the village of Aït Benhaddou where you visit the exotic Kasbah named after it. This Kasbah is situated on a hill along the fertile Ounila River; it becomes famous due to its role in hosting numerous films such as: The Man Who Would Be King, Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, The Message, Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, and Gladiator. Overnight at Aitbenhdaoou town in your hotel.

Day 6 : Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Kelâa M'Gouna - Dades valley :

Thid day We head to Ouarzazate City where you may visit the Atlas films Studios and stopping to view the Kasbah of Taourirt that was built by the Glaoui dynasty. And then we will continue our drive, you will visit the attarctive Amerhidil kasbah located in Skoura palmtrees valley. Where you will be surprised with the immense Palm Groves and beautiful sights of the Atlas Mountains. Our next stop is in El Kelâa M'gouna (Valley of the Roses) where you will have lunch. Later on, we will continue towards Boumalne du Dades. Night in a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley.

Day 7 : Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga :

After breakfast in your hotel, you will leave toward Tinghir then to Todra Gorges You will have the chance to stop for a panoramic view. Next we continue our trip alongside the river to reach the gorges. A place where you will have a break for lunch. Walk on foot through this amazing spot while enjoying the views of high rock walls. After that we continue to Merzouga passing by Tinjdad, Erfoud, You may have a stop in Erfoud to visit one of the marble fossils Carriers then continue to your hotel situated on the foots of the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will experience a camel ride to reach the desert camp in the middle of dunes where you will spend the night, enjoy your evening, dine under the stars and sleep in Berber Nomad tent.

Day 8 : Merzouga - Tour Around Merzouga area :

Waking up by the call of your guide very earlier to witness the sunrise then enjoying breakfast. You will trek back to your hotel where you can have hot shower and get ready for the excursion around Erg Chebbi dunes. This excursion gives you the opportunity to explore the surrounding desert by visiting the small berber villages and fossil Carrier in addition to a nomadic Family. We will be back to your hotel for lunch and relax. This Afternoon is at your leisure You may want to experience a camel ride and spend the night in the desert camp again or a hotel according to your desire.

Day 9 : Merzouga - Rissani - Errachidia - Ziz Gorges - Midelt :

This morning, we will depart to Rissani, you will have a short visit to Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and you may also explore the Souk (market) with the opportunity to see the Fondouks where donkeys gather. Continuing on our drive toward Errachidia passing by Erfoud, our next stop is at the panoramic view of Aoufous Oasis. Later on, you will pass by Errachidia known as the military city due to its numerous garrisons. We May stop at Barrage Hassan Adakhil for photos. In continuation alongside Ziz River, You will enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Ksours and Ziz gorges, you will pass by the French built Tunnel Du Légionnaire (Zaabal). The trip continues through the middle atlas, you will cross Tizi N'Talghom Pass (1907m).Arrive to Midelt where you will spend the night in Hotel.

Day 10 : Midelt - Ifrane - Fes :

After breakfast, you will enjoy the great views of Jebel Aachi Mountain with snow-covered peaks. Leaving Midelt toward Azrou where you will have your lunch and exploring this Berber city. Later on, you will have the chance to view the old tree (800 years named Cedre Gouraud) and meet the monkeys in cedar forest. From here we head to Ifran "The Moroccan Switzerland", you will see the stone lion and take picture with it. You may have a visit to Al-khawayn (Two Brothers) University. Continuing on our drive To Fes passing by Imouzar Kandar. Arrive to Fes where you will enjoy your evening meal and spend the night in a Riad or hotel.

Day 11 : Fes guided tour :

Today after breakfast, you will start your sightseeing tour to explore Fes. Your morning will be spent visiting the medieval Medina, with its ramparts and narrow streets that was declared in The UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. You will see the 16th Century Merinid Tombs Ruins. You will visit the Bouanania and the Attarine Medersas constructed in the early 14th century by the Merinides, the Karaouine Mosque (The ancient educational centre of Islamic learning), and the Nejjarine Marble Fountain. You will have a break for lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant. Continuing on your visit, you will view the decorated gate of Bab Boujeloud, the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace. Then visit of the Souks (local markets) where merchants and craftsmen sell their hand-made jewellery, leather goods, copperware and pottery. Accomodation in your riad/hotel in Fes.

Day 12 : Fes - Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen :

After breakfast, you will travel to the nearby city Meknes, the third Imperial city of Morocco with its famous door. Meknes is known as "The Versailles of Morocco". You will explore Bab El Khamis and Bab El Mansour, one of the most beautiful gateways. Continue your sightseeing tour by visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later on, you will head to explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. We will continue our drive toward Ouezzane across the Rif Mountains while admiring the views of fertile plains of ancient olive groves. In Chefchaouen, you will be enchanted with this mountainous town where you willand spend the night at the Hotel.

Day 13 : Chefchaouen Visit :

Exploring the charming town of Chefchaouen, situated on Rif Mountains. It is famous with its bright blue washed constrations. As you stroll through the narrow cobbled streets and walls of its amazing medina, you will notice most of men wearing Djellabas made of wool and women wearing colourful straw hats. Lunch in a local restaurant. You will admire the panoramic view of the valley and village In the main square of the medina, you will have time to explore the shops full of local handicrafts, such as wool garments and woven blankets. Spend thenight at your hotel.

Day 14 : Chefchaouen - Rabat - Casablanca :

This morning, we will drive to Rabat, where you will have a guided tour of the administrative capital of Morocco. Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of incomplete mosque initiated by The Almohad ruler (Yaacoub al-Mansour). You may also visit The Oudayas kasbah, white houses with blue painted parapets located near to the Atlantic coast. Finally, we will continue our way to Casablanca. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 15 : Casablanca - Airport :

This is our End of 15 days around Morocco from Casablanca, our driver will take you to the airport at anytime according to your flight deparature.