In Casablanca, you will explore the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside Mecca. Continuing to Rabat - the capital of Morocco - we visit the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before you check in to your overnight accommodation in a riad at the heart of the Medina.

DAY 1 :

Casablanca - RABAT :

Morocco tour 14 days from Casablanca

After breakfast we will drive to Chefchaouen via the city of Asilah. Asilah is known for it annual festival for the art - most of the walls of the Medina are painted by various famous artists from all over the world. Your visit includes the Skalla fortress. If time permits, we will have a drive through Tangier. Afterwards you will continue over the foothills of the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Overnight in a traditonal riad.

DAY 2 :

RABAT - ASSILAH - CHEFCHAOUEN :

After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Chefchaouen “The blue city of Morocco”. Situated at the footstep of 2 higher mountains, Chefchaouen is a beautiful unique city, with its white washed walls and blue doors and windows. Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain; therefore there is much influence from the Spanish civilisation and Moorish architecture. In the afternoon you will have your own time. Overnight in the same riad.

DAY 3 :

CHEFCHAOUEN :

Today we travel to Fes via Ouazzan to Volubilis, the well preserved Roman empire dating to 225 BC. Here you will see the most beautiful Mosaics in Morocco. We will have a guided tour of the site and learn a lot about the Roman Empire. After that we travel to Meknes, the Ismaili capital of Morocco where we see the gate Bab Mansour. Our visit includes also the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. We continue via the highway to Fes. Overnight accommodation at a fancy riad in the medina.

DAY 4 :

CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES - FES :

After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes the “the Sprititual City of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys; visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest - including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain. After lunch, we will drive you outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will drive you to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight accommodation at the riad .

DAY 5 :

FES :

Today we travel to Ifran, referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco", and then to Midlet and the Ziz Valley. We will drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud, and then Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty - the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Arriving in Merzouga hotel.

DAY 6 :

FES – AZROU - MIDLET - ZIZ VALLEY - MERZOUGA :

Today you’ll visit the Gnawa persons to experience their music and lifestyle. We will drive in desert area where you will have the opportunity to meet the Nomad families. We may also visit the souk in Rissani, a traditional town which was the origin of the ruling family in Morocco and the meeting place of the Caravans trading as far as Timbuctou in Mali. In the afternoon you will start your guided camel ride, led by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Overnight at our desert camp where you will have your dinner.

DAY 7 :

MERZOUGA DESERT AND THE CAMEL TREK :

Early in the morning our camel guide will wake you up to watch desert sunrise. Afterwards you will trek back to the village of Merzouga. After breakfast in riad, you’ll leave for the Dades Valley, visiting Todgha Gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. We will have an optional hour’s hike through the fields where you will enjoy visiting an old mud village. On through Dades Valley you will have the opportunity to see majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes". Overnight accommodation will be in your hotel with dinner.

DAY 8 :

MERZOUGA DESERT - TODGHA GORGES - DADES GORGES :

INCLUDED IN THE AROUND MOROCCO TOUR:

Private transfer from your hotel

Transport in A/C vehicle with English speaking driver

Camel ride and night in desert camp (1 camel per person)

Accommodation in hotels including dinners and breakfasts

Local desert and city guide

PRICES FOR 14 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA

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Today we travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. Today you will have the opportunity to meet Berber Nomads in their caves and then you will enjoy the fertile “Rose valley” and the rock formations along the way. We’ll stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater. Continuing on to Skoura and the birds valley, you’ll visit the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-preserved kasbah in this area followed by some light hiking in the valley and a stop for lunch then we continue to Ouarzazate - “the Hollywood of Africa”- whose geography and beautiful landscapes have attracted many world class movie producers. Overnight accommodation in riad.

DAY 9 :

Dades Gorges – Nomad CAVES - ROSE VALLEY - OUARZAZATE :

After breakfast in your riad, you will travel to Marrakech via the dramatic Tizi Ntichka Pass. Today you’ll stop at the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. The largest Kasbah in Morocco, was built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains, at the end of the 19th century to be one of his stops during his long trading routes to Timbuctu in Mali. Now the Kasbah houses many of the Glaoui family members. After visiting t the Kasbah, your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’tichka in the high Atlas mountian before to arrive to Marrakech. Night in a Riad in the oldest medina.

DAY 10 :

OUARZAZATE - Ait Benhaddou KASBAH- Marrakech:

Guided tour in Marrakech "the Red City of Morocco”. We explore most of the sites with historical and cultural interest - including the famous Jemaa El Fna square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs; the Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, then in the afternoon visit the Majorelle Gardens, and have a short visit to the new city of Marrakech . Overnight accommodation will be at the same riad.

DAY 11 :

Marrakech:

We leave Marrakech, we drive through lush valleys filled with orange groves, ancient olive trees and working farms on the drive to the coast. After a short while, we arrive in Chichaoua, where we can take a short break for a coffee or snack . Once you have had the chance to refuel a bit, we will continue on, soon coming upon our first signs of the Argan trees. These special trees are valued for their nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. We explore medina in Essaouira and overnight in authentic riad.

DAY 12 :

MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA :

Today we explore Essaouira , we visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. Today you will have lunch in a Moroccan way, freshly bought fishes ‘cooked to order’. Essaouira is also referred to as The "City of the Wind" and it attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. We stay overnight in Essaouira riad/hotel.

DAY 13 :

ESSAOUIRA :

After breakfast in your riad, we will drive you to the airport for your departure flight.

DAY 14 :

Casablanca AIRPORT :

PRICES FOR MOROCCO TOUR

Sahara Desert Journeys Morocco offers affordable private Morocco tours and holiday packages that do not compromise on quality service, reliable transport or comfortable hotel /riad/ camp accommodation. We do not provide ‘budget or cheap’ tours but we can provide affordable tours for individuals, couples and small or large groups. We have designed our Morocco tours for the mid-level budget traveller but can modify some options for those with a limited budget or for those seeking a more luxurious Morocco experience.

Let us know what you are looking for and we will be happy to design a tour that best fits your budget and travel style. Your private Morocco holiday includes travel in an air-conditioned four wheel drive, the services of an English speaking local driver, accommodation and breakfasts and most of dinners. Lunches, drinks and other extras such as entrance fees or tips are not included.

The season when you travel

The number of persons travelling - more travellers, less cost per person.

The number of days you want to be on tour.

We usually provide mid-range accommodation in 3 and 4 star riads and/or hotels, however luxury or budget hotels can also be arranged.

One way or return travel - round trips cost less.

Cost of the Casablanca tour will vary based on:

Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 25 % deposit. At your request, we will send an invoice with payment details.

Deposits can be paid via direct bank transfer , western union or paypal. . Receipts will be issued on receipt of the deposit. The balance can be paid in cash (Euro or Dollars or Moroccan Dirham) to the driver on commencement of the tour.

You can pay the balance by credit card or direct bank transfer but this will incur a 4% fee.

Please refer to information about tipping when considering the total cost of your tour.

Payments and deposit for tour:

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