12 days north and coast of Morocco

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO 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 the 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 – HIGH ATLAS – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – ROSES VALLEY – DADES GORGES

After breakfast at the Riad, we will drive to Dades gorges, by crossing the High Atlas mountains and ‘Tizi N’tichka’ pass , which is the highest road pass in Morocco at 2260m altitude, where we will also stop for you at various panoramic views in order to take pictures. Then we will visit one of the oldest beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco, That is called Ait Benhadou, a Kasbah of the 16th century recognized by the Unesco, where we will stay for lunch in a local restaurant. After that, we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate (The African Hollywood), where we will visit Atlas Studios of cinema and Taourirte Kasbah. Then we will move to the Roses valley and through the way of 1000 Kasbahs. Overnight and Dinner at Dades Valley, in the upper Gorges.  

DAY 4: DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – ERG CHEBBI – MERZOUGA – CAMEL TREK AND SUNSET

After Breakfast we will drive to Todra gorges (the grand moroccan canyon), famous for rock climbing at its rock walls that rise to 300m in a narrow part, here you will have a walk to smell the real nature of green agricultural lands and wide river. We will continue down to Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marbles, where you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop that produces Merble fossiles. We will arrive in Merzouga in the evening. You will be welcomed with a cup of tea and have a safe room to be prepared to spend an excellent night in the nomad desert camp. You will have about 90 min of camel ride to cross the highest sand dunes in the north Africa, while you enjoying the show of the sunset till you arrive to the Bivouac, you will have a private tent, the tents are well equipped with mattresses, blankets, cushions, hot shower and also private toilet. You will be served a delicious Moroccan dinner, after that you will gather around the fire to admire a typical Berber music performed using drums under the sky full of stars.  

DAY 5: ERG CHEBBI – KHAMLIA VILLAGE – MERZOUGA

The camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to see what may be the best sunrise of your life. You will have breakfast in the camp restaurant. Afterwards, you’ll peacefully comel-trek back to the vehicle appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. Excursion with 4WD to make a route through the desert. We will see an oasis and visit the town of Khamlia MIFISS mines, and meet the Berber nomads of the desert. Visit the Khamlia village, the origin people from Mali and the cross-road of the caravan coming from Mali to Morocco. Midday lunch at a local restaurant to taste the Medfouna Pizza. 

Spend a night in the Hotel in Merzouga with a swimming pool. 

DAY 6: MERZOUGA – ZIZ VALLEY – ZIZ GORGES – MIDELT – MIDDLE ATLAS – AZROU – IFRANE – FES 

After a hearty Moroccan Breakfast and shower, we will leave for Ziz valley, here we will stop for you to admire a wonderful panoramic view of Ziz palm oasis and Ziz gorges. Lunch will be in Midelt, then we will continue to Azrou by crossing the Middle Atlas mountains with its cedar forest, where we will find wild monkeys waiting for you to feed them. Before arriving at Fes, we will stop for a while to have a rest in Ifrane. European-style town that is also called Switzerland of Morocco. In the evening we will arrive at Fes, Overnight at the Riad.  

DAY 7: EXPLORING FES 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 8: FÈS – MEKNÈS – VOLUBILIS  – CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, We will drive to Meknès to see the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Sahrij Souani and also the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismael. 

Afterwards, we visit the remarkable Roman ruins of Volubilis, with its mosaics and temples.

Afternoon departing to Chefchaouen the ‘blue town’ is more than just an ornament, the beautiful Chefchaouen brims with attractions. Its heritage is rich. The inescapable Medina with its famous narrow winding alleys, is an opportunity to mingle with the local population, and to smell and taste delights: from freshly baked bread, to skillfully prepared tagines. There is also the Kasbah which stands in the middle of the old quarter: its lush gardens, located in the center of the city, are a haven of freshness. Its museum, which is home to a collection of old weapons, some photos of the city, and textiles, is a must-see.

DAY 9: CHEFCHAOUEN – TÉTOUAN – TANGER

After breakfast, we will explore the charming city of Chefchaouen, 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 the influences of Spanish civilization and architecture are all around. Then, we head to tangier and spend the night in the Riad.

DAY 10: TANGER – ASILAH – RABAT

After having breakfast head to Tangier stop for pictures, visit Hercule cave, visit the old Kasbah and Mellah area (optional) and admire the seaside.

Drive ahead to Asilah where you will have lunch and admire the seaside coastal cornish.

Afternoon we will drive to RABAT, the capital of Morocco. 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. Overnight at the Riad.

DAY 11:  RABAT – CASABLANCA – EL JADIDA – ESSAOUIRA

After breakfast we will drive to Casablanca, the biggest city in Morocco! we will ensure that you visit the Hassan II Mosque and experience the coastal “Cornish” seaside. After having lunch we will drive to Essaouira and spend the night at the riad.

DAY 12: ESSAOUIRA SIGHTSEEING – MARRAKESH EVENING DEPARTURE

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.

Afternoon we will drive back to Marrakech airporrt