An extensive tour of Morocco, visiting its most fascinating art cities. It will be an unforgettable journey through history, architecture, mosques, markets, colors and art.

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An extensive tour of Morocco, visiting its most fascinating art cities. It will be an unforgettable journey through history, architecture, mosques, markets, colors and art.

Your itinerary will include: 

  • City tour of amazing Casablanca, probably Morocco's most famous city and most popolous urban centre;
  • Rabat and its unique historical sites protected by Unesco, such as Kasbah of the Udayas;
  • The old town of Fes, believed to be the largest completely car-free urban area in the world;
  • Marrakech, or the "red city", with its beautiful historical palaces and mosques;
  • The incredible beach town of Essaouira with its strong cultural legacy.

Join us on this amazing adventure, you won't be disappointed.

Azzedine
Trip offered by Azzedine - Cynab Voyages Spoken languages: English, French, Arabic Travel expert in Morocco

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Casablanca
  • End Marrakech
  • Countries
    • Morocco
  • City
    • Casablanca
    • Rabat
    • Fes
    • Erfoud
    • Tinghir
    • Ouarzazate
    • Taroudant
    • Essaouira
    • Marrakech
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Casablanca
    Day 1

    Meetup at Casablanca airport, then transfer to your hotel.

    Afternoon visit of Casablanca: sightseeing will include the outside of the splendid Hassan II mosqueAin Diab Corniche, then the Habous quarter, the oldest area in Casablanca and the setting of the Royal Palace before continuing along to the Mohammed V square.

    Overnight in Casablanca.

    Visited places:
    • Casablanca
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Casablanca - Rabat
    Day 2

    After breakfast, journey from Casablanca along the coast to Rabat. Explore the capital of Morocco walking around the entrance to the Royal palace and its gardens, then Mohammed V and Hassan II Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, the landmark of Rabat and one of the oldest mosques of Morocco.

    Overnight in Rabat.

    Visited places:
    • Casablanca
    • Rabat
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
    Day 3

    After breakfast, city tour of Rabat, including visits to Oudaya Kasbah, Rabat old medina and Chella Necropolis with its Roman ruins.

    You'll leave Rabat crossing vast agricultural fields to Meknes. Visit to Bab El Mansour gate, Harri Souani stables, the old medina and the beautiful royal palace. Then it's on to the sacred city of Mly Idriss .You may have some rest before moving to the Roman ruins of Volubilis just 3 km away from Mly Idriss. Volubilis is a truly impressive place selected by Unesco to be a cultural heritage for humanity.

    Depart to Fes for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Rabat
    • Fes
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Fes
    Day 4

    Full day city tour of Fes with a local guide; Fes is Morocco spiritual and intellectual capital with the biggest old medina in the world.

    You will visit Jemaa El Karaouyine, the first university established in the world, the Mederssa Bouanania, Tanneries and the artisan quarters. Overnight in Fes.

    Visited places:
    • Fes
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Fes - Medelt - Erfoud
    Day 5

    After leaving Fes, we will head to a totally different part of Morocco, characterized by the spontaneity of the inhabitants and the beauty of nature.

    Enroute to Erfoud, we will pass through many Berber cities and villages, Ifrane, charming town with European style houses, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative. We will continue via Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages before reaching Erfoud for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Fes
    • Erfoud
  • 6
    Erfoud - Tinghir
    Day 6

    Optional: Early morning excursion to the golden sand dunes in Merzouga to watch the sunrise.

    Return back to Erfoud to  have breakfast before travelling to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir has a large big oasis more than 40 km long.The valley is full of palm trees, olives and a few minutes walk through the green valley.

    About 15 km north of Tinghir lies Todra Gorge, a 300m cut deep wall into the mountains of the High Atlas and one of the rarest landscapes ever. Overnight in Tinghir.

    Visited places:
    • Erfoud
    • Tinghir
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Tinghir - El Kelaa - Skoura - Ouarzazate
    Day 7

    Breakfast and then journey through Dades valley and El Kella Mgouna, a big village which is famous for its roses. Every year, the locals celebrate this flower with a festival attended by hundreds of people from all over the world.

    You'll also visit Elkella Mgouga and then continue your tour to to Morocco's Hollywood, Ouarzazate, for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Tinghir
    • Ouarzazate
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Ouarzazate - Taroudant
    Day 8

    Ouarzazate with its cinematographic studios has become Morocco’s Hollywood. It is also a city of beautiful kasbahs and great history.

    Visit to the magnificent Taourirt Kasbah, recently restored, receiving thousands of people during the folkloric festival of the city every year. Along with Kasbah Tifoultout, it is one of the few remaining Glaoui residences.

    Journey through Taznakht and Taliouine to Taroudant for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Ouarzazate
    • Taroudant
    Accommodation offered:
  • 9
    Taroudant - Agadir - Essaouira
    Day 9

    Taroudant is a pleasant small village located in the Sous Valley. It is recognizable thanks to its surrounding ramparts and is known for its craftsmanship. We will have time to wander along the souks to watch the craftsmen at work.

    We will leave Taroudant passing along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean towards Essaouira. Enroute stop in Agadir then it's on to Taghazoute and Essaouira for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Taroudant
    • Essaouira
    Accommodation offered:
  • 10
    Essaouira - Marrakech
    Day 10

    Essaouira is a gorgeous town with a beautiful old medina that always seduces its visitors.

    Besides its beautiful architecture, cultural treasures, curving sandy beaches, and stunning combination of ocean views, Essaouira also boasts a charming artisan quarter and a big fishing port. We will head towards Marrakech for the rest of the day and for the overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Essaouira
    • Marrakech
    Accommodation offered:
  • 11
    Marrakech
    Day 11

    Breakfast and full day guided city tour of Marrakech. The city tour will include the famous Jemaa El Fna square with its arrays of food, snake charmers, music players, fortune tellers.

    Next to the square we will visit the Koutoubia Mosque dating back to the 12th century, Bahia Palace and  Menara Gardens. Part of the city tour will also include a walk through the amazing old Medina. Overnight in Marrakech.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
    Accommodation offered:
  • 12
    Marrakech
    Day 12

    Free day in Marrakech.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
    Accommodation offered:
  • 13

    After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation in double / single rooms with supplement
    • Daily bed & breakfast
    • Dinners in Merzouga, Tinghir & Ouarzazate
    • Modern AC vehicle
    • English speaking driver escorted by a national guide
    • Entrance fees to monuments
    • Local guides in Volubilis, Fes & Marrakech
    • Porterage at airport and hotels
    • All taxes
    Price does not include
    • Tips
    • Camel ride (35 euros)
    • Personal expenses
    • International flights