15 Days Authentic Morocco tour

We will welcome you at CMN international airport in Casablanca, while in Casablanca we will visit Hassan 2 mosque and the corniche Ain Diab then drop you off at your hotel. ( Val D'anfa Hotel or similar )

After the breakfast we will leave Casablanca towards Rabat where we will visit the best sites of this city such as the Hassan Tower ,Challah Kasbah and the Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic, then drive via highway to visit the small town of Asilah then stop at Hercules cave , where according to legend, the Greek God was born, we will also see Cap spatel in Tangier and explore the medina before to check into your riad. ( Riad Mokhtar or similar )

After the breakfast we will leave Tangier towards Chefchaouen where you will start a walking tour to explore this beautiful blue town which is also called chaouen'. Holy town, nestled between two mountains. with our guide to get know how the day’s steps and the visit starts with The medina, the kasbah, the Uta El Hammam square, the great mosque Jamaa El Kebir (15th cent.), the craftsmen centre, Ras el Ma source overlook its lime-washed walls soaking up the blazing sunlight give a beautiful landscape. Nothing could be better than a stroll through the twisting alleyways of the medina or to watch the locals stitching babouches (slippers) and djellabas, at the foot of the Kasbah, in the doorways of houses dating back to its foundation in 1471. Overnight stay at your riad. ( Riad Dar Chaouen or similar )

Leave Chafchaouen towards the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will stop to explore the 2000-year-old ruins and get a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch can be taken in one of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities Meknes and where you will visit Mausoleum Moulay Ismail,Bab Mansour,Sahrij Souani. After, we will continue to Fes where you will be at the riad in the medina. ( Riad Sara Fes or similar )

You will be picked up from your hotel/Riad in Fez to start exploring the following sights:
The highlights include:
• Andalusia Mosque: This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.
• Tanners’ District: One of the main attractions of Fez, the tanners’ quarters is where leather is produced using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a bird’s eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.
• El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine: Visit Fez’s most popular attraction, the El-Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenid Craftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedar wood carvings on the ceiling.
• Karaouine Mosque: One of the biggest religious structures in Morocco, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the centre of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.
• Azouia Moulay Idriss: The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch, which is also as close as a non-Muslim can get.
• Place Nejjarine: A beautiful fountain can be seen at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and Carpentry and showcases Fez’s renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones and objects of everyday use.
The tour breaks for lunch at Moroccain restaurants in Medina.
After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions outside Fez.
The highlights of this tour include:
• Gates: Royal Palace, Bab Boujloud: The Bab Boujloud gate is the most famous gate in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate. The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a huge and impressive gate.
• Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.
• District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.
Late afternoon we will drop you off at riad. ( Riad Sara Fes or similar )

Departure to Midelt passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the berber village of Immouzer Kandar and Ifrane, a wonderful mountain village, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco '' and then on to Midelt. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. In Midelt you will be accommodated in a riad/hotel. ( Villa Pomme D'or or similar )

After breakfast in your hotel you will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud where you can visit where they make the fossiles Afterwards we will visit the authentic market in Rissani city before heading to Merzouga, where you will meet your camel guide. The camels will take you into the Sahara for 30 minutes to one of the high dunes to watch the sunset, after the sunset you will ride them again back to your luxury camp. You will have dinner under the beautiful desert sky and spend the night in a private nomad tent. It will be a magical night when the sky is clear of cover and stars sparkle and shine with intensity, Overnight at a private Luxury tents. ( Golden Luxury Camp or similar )

After visiting the village and oasis of Merzouga, You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle, then we continue to see the panoramic view behind the Erg Chebbi of sand dunes so as to take lot of pictures and to see how the colour of the dunes change by the light of the sun after to the village of Mirdani ‘’ an old village in ruins ‘’ also stopping at M’fis, the place where coal was extracted and the large majority of the population of Merzouga worked to earn a living. A very interesting day which is spent in or very near the dunes, the highest dunes in Morocco. After the village of Mirdani we continue to the Nomads families in their tents at Kem Kem. After having tea with them continue to the hotel. ( Sunrise Palace Hotel Merzouga or similar )

In the morning after the sunrise and breakfast, we will continue our trip towards Dades Valley via Rissani where you can visit the souk (the biggest Market in the area) then continue to Tinghir, and Todra gorges , the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a hotel overlooking the Dades valley. ( Xaluca Dades Hotel or similar )

