Highlights of 14 days tour from casablanca:
- Visiting Hassan II Mosque
- Exploring Chefchaouen
- Ruins of Romans and visiting Meknes
- Exploring Fes
- Ifrane , Cedar Forest
- Ziz Valley
- Rissani , Camel Trek and Berber Camp
- Todgra Gorges, Boutaghrar Caves
- Ouarzazate , Ait Benhaddou, Telouate
- Exploring Marrakech
- Ourika Valley
- Exploring Essaouira
Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Your first day of the 14 days tour will begin from Casablanca by visiting the biggest Mosque in Africa, Hassan II. It took 7 years to build it. It does not only take 25,000 worshippers inside the mosque hall but it can also take 80.000 on the mosque’s outside ground. Next, we will pass by the city of Rabat visiting its highlights. After that, we will drive to the blue pearl,Chefchaouen . Accommodation at a Riad or Hotel.
Distance : 334 km (207.538 miles)
Day 2 : Exploring Chefchaouen
After breakfast , you will start to explore the city of Chefchaouen, the blue city. It is a small town in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen dated back to 1471. A little fact about Chefchaouen is that the name of the town comes from a Berber name : “Chef Chaouen” means “look at the horns”. Chefchaouen is a quaint place to hike and relax. So, you will have the opportunity to walk through the old medina of Chefchaouen to enjoy its alleyways with its blue washed walls.
In addition, you could visit Rass El Ma (The Head of The Water) literally it is the source of water that is used by the city in irrigation and laundry place where local women wash the clothes and blankets in public place. The last but not the least, you should climb up to the Spanish mosque for a panoramic view of Chefchaouen. Accommodation at a Riad or Hotel.
Day 3 : Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After Breakfast , we will leave Chefchaouen and head to the city of Fes crossing the Rif Mountains. On our way, we are going to visit the Romans’ruins in Volubilis. Next, we continue to Meknes for having lunch and seeing its fascinating sites , then we end up the 3rd day of 14 days tour from Casablanca in Fes. Accommodation at a Riad or Hotel.
Distance : 200 km (124.274 miles)
Day 4 : Exploring Fes
During this day, you will accompany a local guide , who will take you to discover the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. The city has two old Medinas , the largest of which is Fes El Bali . It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Fes El Jedid which was built by the Merinids. We will take you to see and visit 3 main exterior sites. First, the 1st extorior stop will be the beautifully decorated 7 gates of the royal palace. Second, we will see the medina of Fes from high panoramic view.Then, finishing our exterior visit by visiting the ceramic factories.
The Medina has so many fascinating historical sites such as: Al-Qarawiyyin, which dates AD 859, is the oldest continuously functioning Madrasa (Old School) in the world. The Tannaries in which you can see the workshop of making leather and how it is tanning. You also have the chance to walk in the Souks (Old Markets) in the Old city of Fes.
Day 5 : Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt
After having your breakfast, we will drive through the Atlas mountains to see Ifrane city, which is the coldest place in Morocco. It has a nickname which is Switzerland of Morocco because of its design of the houses against the snow falling. Next, we will continue to see the Monkeys in the Cedar Forest of Azrou, those kinds of monkeys belongs to the Macaque Species. Later on, we will head towards Midelt which is considered as the capitale of apples. Accommodation at a hotel in Midelt
Day 6 : Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud
After breakfast, you will enjoy driving along the ziz gorges. You will no doubt also like the Ziz valley of palm groves which is located in a bank in Atlas Mountains then reaching the city of Erfoud where you will spend the night.
Day 7 : Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga (Berber Camp)
After breakfast, you will visit the traditional Souk (Market)of Rissani, where local people come for shopping 3 times a week. Next, heading to the village of Khamlia where you will experience and listen to the Gnawa Music and enjoying the Berber Pizza in the same village . Then, heading to the hotel to start your camel ride which lasts 1.5 hour. Accommodation will be at the Berber Camp , experiencing the life of nomads and enjoying berber music under plenty of stars if the weather helps.
