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Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Arrive into Casablanca International airport. in Casablanca we’ll visit Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque out of Mecca. Experience the Cornich coast before departing for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here you’ll see the Mosoleum, the Hassan tower and the oudaya Kasbah. Overnight accommodation in Riadkalaa.com
Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen
After breakfast in your riad, drive to Chefchaouen via the city of Asilah. Most of the drive will be by the coast to Moulay Bouselham going into the west of Morocco through the country side villages where most of the farmers living enjoying the real Moroccan Life, stop for lunch at Ouzzen and continue our drive through the rif mountains. After lunch drive to Chefchaouen. You will be accommodated in Riad Assilah or similar. BB.
Day 3: Explore Chefchaouen
After breakfast in your hotel you will start exploring the Medina. Chefchaouen is a beautiful unique city with its white washed walls and its blue doors, and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain; therefore there is much influence of the Spanish civilisation and architecture. You have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in this beautiful Medina. Overnig in Riad Assilah or similar. BB
Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast in the hotel, and after exploring the city of Chefchaouen we travel south via Ouazzan towards to Volubilis, the well preserved Roman empire dating to 225BC, where some mosaics as still in very good shape, after that we travel to Meknes, the ismaili capital of Morocco. In Meknes we see the fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail, the granary and the Sahrij Souani used for irrigation and plantation. We continue via the highway to Fes. Overnight accommodation at Riad el yacout. BB
Day 5: Exploring Fes
After breakfast in your riad, you will start an explorative journey of the cultural capital of Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University the oldest in the region, and the Tanneries. After lunch, you will visit the ceramic factory and have a panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. In the afternoon, we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation in your riad, Riad el Yacout. BB
Day 6: Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga: 425km
After breakfast in your riad, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the village of Ifran, a beautiful mountains village, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco” , you will also stop at the cedar forest on the middle Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometimes within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. You will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality, afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive to Merzouga on the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your riad. Overnight at Riad Nezha (DBB).
Day 7: Merzouga area and the Camel trek
After breakfast in the riad you will start an explorative journey of the area. You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations. You may also visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Enjoy a wonderful sunset over the golden dunes and sleep overnight at the desert camp. DBB.
Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges: 260km
If you like, early in the morning, we will wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the riad, 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 hotel overlooking the Dades valley. Xaluca Dades. (BDB)
Day 9: Dades Gorge – Skoura – Ouarzazat: 140km
After breakfast in the hotel, you will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazat. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. then you will enjoy the fertile Rose valley and the rock formations along the way. We’ll stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Skoura and the birds valley; visit the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-preserved kasbah in this area. After some hiking in the valley stop in a restaurant, overlooking the whole valley, for lunch. On to Ouarzazate , “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, you may have already seen, such as The Mummy, Gladiator and the Last temptation of Christ. Overnight accommodation will be in a local riad. Overnight Riad Bouchedor.DBB.
Day 10: Ouarzazat – Ait Ben Haddou – Imlil
After breakfast in you riad, you will travel to Marrakech via the Ait Ben haddou Kasbah. The first stop will be at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. The kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last berber cheiftains during the 18 th cenrtury, now a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through this fascinating valley to Telouet, an other Berber Mud castle built by Thami El Glaoui, some of the mosaics are in very good shape and the viw from teh upper floor is breathtaking. Your journey continues throught the majestic Tizi n’tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains to THE Berber villages of Asni and Imlil, some of the most remarkable villages of the Moroccan countryside. Overnight accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal, a real mount retreat. BB
Day 11: High Atlas Mountains – Essaouira
After breakfast at the accommodation “Kasbah Toubkal”, travel to Essaouira via Marrakech After several stops for pictures , and since this is the land of Argan culture – this is an opportunity to visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil where they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. In Essaouira ,ou’ll visit the Skala Fortress, the port, the souks and see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. before arriving at your accommodation in Essaouira. Overnight accommodation in La Maison du sud. BB
Day 12: Essaouira – Marrakech
After breakfast in your riad, depart for Marrakech. On our way – since this is the land of Argan culture – this is an opportunity to visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil where they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. After several stops to take photographs, you will continue your travel to Marrakech and check in to your riad. After dinner you will enjoy walking within the famous square of Jemaa Elfna, entertained with magicians, story tellers, musicians and snake charmers. Overnight in a Riad in the Medina. Overnight Riad Caesar. BB
Day 13: Exploring Marrakech
After breakfast in the riad , you can start exploring Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself and see Marrakech as you like. Overnight at your riad Caesar. BB.
Day 14: Marrakech – Casablanca
After Breakfast at your riad, we will depart for Casablanca to your airport, where the Tour ends depends on your flight’s departure.
My husband and I had a glorious day trip with Morocco Expert Tours in September. Arranging our day to Essaouira was completed promptly and with excellent communication. Our stop along the way to see the goats in the argan trees was a real treat. Essauoira is a picturesque seaside town and we had a terrific lunch with seafood chosen fresh from the water. Youssef, our guide and Mohammed our experienced driver were terrific to travel with. Youssef gave wonderful historical facts and commentary and kept us humoured by riddles en route. Many thanks to Hamid for helping with the arrangements.
Thank you Morocco Expert Tours for this memory of a lifetime!
Morocco Expert Tours took me throughout Morocco, from Casablanca, to Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, through the gorges and into Marrakech. The company booked me into beautiful riads in each city. The guides and drivers were incredibly attentive, reliable and sensitive to my needs. By the end of the two weeks, I felt like family. I can’t say enough good about this touring company.
Morocco Expert Tours did an AMAZING job customizing a tour to our needs, right down to a last minute change required because our luggage arrived late. They were nothing short of spectacular! We felt so well taken care of! MET took care to match our activities to our interests and made long days travel days in the car fly by, pacing stops and excursions with perfect timing! We could not have been happier with our trip!