After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate passing through the Dades Valley, the line of kasbahs that give this extremely popular route its nickname as valley of a thousand kasbahs. Just before the town of Skoura, visit Kalaa Mgouna, the rose city, where you can purchase local rosewater.We will continue to Ouarzazate. “the Hollywood of Africa”. On, through the “Road of the thousand Kasbahs”- the fascinating “sand castles”. After 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate We will stop at the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou . The kasbah is one of the most intriguing red earth castles lining the ancient road of the Kasbahs, and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Lunch by the Kasbah and continue on our way to Marrakesh through the famous Tizi -in-Tichka pass over the High Atlas Mountains. The range has snow on its peaks most of the year. Appreciate the beauty of the timeless landscapes on the twisted roads through Berber villages. Arriving Marrakesh, drop you off at your riad in the medina. ( Riad Nesma or similar )

Marrakesh is the second oldest imperial city, known as the pearl of the south. After breakfast we will come to pick you up at your hotel/riad in order to start the visit of historicalMarrakech tour including: Bahia Palace, Badi Palace, Saadian tombs, the famous main square “ Jmaa Lfna” with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters, Koutoubia Minaret, local market “ Souk” and Majorelle Garden; named after the famous French painter,who constructed here his art deco villa and started the botanical gardens, in 1980 it became the residence of Yves Saint Laurent. In the end of the day we will drop you off at your hotel/riad. ( Riad Nesma or similar )

Pick up at the Hotel/Riad at 9 AM to drive south of Marrakech for an adventure day tour through Ourika Valley. After around (30 Kms, 18.64 miles) the lush valley of Ourika starts. The Valley of Ourika is planted with olive, walnut, apple, apricot, cherry trees and much more. We will visit a local “Berber” house to explore their way of life and enjoy the tea ceremony lesson. Majestic views and varied landscapes of Berber villages built in adobe and stones. They are worthy for nice pictures, After that we will continue to Asni, famous for its fruit trees (Apples, walnuts, almonds, peachs...) then heading to Imlil village where you will go hiking to reach the waterfalls. Afterwards we will continue our trekking back to your hotel in Imlil where you will spend the night. ( Riad Jnan Imlil or similar )

leaves the mountains behind, the deserted landscape around us softens and the panorama changes from arid beige to vivid green. In the distance, still some way off, a blue stripe rises above the argan groves on the horizon. It takes a little while to realise that it is the Atlantic. Below us, spread out like a map, lies Essaouira - a stunning splash of white between the sea and sky, much more Mykonos than Morocco with its honey-combed white chalk houses and blue framed windows. ( Riad Raoud Rayhan or similar )

Originally built on a rocky peninsula and overlooking the Atlantic, Essaouira is one of Morocco’s must-see destinations. With a whitewashed medina enclosed by huge pink sandstone ramparts which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with a rich Portuguese and Andalusian heritage, Essaouira holds great appeal. From a long white sandy beach and dunes to a bustling fishing port with excellent seafood and colourful wooden fishing boats, Essaouira has always been a favourite retreat of hippies, sailors, artists and musicians.

Phoenicians & Portuguese

Founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, the Portuguese arrived in the 15th century and established the first fortifications and a trading post. The town of Essaouira itself wasn’t built until the latter half of the 1700′s, sanctioned by an Alouite sultan, Mohammed II. It was actually a renowned French architect who designed and built the town, harbour and fortifications in the style of a European fortress.
Medina & Atlantic Beach
Local attractions include the Sidi Med Ben Abdallah Museum, the souks, the old city gates, and the impressive sqalas – fortified sea bastions. Perhaps enjoy a meal in one of the fabulous seafood restaurants and a stroll along Essaouira’s impressive sandy beach.
Overnight stay at riad.

After the breakfast Departe to El Jadida,Safi along the Atlantic coast, It’s a centre for the fishing industry of Morocco and also for the export of phosphates.Pottery ismanufactured.The city was held by the Portuguese until 1541. Subsequently it came under French control until Morocco became an independent nation in 1956. Arriving El Jadida to visit the famous citadel, built under the Portuguese occupation in the 16th century.Overnight stay at riad. ( Riad Soleil D'orient or similar )

After breakfast , transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International airport for your return flight. End of our services.