15 days Grand Morocco tour

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKECH AIRPORT

Pick-up from marrakech airport. Our driver will wait for you outside the main entrance of the airport with a sign on behalf of your name . Then we’ll take you to your Riad which is situated in the heart of the medina. Overnight  at the Riad.

DAY 2 : EXPLORING MARRAKECH

After breakfast in your Riad, you will start exploring Marrakech, which is also called ” the Moroccan red city”. Our official tour guide will ensure that you discover the most important parts of historical and cultural interests, including : the Saadians tombs, El Bahia Palace and the market. Lunch will be at a typical restaurant in the new city. Afternoon, you will explore the new part of the city and the gardens of Majorelle.  Overnight at the Riad.

DAY 3: MARRAKECH – TIZI N’TAST – TAROUDANT

Morning departure to Taroudant “ The little Marrakech ” just after 2 hours driving we will visit the Tinmel mosque dated since 12 century, crossing the villages of Asni and Ouirgane valley; the high Atlas mountains through the Tizi N’taste pass (2200 m above sea level). Arrival in Taroudant and visit of the city; with its monument and souks (Arab & Berber). Night and dinner at the hotel. 

DAY 4: TAROUDANT – IGHERM – TAFRAOUT 

After breakfast, depart to Ighrem through the anti-Atlas to discover Berber villages and the valley of almond trees. After Ighrem we will cross the valley of Tazagzaoute with its procession of palm trees. Visit of Igudar, collective granaries used centuries ago by Amazigh communities. Used to keep anything from grains, food, to jewelry, weapons, and legal documents. Igudarare are considered to be the world’s oldest form of banking.  Arrival in Tafraoute at the end of the day. Night and dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5: TAFRAOUT – TIZNIT – AGADIR – AOURIR 

Departure direction to Tiznit, a small medina surrounded by ocher walls about 6 km contains the shops of jewelers, working mainly in silver, which made the city famous. Walking through the alleys and from the méchouar, where you can see some artisans still working by the old way. Drive ahead to Aourir through Agadir. Night at the hotel.

DAY 6: AOURIR – ESSAOUIRA

After breakfast we will drive to Essaouira and admire the Atlantic seaside. Arrive at Essaouira and Explore this old Portuguese fishing port with its 16th century harbor walls and 18th century French-designed fortifications and colorful houses. The main entrance to the harbor is through the Porte de la Marine, built in 1184 and decorated with two columns of a classical triangular pediment. A sandy bay sweeps to the south of this enchanting town, and wooded hills dominate the eastern skyline. Spend the night at the Riad.

DAY 7: ESSAOUIRA – EL JADIDA – CASABLANCA – RABAT 

After breakfast we will drive to Casablanca, the economic capital of  Morocco! we will ensure that you see the Hassan II Mosque and experience the coastal “Cornish” seaside. After having lunch we will head to Rabat, the capital of Morocco.

DAY 8: RABAT – ASILAH – TANGIER

After breakfast, we will visit Rabat, a wonder of the medieval Moorish world with its great minaret left unfinished when its founder died in 1199. Visit the Chellah necropolis and Oudaya kasbah. Afterwards, we drive to Tangier via Asilah; stop for pictures and admire the seaside. Following lunch we head to tangier and spend a night in your Riad.

DAY 9: TANGIER – TETOUAN – CHEFCHAOUEN

After having breakfast we start to drive through the Rif mountains and Tetouan city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains of Morocco till we get to Chefchaouen, one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif mountains. Guided city tour with a local guide in the Medina (old part of the city) with its blue color became one of the best towns to visit in Morocco surrounded by many funky arts, crafts stores, rooftop restaurants and cafes. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

DAY 10: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FEZ

After breakfast in the Riad your journey starts towards Volubilis crossing several Rif villages and beautiful countryside, we stop in Volubilis to discover the Roman ruins and we learn about the Moroccan BC history, then we will drive to Meknes city (the 17th-century heritage) where we will stop for lunch. The afternoon is time to visit the historical sites of Medina such as Bab el Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Later on we head to Fes city where we will spend the night.

DAY 11: EXPLORING FEZ MEDINA

All day devoted to visiting Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, home to the world’s first university dating from the 9th century and one of the most complete medieval cities in existence, founded in 790 A.D. Seeming to exist somewhere between the middle ages and today, the Soul of Morocco stimulates the senses with its visual details, haunting sounds and rich aromas. Guided visit of medieval Medina, Karaouine University, Medersa Attarine, Kingdom Palace, Ben Denane Synagogue, souks. Spend the night in the Riad.

DAY 12: FEZ – IFRANE – MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI

Early morning we start the day towards the Sahara from the Riad, crossing near the national park of Ifran, We will make a break in town of Ifran « the Switzerland of Morocco » as it calls To enjoy its beauty and to have memorable photos, after that we will head towards Azrou to see the Barbary Apes/ monkeys in the cedar forest then we Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. By the afternoon, we will cross the pass of Tizi N Telkom 1907m altitude to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz gorges, which offers amazing photographic opportunities. Later on we will have a stop in a panoramic view of Ziz valley. The drive continues to Merzouga passing by Aoufous and Erfoud, as soon as we Arrive at Merzouga we get ready for the experience of riding camels on the dunes for an hour and  half to enjoy the sunset. Overnight and dinner in a private tent campsite.

DAY 13: ERG CHEBBI – TODRA GORGES – DADES GORGES

The camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to see what may be the best sunrise of your life. Afterwards, you’ll peacefully comel-trek back to the vehicle appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna. The route through Dades valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing several opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. 

DAY 14: DADES GORGES – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKESH

After breakfast Continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa” towards the roses valley and Skoura village. Head towards the village of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site where many outstanding films like Lawrence of Arabia or Tea in the Sahara took place. 

Lunch is at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbahs, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Continue your journey to Marrakesh through the High Atlas mountains. 

DAY 15: AIRPORT TRANSFER

Depart to Marrakesh airport ( You need to be at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight, so your departure will be organized accordingly).