MOROCCO

MOROCCO IN STYLE

15 days/14 nights

DAY 1: CASABLANCA AIRPORT - RABAT (Total drive 130km / 2:30h)

Upon arrival to Casablanca airport, you will be welcomed by your driver. Departure towards Rabat on high-way (1:30 drive) . Upon arrival, check-in and free time.

Overnight at your hotel LA TOUR HASSAN in Rabat

DAY 2: RABAT - ASSILAH - TANGIER ( Total drive 315 Kms / 4h) (B & L)

After breakfast, check-out and visit of Rabat.

Drive to Assilah and enjoy a guided visit of the medina. Assilah’s medina is a live museum of arts, history and traditions,

where locals make the city alive each year with many paintings in the medina, a lot of piece of arts on the walls.

In the afternoon continue to Tangier. Guarding the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has for centuries been Europes's gateway to Africa. Its blend of cultures and influences is unique in Morocco – for much of its history it wasn't even governed by Morocco. Enjoy a stop at Cape Spartel and a visit of Hercules cave and then continue to your hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight at your hotel LE MIRAGE in Tangier

DAY 3: TANGIER - TETOUAN - CHEFCHAOUEN ( Total drive 118 Kms / 2h ) (B & D)

Start your day by a walking tour of the Medina of Tangier, the souk and the kasbah then Continue to Tetouan, You will spend few hours exploring this magical city that has been called “Little Jerusalem” or “Daughter of Granada”. The Medina (Old Town) is somehow the smallest compared to other Moroccan old towns but has been almost untouched since its foundation apart from few buildings that were saved by the UNESCO. Tetouan was expanded by the Jewish & Moorish Aristocrats who were expelled from Andalusia during the Reconquista, a fact that can be seen from the interior of some of its buildings with its wrought iron grills, stucco work, woodcarvings, Zelij tiles and much more.

In the afternoon, continue to Chefchaouen. The blue Town, a custom that dates back to the 15th century, when an influx of Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition settled in Chefchaouen. They brought along the tradition of painting buildings blue to mirror the sky and remind them of God;

Upon arrival, check-in and free time

Overnight and diner at your hotel LINA RIYAD SUITES & SPA in Chefchaouen

DAY 4: CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the famous blue city of Morocco in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina is one of the loveliest in Morocco. Small and uncrowded, it’s easy to explore, with enough winding paths to keep you diverted, but compact enough that you’ll never get too lost. Most of the buildings are painted a blinding blue-white, giving them a clean, fresh look, while terracotta tiles add an Andalusian flavor.

The heart of the medina is the shady, cobbled Plaza Uta El Hammam. The plaza is dominated by the red-hued walls of the kasbah and the adjacent Grande Mosquée. The kasbah contains a lovely garden, an ethnographic museum, and an art gallery.

(B & D)

Dinner and Overnight at your hotel LINA RIYAD SUITES & SPA in Chefchaouen

DAY 5: CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FEZ (Total drive 262 Km/ 4:30h)

After breakfast, Check-out and start your day by a last walking tour in the Medina of Chefchaouen.

Continue your trip towards Meknes via Volubilis.

The largest Roman archeological site in Morocco lies at Volubilis. Moscais, triumphal arch, capitol building, house of Bacchus – everything testifies to the city's splendor and its economical and political weight. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the once-bustling city and African administrative center of the Roman Empire. The site also has vestiges of the Berber civilization that took the city from Rome in AD 270.

Meknes is an Imperial capital founded in the 17th century by the Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismaël who decided to make it one of the most beautiful and powerful Imperial cities in Morocco, protected by 40km of walls. The medina and the remains of the royal palace has earned Meknès a place on UNESCO's world heritage list.

Meknes, the cultural center of Morocco for more than ten centuries, boasts a fascinating medina (old city) and maze of streets filled with colorful stalls and architectural delights such as the intricately carved Bab el-Mansour, Dar ElMakhzen. Late afternoon continue to Fez, check-in at your hotel and free time

Overnight and diner at your Hotel RIAD FES RELAIS CHATEAU in Fez

DAY 6: FES (B & D)

After Breakfast, full day visit. Fes, founded in the 8th century, is arguably Morocco’s most fascinating city. This metropolis, sited in a valley, was Morocco’s first capital, and is today the kingdom’s intellectual, religious and cultural center. The Karaouine university here is one of the oldest in the world, and the city’s handicrafts are admirable (look for handmade items like rugs, fabrics, ceramics, leather goods, as well as copper, brass, and silver pieces). Fes street life in the medina may be the most memorable you’ll ever experience. The souks in the medina are an open-air department store, with the spice shops next to the carpet sellers, across from the fishmonger. This is the hub of Moroccan life, filled with vitality.

Late afternoon check-in at your hotel and free time.

Overnight and diner at your Hotel RIAD FES RELAIS CHATEAU in Fez

DAY 7: FEZ - MIDELT- ERFOUD (420 km – 7 hours drive in total on national road ) (B & D)

Drive toward the Middle Altlas Mountains. Stop for a picnic at the nature reserve of Midelt before descending into the

palm groves and fortified villages of the Ziz valley.

Diner & Overnight at your guest house PALAIS DESERT & SPA

DAY 8: ERFOUD - MERZOUGA (70 km – 1 hour drive) (B & D)

Erfoud makes a pleasant pit stop on the journey heading south to Merzouga with wood-fired madfouna (Berber 'pizza'), fossils dating back hundreds of millions of years and the photogenic ancient Ksar M’Aadid, 5km north of town. At the souq you can shop local dates and fresh produce, and in October the town has an increasingly popular date festival, with dancing and music.

