Morocco Private 21 Days Grand Tour From Casablanca

Our driver will wait for you at the exit of Casablanca Airport Mohammed V with a sign with your name. The driver will transfer you to your hotel in Casablanca.

This morning, delve into the history and culture of Casablanca and explore the highlights of this old world city. In Casablanca the economic capital of Moroccan kingdom you can see the United Nations Place, Mohammed V Square, the Central Market, the Habbous Quarter the Mehkama (court), the Cathedral Notre Dame de Lourdes, the residential area of Anfa, the famous Hassan II Mosque and the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche lined with restaurants and swimming pools.

Set off for the city of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. After about an hour’s drive up the Atlantic coastline, you will arrive in this elegant city filled with impressive landmarks.

First, we’ll head to the Chellah, a historic necropolis surrounded by thick fortified walls. Our tour then leads us to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a marble masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, which houses the tombs of Moroccan kings and princes. We’ll also visit a gateway to the royal palace as well as a fascinating area called Oudaya Kasbah.

Overnight in the hotel in Rabat.

After breakfast in your hotel in Rabat transfer to Laarache then to Assillah. These are 2 small beatiful and paceful cities. Its a best place to relax and spend the time by the beach.

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel this morning to begin the drive toward Larache where free time to explore this small amazing city before continuing onto Assilah to visit the old Medina and its famous painted walls.

After breakfast in your Hotel, you will meet your driver to start exploring Tanger. It is a day to discover (Tanger) the culture of the city of northern Morocco. The visit allows you to visit Cape Spartel, the impressive Palace of the Sultan, the Necropolis, the caves of Hercules, the Kasbah, the medina and the souk. Once you arrive at the souk, you will have free time to walk through the streets. After visiting the souk in half a day you would have time to have lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant to taste the best Moroccan dishes. Overnight at the hotel in Tangier.

After breakfast in the hotel in Tangier continue the tour toward Oued Lou and Tetouan to Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen or Chaouen, as it is often called by Moroccans, is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Tangier and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The name refers to the shape of the mountain tops above the town, that look like the two horns (chaoua) of a goat. « Chef Chaouen » derives from the Berber word for horns, Ichawen. There are approximately two hundred hotels catering to the summer influx of European tourists. One distinction possessed by Chefchaouen is its blue-rinsed houses and buildings.

Chefchaouen is a popular shopping destination as well, as it offers many native handicrafts that are not available elsewhere in Morocco, such as wool garments and woven blankets. The goat cheese native to the area is also popular with tourists.

The growing tourist industry is geared especially towards Spanish tourists, who are especially numerous during great Catholic feasts like Semana Santa and Christmas. Chefchaouen was visited by Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell in 1967. They adored it finding it « very ‘Golden Bough-ish’ Orton mentions their trip in the Orton Diaries.

There are a number of distinct mosques in the town. Aside from the mosque at Place Uta Hammam in the medina, there is also a mosque dedicated to the patron saint of Northern Morocco’s Jebalah region, Moulay Abdeslam Ben Mchich Alami. His tomb and the village surrounding it is by the way an hour’s drive or so from Chefchaouen on the old road to Larache. There is also a ruined mosque built by the Spanish, with stairs still in the tower.

In and around Meknes, Volubilis
In the morning we head to Volubilis and Meknes through the Rif Mountains to enjoy the views of the Magic Mountains till we get Meknes one of the oldest cities in Morocco.

Volubilis: is an ancient Berber and Romanized city, capital of the kingdom of Mauretania, located in the plain of Saiss in Morocco, on the banks of the Wadi Rhoumane, river of the suburbs of Meknes, not far from the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun where rest Idriss I, founder of the Idrissid dynasty.

Meknes: is famous for its imperial past, with remains such as Bab Mansour, a huge door with voice and mosaic tile. The gateway to the ancient imperial city. The mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, who made his city in the seventeenth century, includes courtyards and fountains. To the south, the vast Heri es-Souani complex once housed stables and food warehouses.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Meknes.

The journey today begins with a tour of the walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. Continue exploring the city by the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. Stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque that non-Muslims could visit in Morocco for a long time. Exit through the famous Bab Mansour El on the vast square Hedim. On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art “Dar Jamai” offers a wide variety of handicrafts.

El Hedim Square “the square of demolition”) is a famous square in Meknes, Morocco. The square was built in the years 1672-1674 after the Sultan of Morocco, Moulay Ismail, demolished half of the Old city of Meknes for his palace and the square.
In the evening transfer to the oldest city Fez.

After breakfast in your Riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco “Fes”. Fes is so rich in culture, traditions and gastronomy. It is referred in Morocco as the country’s capital culture. This tour will let you walk in its oldest medieval Medina, its alleys and small streets. You will visit the Royal Palace gate, the Blue Gate and the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 14th century. You will enjoy best sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest one in the world, the Tanneries and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight at the same Riad.

