10 Days from Casablanca
It's Time to Start discovering Morocco
We aim to provide you with the best experience, creating a relaxed, spontaneous and friendly atmosphere.
The plan of the Trip
After arriving at the airport in Casablanca, you will meet your driver. To start the tour we will go
to one of the major wonders in Morocco: the Hassan II Mosque, which is the second highest
mosque in the world and a rare example of a mosque that can be visited by non-Muslims in
Morocco. After lunch, we will depart for Rabat, where you can enjoy its beautiful domes,
minarets, wide avenues and green spaces. It consolidates the best of a modern cosmopolitan life
with the lively cultural traditions of Morocco. Rabat was founded in the 14th, with the expulsion
of Andalusians from the Iberian Peninsula. It is surrounded by three walls corresponding to the
most significant stages of its history: the Almohad wall, the Andalusian wall and the Alawite
wall. Your guide will show you these walls and the main attractions of the city, like the Hassan
Tower, situated on top of an imposing mosque, and the opulent tomb of Mohammed V among
many others. After you check in your Hotel/Riad you can take a stroll into the Medina of Rabat.
Night at the Riad.
After Breakfast, we will leave
in direction to Fes. We can visit the Roman ruins of Volubulis, one of the best-preserved Roman
sites of the world with a local guide. For a long time, Volubulis was the main Roman
administration center in Northern Africa outside of Egypt. We will arrive at Fes before dinner.
Night in a Riad.
We will spend the morning and part of the afternoon visiting the medina de Fes with a local
guide, described by Paul Bowles as “an enchanted labyrinth protected from time”. The local
guide is thoroughly familiar with this city, so that you can discover it thoroughly: its corners,
traditions, stories and history. The labyrinth-like medina de Fes has more than 9000 streets which
create a magical environment between light and shadow. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fes was once the capital of Morocco, and it has Fatimid, Andalusian, Arabic and Jewish
influences. The city reached its peak in the 13th century, and it became the center of knowledge,
with one of the world’s oldest universities. You will be able to visit the most important palaces,
the Jewish quarters, the Madrassa (old school and university from the 13th century) and a
Quranic school. Furthermore, you will visit shops with authentic handicrafts from Fes and its
leather work, where ancient methods are still used.
Return to the Riad.
We will leave in the morning to visit the magical cedar forests of Azrou and Ifran, where you
will be dazzled by its spectacular natural elements. The atmosphere is calm, clear and rich in
nature’s scents. On our journey, we will have a break in Midelt, a small town between the High
and the Middle Atlas, an exceptional location to watch the exuberant mountain landscape.
During our journey, you may see some monkeys and other typical animals in the Cedar forest.
After arriving in Merzouga, you can enjoy traditional Moroccan tea as a welcome sign of
affection. After that it’s time to ride a camel through the desert for about an hour to get to the
camp. After that you can have an unforgettable dinner outdoors, in the desert, under a beautiful
nomad tent where, in ancient times, weddings were celebrated and where the wedding dinner
occurred. After dinner, there will be live traditional music and dancing around fire.
Night at the luxurious desert camp.
Today is dedicated to discover the oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the desert on a
4×4, visiting the nomads at Erg Chebbi. We will also go to the village of the dark-skinned people
named “Khamlia” and enjoy the original music and folk songs of the Gnawas and visit Rissani,
the last major city of about 40km west of Erg Chebbi. Rissani itself is very interesting old town.
From 8 to 14 century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijelmassa, prosperous of the caravan
routes and visit market – souk, the interesting thing about this Souk is not a tourist souk, but for
the people living there, 3 times a week is the market with sheep, goats and donkeys.
At lunchtime, you will have Berber Pizza. From there back to Merzouga Village.
Night in a Hotel.
After unforgettable 2 nights in the desert getting to know its culture, traditions and nature, you will
leave for something completely different: the rocky landscape of the Gorges, the high Atlas and
the green beauty of the Dadès Valley. Explore the Todra Gorge, which is one of the most
spectacular canyons in the world, with towering rock cliffs that reach 300 meters high, each
separated only by 10 to 15 meters, which extend through several kilometers. Finally you will
reach the palm grove of Ouarzazate, one of the rare palm trees in Morocco. The whispers of
palm trees are powered by the sound of the breeze, the crickets, frogs, birds and the course of the
water, the element of nature that creates the life of this little paradise.
Night in a Hotel.
Today we will pick you up from your hotel in Dades Valley and drive to Ouarzazate and Ait
Benhaddou, which are two locations of great historical and cultural importance in the Atlas
mountains. You will feel as if you have travelled in time to see the landscape and lives of those
who dedicated themselves to trade.
Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most important ksar in the “Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs”, a route of small fortifications
that allowed the trade caravans to travel between the Sahara Desert and the city of Marrakesh.
It is still inhabited and used as a setting for movies and TV shows such as “Gladiator” and “Game
of Thrones” to add authenticity.
Follow the calm and clear high Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass,
going higher than 2200m above the level of the sea, where the rocky hills remind you of an old
western movie. Arrive finally at the marvelous city of Marrakech.
Night in a Riad.
Visit Marrakesh, the red city of Morocco and the cosmopolitan center of the country. The
surprising architecture, the intense sent of spices, the colorful and exotic atmosphere, and the
small corners and secrets in its history make this city the most desired and visited city in
Morocco. During the day, you will be accompanied by a local guide exclusively dedicated to the
city of Marrakech so you can enjoy the best the city has to offer. The attractions that you will
explore are multiple: the Bahia Palace (opulent building from the 19th century), the Ben Youssef
Medersa (old Quoranic school), Majorelle’s gardens and Saadian Tombs, and so many more.
Commerce is chaotic in Marrakech and it’s the city main activity. At night, dine at the Jemaa el
Fna Square, a market under open sky, where the mixture of scents, songs and shows are
engaging and where the most traditional and typical food can be tasted at Moroccan prices.
At the end of your day, return to the Riad.
After breakfast in the morning in your Riad we will drive to Casablanca.
Night in a Hotel.
What's included:
- Transportation during the Trip.
- Experienced guide and driver.
- Accommodation during the Trip.
- Local guides in: Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech.
- All vehicle expenses.
What's not included.
- Lunch meals.
- Anything extra.
- Tips