8-day Morocco tour from Casablanca

The drive from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss near Volubilis is about three hours. Once in the region, we’ll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Then off to Meknes where you can explore an afternoon some of this Imperial city’s sights and continue to Fes. Dinner and overnight. 

Embark on a captivating full-day city tour of Fes, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Your exploration begins with a visit to Jamaa Al-Karaouine, an esteemed institution renowned as the world's first established university. Delve into the rich history and architectural splendor of the Medersa Bouanania, a magnificent Islamic school. Prepare to be mesmerized as you navigate through the bustling medina, the largest and oldest in Morocco, where you'll encounter vibrant tanneries, clay workshops, artisan quarters, and enchanting souks. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Fes' cultural heritage. As the day comes to a close, retreat to your accommodations in Fes, ready to continue your remarkable journey.

After breakfast in your riad, you’ll start travelling southeast to Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia. Your first stop will be at Ifran, referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco", and then to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbarian apes. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Er Rachidia. After lunch in Midelt, your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. We will drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud, and then Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty - the current ruling royal family in Morocco. In the afternoon you will start your guided camel ride, led by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Overnight at our desert camp where you will have your dinner. For your convenience, the camp is equipped with flush toilets.

Take an optional sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga. Then return to Erfoud for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tin- jdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous, 40km oasis, which boasts all above the Todra Gorge, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains, then transfer to Kelaat M’Gouna along the Dades Valley. Kelaat M’Gouna is a large village, which is famous for cultivating roses, so expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there. Transfer to Ouarzazate, also known as “Morocco’s Hol- lywood,” for dinner and overnight. 

Begin a city tour of Ouarzazate with the Taourirt and Ti- foultout Kasbah, which are considered to be among the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Next, visit the film studios where some of the most famous desert land- scapes were and are still being shot. Continue on to the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, the iconic land- scape immortalized in such films as Lawrence of Ara- bia, Gladiator, and Alexander. Leave Ait Ben Haddou, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi N Tichka pass to Marrakech overnight

Take a full day guided city tour of Marrakech, be- ginning with the world-famous Jemaa el Fna Square, which houses an array of food, snake charmers, local musicians, and fortune-tellers. Next, visit the Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs, lunch at the hotel, afternoon tour of the medina . Dinner at a local restaurant and Overnight in the hotel. 

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Casablanca airport for your return flight.