Best 12 days tour of Morocco

During this private 12 days trip of Morocco your guide will scrupulously take into consideration your special needs, what you are interested in & top-list priorities. He will be showing you not only the important sights but also focusing on the most cultural aspects of Moroccans.

1st Day : Arrival At Casablanca Airport – Rabat (Both Cities Sightseeing Tours):

Pick up upon arrival from Mohammed V airport in Casablanca , your trip will start from this economic capital of Morocco and enjoy a tour of downtown, french art deco buildings and the Cornish seaside of Ain Diab.

You will also visit the magnificent Hassan II mosque, the second largest religious building in the world, which is open to non-Muslims, stopping for lunch. Then straight to Rabat, the political and administrative capital of Morocco. In Rabat, you will visit the wonderful Oudaias Kasbah, the Hassan Tower,  overnight stay in a Riad in Rabat Medina 

2^nd Day: Rabat – Asilah – Tangier:

After breakfast, set off for Tangier city via Kenitra, Larache and over the Rif’s mountains to Asilah for lunch. After lunch, you will take a walk into the amazing medina of Asilah. Its old town is enclosed by well-preserved 15th century ramparts and gates, built by colonial Portuguese. Directly to Tangier, an hour away to the northwestern part of Morocco, Before heading to the hotel, we offer you a visit to the west part of the city to enjoy the stunning Caves of Hercule. An overnight stay in Tangier Medina accommodation 

3^rd Day : Tanger – Tetouan – Chefchaouen:

After breakfast we leave “the Bride of the North”, crossing Tetouan, another amazing northern city, also called “the White Pigeon” lunch on the way, you will be headed to Chaouen. The Medina, with its maze of alleyways, Chefchaouen is famous for the woolen Jellabas that are woven here. Overnight at a hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen Medina 

4^th Day : Chefchaouen – Volubilis (Ancient Roman City) – Meknes – Fez:

 After breakfast we leave Chefchaouen, crossing the Rif mountains and arriving at the ancient Roman town of Volubilis, with its Basilica, mosaic of Diana and the Bathing Nymphs, and Triumphal Arch. Continuing on to Meknes, you will have the opportunity to see Bab Mansour el-Aleuj (Gate of the Victorious Renegade) said to be the finest gate in Meknes, or even Morocco. After a visit to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and a stroll around the medina, we set off for Fez. Overnight in a hotel/Riad in Fez 

 5^th Day : Fez – Fez (Sightseeing And Walking Tour):

You will spend most of the day with a local guide exploring the attractions of Fes, which was founded 1,000 years ago by the second Moulay Idriss. Your tour starts from the Royal Palace gate and takes you through the narrow streets of the Medina to the Jewish Quarter and the Tanneries. This tour highlights all the sites with cultural and historical interest including the Bou Inania Medersa and the Karaouine Mosque. Afterwards you will visit the ceramics cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. In the afternoon we will take you to admire the panoramic view over Medina, and visit the new city to experience modern Fez 

6^th Day: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara Desert: 

 After breakfast, your trip will take you off Fez and travel through the heart of the Middle Atlas. We will drive through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland”, we cross the Atlas Mountains  before arriving at your restaurant for lunch in Midelt. We drive to the Sahara Desert via the town of Erfoud,. Arriving in Merzouga desert, , free evening to enjoy the surrounding dunes next to the hotel and watch the sunset, dinner and overnight at a hotel 

7^th Day : Merzouga Desert – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley:

  After breakfast, we set off for Erfoud / fossil town. Here you will see stalls selling crystals and semi-precious stones as well as fossils. The workshops are open to visitors. Leaving Ewe we travel through Toudgha Gorge, These are the most impressive cliffs in southern Morocco and they are well known to experienced mountaineers. We will have lunch before continuing to the Dades Valley where you will see some impressive rock formations as well as interesting mud Kasbahs, then spend a night over there at a hotel/Riad 

8^th Day : Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou:

  Continuing to El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tons of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Arriving in Ouarzazate “the Hollywood of Africa“. Visit the stunning Taourirt Kasbah in the city, and the film Studios. Not far beyond Ouarzazate, you’ll arrive to Ait Ben Haddou,  night at Ait Ben Haddou 

9^th Day : Ksar Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech:

  We visit the spectacular hillside town of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,  It has the largest and best-preserved collection of Kasbahs in Morocco and you can have lunch in front of the attraction. Follow on via the most beautiful valley called Ounila we stop to visit the marvelous Telouet Kasbah, Continuing we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the TIZI N TICHKA’s pass with 2260 m high, stop for stunning pictures along the journey, Then arrive at the red city Marrakech, you spend a night at a hotel/Riad in Marrakech Medina 

10^th Day : Marrakech – Marrakech (

 After breakfast, we visit the Majorel garden, the historic sites of the city including the Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el Fna square, walking tour in the Medina Souks (By our local certified guide), and free time afterwards… Overnight in Marrakech Medina accommodation/Riad 

11^th Day : Marrakech – Marrakech (Free day) OR Essaouira Day Tour / Flexible:

Free day OR Hammam and Spa…

OR

A Day Trip to the Atlantic ocean, where you can explore the serene coastal city Essaouira.

OR

Day trip to the Atlas mountains visiting local families and having traditional lunch

At the end of the day tour, will take you back to Marrakech Medina hotel/Riad 

12^th Day / June 23: Marrakech city – Marrakech Airport  / Casablanca Airport drop off:

After breakfast, transfer from the Riad/hotel to Marrakesh or Casablanca airport,

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