Day 1: Casablanca
Arrive Casablanca , transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Casablanca – City tour
Explore, learn interesting facts about Casablanca and its place as Morocco’s largest city and main commercial hub. Each sight on your itinerary comes with a story, so as you look around, hear all about its history from your guide.
Head first for United Nations Square, the buzzing heart of Casablanca, and take in Mohammed V Square and the colors, sights and sounds of the Central Market (only on morning tours). Continue to the elegant Habbous quarter — the new medina — to view the tree-lined streets designed by the French in the 1920s.
Stop to admire the ornate exterior and gates of the Royal Palace; see the Mehkama courthouse; and visit the Cathedral Notre Dame de Lourdes, a striking 1956 church graced with spectacular stained glass windows.
Next, view the Hassan II Mosque, Africa’s biggest, and one of the world’s largest mosques, built in the late 1980s. Marvel at the beautiful façade and hear how it took over 6,000 artisans to carve the wood, granite and marble of the exterior.Lastly, enjoy free time to stroll along the Ain Diab Corniche, Casablanca’s palm-dotted promenade. Pass the stylish restaurants and swimming pools and admire the views of the glittering Atlantic as you walk.
Evening free, overnight at the Hotel
Day 3: Day trip to Rabat today
Arriving in Rabat we begin the tour by tower Hassan that is built with a red stone in the typical style of the palaces and religious buildings of Morocco. Inside, there are no typical minaret stairs but ramps allowing the muezzin to reach the summit on horseback for the call to prayer.
After the Mohamed V Mosul that houses the tombs of King Mohammed V - ex-Sultan Mohammed bin Youssef - and his sons, Prince Moulay Abdallah and King Hassan II. Designed by Vietnamese architect Eric Vo Toan
We will visit the kasbah oudayas (is an old fortified military camp located in Rabat and built in the twelfth century), we will do a lunch at the marina. In the end we visit the exotic gardens It is 12 km from Rabat, on the national road of Kenitra that Mr. Marcel François, French horticultural engineer acquired in 1951 a flat and bare ground of an area of four hectares and a half. Return back to Casablanca in the evening.
Day 4: Transfer to Marrakech today, a 3 hr drive, on arrival check into your hotel
At 2 pm-Unveil the mystery and magic of Marrakech on this guided, small-group tour. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque and admire its Minaret, held in the same regard by Moroccans as the Eiffel Tower is to the French. Then head to the Saadian Tombs, which were left untouched for hundreds of years until they were rediscovered in the 20th century are beautifully decorated with Moroccan tiles. Return back to your hotel in the evening
Day 5: Marrakech – Atlas mountains – Ait Benhaddou – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges
Leave Marrakech, and follow a well-maintained road to the High Atlas Mountains. After about an hour, the road starts to wind its way along one of the most scenic roads in Morocco. As the road begins to descend, the scenery changes drastically as suddenly as you enter a desert-like area. Soon, the imposing Kasbah Aït Benhaddou will loom up like a mirage. A kasbah is a kind of citadel, composed of high-walled buildings of clay mixed with straw. At the top of the Kasbah, there is a fantastic view across the surrounding countryside giving you the sense of entering a medieval world. After lunch, set-off on again and drive through the fertile valley to Dades Gorges. Encounter bright green palm valleys and rugged mountain peaks in all shapes and colours alternated by small traditional villages and breath-taking views. When the cliffs begin to get narrower enter a kind of gorge reaching your destination – a small, scenic mountain hotel.
Day 6 Dades gorges to Merzouga desert via 1001 Kasbah Roads, and Tinghir Oasis
We will have breakfast, as we admire the fascinating rock formation best known as ”monkies fingers” and the mud castles and kasbahs. We will set off to Sahara desert via Todra gorges: a narrow corridor that rises dramatically up to 300 m high in both sides. Later drive for 15 km to Todra valley where we will stop for scenic views. Continuing to Merzouga desert, we will be passing Tinjdad, Malaab, Toroug. Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will ride the camels and cross the golden dunes. On the way, the camel guide will stop for you to see one that could be the most beautiful sunset in your life. Later in the evening, we will continue riding to a bedouin camp for delicious dinner. After dinner, you will enjoy Berber music played by local
Day 7 Free Day To Explore The Desert
Waking up early is necessary to see a magnificent sunrise. After Breakfast at the hotel, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the hotel swimming pool, Lunch is also included for this day. You will have free time to explore the different activities that offer the desert area, like quad biking, buggy riding across the dunes and sandboarding but these will be at your own expense. Enjoy an overnight stay in this typical Kasbah hotel with a fine dinner to round the day off
Day 8 Merzouga Desert To Marrakech via Ouarzazat & Kasbah Taourirt
After breakfast ride back to Marrakech via the city of Ouarazazate where you'll have time for lunch and a visit to the famous Taourirt Kasbah.Arrival in the evening and then be dropped-off at a central location in Marrakech
Day 9 Day free in Marrakech
Day 10 Ourika Valley
The scenic drive to Ourika is breathtaking! On this mountainous road, you'll get to see the majestic Atlas peaks and pass by authentic Berber villages in several valleys: Tafza, Aghbalou, Oulmes, ... offering magnificent views and a rich variety of mesmerizing landscapes to admire.
After getting in the mood for adventure and exploration, we'll stop at the colorfully painted Berber village of Setti Fatma, neatly nestled in a canyon beneath the High Atlas mountains and famous for its series of seven waterfalls. We manage to come there a little bit earlier, in order to avoid the mass tourism crowds and be able to enjoy some peace and quiet, in front of the beautiful panoramic views of this area!
You'll be able to enjoy a nice hike to the waterfalls with a local guide, that we'll hire at no extra cost for you, and who will help you walk through them. You'll also walk along the Ourika river, so please remember to wear comfortable shoes!
Now that you were able to take some epic shots with awesome backgrounds, or just be in the moment and reconnect with yourself; and after a stop at a women's organic Argan oil cooperative to learn about the health benefits of Morocco's most precious natural gift.. it's time for a proper mouthwatering lunch!
To avoid tourist traps and overpriced restaurants, you're going to meet and have lunch with genuine locals in a Berber family house: a fresh Moroccan salad, the main meal (a scrumptious, slowly-cooked, authentic vegetables & meat Berber Tajine) and fresh season fruits. Homemade and hearty, wholesome and healthy!
On your way back to Marrakech, you'll get to experience Camel Riding, in a picturesque village set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, wearing traditional Touareg / nomad clothing (Blue Saharan scarf & dress) that will be provided for free. Return back to Marrakech – overnight at the Hotel
Day 10: Casablanca - Home
This morning Drive back to Casablanca for your flight Back.