12 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH

After breakfast, we will drive along the coast to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Rabat, you will explore the highlights of the Moroccan capital, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. You will have some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will head north via Ouazzane to reach the Blue City of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, where you will spend the night in a hotel.

Today we will spend exploring the city of Chefchaouen. After breakfast, immerse yourself in its blue embrace. Stroll through the charming old medina, where sun-drenched white walls hold vibrant blue doors and every corner beckons with an Instagram-worthy click. Savor a leisurely lunch at your own pace and then conquer the panoramic climb to the Spanish Mosque. Bathe in breathtaking panoramas as the afternoon sun paints the city in fiery hues – Chefchaouen at its most magical. Finally, return to your hotel.

After breakfast, go to visit the beautiful streets of Chefchaouen, known as the blue city. Then, we will hop in a car and drive to Volubilis to see really old Roman buildings. It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are interesting things like ancient pillars and nice mosaics everywhere. Next, we drive 30 kilometers to see Meknes, a city with a lot of history. We will visit places like Bab Al-Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Royal Stables, Sahrij Souani Basin, and the Granary. After exploring, we will travel to Fes and spend the night in a riad.

After breakfast, we head to a place called Ifrane, passing through a village called Imouzzer. Ifrane is special because it is very cold, snowy and has houses that look like those in the mountains of Switzerland. Next, we head to a forest where monkeys called Barbary macaques live. You can feed them and walk through the forest. Afterwards, we head to a village called Midelt, where we will have free time for lunch. Then, we head to another desert of Merzouga through a pass and along a valley with stops to see nice views. In the afternoon, we reach the Sahara desert in Merzouga. Here we ride camels and drive through the sand desert. We stop on a high sand hill to watch the sunset. Finally, we head to a camp, which is like a mix of nomad tents and a fancy hotel. There you can listen to Berber drum music, dance around a campfire and admire the stars in the wide open sky. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise in the desert – it’s a must! Take some time to have breakfast. After that, travel back to Merzouga by camels – the driver will be waiting. We take a tour of the Merzouga region. It is packed with amazing places for outdoor activities, including sand dunes, a wild lake, mines, fossil regions, and a wonderful oasis. In Merzouga, we start with a jeep ride to an abandoned eyeliner mine. After that, we have tea with Berbers and meet nomads in their hand-woven tents to learn about their way of life. The village of Khamlia is the next stop, where you can enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. The people living here come from sub-Saharan countries, including Niger, Sudan, and Mali. Take a break for lunch at a restaurant. After that, we will return to our luxury camp for the second night of our 6-day tour from Casablanca.  

After breakfast, our next stop is Kalaa Magouna to visit the Valley of Roses. If you visit in May, you can attend the Rose Festival where locals sell rose-related products such as cosmetics, rose water, oils and perfumes. Then, we will drive through the palm groves of Skoura and arrive at Ouarzazate where we will tour the film studios used for famous productions. Next, we will explore the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This Kasbah has appeared in films such as Gladiator, Alexander and The Mummy as well as TV shows such as Game of Thrones. After that, we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass on our way to Marrakech. We will pause for lunch and take photos at notable locations. Overnight in a Marrakech riad

Today we head to Essaouira, a charming coastal town that runs through the Argan Valley. Essaouira is known for its small squares, ramparts, fortifications and historical monuments. Along the way we will stop to see the famous tree goats and enjoy panoramic views. Upon arrival in Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, we explore one of the most important coastal cities in Morocco. Our visit includes the fishing port, the ancient ramparts with cannons and a walk through the old Medina. Then, we head to Marrakech. Enjoy your overnight stay in Marrakech.