15 days tour from Casablanca in Morocco / Excursions in Morocco

Day 1: Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca Airport. Your local tour guide will meet you and then escort you to your hotel (depending on arrival time). Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Casablanca – El Jadida – Oualidia – Safi – Essaouira
We will leave Casablanca, the “Commercial Center of Morocco” towards Essaouira via the coastal road, while admiring the views. We will pass through El Jadida (was known with Mazagan), this ancient medina was established in 1513 by the Portuguese.
We will continue our journey to Oualida where you can enjoy delicious seafood in this wonderful place. After lunch we head to Essaouira passing through Safi. We will arrive in Essaouira in the evening and enjoy dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: Essaouira – Marrakech
In the morning, you will explore the port of the coastal resort of Essaouira. You will visit an Argan factory run by women and learn about the process of making argan oil. You will enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood in the medina. The afternoon will be free at your leisure, you can swim and relax on the beach. In the afternoon, we will head to our next destination: Marrakech (It is also known as the red city). Overnight in a Riad or hotel.

Day 4: Marrakech

Day dedicated to the visit of Marrakech, the imperial city of the South. You will visit the Koutoubia Mosque and admire its tower, the Majorelle Garden, a botanical garden with various plants, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, all decorated with colorful mosaics, the 19th century Bahia Palace with its beautiful architecture. We will break for lunch. In the afternoon, you will have time to explore the fascinating souks and alleys around Djemaa el-Fna square. In the evening, you will enjoy the snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers, storytellers and storytellers – moving from one group to another. You will enjoy your dinner and spend the night in a hotel or Riad.