After breakfast, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco. Here you will also stop at the cedar forest on the middle Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes. After that, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city. Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Over night in the Hotel in Merzouga

After breakfast, we will make the tour of Erg Chebbi dunes. On our way, we will visit the village of KHAMLIA, a Moroccan Berber village. The visit aims to attend their performance on Gnawa Music. We visit the Oasis of Merzouga which preserves an old system of irrigation, then orientation to Rissani to explore ancient Ksours and Kasbahs. After a local and typical lunch, we drive back to the hotel around 16:00 p.m. Once there, we change our car with friendly camels to depart in a camel trek to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will spend your night in a bivouac (camp) and enjoy Berber music, before going for a peaceful night under a camel hair made nomad tente and see the stars.

Today you will have to wake up very early in the morning to see what will may be the best sunrise of your life. You will set over the Sand Dunes of Sahara of Erg Chebbi to watch wonderful sunrise. After watching the sunrise you will go down to the Camp for breakfast. Then you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. While enjoying morning camel ride you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.

Once you arrive the village of Merzouga, you will meet the driver again to continue the tour to Dades. You will have optional stop in Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali chref, the founder of the Alaouit dynasty, and then you will continue to Arfoud to visit the fossilized marble factory before continuing to the Todra valley, where you will have lunch. Once in Todra you can highlight a half-hour walk to see the gorges calmly and you will be guided through the palm grove and the Jewish quarter. Todra gorges is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. The Todra River has formed a gorge of enormous vertical walls of great beauty; it is a climber’s paradise and a unique place.

In the evening we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guest house overlooking the Dades Valley.

After breakfast in your accommodation, you will start travelling through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate and then to Marrakech. The road through Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. You will stop at Kalaat M’Gouna -the centre of rose’s valley-, where you will have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Visit the Kasbah Amridil in Skoura then Continue to Ouarzazate. Overnight in the Riad / Hotel in Ouarzazate.

Visit Ouarzazate including Cenima Musem and Cenima Studio.
Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Also you will stop to visit Kasbah Telouet. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to explore the process of producing the Argan oil- existing only in morocco – by Berber women in their cooperative, before arriving at your overnight accommodation in Marrakech

After breakfast in your Hotel/Riad, you can start to explor Marrakech; «the red city of Morocco”. You will visit the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and main square place Ljamaa Lfna. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the other parts of the city.

Marrakech nicknamed the “Red City” for its old red sandstone city walls and buildings. It has Berber rather than Arab roots and was an important trading capital for tribes of the Atlas mountains. Orient yourself around Marrakech’s bustling Jemaa el-Fna Square: the souks are to the north, the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens to the west and the kasbah area with the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and El Badi Palace are to the south. In the new city, you will find the Majorelle Gardens.

Indulge your senses as you explore the complicated labyrinth of souks, tucked behind ordinary restaurants and shops. Check out Souk el Attarin, Souk Chouari, and Souk Smata for a selection of spices, woodwork, and babouche (traditional Moroccan slippers). Visit Souk of Tanneries or the dyers’ souk to see how cloth and yarn are dyed using traditional methods. Next, admire the fine example of Moroccan Islamic architecture of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 16th-century Koranic school, and note the ornate detail of its interior: carved cedar ceilings, sculpted plaster, and zellij tiling.

Free day to relax in Marrakech and explore extra sightseeing by your own. There is so many extra things and activities to enjoy in Marrakech like Hammam, Massage, and Spa etc… You can also explore suburbs of Marrakech. There is so many nearest amazing places to explore like Valles, waterfalls and landscape. As well as you have the opportunity to make a day trip to Essaouira, Ouzoud Waterfalls.

Transfer to Agadir. Once in Agadir visit the Agadir Oflla and relax by the beach.

After breakfast you will head down to Essaouira. On the way to Essaouira you can ejoy the amazing view of goats claiming argan trees as well as you can stop to see argan forest and cooperative of argan oil if you would like that.

Essaouira is a coastal town that provides an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach. Its Medina combines between history, culture with modern cafes and restaurants. Essaouira has a long promenade with a large sandy beach and it is safe to swim. It’s a perfect opportunity to get away from the city rush, and enjoy the cooler climate of the coastal town of Essaouira.

Essaouira is an exceptional example of late-18th century fortified town. It is built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context.

Departure for El Jadida ex “Mazagan”, an old Portuguese city, with beautiful ramparts and bastions. The visit will include the port, the ramparts, the Portuguese cistern, and the bastions offering a superb view of the city.

El Jadida, originally called Mazagan, is a Moroccan city located on the Atlantic coast about 100 kilometers from Casablanca. The city is not huge. The trip allows you to discover El Jadida and enjoy the beach and the calm of this charming little town. Take the time to stroll through the narrow streets of the small Portuguese city and explore its ramparts. Do not miss the Portuguese cistern, underground water supply; built during the construction of the Portuguese citadel in the early sixteenth century. Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and the ocean. Observe the fishermen who go to sea in small boats like those of Essaouira. And relax by the sea and enjoy the quite beach. As for most coastal cities of Morocco, it is possible to eat many varieties of fish, freshly caught or buy fresh fish for grilling. Then transfer to Casablanca. Overnight at the hotel in Casablanca.

Transfer to Casablanca Airport following your departure flight time.