A Grand Tour of Morocco : 12 Days of Wonders

A driver will pick you up from Marrakech Menara Airport and transfer you to your hotel or riad in Marrakech city center.
We provide a transportation service from Marrakech airport to your accommodation in the city. Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name and will escort you to the vehicle. The transfer will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
You will be taken directly and promptly to the entrance of the hotel or riad, wherein our driver will assist you with your luggage and confirm your arrival.
The transportation service includes your pick up from the airport and drop off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a private guided tour of the Marrakech Medina with an official guide from the city. You will see the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the medina and its souks, and explore more of Marrakech's secrets: the Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens. In the afternoon, the best option is to explore the medina on your own, approaching the square that in the evening is full of storytellers, jugglers, diviners, snake charmers and music. Overnight in standard accommodation.

Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8am, and depart to the High Atlas Mountains, a subrange of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, passing through Tizi N’Tichka pass with stops for panoramic views and photos of the camouflaged Berber villages. We continue south to the fortified village (ksar) of Aït Ben Haddou where we'll visit the famous Kasbah (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986). Famous films like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy of the Nile, The Jewel and Sahara with Penélope Cruz have been filmed in this spectacular location. Free time for lunch in town. We continue to Ouarzazate, also known as "The gate of the desert", which in Berber means "without noise or confusion". Here we'll see the Taourirt kasbah, one of Morocco's most spectacular ksars. Next is the Rose Valley, passing through the large Skoura palm grove with over 700,000 palms and many kasbahs. Damask roses are raised here for products like rosewater. The annual Rose Festival held here each May is an important cultural event for Morocco. Finally, we reach the Dades valley where we will spend the night.

We will depart from your hotel in Dades Gorges after a typical Moroccan breakfast. We will take the 'Road of 1000 Kasbahs', driving through the colorful Berber villages of the Dades Valley. Around 45 kilometers further, we will arrive in Tineghir. It is famous for its beautiful palm groves and Jewish quarter.
Upon arriving at the Todra Gorges (Todgha), you will have free time to go trekking along the canyons which are about 300 meters high. It is a favourite place for mountain climbers.
Afterwards, we will go to the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga Sahara Desert. You will have free time for lunch along the way before arriving in Erfoud.
Once you arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will take a 1.5 hour camel ride at sunset to reach the oasis where the camp is located. You will spend the night in a bivouac in the Merzouga Sahara dunes either under the nomadic tents or outside under the stars. You can play drums with the camel drivers. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the Camp in Merzouga Sahara.

Very early in the morning we have a "Date with the sunrise". In the middle of the desert, waking up early is a "must do" to witness the most spectacular Sahara Desert sunrise you've ever seen from the top of a dune near the camp.
After having breakfast, we return to Merzouga on the camels and we start our trip northwards, through the Tafilalet palm grove, the largest in the world. You'll see thousands of palm trees along the 20 km stretch of road.
This leads us to the Ziz valley, fed by the river coming down from the High Atlas Mountains. We make a stop here and from this high viewpoint, enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the town of Aoufous.
We make another stop in Midelt, right in the heart of the Atlas Mountains where you'll have free time for lunch and rest for a while. In the afternoon we continue through the Cedar Forest where, if lucky, we'll see some monkeys.
The next place we visit is the city of Ifrane, situated at 1630 meters above sea level in the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas. Its broad avenues, clean development, gardens and architecture make this city look like a Swiss town. That's why it's called the Moroccan Switzerland, and it has an important ski resort too.
About 6 pm we arrive at Fes. Overnight stay will be in Riad.

