11 Days Trip From Marrakech to Casablanca

– Just do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.

Day 1: Marrakesh:

Arrival at Marrakech airport, pick up at the scheduled arrival time of your flight and transfer to your riad. Free day to make contact with the place. Accommodation in riad.

Day 2: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech:

After breakfast, we will depart for Essaouira. The main entrance to the port of this splendid city was built in 1184 and is called the gate of the marina (Porte de la Marine) and is truly an architectural marvel. Sit back, relax and be captivated by the beauty of the sandy bay to the south of this enchanting city and the forested hills that dominate the eastern horizon, before returning to your Riad in Marrakech for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Marrakech:

You will have a guided tour of Marrakech that includes a visit to the Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saâdien Tombs and the Bahia Palace. You can explore the amazing medina and the fascinating Jamaa El Fna square, with lively shows and charming markets.

Day 4: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Gorges:

Received in Marrakech and driven to Ouarzazate a Será through the spectacular Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m), over the High Atlas Mountains, appreciating the beauty of the landscape on the winding road through the Berber villages. Arrive at the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, a UNESCO Matrimonial Historical Site which is now a home to many members of the GLAOUI family. We will have lunch in the Kasbah and continue to Dades Gorge passing through Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa” and crossing the road of a thousand Kasbahs with its fascinating sandcastles and Kalaat Mgouna, the city of roses, known for its annual festival during the rose harvest in May, and then to our hotel in the heart of the Dades Gorge.

Day 5: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga:

After breakfast at the hotel, we will return to the valley to see the incredible rock formation “monkey feet”, and the Kasbah of AIT YUL that still stands in the 19th century. We leave the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley, enjoying the panoramic views of the old Berber villages overlooking the valley. Arriving at the gorge, we will walk under the 300 m high red cliff, where many rock climbers come to enjoy their favorite sport. We continue our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we have lunch. Afterwards, we leave for the town of Merzouga where we will take our camel ride to the top of the sand dunes, there we will take a great photo memory at sunset. Afterwards, we will ride the camel back to our luxurious desert camp for dinner and spend the night under the moonlight and thousands of sparkling stars.

Day 6: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Azrou Forest – Fes:

We got up early to watch the spectacle of sunrise where the color of the dunes and shadows is an amazing sight before heading back to the restaurant for breakfast. Today, we will drive north from Merzouga through the Tafilalet palm grove, the largest in the world. You will see miles of palm trees along the 20 km of road. In this way it takes us to the Ziz valley, where the river descends from the high Atlas and feeds the palm grove. Here we make a stop and from this viewpoint, enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the city of AOUFOUS. We make another stop in Midelt, right in the heart of the Atlas, where you will have free time to have lunch and rest for a while. In the afternoon we make our way through the Cedar Woods where, if we are lucky, we will see some monkeys. The next place we will visit is the city of IFRANE, located on the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas at 1630 meters above water level. Its wide avenues, its urban development with perfect cleanliness, the gardens, the green areas and its architecture make this city look like a Swiss city. Ifrane feels out of place in Morocco. That is why it is called the Morocco Switzerland, and if that is not enough it has an important ski resort, Michlifen, Around 6 pm we arrive in Fez, transfer to the hotel.

Day 7: Fes:

After breakfast, we will start our full day tour of Fez, the oldest city of the Imperials, founded by Idris I (789) and his son Moulay Idris II (810). We will visit the medieval Medina with its Medersas (religious Islamic universities) Attarine and Bou Anania, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum and the Karaouine mosque. After our local lunch (optional) we will continue to Fez Jdid (new Fez) and return to our hotel. Overnight: Fes.

Day 8: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss Zerhoun – Meknes:

After breakfast, we head west to reach Volubilis, the ancient Roman city and the most important archaeological site in Morocco. Free time to visit the Volubilis area. Possibility to take a tour with a local guide to learn more about these important ruins. After enjoying the impressive Roman remains, we approach Mulay Idris, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Morocco. It is a small town where you can meet the most interesting people in the medina in less than an hour. The third stop will be Meknes, the “humble” of the Four Imperial Cities of Morocco. In Meknes you will have free time to eat and visit the most important places in the city, enter its market or enjoy a coffee in the square. Have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 9: Meknes – Rabat:

After breakfast, we will depart for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, you will see the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah Oudaya before your check-in at your riad. Your accommodation will be in a riad in the heart of the Medina. In the afternoon you can visit the Medina (old city), with its stone and whitewashed buildings, with large studded doors of dark wood, the Hassan Tower, whose intricate stonework dominates the horizon; the Mohammed V mausoleum housing the late king’s onyx tomb and the Michouar ramparts surrounding the Royal Palace.

Day 10: Rabat – Casablanca:

After breakfast, we will head to Casablanca, the commercial capital and the largest port of Morocco. In Casablanca you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the medina and new parts of the city and the “Cornish” coastal coastline. After. Depending on the time of our visit, we will be able to enter and see the beautiful decorative tomb. End the day in the oldest city. Dinner and night in a hotel.

Day 11: Casablanca:

Transfer to the airport at the scheduled departure of your flight. Goodbye and end of our services.

– Lunches during the tour.
– Plane ticket to and from Morocco.
– Personal expenses and tips.
– Tickets to museums and monuments.