Hassan II Mosque

Pick up at the Hotel and transfer to Chefchaouen, but before visiting the Hassan II mosque (the largest mosque in Morocco and one of the largest in the world).

Rabat

drive to Visit Rabat on the Way

Chefchaouen

drive to Chefchaouen. In the way of this Grand Tour of Morocco, we will make short stops then get to the blue city. Finally, overnight in an authentic riad in the Medina.

Chefchaouen

today enjoy the blue city before leaving toward Fes

Volubilis

Today we drive from Chefchaouen to Meknes to enjoy a guided tour of Meknes. We’ll make our way through the rolling hills for a guided visit of the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa. Listen to your certified local guide explain about life in the Roman Empire as you peer into old bathhouses, marveling at the still-present mosaic floors and gazing up at the towering marble pillars. We leave the Roman Empire to make our way to Meknes City.

Meknes

After lunch, we start our guided tour in front of the impressive 18th century Bab Mansour, the ornamental gate to the imperial city of Meknes built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. We continue our 10 days desert tour from Casablanca to the small but impressive Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Then we will pass by the entrance of the Meknes Royal Palace and end up at Moulay Ismail’s massive Heri Es Souani. This was his personal stable & granary for his 12,000 horses. We leave Meknes to make our way to Fes. Overnight in Fes with dinner.

Fes el-Bali

After breakfast at your Riad, you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled-in cities dated back to the 9th century walking through its alleys and small streets. The visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate; the Jewish headquarter named “Mellah” built in the 16th century.

Fes el-Jdid

We explore the medina’s many artisans’ quarters, such as the brass, copper, and wedding adornment souks. The carpenters, bakers & butchers also have their area of the medina that they call home. A highlight is a visit to the famous Fes tannery, where we have great views from a panoramic viewpoint over the men hard at work treating and dying the different hides. We’ll also get to see its religious and historical heart when we visit Moulay Idriss II’s Mausoleum (the founder of Fes), the 9th century Al Karaouine University and one of the many Medersas (Koranic school). Overnight in the Riad with breakfast.

Ifrane

today we leave Fes towards Erfoud, En-route you’ll pass through a scenic forest of cedars and across the Middle Atlas Mountain range to the mineral mining city of Midelt, where a stop for lunch is scheduled. This journey continues along through the dramatic Ziz valley which is particularly well-known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis.

Midelt

raveling through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass to Midelt and along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, you’ll see views of the Middle-Atlas plateau, noticing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Errachidia. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey through the Ziz valley Erfoud, Rissani and Merzouga.

Merzouga

After a glass of mint tea, We will leave our luggage in a room then take the camels to a Berber luxury camp in the middle of Erg Chebbi Sad Dunes. 20 km long and 5 km wide it is also reputed as the highest sand dunes in North Africa. It is a unique and diverse environment. The camel trek takes about 1hr from the hotel to the camp where we continue the spirit of the nomadic Berber lifestyle.

Dades Gorges

Your day starts with a picturesque sunrise before enjoying a nice breakfast. After that, you head back to Merzouga to re-join your car and continue your journey towards the gorgeous canyons of Todra Gorge traveling along the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Jewel of the Nile. We arrive at the stunning gorges of Todra where springs of water run between the rocks and enjoy the views of natural beauty. Take a short exploratory walk into the Todra Gorge with its high walls of pink and grey rock which surround you. We continue through the Dades valley. Dinner and night in a Kasbah hotel.

El Kelaa M'gouna

Today discover the Valley of roses, Kelaa M’Gouna a center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Then continue your trip via the Road of one thousand Kasbahs, passing the Skoura palm oasis to Ouarzazate.

Ait Ben Haddou

After a lunch stop in Ouarzazate, continue with a visit to the UNESCO protected site of Ait Benhaddou. Leave the kasbah and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass of Tizi Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby. Arrive to Marrakech by the sunset. Dinner and night at the hotel or Riad.

Marrakech

After breakfast, you will explore the city tour of Marrakech with a knowledgeable tour guide. The tour starts from the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque as the landmark of Marrakech which has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Your next stop is the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.

Casablanca

Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca .