10 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH

After breakfast, we will drive along the coast towards 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 free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will head north passing through Ouazzane to reach the Blue City of Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, where you will spend the night in a hotel.

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

Today we will explore the best parts of Fes. Fes is a very important city in Morocco in terms of culture and religion, and it is one of the great cities of yesteryear. In the morning, we will start at the gate of the Royal Palace. Then, we will explore the super old part of the city, called the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your local guide will show you around. We will start at the Blue Gate, called Bab Boujloud, and then venture through a bunch of small streets. We will see interesting places like the tanneries, the Najjarine Fountain, and the Medersa Bouanania. And don’t forget the Quaraouin mosque and university, which is the oldest university! After that, we will leave the Medina and visit the Jewish quarter, also called “the Mellah.” In the afternoon, we will go to an old fortress to get a breathtaking view of the city. Finally, we will return to where we are staying, called Riad.

Wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise in the desert – it’s a must! Take some time to have breakfast. After that, head back to Merzouga by camels – the driver will be waiting. We will tour the Merzouga region, which 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. Afterwards, we will have tea with the Berbers and meet the nomads in their hand-woven tents to learn about their way of life. The next destination is the village of Khamlia, where you can enjoy Gnaoua music and dance. The people who live here are from sub-Saharan nations, 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 10-day tour from Casablanca.

After breakfast, we will drive to Rissani, which used to be the capital of Tafilalet. It is still an important place for trade and has a large market that is packed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We will visit a workshop where they make things out of fossilized marble in Erfoud after exploring the market in Rissani. Then, we will drive through palm groves in Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges. These are huge canyons with red walls carved by the Todra River. Climbers love these gorges, and you can explore them for the amazing views. Take some time to eat at a restaurant. After that, we will pass through Boumalne Dades and head to the Dades Valley. We will make sure to stop at the “monkey fingers” rock formation – it’s hard to miss! This spot is high up on a mountain, giving us a great view of the Dades Valley. Finally, we will end the day with dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

In the morning, after a delicious breakfast at your riad, you’ll dive into the heart of Marrakech with a friendly local guide. We’ll check out palaces fit for kings and queens (Bahia Palace), explore ancient tombs (Saadian Tombs), and get lost in the vibrant labyrinth of Morocco’s largest market (souk). You’ll have some free time for lunch near Jemaa El-Fna Square. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakech, and the beautiful Majorelle Garden. Finally, we’ll transfer you to your accommodation. Feel free to explore Jemaa El-Fna on your own and soak up the lively atmosphere of the square.