11 Days Private Tour from Casablanca

program overview:

11 Days Private Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech through to Merzouga in Morocco, and atlas mountain, you will have the opportunity to spend a night under the stars in the impressive desert erg Chebbi, and visit the city of the famous Merzouga, Nissan, Arfoud…, the largest in the Sahara desert of Morocco, where you will discover the landscapes around destination Morocco and Sahara desert, and through on collocation valley, extensive valleys, dunes, gorges, and towns camouflaged in the landscape, you will enjoy tours from Casablanca, with experience tours and camel ride on desert tours.

Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat :

Upon arrival to Casablanca, we will collect you and drive you to visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest outside Mecca, and experience the coastal Cornish seaside. Afterward, we will leave for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, you’ll see the Hassan Tower, and the Oudaya Kasbah before checking in to your Hotel/Riad at the heart of the Medina. Overnight in our Hotel/Riad.

Day 2 : Rabat - Chefchaouen City Tour :

After breakfast, in your Hotel/Riad, you can start the road to Chafchauen, and get there in midday for exploring the blue city of Chefcahouen. A beautiful unique city with its white-washed walls and its blue doors and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, this city was occupied by Spain and got influenced by the Spanish civilization and architecture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in its alleys and streets. Overnight in Riad.

Day 3 : Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes :

After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start towards Volubilis, via Wazan and other Rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the Roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history, after the visit to the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city the 17 th century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the medina, Bab El Mansour and enjoy a visit of Moulay Ismail shrine. After the visit to Meknes, we will drive directly to Fes city where you will spend the night.

Day 4 : Fes Sightseeing Tour :

After breakfast, we will discover the oldest city in Morocco, strolling in its alleyways and back roads. Consequently, our visit begins by visiting the Royal Palace door, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco in the 16^th century. In any case, we will guarantee that you visit all the cultural destinations with social and historical interest including the celebrated Al Qaraouine University, the oldest one in the world, the Tanneries, the Attarine historical center, and Mulay Idriss. After lunch, we will proceed to go to the tiles cooperatives and afterward encounter a superb view of the entire Medina of Fes. A night with breakfast at the Riad.

Day 5 : Fes – Merzouga :

In the morning we will pass through mountains to a region known as Imouzzer, which is blanketed by forests of cedar, juniper, and cork oak. The area is well known for having abundant wildlife and we may see many types of birds, wild boar, and Barbary apes on our scenic drive.

Then the road will start climbing into the Middle Atlas Mountains where we may see the slopes dotted by the tents and goat herds of nomadic Berbers who call this rugged region home.

After late lunch in Midelt, we continue on mountain roads overlooking the wide-flowing Oued Ziz. Passing Kasbahs and palm groves, we’ll pass through the colored city of Er-Rachidia and arrive in the late afternoon at Merzouga, a city on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert where we will spend the night at the hotel.

Day 6 : Tour around sand dunes 4×4 – camel ride and night in the camp :

In the morning, we start our tour around the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will visit a Berber house still practicing the nomadic life, then go listen to spiritual Gnawa music in Khamlia village. We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads, and an Oasis of palm trees. For lunch, we will head back to Merzouga. After relaxing for a while, we will go for camels that are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes.

We will spend the night in an equipped camp, which is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise. When we arrive at the camp, we climb the high dunes to see the sunset. We’ll spend the night with drums music in the middle of the Sahara in nomad tents.

Day 7 : Merzouga - Toudra Gorges - Dades valley :

Wake up early in the morning to see one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world on top of dunes. Then you back to have a nice traditional Breakfast before you return with the camels to the hotel where you can take a refreshing shower. Passing by Rissani and Erfoud, we leave to visit the fossil marble factory before moving on to the palm groves and Tinjdad Touroug. Reach one of the strengths of the South: the Todra Gorge. The channel of the River Todra Gorge has formed a vertical wall of huge and unique beautiful proportions, it’s actually the paradise of climbers.

Lunch on-site and a half-hour walk quietly to see the gorges, in the afternoon we continue to the Dades Valley through Boumalne. Dinner and overnight at the Dades Gorges as selected hotel category.

Day 8 : Marrakech Sightseeing Tour :

After breakfast, you will Enjoy the guided city tour of Marrakech. The morning begins with a visit to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque 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. The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back to the time of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. The tombs were discovered in 1917 and were restored by the Beaux-arts service the mausoleum comprises the interments of about sixty members of the Saadian Dynasty that originated from the valley of the Draa River. After a lunch break, You Continue to the world-famous Jemaa el Fna Square. which houses an array of food, snake charmers, local musicians, and fortune-tellers. There’s nowhere on Earth like the Jemaa el Fna, the square at the heart of old Marrakesh. You will also walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. Night and breakfast at the Riad.

Day 9 : Marrakech - Essouira :

After breakfast departure to Essaouira, passing by Chichaoua and Sidi Mokhtar. you will also cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees.

Upon arrival to the coastal city of Essaouira, you will explore some of the most beautiful sights Such as the fishing port of Essaouira, Skala Kasbah, and art galleries of the City while you Strolling the Medina.

At lunchtime you could have some seafood in the harbor stalls or at a local cafe terrace, then you get to walk down the beach and watch local boys playing football, or Sunbathe at the 6 km long sandy beach.

Day 10 : Essaaouira - Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque via Eljadida :

Today early morning, travel to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. Casablanca’s history goes back thousands of years as the Berbers established settlements there around the 10th Century BC. Famed civilizations such as the Phoenicians and Romans were known to have traveled there as well. During World War II, the city served as General Patton’s headquarters for the North Africa campaign, and the host of the 1943 meeting between the heads of state to plan the Normandy landing. Upon arrival, enjoy a bus tour of the city including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque*, the largest Mosque in Morocco, and the beautiful Corniche seaside. View Mohamed V Square and Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. Take in all of this and more throughout your day. Your last night features a special Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant *Please note: Interior visits during afternoon leisure time may not be possible due to the winter prayer schedule Overnight: Casablanca.