Day 5: Marrakech – Tizi N’Tichka – Telouet – Aït Benhaddou
We will travel to Aït Ben Haddou via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m). Stopping along the way to take pictures and enjoy the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains, along with the Berber villages located on the side of the road. You will visit the Kasbah of Telouet and have a break for lunch. Later, continuing on our way to the village of Aït Ben Haddou, you will visit the exotic Kasbah that bears its name. This Kasbah is located on a hill along the fertile river of Ounila, it is famous for its presence in the filming of numerous movies such as: The Man Who Could Reign, The Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, The Message, Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, and Gladiator. We will watch the sunset from the top of the hill. We will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a lodge or hotel.
Day 6: Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – El-Kelâa M’Gouna – Boumalne du Dades
From here we will head to the city of Ouarzazate where you can visit the film studios (Atlas Films Studios) and stop to see the Kasbah of Taourirt which was built by the Glaoui dynasty. Continuing our journey, we will visit the amazing Kasbah of Amerhidil located in the oasis of Skoura, where you will enjoy the view of the immense palm grove and the beautiful scenery of the Atlas Mountains. Our next stop is at El Kelaa M’Gouna (Valley of the Roses) where we will have lunch. Later, we will continue to Boumalne Dades du. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Day 7: Dades Gorges – Boumalne – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart to Tinghir and then to the Todra Gorges. You will have the opportunity to stop for a panoramic view of the river. Continue along the road along the river to reach the gorges, where you will have a break for lunch. We will walk on foot through this wonderful place, while enjoying the views of the high rock walls. From here we will head to Merzouga passing through Tinjdad, Erfoud. We may make a stop in Erfoud to visit one of the marble fossil bearers. Then we will continue to your hotel located at the foot of the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will experience an extraordinary camel ride to arrive in the middle of the dunes in the desert where we will spend the night, enjoy the evening, dine under the stars and sleep in a nomad Berber tent.
Day 8: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi dunes tour
You will wake up early to witness the sunrise and then enjoy breakfast. You will return by camel to your hotel where you can have a hot shower and get ready for the Erg Chebbi dunes tour. This excursion will offer you the opportunity to explore the desert surroundings, visiting the small villages and fossil bearers, as well as the nomadic family. Afterwards we will return to the hotel for lunch and rest. That afternoon will be free – You may wish to experience a camel ride and spend the night in the middle of the desert again. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Er-Rachidia – Ziz Gorges – Midelt
Morning departure to Rissani, we will make a short visit to Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and you can also explore the Souk (local market) with the opportunity to see the fondouks where donkeys gather. We will continue our journey to Errachidia passing through Erfoud. Our next stop is the panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous. Later, we will pass through Errachidia, known as the military city, due to its numerous garrisons. We will be able to stop at the Hassan Adakhil dam to take pictures. Then along the Ziz river, you will enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Ksours and the gorges of the Ziz, you will pass through the Tunnel of the legionnaire (Zaabal). The trip will continue through the Middle Atlas, you will cross the Tizi N’Talghom pass (1907m). You will arrive in Midelt where you will spend the night at the hotel.
Day 10: Midelt – Azrou – Ifran – Fez
After breakfast, you will enjoy the wonderful views of the Jebel Aachi mountain with snow-capped peaks. You will leave Midelt towards Azrou, where you will have lunch and explore this Berber city. Later, you will have the opportunity to see the old tree (800 years old called Cedre Gouraud) and see the monkeys in the cedar forest. From here we will head to Ifran “The Switzerland of Morocco”, you will see the stone lion and take a picture with him. We will visit the University of Al-khawayn (Two Brothers). We will continue our trip to Fez passing through Imouzar Kandar. We will arrive in Fez where you can enjoy dinner and spend the night in a Riad or hotel.
Day 11: Fez
After breakfast, we will take an excursion to explore the royal city of Fez. We will visit the medieval medina (old city), with its ramparts and narrow streets, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1981 by UNESCO. You will see the ruins of the 16th century Merinid tombs. You will visit the Medersas of Bouanania and the Attarine built in the 14th century by the Merinids, the Karaouine Mosque (the former Islamic educational center of learning), and the marble fountain of Nejjarine. You will have a lunch break in a typical Moroccan restaurant. Continuing your visit, you will see the decorated gate of Bab Boujeloud, the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace. You will then visit the souks (local markets) where merchants and craftsmen sell their handmade jewelry, leather goods, copperware and pottery. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 12 : Fez – Meknes – Moulay Idriss Zerhoun – Volubilis – Ouezzane – Chefchaouen
In the morning after breakfast, we will travel to the nearby city of Meknes, the third imperial city of Morocco, with its famous gate. Meknes is known as “The Versailles of Morocco”. You will explore Bab El Khamis and Bab El Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates. Continue your sightseeing tour by visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later, you will head to the village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun which is a place of pilgrimage for Moroccans. You will have time for lunch. Then you will explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. We will continue our way to Ouezzane through the Rif Mountains, while admiring the views of the fertile olive plains. In Chefchaouen, you will admire this mountain town, where you will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 13: Chefchaouen
You will spend the day exploring the charming city of Chefchaouen, located in the Rif Mountains. It is famous for the bright blue color of its buildings. As you stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets and walls of the medina, you will notice that most men are dressed in woolen djellabas and women in colorful straw hats. Lunch in a local restaurant. We will admire the panoramic view of the valley and the village. In the main square of the medina, you will have time to explore the stores full of local handicrafts, such as wool garments and woven blankets. Overnight at the hotel in Chefchaouen.
Day 14: Chefchaouen – Ouezzane- Souk Arbaa El Gharb – Kenitra – Rabat – Casablanca
In the morning, we will drive to Rabat via Ouezzane, Souk El Arbaa Gharb and Kenitra. We will stop in Kenitra for lunch. We will continue to Rabat, where we will see a panoramic visit of the administrative capital of Morocco. We will visit the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of the incomplete mosque started by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour. We can also visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, white houses with blue painted parapets located near the Atlantic coast. Finally, we will continue our journey to reach our final destination: Casablanca. We will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 15: Casablanca
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport depending on your flight departure.
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Tour Included:

– Pick up at your hotel/airport
– Transportation in 4×4 / Minibus A/C
– Fuel
– English speaking driver guide
– Hotels/Riads in MP
– Night in nomadic haima in MP
– Dromedary excursion (one per person)
– Sandboarding

Not included:

– Midday meals
– Drinks
– Entrance fees to monuments

NOTE: If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.