Casablanca Trip Overview
With this itinerary, you will have the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in 7 days. Starting with the gorgeous Hassan 2 Mosque passing by Hassan tour in Rabat and the authentic oldest medina of Fes continuing to the Fabulous big Dunnes of Merzouga desert and the wonderful panoramic view of Todra and dades gorges the High Atlas mountains the Berber villages ending in the mysterious medina of Marrakech We provide high-quality services and offer you overnights in selected hotels/riads through the country.
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* Duration: 8 days
* Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
* Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Transportation Services
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What to Expect When Visiting Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
With this itinerary, you will have the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in 7 days. Starting with the gorgeous Hassan 2 Mosque passing by Hassan tour in Rabat and the authentic oldest medina of Fes continuing to the Fabulous big Dunnes of Merzouga desert and the wonderful panoramic view of Todra and dades gorges the High Atlas mountains the Berber villages ending in the mysterious medina of Marrakech We provide high-quality services and offer you overnights in selected hotels/riads through the country.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca arrival (CMN airport)
Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Our driver will pick you up from Casablanca airport up to your flight time and transfer you to your hotel overnight in your hotel.
Duration: 14 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 stars Hotel
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Fez
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
After breakfast in your hotel, we will start the trip to Fez via Rabat. Our first stop will be in the impressive Mosque of Hassan II, built-in 1993 by a team of over 6000 craftsmen. Located on the shores of the city it is an imposing edifice and one of the few mosques in Morocco that foreigners are allowed to enter.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
after we will continue to Rabat the capital of the kingdom
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Here, you will see the Hassan Tower
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Boulevard Abi Regreg, Rabat 10030 Morocco
visit the Mausolem of Mohamed 5
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Kasbah des Oudaias, off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco
visit the kasbah des Oudaias
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
overnight in Fes
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel / riad
Day 3: Fez Sightseeing
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
After breakfast in your Riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Mosque and University Karaouiyn, Fes, Morocco
Al Quaraouiyine, built in 859BCE by Fatima al-Fihri, is believed to be one of the oldest universities in the world. It now operates as a mosque and cannot be entered by non-Muslims. However, its library, renovated in 2016, is open to the public, and you can get a glimpse of the impressive, handmade tilework dating back to the 9th century. You can also get a perfect view of the mosque courtyard from the rooftops of nearby restaurants in the medina.
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
his is the most iconic place in Fez, and the oldest tannery in the world, where they still operate as they did in medieval times. Here, men make leather in a massive tannery surrounded by houses and shops. The smell of the dyeing process can get rather intense, so take a scarf to cover your nose (or they will give you mint leaves to rub under it). This is a great place to buy your leather souvenirs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bou Inania Medersa, Rue Talaa Sghira, Fes 30110 Morocco
Right at the entrance of the old medina lies the former theological college for Muslim intellectuals. Built by Sultan Bou Inan in the 14th century, it has been beautifully restored, featuring incredible mosaics, carved plaster, cedar mashrabiyas (lattice screens) and impressively large doors. The inside is splendid, with a fountain in the courtyard and endless, handcarved walls and zellij(mosaic) tilework. It also has rooms on two floors, where classes used to be taught.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tombe dei Merenidi, Nella Zona a Nord della Medina, Fes 30030 Morocco
These tombs house the skeletal remains of sultans and other royals of the Merenid dynasty. Although not intact, and most of the decorations and engravings have faded throughout the years, you can still see the authenticity of the architecture. The climb up the hill is definitely worth it for the view over the 1,200-year-old medina, especially at sunset. Just don’t stay too long after nightfall, as the descent can get difficult in the dark
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fes el-Jdid, Fes Morocco
Mellah became a Jewish quarter in the 14th century and Fes el-Jdid became a refuge for the Jewish community and was originally home to 250,000 Jews. Since the creation of the state of Israel, however, only a handful now remain – and they are in the Ville Nouvelle. Mellah is full of history and Jewish-style architecture, such as the Ibn Danan synagogue located in the heart of the Mellah, where some buildings housed people up until the late 20th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Art D’Argile, N 41 Hay Lala Yakout Rue N3 Ain Nokbi, Fes 30030 Morocco
the ceramic factory hand made stuffs
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 stars hotel/riad
Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga- Camel Trekking and overnight in a desert camp
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
Pick up from your hotel in Fez at 8 am and depart for the South of Morocco. You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to have some memorable photos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Azrou, Azrou, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After that, you will head toward Azrou to see the monkeys in the cedar forest
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
ontinuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of Tizi N Talghamt to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz Gorges.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Errachidia, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Later you will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fossiles d’Erfoud, Avenue Molay Ismail Erfoud, Erfoud 52200 Morocco
The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous with fossils and dates) where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi. These dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. On the arrival, you will get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a desert camp. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes with the spectacle of Sahara music.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: orient desert camp
Day 5: Erg Chebbi Dunes – Erfoud – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades
Pass By: Tinejdad, Morocco
tinjdad
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert and then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga. We depart towards Tineghir passing by Erfoud and Tinejdad. Have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to Todra gorges via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Later on, we drive to Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Auberge Panorama Dades (or similar up to the availability)
Day 6: Boumalne Du Dades – Kelaa M’gouna – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi N’Tichka Pass – Marrakech
Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
This morning after breakfast in the hotel, we depart to Marrakech. The next site to visit is the Rose Valley going through the big Skoura palm grove, a beautiful place to contemplate more than 700.000 palms and numerous kasbahs that are built in the surrounding area. In this Valley damascenes, roses are raised for cosmetic use such as the valued rosewater
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
The next stop is in Ouarzazate, also known as “The gate of the desert” that in the Berber language means “noiseless or without confusion”. Here we´ll see the Taourirt Kasbah, one of the most spectacular ksars in Morocco. Stopping for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the Atlas studio
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
we continue to the ksar (fortified village) of Aït Ben Haddou where we will visit the famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Famous films have been shot in this spectacular stage, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara with Penélope Cruz…etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
we will drive to Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Arrival in Marrakech and check into your hotel
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 stars hotel/riad
Day 7: Full day to visit Marrakech
Stop At: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
After breakfast in the hotel, you will have a private guided tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina, and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: 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 narrators, jugglers, diviners. snake charmers and music. Overnight in your accommodation
Duration: 14 hours
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
koutoubia mosque
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bahia Palace, Av. Imam El Ghazali, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Bahia palace
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Badi Palace, Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech Morocco
El Badi Palace
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Jemaa el Fnaa
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
Jardin Majoerelle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
saint laurent
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 stars hotel/ riad
Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca airport (CMN)
Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
The driver will drop you off in the airport up to your flight time and the end of our services
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