Day 8 : Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Tinghir – Boumaln Dades
At early morning,you will ride camels back to the hotel enjoying the stunning sunrise . After your breakfast, you will be exploring of different fortresses and valleys of Palmeries and gorges .You will visit the Wells which were used as a system of irrigation in 17th century, and Todra Gorges, with mountains of 300 m (1000 feet), then pass by the city of Tinghir , and heading towards Boumalen Dades where you stay in a relaxing hotel after a long day
Distance : 250 km (155.342 miles)
Day 9 : Boumaln Dades -Dades Gorges – Botaghrar Caves -Skoura – Ouarzazate
The 14 days tour from Casablanca still continues. After breakfast , We will pass by the valley of Roses in which the festival of Roses takes place at the end of May. Then reaching Skoura oasis of palm groves. Next, heading to the city of Ouarzazate which is known as the Hollywood of Africa, in which there are Cinema Studios where so many worldwide famous movies were produced such Gladiator , Game of Thrones and Cleopatra. and stopping by the Kasbah of Taourirt Accommodation at a Riad or hotel
Distance : 140 km (86.992 miles)
Day 10 : Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will drive to the famous Kasbah in Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River. Aït Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Many films have been produced in the Kasbah including : The Gladiator ,Games of throne,The Message , The Mummy, Alexander and Babel.
After having lunch, we will continue to the extraordinary Kasbah of Telouet. It was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power. The Kasbah of el Glaoui is a stunning kasbah with a beautiful mountainous backdrop. It was started by the Glaoui family, who had risen to power of Morocco south of the High Atlas in the late 1800s, and who worked with the French in the early 1900s. You can see from the roof the vast extent of the Kasbah, and the huge structures are still impressive, albeit crumbling, even today. Inside, visitors can wander through the large state rooms, with dusty pink plaster and painted cedar ceilings, and colourful zellij tilework. Afterwards, continuing to the city of Marrakech acrossing Tizi NTichka in the High Atlas Mountains .
Accommodation at a Riad or Hotel in Marrakech .
Distance : 200 km (124.274 miles)
Day 11 : Exploring Marrakech
After breakfast , you will be accompanied with the local guide to explor the city of Marrakech by visiting its most fascinating sites starting by the Tombs of Saadians, Palais Bahia, the Kotoubia Mosque. You could also visit Majorelle Garden which is in the new city. Ending the day in the square of Jamaa Lafna and the Souks.
Day 12 : Day Trip to Ourika and come Back to Marrakech
Experience the beauty of the Ourika Valley up-close on this full-day private scenic tour from Marrakech, and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day.
The Ourika Valley is the closest day trip from Marrakech, but it’s not just its convenience that makes it special. Drive towards the High Atlas Mountains, taking in the beautiful landscape of green meadows and authentic 16th and 17th-century Berber villages. If you take your tour on a Monday, you can even stop at a roadside souk. See fruit orchards, vegetable terraces, and villages clinging to the side of hills. Marvel at the labor undertaken by the Berbers who hoisted materials to construct small houses up mountain sides, and work the terraces in a hostile environment. Continue along the valley of palm trees, following the Ourika River. Fruit trees, tiny hamlets, riverside restaurants, and the summer homes of the wealthy will keep you occupied. Then, we will go to Setti Fatma to feel the refreshing waters of the waterfall.
Day 13 : Day Trip to Essaouira and come back to Marrakech
Take a full-day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech and spend time in the laid-back fishing town. Leaving Marrakech at 08:00 to drive through the vast and breathtaking Moroccan landscape, peppered with a few scattered villages, some camels, sheep, and goats grazing in the countryside. Deep in the desert, the vegetation changes to Argan trees that only grow in the wild, and which provide berries for local goats to eat. If you wish, you can stop for an Argan oil tasting in a small co-operative run by local women. Discover how the Argan oil is extracted from the trees, and learn also about its uses in cooking and cosmetics.
Enter the charming blue and white town of Essaouira to explore its artistic wonders at leisure. Strolling along the quays and watch the fishermen unloading their catch of the day, and the brightly-painted fishing boats coming back to shore. Or enjoy the many fine restaurants at the port, and dine on freshly caught fish and seafood.
Explore the historic ramparts, and visit the Medina to see local artists selling their crafts of Thuya wood. The ramparts will give you an insight in to how this old seaport village was armed against the threat of invasion. Parquetry still remains a traditional specialty of Essaouira, and another beautiful attraction of the region is its tranquil beach. It is where you can laze away throughout the peaceful afternoon. The tour culminates depending on your time when you would like to return to Marrakech.
Day 14 : Transfer to the Airport at Casablanca
Transfer to the Airport of Casablanca, depending on the time of your plane.The end of the 14 days tour!
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Distance : 242 km (150.371) 2.30 hours via high wa