Once you arrive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a small offroad takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels are waiting for you, the luggage will be loaded in an 4x4 car and transported to the camp, upon arrival enjoy a welcome drink over the sand dunes and watch a majestic sahara sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

OPTIONAL Stargazing with an astronomy professor. Discover the Milky Way, the Polar Star, the Planets Saturn and Jupiter, the constellations of the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and Cassiopeia.

This evening, savor a candlelight dinner with entertainment by local Bedouin.

Diner & Overnight at your Luxury Bivouac at Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

DAY 9 : MERZOUGA - TINGHIR - TODRA GORGES - SKOURA (Total drive 320 Km/ 5H on national road) (B&D)

If there is something that no one can miss, it is enjoying a sunrise in the desert, so this day we will get up early. After breakfast departure at 8:30 towards Skoura. Take the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs towards Kelaat M’gouna, capital of the Valley of Roses located in the Middle Altlas Mountains. You will cross Tineghir A beautiful valley of 15 km of date palms ending with spectacular Gorges, often used for rock climbing. The road to the Gorge of todghapasses green palmeraies and Berber villages, where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300m high.

Continue to Skoura, check-in and relaxe

Overnight & dinner at your guest house L’ma Lodge in Skoura

DAY 10: OUARZAZATE

You will spend the day exploring Ouarzazate, visit the sumptuous kasbahs of Taourirt and Atlas studios where several movies where shot such as Game of Thrones and much more,

Overnight & dinner at your guest house L’ma Lodge in Skoura

DAY 11 : SKOURA - AITBENHADDOU - MARRAKECH (205 km – 5h drive on national road ) (B&L)

Drive today towards Marrakech.

You will spend some hours visiting the spectacular Berber villages, the Unseco world heritage site "Ait benhaddou village", the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural scenery for many movies like Gladiator or The Kingdom of the Skies. You will go on a walk with a local guide crossing the river to the other side to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-ben-Haddou, which is like rambling through the middle ages for an amazing view on the fertile Ounila river valley, surrounded by desertic landscape, and with the snow capped Atlas mountains as a background, the view from the top seems to encompasse the whole world.

Continue toward Marrakech, cross the Atlas through the incredible Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 meters high enjoying the mountainous road.

Overnight at your hotel in Marrakech

DAY 12 : MARRAKECH FULL DAY VISIT(B&L)

After breakfast, meet your guide for the historical visit of Marrakesh, known as the “Pink Pearl of the South”, includes: The famous Majorelle Gardens. Designed by the French Artist, Jacques Majorelle in 1924, and purchased by Yves St Laurent in 1980, Majorelle score a treasure of 300 species of plants from 5 continents, including cacti palms and aquatic plants. The famous Koutoubia Mosque and the magnificent Bahia Palace with its extraordinary tiles, opulent courtyards and fountains built by Sultans amidst as two acre garden.

Our tour will finish by the famous breathing Djma-el-Fna Square, the heart of Marrakesh, where after sunset the

fortune tellers, acrobats, vendors, snake charmers and magicians put on a never-ending show

Overnight at you hotel in Marrakech

DAY 13: MARRAKECH (B)

After breakfast you may spend the day relaxing at your hotel or enjoying a SPA & Hammam day.

OPTIONAL: ATLAS EXPERIENCE & BERBER COOKING CLASS : Today you will spend few hours with locals away from the crowds. After breakfast travel towards a berbere village, to Chef Tarik’s Farm and get ready to learn how to prepare and cook a Moroccan meal while enjoying the non-touristy countryside relaxation. This organic cooking class garden is located about 29 km from the city of Marrakech. Upon arrival, enjoy the Moroccan tea ceremony then the cooking class starts with The Well known Moroccan chef who will give explications about spices and the Moroccan cuisine ( Tagine, Couscous, Tea,,,,). During the activity, The CHEF will be assisting you with advises and guidance in the preparation of dishes. Finally, it is around the table that each participant can enjoy and relish his masterpiece. You will have also the opportunity to visit the village and discover a typical traditional olive oil Mill.

In the afternoon, return to Marrakech and free time.

Overnight at you hotel in Marrakech

DAY 14: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA (230 Kms / 2H30mins ) (B)

After breakfast, check-out and departure towards the economic city of Morocco, Casablanca. Though not as atmospheric as other Moroccan cities, Casablanca is the best representation of the modern nation. This is where money is being made, where young Moroccans come to seek their fortunes and where business and the creative industries prosper. To a romantic, Casablanca is a mythical place that exists in a dream inspired by the 1942 film starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. The reality is that the movie Casablanca was actually filmed on a soundstage in Hollywood.

Your city seightseing tour includes The Hassan II Mosque and Hobous, The old medina. Late afternoon, check-in at your hotel and free time

Overnight at you hotel LE CASABLANCA in Casablanca

DAY 15: CASABLANCA - CASABLANCA AIRPORT (45mn drive on high-way) (B)

Depending on your flight departure , check out and transfert to Casablanca airport for your flight back home.

 This itinerary can be customized to fit the client’s individual preferences. Optional sightseeing add-ons are available as well as additional nights.  

Contact us if you would like to work on a customized itinerary for your clients.