FROM CASABLANCA: 14 days Round trip: Imperial cities – Kasbahs – Desert – Mountains – Coast
- From Casablanca
- Duration: 14 days
- Start/stop: At your hotel or riad
- Transport: Comfortable 4×4 car with aircondition
- Language: Driver/guide speaks English and French
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Day 1: Casablanca - Arrival at Mohammed V International Airport - Transfer to hotel
Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat (97 km)
Among places to visit is Mohammed V Square, which is said to have the city’s most impressive architecture, the majestic Hassan II Mosque, the Habous District, the central market, the residential districts Anfa and Ain Diab, which is famous for its gardens, beaches, terrace cafes and restaurants.
After the city tour, we continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city today. A tour in Rabat includes visit to Mechouar (the place surrounding the Royal Palace), the majestic Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic Ocean through its fortified walls and with amazing views. The area is also housing many Moroccan artisan galleries.
We spend the night in Rabat.
Day 3: Rabat - Asilah - Tangier (249 km)
Tangier is a major city and an important port city in Morocco. It has many of the things that travellers love – a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches, and unpleasant touts. The city is a mix of North Africa, Spain, Portugal and France. Tangier is located north in Morocco and separated from Spain by the 20 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The night is spent in Tangier.
Day 4: Tangier - Chefchaouen (110 km)
The medina is intriguing with its winding lanes and narrow alleys and home for the many souks. The shopping is good and you will find popular items native to the North and not found elsewhere in Morocco, such as arts, crafts, wollen items, embroidery and the popular goats cheese. Enjoy the local cuisine and relax in the square.
We spend the night in Chefchaouen.
Day 5: Chefcahouen - Fez (200 km)
Day 6: Explore Fez
A cultural and historical tour will take you to the old medina through the narrow, labyrinthine paths with markets, souks and craftsmen. The medina is beleived to be the worlds biggest car-free urban zone and the goods are transported by mules, donkeys and charts.
After lunch we visit Attarine and Bou Inania Madrasas (Islamic universities), the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Karaouine Mosque, the medina Fes Jdid, the famous leather tanneries and Merenid Tombs.
Overnight in Fez.
Day 7: Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga (470 km)
We visit the small desert towns of Erfoud and Rissani, before we head to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in Sahara. Camels are waiting to take you into the magical desert. From the highest sand dune, you can watch an amazing sunset and the night is spent in a Berber tent in a desert camp.
Day 8: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge (314 km)
We continue on our adventure trip through the High Atlas mountains to the spectacular canyon Todra Gorge. The massive canyon is breathtaking with gigantic rock walls that change colours all through the day. During the drive from Tinerhir to the Gorge there are thick passages of palmeries and Berber villages.
After visiting Todra Gorge, we continue on the snaking road down to Boumalne Dades.
We drive through the red Atlas mountains, Berber villages, red mud kasbahs and green vallyes with palm groves and pink rose gardens (in spring). The Dades Gorge is amazing with its finger-formed rock formations. The night is spent in Dades.
Day 9: Dades Gorge - Kelaa Mgouna - Rose valley - Skoura oasis - Ouarzazate (111 km)
Arrive in Ouarzazate, the city which is nicknamed the door to the desert and the capital of the Ouarzazate Province. We spend the night in a hotel here.
Day 10: Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Atlas mountains - Marrakech (200 km)
Ait Ben Haddou is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco. It has served as location for many famous films, including «Lawrence of Arabia», «The Gladiator» and «Alexander».
We continue to Marrakech through the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass (2,260 m). This drive provides a dramatic panoramic view of the Atlas mountains.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11: Explore Marrakech
After lunch you have free time to explore Marrakech on your own. You might want to enjoy a relaxing time in a Moroccan hammam/spa. You can spend the afternoon/evening in the famous and colorful square of Jemaa el Fna, among snake charmers, henna painting ladies, musicians, story tellers etc. In the evening the square is filled with food stalls, offering street food to locals and tourists.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 12: Marrakech - Essaouira (160 km)
Essaouira is a charming and relaxed town with white and blue houses. It is known for its fish market, strong wind popular for surfers, fine art and beautiful handicrafts.
Explore this fortified city with its historic ramparts and enjoy an amazing view of the Atlantic ocean. The harbour is filled with blue fishing boats, boat-building activities and seagulls competing with fishermen for the catch of the day.
The medina is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It is great for browsing artisan shops and galleries and visit small cosy cafes.
Enjoy a meal of freshly caught fish and seafood by the harbour, or at a nice restaurant.
Day 13: Essaouira - Safi - El Jadida - Casablanca (270 km)
We continue to El Jadida, a former Portugese colony and fortified city listed on UNESCOs World Heritage site.
Arrive in Casablanca to spend the night.
Day 14: Casablanca - Transfer to airport
Price information
Included:
- Transportation in 4×4 comfortable Landcruiser according to program
- Guide/driver
- 13 nights in hotels, guesthouses and desert camp according to the program
- All breakfasts
- All dinners, except in Casblanca, Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira
- Camel and sandboarding in Merzouga
- Local guide in Fez according to program
- Local guide in Marrakech according to program
- Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Transfers airport in Casablanca
Not included:
- Lunches
- Dinners in Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira
- Drinks
- Tip