Casablanca to Marrakech - 14 Days
PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the highlights of Morocco on a 14 day group tour starting from Casablanca. Wander through the souks of Fes and Marrakech, soak up the sun on the Atlantic coast of Essaouira and explore the blue city of Chefchaouen and the capital, Rabat. Enjoy 14 colourful days of culture, beaches and bustling bazaars!
Tour Highlights
Marrakech - Explore Morocco's most famous city independently, or join an optional guided tour to see Djemaa el Fna and the medina
Casablanca - Begin your trip in the beautiful coastal city of Casablanca
Rabat - See highlights of the Moroccan capital on a guided tour, including Hassan Tower and the Royal Palace
Chefchaouen - Spend a night at the Blue City in the Rif Mountains and enjoy a guided tour of the many highlights
Fes - Delve into the oldest medieval city in the world with an included tour and free time to check out some of the old dye pits and tanneries
Midelt - Soak up the pristine alpine surroundings, enjoy a hike in the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit a Berber home
Sahara Desert - Ride a camel amongst the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night under the stars in our Berber camp
Todra Gorge - Marvel at the towering gorge, which is more than 1,000-feet high in places and changes colour as the sun moves across the sky
Ait Benhaddou - Stroll through the winding alleys of this UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah, which has starred in many famous movies
Essaouira - Relax with two free days to explore this quaint fishing city, home to a beautiful medina and beachside cafes
Day 1 - Welcome to Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco! You'll be met at Casablanca Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight - Casablanca
Day 2 - Rabat & Meknes
Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes. This morning we drive to Rabat, Morocco's capital city to visit Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan tower, and the Royal Palace. After lunch we will move on to the third of our Imperial cities Meknes to enjoy some free time.
Overnight - Meknes
Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 - Chefchaouen
Meknes - Chefchaouen. After breakfast, we’ll embark on a tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site of Morocco. UNESCO-listed, the site dates back to AD40 and once ruled the entire Roman province of Mauritania. We’ll then head on to Chefchaouen for a guided tour this afternoon. High up in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen boasts a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare.
Overnight - Chefchaouen
Meals - Breakfast
Day 4 & 5 - Fes
Chefchaouen - Fes. Enjoy some free time in Chefchaouen this morning - relax at the hotel or spend your time exploring this beautiful city. We travel on to Fes in the afternoon. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, and its medina is a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights. To navigate, follow one of the five, themed tourist circuits. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit, but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.On day 5 we embark on a fully guided tour of the city of Fes. Explore the tanneries, souks, potteries, and the Medina, and learn the fascinating history of the city. We’ll later return to the hotel to get ready for an optional night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.
Overnight - Fes
Meals - Breakfast x 2
Day 6 - Midelt
Fes - Midelt. This morning we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We will enjoy a small hike in the afternoon and a visit to a local Berber family home where we catch a glimpse of their way of life before returning to our hotel for the evening in this mountain location.
Overnight - Midelt
Meals - Breakfast
Day 7 - Sahara Berber Camp
Midelt - Erg Chebbi. Today we embark on a scenic drive followed by an afternoon relaxing. Then we head out towards the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga. The dunes are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres! Transferring to our camels we trek into the Sahara for a night at our Berber Camp. Tonight enjoy a local meal, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.
Overnight - Merzouga
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Todra Gorge
Erg Chebbi - Todra Gorge. Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. We will have an early lunch at the village co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber, handmade rugs, kilims and carpets. The afternoon can be spent exploring the Gorge, walking through the palmerie or if you’re feeling adventurous, there is the option to rock climb.
Overnight - Todra Gorge
Meals - Breakfast
Day 9 - Ait Benhaddou
Todra Gorge - Ait Benhaddou. Leaving the impressive Todra Gorge we continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou, stopping en route in Ouarzazate for lunch and the opportunity to tour its famous film studio (book/pay locally). After lunch we tour the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.
Overnight - Ait Benhaddou
Meals - Breakfast
Day 10 -11 - Essaouira
Ait Benhaddou - Essaouira. Today’s drive offers panoramic views as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira. A colourful old city and fishing village is located within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Just outside the town great beaches and an Atlantic surf beckon.Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the bustle of the Imperial Cities. During our time here there’s the option to take part in horse trekking or quad biking or a cooking class.
Overnight - Essaouira
Meals - Breakfast x 2
Day 12 - 13 - Marrakech
Essaouira - Marrakech. This morning we head back to Marrakech to explore the last of Morocco’s four Imperial cities. Marrakech, set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Its great pride and landmark is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Seville. It is said that after the third of these was completed, the sultan had the eyes of his architect put out, lest he should build another more beautiful tower elsewhere. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina and Djemaa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place. An optional guided tour of Marrakech is offered with a local payment of 200 Dirhams, alternatively you can explore the city yourself.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast x 2
Day 14 - Goodbye Morocco
Our tour concludes after breakfast and hotel check out this morning, should you wish to extend your stay in Morocco please do let us know!
Meals - Breakfast
Included:
13 breakfasts & 1 dinner (Berber Camp)
12 nights accommodation & 1 night camping at a Berber camp in the Sahara
Guided sightseeing - Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Rabat and Ait Benhaddou
Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
Transportation and transfers in private mini van/touring vehicle
Specialist local guides at some sites
Arrival transfer from Casablanca Airport on day 1 & transfer to airport on day 14.
Not Included:
International or domestic flights and visas
Personal travel insurance Personal expenses
Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow Euro 4-5 per day or part thereof, per traveler for your guide and Euro 3-4 per day, per traveler for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture.
Entrance Fees: Euro 55-75pp, paid in local currency
Please Note:
The price may vary depending on the level of accommodation you choose & season of travel. If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, we will happily provide you with a quote for transportation only.
