A private twelve-day journey from Casablanca to Marrakech through Morocco’s Atlantic coast, imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Merzouga Desert and the High Atlas.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca – City Tour
Upon arrival, our professional driver, who speaks your language, will meet you at Casablanca airport or another agreed location. The transfer will be provided in a private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Depending on the schedule, you will have time to discover the city and see the Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche seaside promenade and other emblematic places. Entrance to the interior of the mosque is optional and subject to its official visiting hours.
You will spend the night in a selected hotel or riad in Casablanca, with breakfast included. Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 2
Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah
After breakfast, we will travel to Rabat. You will have time to discover the Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the medina, depending on the schedule. Entrance fees are at your own expense.
In the afternoon, we will continue along the Atlantic coast to Asilah. You will have free time to stroll through its white medina, Portuguese walls and seaside promenade. You will spend the night in a selected riad. Breakfast is included; dinner is at your own expense.
Day 3
Asilah – Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we will head towards Tangier. Depending on the schedule, we may make a brief panoramic stop before continuing to Tetouan, where you will have free time to discover its medina and its Spanish-Moroccan heritage.
We will then continue to Chefchaouen for a first walk through its famous blue streets and viewpoints. This will be the first of two nights in a selected riad in the medina. Breakfast is included; dinner is at your own expense.
Day 4
Chefchaouen – Free Day
After breakfast, you will have the day free to discover Chefchaouen at your own pace: the kasbah, Uta el-Hammam Square, the souks, the blue streets and the viewpoints over the Rif Mountains.
Entrance fees and optional activities are at your own expense. You will return to the same riad for the second night, with breakfast included. Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 5
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez
After breakfast, we will travel to Volubilis. You will be able to explore its Roman ruins; the entrance fee and any specialised guide are not included.
We will continue to Meknes, where, depending on the schedule, you can see Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square and the surroundings of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Fez, where you will spend the first of two nights in a selected riad. Breakfast is included; dinner is at your own expense.
Day 6
Fez – Guided City Tour
After breakfast, an official local English-speaking guide will accompany you on a tour of the Fez medina. The tour may include the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the exterior of Al Quaraouiyine, the souks, the tanneries, the Mellah and the gates of the Royal Palace.
Entrance fees are not included. The afternoon will be free for further sightseeing or shopping. You will spend the second night in the same riad.
Day 7
Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, we will travel toward Ifrane and the cedar forest. When conditions permit, we may observe Barbary macaques without feeding or disturbing them.
We will cross the Middle Atlas, travel through the Ziz Valley and pass through Erfoud. Lunch will be at your own expense, and visits to local workshops are optional. In Merzouga, you will take a camel ride, normally one camel per person, to reach the desert camp at sunset. A 4×4 transfer may be requested in advance.
At the camp, you will enjoy Berber tea, dinner and accommodation. The category of the tent and the availability of a private bathroom will be confirmed in the quotation.
Day 8
Erg Chebbi – Khamlia – Old Mines – Nomad Families – Merzouga
After sunrise, breakfast and time to freshen up, we will take a 4×4 tour around Erg Chebbi.
We will respectfully discover the Gnawa musical tradition of Khamlia, old tracks and mining areas, and viewpoints over the dunes. When available, we may also visit a nomadic family. Lunch will be at your own expense.
At the end of the day, you will stay in a selected hotel in Merzouga, with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 9
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we will leave the hotel and head towards Rissani. When the market is open and the schedule allows, we will have the opportunity to discover its traditional atmosphere.
We will continue to the Todra Gorges, where you can walk between the impressive canyon walls, before travelling through the Dades Valley, the Valley of the Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Lunch will be at your own expense.
Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, visits to Taourirt and the film studios will be optional, depending on the schedule. You will spend the night in a selected hotel or riad, with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 10
Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will visit the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Entrance fees to paid sites are not included.
We will continue through Telouet, where visiting the interior of the kasbah is optional and will depend on road conditions and the schedule. We will then cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic stops whenever conditions allow.
In the afternoon, we will arrive in Marrakech, where you will spend the first of two nights in a selected riad. Breakfast is included; dinner is at your own expense.
Day 11
Marrakech – Guided City Tour
After breakfast, an official local English-speaking guide will accompany you on a tour of Marrakech. The tour may include the exterior of the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna Square.
Entrance fees are not included. The afternoon will be free, and you will spend the second night in the same riad, with breakfast included. Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 12
Marrakech – Airport Transfer
After breakfast and check-out, the programme will be adapted to your flight schedule. Our driver will collect you for your private transfer to Marrakech Airport, allowing sufficient time for traffic and departure formalities.
This great 12-day tour from Casablanca with Viajes Almoravid will end at the airport terminal.
Services Included
- Pick-up at Casablanca airport or another agreed location, and final transfer to Marrakech airport
- Private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the circuit
- Professional driver fluent in your language
- Assistance from Viajes Almoravid before and throughout the route
- One night in a selected hotel or riad in Casablanca, with breakfast
- One night in a selected riad in Asilah, with breakfast
- Two nights in a selected riad in Chefchaouen, with breakfast
- Two nights in a selected riad in Fez, including breakfast
- One night in a selected camp in Merzouga, including dinner and breakfast
- One night in a selected hotel in Merzouga, with dinner and breakfast
- One night in a selected hotel or riad in Ouarzazate, with dinner and breakfast
- Two nights in a selected riad in Marrakech, with breakfast
- Camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, normally one camel per person
- 4×4 tour through Khamlia, old mines, Erg Chebbi viewpoints and a respectful encounter with nomad families
- Official local English-speaking guides for the visits of Fez and Marrakech
Services Not Included
- International flights
- Dinners in Casablanca, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Fez and Marrakech
- Lunches and beverages
- Entrance fees to the Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis, museums, monuments, kasbahs, studios, and optional visits
- Local guides not expressly indicated as included
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance, unless expressly indicated as included in the quote
