Morocco Discovery Tour: Casablanca, Desert and Imperial Cities

Arrival at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, the main gateway to Morocco and the starting point of the tour. Meet and greet by the local staff and transfer to the hotel with a brief presentation of the travel program, dedicated to discovering the most fascinating imperial cities of Morocco, the Sahara Desert and the historic kasbahs.

Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca, a lively city overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and an important economic center of the country.

(PS. The hotel restaurant closes at 10:30 PM. Dinner cannot be served in the room.)

Culture

60%

Nature

40%

History

60%

Food

40%

Visit of Casablanca, the main economic city of Morocco and the country’s modern center. The tour includes Mohammed V Square, the administrative heart of the city, the elegant residential district of Anfa and the exterior of the spectacular Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The journey continues to Rabat, the elegant capital of Morocco and one of the historic imperial cities of Morocco. After lunch, visit of the Royal Palace, the famous Hassan Tower, symbol of the city, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the charming Kasbah of the Oudayas, with its white and blue houses overlooking the sea.

In the late afternoon, departure for Tangier, one of the symbolic cities of northern Morocco, located between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Dinner and overnight stay.

Culture

40%

Nature

40%

History

60%

Food

30%

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for an orientation tour of Tangier, a city suspended between Europe and Africa, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The journey continues to Chefchaouen, the famous blue pearl of Morocco, nestled in the Rif Mountains. Its white and blue painted houses, small squares, colorful doors and cobbled streets create a unique and relaxing atmosphere.

After an optional lunch in the Medina, enjoy time walking through the alleys of Chefchaouen, among artisan shops, picturesque corners and Moorish and Andalusian atmospheres. In the afternoon, continue to Fez, one of the most fascinating imperial cities of Morocco. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Culture

50%

Nature

30%

History

50%

Food

30%

Full day dedicated to discovering Fez, one of the most important imperial cities of Morocco and considered the spiritual capital of the country. The visit includes the famous Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its labyrinthine alleys, artisan workshops and historic Islamic schools such as the Attarine Medersa and Bou Inania Medersa.

The tour continues with the Nejjarine Fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the famous Karaouine Mosque, considered one of the oldest universities in the Islamic world. In the afternoon, visit of Fez Jdid, the newer part of the city, with the royal district and its authentic atmosphere.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

70%

History

40%

Food

40%

After breakfast at the hotel, departure towards southern Morocco, crossing mountain landscapes, Berber villages and oases. The route passes through Ifrane, an elegant mountain resort known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and Azrou, a traditional Berber village famous for its local handicrafts and cedar forests.

The journey continues to Midelt, located between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, known for its mines and beautiful mountain scenery. After an optional lunch, continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the turquoise springs of Meski.

From Erfoud, transfer by 4x4 to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert. After a traditional Berber dinner, overnight stay in a desert camp among the golden sand dunes for an authentic Moroccan desert experience.

Culture

50%

Nature

80%

Adventure

60%

Food

30%

Early in the morning, there is the possibility to walk among the dunes of Merzouga and admire the sunrise in the heart of the Sahara Desert, one of the most unforgettable moments of the journey through Morocco. Return to the desert camp for breakfast and departure to Rissani, an ancient caravan town and sacred place where Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty, is buried.

The journey continues to Tinghir along the Tinjdad road, reaching the famous Todra Canyons, spectacular rocky gorges with walls rising up to 250 meters, among the most famous natural attractions in Morocco.

After an optional lunch, departure along the famous Road of the Kasbahs, crossing the Valley of Roses and the spectacular scenery of the High Atlas Mountains. Continue to Ouarzazate via Kelaa M’Gouna, renowned for its rose and perfume production. Arrival in Ouarzazate, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Culture

50%

Nature

60%

History

50%

Food

40%

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the visit of the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, one of the most iconic sites in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located along the ancient caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, this extraordinary red-earth kasbah is considered one of the most beautiful in the south of the country. Its towers, alleys and fortified walls have been the setting for many international films, including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Jewel of the Nile”, “Gladiator” and many others.

After an optional lunch, continue to Marrakech, crossing some of the most spectacular landscapes in Morocco, among fortified Berber villages, valleys and mountains. The route crosses the scenic Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in the country at 2,270 meters above sea level, surrounded by the landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.

Culture

50%

Nature

30%

History

60%

Food

40%

Visit of Marrakech, one of the most fascinating imperial cities of Morocco, famous for its palaces, gardens and historic monuments. The day begins with the elegant Bahia Palace, an example of traditional Moroccan architecture, continues with the famous Koutoubia Minaret, symbol of the city, and the charming Menara Gardens, surrounded by olive groves and views of the High Atlas Mountains.

Optional lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the Medina. In the afternoon, visit the famous Jemaa El Fna Square, the beating heart of Marrakech, with its souks, artisan shops, street performers and authentic atmosphere that makes this city one of the most beloved destinations in Morocco.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

History

40%

Relax

70%

Food

40%

Free morning in Marrakech, perfect for relaxing, walking through the Medina or shopping in the famous souks of the city, filled with spices, fabrics, ceramics and local handicrafts. After an optional lunch, departure to Casablanca, the main economic center of Morocco, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Transfer to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca and departure with assistance during airport formalities.