12 Day Morocco Tour

Day 1: Your Arrival

1. Airport <-> Hotel Transfers - Casablanca
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Fly into Casablanca in the morning or afternoon and enjoy private pick up and transportation from the airport to your hotel. (Flights into Rabat can also be accommodated.) If you prefer to fly in a day or two earlier, your tour guide can arrange transportation and hotel. That evening, you’ll meet your guide and get an overview of what to expect on your adventure together. Then, you’ll accompany your guide to a traditional Moroccan dinner.
   
   Included: transport from airport to hotel, dinner

Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

1. Hassan II Mosque
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   You’ll start the day with a morning tour of the beautiful Hassan II mosque next to the Atlantic Ocean. This impressive mosque is the only one in Morocco that allows non-Muslim visitors and accommodates up to 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 outside!
2. Hassan Tower
   40m · Admission ticket included
   Opened in 1199 A.D., this ancient tower (of an incomplete mosque) has stood the test of time.
3. Mausoleum of Mohammad V
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Watched over by guards in colorful traditional uniforms, the mausoleum of Mohammed V is a beautiful tribute to a beloved king.
4. Rabat
   1h
   Walk through the beautiful Rabat medina overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy mint tea.
5. Tangier Casbah
   1h 30m
   Experience the blue and white Tangier medina, gateway between Europe and Africa.

Day 3: Tangier - Asilah - Chefchaouen

1. Cap Spartel
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Overlook the Strait of Gibraltar from Cap Spartel, the North Africa equivalent of the Cape of Good Hope.
2. Caves of Hercules
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Mythology says Hercules slept in this cave before performing this 11th labor. See this archaeological wonder which includes both a land and sea entrance. The sea entrance is said to be carved by the Phoenicians in the shape of Africa.
3. Chefchaouen Medina
   3h
   Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco and is renowned for its picturesque blue medina. You’ll explore the city with your guide then will have free time to take photos, shop, and enjoy this beautiful mountain town.
4. Bouzafer Mosque
   1h
   Walk to the Spanish Mosque with your guide for panoramic views to the beautiful city of Chefchaouen.

Day 4: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes

1. Volubilis
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast in Chefchaouen, you’ll visit Volubilis, a world heritage UNESCO site with incredibly well preserved Roman ruins dating back to 1 A.D.
2. Fez
   3h
   You'll visit Fes, the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. That night, you’ll accompany your guide to dinner in the historic Fes medina.

Day 5: Fes

1. Fez-Meknes
   3h
   Once the capital of Morocco, Fes has been known for centuries for scholarship and trading. You'll be extra thankful for your guide today as Fes medina is known for having over 10,000 streets and passageways.
2. Royal Palace of Fez
   20m
   View the grand entrance and intricate craftsmanship at the Palais Royal in Fes.
3. Fez Medina Pottery
   45m
   Visit this artisanal cooperative to see how master craftsman and their pupils create the famous tilework and pottery Morocco is known for.
4. Al-Attarine Madrasa
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Experience the intricate tilework and carving of the Al-Attarine Medrasa. Although no longer in use as a Koranic school, scholars studied here from the 13th century onward.
5. Chouara Tannery
   1h · Admission ticket included
   No visit to Fes is complete without seeing the famed Chouara Tanneries which have been in operation since the 13th century and still use traditional methods and goods for softening and dyeing leather.

Day 6: Fes - Merzouga

1. Merzouga
   6h
   Today, you’ll leave the high energy of Fes and journey to Merzouga, the gateway of the Sahara. Your journey will take you through both the Mid-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains with stops for coffee and lunch.

Day 7: Merzouga

1. Merzouga Desert
   3h · Admission ticket included
   You’ll get your first taste of the incredible Sahara desert with a 4-wheel drive through the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes.
2. Khemliya
   1h 30m
   Lunch will be in Khamlia village where you’ll be serenaded with traditional Gnaoua music.
3. Merzouga Desert
   3h
   Enjoy a sunset camel ride to your camp. A night in the Sahara is often the highlight of people’s trips, and you can enjoy the stars by campfire after a delicious dinner at your comfortable camp.

Day 8: Merzouga - Todra Gorge

1. Merzouga Desert
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Sunrise over the Sahara is just as impressive as sunset, so you’ll want to wake up early to see how the desert lights up. After breakfast, you’ll ride back to your vehicle via camel or 4x4, whichever you prefer.
2. Todra Gorge
   3h
   In the afternoon, you’ll experience the stunning cliffs of Todra Canyon. Your guide will accompany you on a walk along the riverside at the base of Todra Gorge.

Day 9: Todra Valley - Ait Ben Haddou

1. Kasbah Amridil
   2h · Admission ticket included
   On your way to Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll drive through Dades Valley before visiting the incredibly well preserved Kasbah Amridel in Skoura.
2. Ouarzazate
   30m
   After Skoura, you’ll drive to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Moroccan Hollywood,” where your guide can arrange for an optional studio tour.
3. Ait Ben Haddou
   3h
   Later in the afternoon, you’ll reach the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, another UNESCO world heritage site. Your guide will lead you through the Ksar to the pinnacle of the village and will also take you to visit a women’s cooperative if you’re interested in learning about or purchasing an authentic Moroccan rug.

Day 10: Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

1. Jemaa el-Fnaa
   3h
   After a night near Ait Ben Haddou, you’ll make your way to the bustling city of Marrakech where you’ll visit the exotic and historic Djemaa El Fna square. Your guide will also orient you to the medina where you may want to explore more the next day.
2. Bahia Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The grand courtyard and buildings in Bahia Palace are beautiful and historic. And, there's an interesting story about its origins which your guide will be glad to share with you.

Day 11: Marrakech

1. Marrakech-Safi
   6h
   You’ll have a free day to explore Marrakech, and your guide will be happy to make suggestions on activities you might enjoy. Optional activities that your guide can help arrange include a tagine cooking class, hot air balloon ride, museums and gardens, and a relaxing hamam and massage.Then, on your last night in Morocco, you’ll join your guide for a farewell & celebration dinner.

Day 12: Departure Day

1. Marrakech
   1h
   Time to say farewell after your journey through Morocco. Your guide will help arrange transportation to the airport.

Pickup details

We will arrange for you to be met at the airport and transported to our hotel. For private tours, we can also pick up/start the trip in Rabat or Tangier.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness