Discover the essence of Morocco on an exciting 7-day adventure from the iconic city of Casablanca! Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey full of contrasts, where ancient traditions blend with modernity in every corner. From the majesty of the Hassan II Mosque to the labyrinths of the Medina of Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat
After breakfast Visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest temple in the world after the mosque in Mecca.
Departure to Rabat, after an hour and a half drive arrival to the imperial city of Rabat to visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower.
Night in a charming riad.
Day 2
Rabat – Meknes – Roman Ruins of Volubilis – Fez
After breakfast, we will visit Meknes, a city that reached its peak thanks to Sultan Moulay Ismail.
Arrival at the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. We will stroll through the cobbled streets and admire the impressive mosaics and architectural structures dating back to Roman times.
We continue the journey to Fez, the oldest imperial city in Morocco where we will spend the night in a charming riad.
Day 3
Guided tour of the medina of Fez (Old Town of Fez)
During our guided tour of the Medina of Fez, there are a variety of fascinating places to explore. Here are some things you might see during your tour:
- Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate): This iconic gate is the main entrance to the Medina and is known for its stunning blue and green architecture.
- Attarin Madrasa: An ancient Quranic school displaying beautiful mosaics and wood carvings, representing the excellence of Islamic architecture
- Souks and Labyrinthine Streets: Immerse yourself in the bustling market of the Medina, where you can find a variety of products such as spices, fabrics, ceramics and more.
- Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University: Visit one of the oldest mosques in the world and one of the oldest continuously operating universities
- Fez Tannery: Watch the ancient leather dyeing process, a tradition that has been maintained for centuries in these tanneries
- Bab Semmarine and Bab Chorfa: Other impressive doors that offer access to different parts of the Medina
We will head south through the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane, known as “The Switzerland of Morocco”, famous for its alpine architecture.
We will continue towards the Azrou Cedar Forest, home of the famous Barbary apes.
Overnight and dinner in a charming hotel in Midelt.
Day 4
Merzouga desert
We will leave Midelt in the morning, passing through the Ziz palm valley until we reach the Merzouga Desert, where
we will have an exciting camel ride and spend the night in a haima camp within the dunes of the Merzouga desert.
Day 5
Merzouga – Rissani –Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Today we will have the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience watching the sunrise over the sea of dunes in the desert. After breakfast we will return to Merzouga on camels and after a shower we will leave for Tinghir, “the city of the mountain” in Berber, another beautiful Berber village where we will delight in the contrast of its palm groves and its pink-painted houses. We continue the route and the landscape shows us its contrasts.
We are in the Todra Gorges, formed by rock walls over 200m high and with a clear, crystalline river running through it. After visiting it, we will head towards the Dades Valley, a Berber village also famous for its high gorges, its beautiful landscapes and its views of the Atlas.
Overnight and dinner in a charming hotel.
Day 6
Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and after 25 km of road we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and famous for being the setting for blockbuster films such as the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Sheltering Sky” or “Babel”.
We will follow the road that, crossing the Tichka port, will take us to the “Red City” of Marrakech. Night in a charming Riad / Hotel.
Day 7
Airport transfer
Discounts
This tour includes a 50% discount for children between 2 and 10 years old.
Children under 2 years old can take the tour for free.
Accommodation
When making your reservation you can choose between two different categories of accommodation: Standard or Superior.
Standard
– Rabat: Riad Zyo or similar
– Fez: Riad Sara or similar
– Midelt: Hotel Meteorites
– Merzouga Desert: Jannat Luxury Desert Camp or similar
– Dades Valley: Riad ksar sultan or similar
– Marrakech: Riad BB or similar
Superior
– Rabat: Riad Zyo or similar
– Fez: Riad Sara or similar
– Midelt: Hotel Meteorites
– Merzouga Desert: Jannat Luxury Desert Camp or similar
– Dades Valley: Riad Ksar Sultan or similar
– Marrakech: Riad Bahia Salam or similar.
Details
Duration: 7 days
Included:
• Pick up at Casablanca airport
• Private and exclusive tour, there will be no more people in the group except your partner, family or friends
• Transportation in 4×4 or minivan with air conditioning
• Overnight stay in Rabat with breakfast
• Overnight stay in Fez with breakfast
• Overnight stay in Midelt with dinner and breakfast
• Overnight stay in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast
• Overnight stay in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast
• Overnight stay in Marrakech with breakfast
• Camel ride through the Merzouga desert
• Local guide in Fez and Volubilis
• Entrance fees to museums and monuments
Not included:
• Lunches on the 7 days of the tour
• Dinners in Rabat, Fez and Marrakech
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to ensure availability, especially during long weekends and holidays.
Proof
We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take on your mobile phone to the activity
Payment Methods
To book the tour we require a 30% deposit, the remaining amount is settled at the start of the tour