Key highlights:
• Witnessing the stunning Sahara Desert sunrise
• Crossing the Tafilalet palm grove
• Passing through the Ziz Valley and Aoufous town
• Lunch stop in Midelt
• Driving through the Cedar Forest
• Arrival in Ifrane, the "Moroccan Switzerland"
• Arrival in the Imperial City of Fes in the early evening

After breakfast you will meet with a local tour guide to explore Fes, one of the oldest and holiest of the Imperial cities. Your cultural and historical walking tour will take you through the 2000-year-old living medina. A maze of narrow streets filled with markets and souks, craftsmen, donkeys and mules carrying loads.
You will visit Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas (Islamic universities), the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the Karaouine Mosque, Fes Jdid and the revered Merenid Tombs for a spectacular panoramic view of Fes. Overnight stay will be in Riad.

Highlights will include:
• A walking tour of the ancient medina of Fes
• Visiting Islamic institutions like the medersas and mosques
• Seeing historic sites like the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
• Spectacular views from the Merenid Tombs
• Overnight stay in a Riad in the heart of Fes
Overall, this day will give you a taste of Fes' rich history, culture and Islamic heritage through an in-depth guided walking tour of its medina.

After breakfast at your riad in Fes, we will travel to the amazing Blue City of Chefchaouen. The drive from Fes to Chefchaouen will take around 3 hours.
Upon arriving in Chefchaouen, you will be treated to stunning views of the blue-washed medina from above before being taken to your accommodation to check-in.
The rest of the day will be free for you to explore Chefchaouen at your leisure. Chefchaouen is known for its small, charming blue-washed medina and is a popular place to unwind.
Overnight stay will be at your selected hotel in Chefchaouen.

Highlights of the day will include:
• The scenic 3 hour drive from Fes to Chefchaouen
• Arrival in Chefchaouen and check-in at your hotel
• Spectacular first views of the blue medina from above
• Free time to wander the blue-washed alleys and admire the architecture
• Overnight stay in Chefchaouen, the 'Blue Pearl of Morocco'
This day will take you from the bustling city of Fes to the laid-back mountain retreat of Chefchaouen for a change of pace and a burst of color, as you explore the blue medina at your leisure.

After breakfast at your hotel or riad, we will drive to the city of Asilah through the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Upon arriving in Asilah, you will have the opportunity to explore the city. Asilah is known for its annual international arts festival as most of the walls of the medina are painted by famous artists from all over the world.
Your visit will include Skalla fortress, where you will enjoy wonderful views of the medina and ocean before checking into your accommodation.

We will depart from Asilah and drive to Casablanca, continuing up the Atlantic Coast.
Our first stop will be in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. There you will see the Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah.
We will then continue on to Casablanca where you will visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, built in 1993 by a team of over 6,000 craftsmen. Located on the shore of the city, it is an imposing edifice and one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims are allowed to enter. Overnight stay will be in standard accommodation.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will continue our journey up the Atlantic coast. We will pass through El Jadida, a small port city formerly controlled by the Portuguese and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Next, we will reach the seaside town of Essaouira, this UNESCO World Heritage listed city. The windswept fishing port with its broad beaches and ancient walled medina built into the cliffs has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed atmosphere, you can explore the small but lively medina, stroll along the ramparts or beach, or visit the port to see the daily fish catch. Overnight stay will be in Riad in Essaouira.

Highlights of the day will include:
• Driving up the Atlantic coast
• Passing through Portuguese-influenced El Jadida
• Arrival in resort town of Essaouira
• Free time to explore the UNESCO medina, stroll the beaches or visit the port
• Overnight stay in a Riad in coastal Essaouira
This day will take you along the coast from Casablanca, passing through El Jadida en route to the laid-back beachside town of Essaouira with its historic Medina and coastal scenery.

After breakfast at the Riad, we will depart for Marrakech. The drive will be relaxing through scenic countryside lined with Argan oil cooperatives.
You will have the opportunity to visit an Argan oil cooperative to learn about the production of this Moroccan specialty.
Later we will reach Marrakech and check into your hotel or riad. Overnight stay will be at your selected accommodation in Marrakech.

Our driver will collect you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport as per your selected departure time. This will mark the end of our services.