Best Morocco 13 Days Tour From Casablanca | Sahara & Imperial Cities

Welcome to Morocco!

Upon arrival at Mohammed V International Airport, your private driver from Morocco Tours By Hamid will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you can begin discovering Casablanca.

A first visit can include the spectacular Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco's most impressive landmarks and one of the few mosques in the country accessible to non-Muslim visitors through organized tours.

You can also discover the Corniche and stop near Rick's Café, inspired by the famous movie Casablanca.

After sightseeing, you'll check into your hotel or riad.

Overnight: Casablanca

After breakfast, leave Casablanca and travel north toward Rabat, Morocco's political and administrative capital.

Visit some of Rabat's most important landmarks, including:

Hassan Tower
Kasbah of the Udayas

After the visit, continue north through the Moroccan countryside toward Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City.

You'll pass through towns and villages before stopping for lunch around Ouazzane.

Continue through the Rif Mountains until you reach Chefchaouen.

After checking into your accommodation, enjoy some free time to discover the charming blue streets.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Today is dedicated to discovering Chefchaouen at your own pace.

Walk through the narrow blue-painted streets of the medina and discover colorful doors, traditional shops and small local cafés.

You can visit Ras El Maa, a natural spring on the edge of the old town, and explore the Kasbah and Outa El Hammam square.

For lunch, enjoy Moroccan cuisine in one of the traditional restaurants or rooftop cafés overlooking the medina.

In the late afternoon, walk toward the Spanish Mosque to enjoy panoramic views and, weather permitting, a beautiful sunset over the Rif Mountains.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward the historic heart of Morocco.

Your first major stop is Volubilis, an impressive archaeological site containing the remains of an ancient Roman city.

Explore its Roman ruins, mosaics, columns and ancient streets before continuing to Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities.

Visit the historic medina and admire the famous Bab Mansour gate.

Continue to Fes, where you'll check into a traditional riad in or near the historic medina.

Overnight: Fes

Today you'll discover Fes, one of Morocco's most important cultural and historical cities.

With a local guide, walk through the ancient medina and explore its maze of narrow streets, traditional souks and historic buildings.

Depending on opening hours and access, highlights may include:

• Al Quaraouiyine area
• Bou Inania Madrasa
• Al Attarine Madrasa
• Fes tanneries
• Andalusian Quarter
• Traditional souks
• Royal Palace area
• Mellah
• Panoramic viewpoints

Fes is famous for its traditional craftsmanship, including leather, ceramics, metalwork and textiles.

Return to your riad or hotel in the evening.

Overnight: Fes

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert.

The landscape changes dramatically as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, often nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco" because of its alpine-style architecture and mountain setting.

Continue to the cedar forests, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques.

Afterward, travel to Midelt, known for its apple production, where you'll stop for lunch.

Continue south through the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley before arriving in the Merzouga region.

Check into your desert hotel with views toward the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Overnight: Merzouga

Today is one of the highlights of your 13-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.

After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert region by private 4×4.

You'll visit the surrounding desert and may stop at former mining areas before continuing to meet a nomadic family and learn about their traditional lifestyle.

Continue to Khamlia, a village famous for Gnawa music. Enjoy a traditional musical performance and discover more about the cultural heritage of the region.

In the afternoon, return toward the dunes and begin your camel trek across Erg Chebbi.

Ride through the golden Sahara dunes while watching the landscape change as the sun begins to set.

Arrive at your private desert camp, where you'll have dinner and enjoy traditional Moroccan music around the campfire.

Overnight: Private Sahara desert camp

Wake up early if you'd like to experience the spectacular Sahara sunrise from the dunes.

After breakfast, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4, depending on your preference.

Continue toward Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates, before traveling through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.

Continue through the Todra Valley toward the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the river.

Enjoy time for photographs and a short walk before continuing toward the Dades Valley.

Check into your hotel for the evening.

Overnight: Dades Valley

After breakfast, continue toward Marrakech through some of Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.

Travel through the Valley of Roses and the road toward Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara.

Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified ksar and one of Morocco's most recognizable architectural sites.

Explore the old settlement and enjoy time for photographs.

The journey then continues through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching an altitude of approximately 2,260 meters.

Along the route, you can stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn how traditional argan products are produced.

Continue to Marrakech and check into your riad or hotel.

Overnight: Marrakech

After breakfast, discover Marrakech, Morocco's famous Red City.

Your local guide will take you through the city's historic landmarks and medina.

Depending on opening hours and your interests, your sightseeing can include:

• Koutoubia Mosque
• Bahia Palace
• Ben Youssef Madrasa
• Marrakech Medina
• Traditional souks
• Jemaa el-Fnaa

You can also visit the Majorelle Garden, subject to availability and ticket arrangements.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the medina, shop for Moroccan handicrafts or relax at a traditional café.

Overnight: Marrakech

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Marrakech before departing for the Atlantic coast.

After a late breakfast, around 10:00 AM, travel toward Essaouira.

The journey takes you through the Moroccan countryside and the argan tree region.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy lunch.

Spend the afternoon exploring Essaouira, including:

• Historic medina
• Skala
• Fishing port
• Traditional souks
• Beach
• Local seafood restaurants

Essaouira is also known for its connection to film and television productions, including scenes associated with Game of Thrones.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this Atlantic coastal town.

Overnight: Essaouira

After breakfast, begin your return journey toward Casablanca along the Atlantic coast.

Depending on road conditions, timing and your interests, you can make stops around Safi, Oualidia and El Jadida.

Safi is known for its pottery traditions and Atlantic coastline.

Oualidia is famous for its lagoon and coastal scenery.

Continue to El Jadida, the historic Portuguese-influenced coastal city, before continuing to Casablanca.

Arrive in Casablanca and check into your hotel.

Enjoy your final evening in Morocco.

Overnight: Casablanca

After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you from your Casablanca hotel to Mohammed V International Airport according to your flight departure time.

Your 13-day Morocco tour from Casablanca ends with unforgettable memories of Morocco's imperial cities, blue mountain villages, Sahara dunes, ancient kasbahs and Atlantic coast.

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