15-Day Cultural Tour of Morocco from Casablanca with Sahara Camp

15 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Explore Morocco's rich history and culture from Casablanca to the Sahara on this 15-day journey through imperial cities, Roman ruins, mountain landscapes, and A...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Casablanca, Safi, El Jadida, Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira, Meknes, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Volubilis · Languages: Arabic, English, French

Know before you go: You will have a professional tour driver and assistant who can provide tours all over Morocco. The driver uses official tourism transport on the tours.; The professional tourist driver is not a licensed guide.

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What's Included

Private official tourism transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
Wi-Fi onboard
Vehicle fuel
Morocco driver
Toll highway charges
Pick-up and drop-off facility
Local guides in Fes, Marrakech, and Casablanca
Driver's accommodation
Flexible and customized stops
Mineral water in the car

Not Included

Meals
Drinks
Personal items
Souvenirs
Entrance fees to monuments
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Tips

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Casablanca and Transfer to Rabat

Arrive at Casablanca Airport. Arrive at Casablanca Airport. Visit the Grand Mosque Hassan II and drive through the stunning seaside Corniche. Visit the Grand Mosque Hassan II and drive through the stunning seaside Corniche. Explore the beautiful Notre Dame De Lourdes Church. Explore the beautiful Notre Dame De Lourdes Church. Head to Rabat. Head to Rabat.
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Day 02

Rabat City Tour and Drive to Chefchaouen

After breakfast, go on a short tour to discover the fantastic spots of the imperial city of Rabat, such as the Kasbah of Oudaya, Hassan Tower, and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. After breakfast, go on a short tour to discover the fantastic spots of the imperial city of Rabat, such as the Kasbah of Oudaya, Hassan Tower, and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Drive to Chefchaouen. Drive to Chefchaouen.
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Day 03

Meknes and Volubilis on the Way to Fes

After breakfast, head to Meknes and begin your city tour. The charm of Meknes lies in its setting, in a beautiful area with trees at the foot of the mountains of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. After breakfast, head to Meknes and begin your city tour. The charm of Meknes lies in its setting, in a beautiful area with trees at the foot of the mountains of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Drive to Volubilis, where you can discover more about the Roman Empire and get the chance to experience a typical Roman legacy left behind by the ancient civilization on the banks of the Khoumane River, on the outskirts of Meknes. Drive to Volubilis, where you can discover more about the Roman Empire and get the chance to experience a typical Roman legacy left behind by the ancient civilization on the banks of the Khoumane River, on the outskirts of Meknes. Head to Fes. Head to Fes.
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Day 04

Guided Exploration of Fes

After breakfast, at 9:30 am, your Fes tour guide will meet you at your riad. After breakfast, at 9:30 am, your Fes tour guide will meet you at your riad. Start with the magnificent Royal Palace gates of Morocco. Start with the magnificent Royal Palace gates of Morocco. Take a short walk through the Jewish quarter (Mellah) near Fes Jdid. Take a short walk through the Jewish quarter (Mellah) near Fes Jdid. Drive to the southern fortress, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Old Fes. Drive to the southern fortress, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Old Fes. Visit Old Fes (the Medina) to explore beautiful medersas, the Chouara Tannery, the Al-Karaouine Mosque and University, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the Nejjarine Museum and fountain, and the Bou Inania Madrasa. Visit Old Fes (the Medina) to explore beautiful medersas, the Chouara Tannery, the Al-Karaouine Mosque and University, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the Nejjarine Museum and fountain, and the Bou Inania Madrasa. After lunch, walk through the alleyways filled with merchants and artisans displaying their products. After lunch, walk through the alleyways filled with merchants and artisans displaying their products.
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Day 05

Leisure Day in Fes

Today is at leisure to relax at the riad. You can wander around the Medina or enjoy a relaxing hammam and spa. Today is at leisure to relax at the riad. You can wander around the Medina or enjoy a relaxing hammam and spa.
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Day 06

Journey to Erfoud via Ifrane, Azrou, and Midelt

Drive to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt, and enjoy glimpses of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains. Drive to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt, and enjoy glimpses of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains. Head towards Azrou to closely observe the Barbary apes and take in the lakes, high cedar forests, and the white peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Head towards Azrou to closely observe the Barbary apes and take in the lakes, high cedar forests, and the white peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Travel through the Tizi n' Test Pass to Midelt along the magnificent Ziz Gorges, carved through volcanic rocks. Travel through the Tizi n' Test Pass to Midelt along the magnificent Ziz Gorges, carved through volcanic rocks. Explore Ziz Valley for panoramic views and photo opportunities of the biggest oasis in North Africa. Explore Ziz Valley for panoramic views and photo opportunities of the biggest oasis in North Africa. Drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, for an overnight stay in a kasbah hotel. Drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, for an overnight stay in a kasbah hotel.
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Day 07

Rissani Market and Camel Trek to Erg Chebbi Camp

After breakfast, start your desert trip with an optional stop to visit the fossil workshop. After breakfast, start your desert trip with an optional stop to visit the fossil workshop. Head to Rissani, where you can choose to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. In the town of Rissani, walk through the authentic local market filled with a rich display of vegetables, spices, and dates. Visit the souk to witness a sea of conversations and the traditional scenery of hooded men and veiled women negotiating prices. Head to Rissani, where you can choose to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. In the town of Rissani, walk through the authentic local market filled with a rich display of vegetables, spices, and dates. Visit the souk to witness a sea of conversations and the traditional scenery of hooded men and veiled women negotiating prices. Travel to a typical village to experience local music similar to the rhythms of the Gnawa band. Travel to a typical village to experience local music similar to the rhythms of the Gnawa band. Drive to Merzouga to rest before starting your desert adventure. Drive to Merzouga to rest before starting your desert adventure. Meet your desert guide at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dune line and begin your camel trek across the dunes to sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp, with an exotic dancing party around the campfire. Meet your desert guide at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dune line and begin your camel trek across the dunes to sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp, with an exotic dancing party around the campfire.
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Day 08

Desert Sunrise, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley to Ouarzazate

Wake up early in the morning to experience the fascinating view of a desert sunrise before enjoying a special breakfast at the luxury camp. Wake up early in the morning to experience the fascinating view of a desert sunrise before enjoying a special breakfast at the luxury camp. Head back to Merzouga and drive along the road of one thousand kasbahs. Head back to Merzouga and drive along the road of one thousand kasbahs. Explore the highest and narrowest Tinghir and Todra gorges in Morocco. Explore the highest and narrowest Tinghir and Todra gorges in Morocco. After lunch, drive through the Dades Valley to arrive in Morocco's Valley of Roses, Kalaat M'gouna. After lunch, drive through the Dades Valley to arrive in Morocco's Valley of Roses, Kalaat M'gouna. Travel through the Skoura palm oasis and drive towards Ouarzazate. Travel through the Skoura palm oasis and drive towards Ouarzazate.
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Day 09

Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech

Visit Ouarzazate, a city famous for many Hollywood movies filmed there and still active today. The town is surrounded by many kasbahs, such as Taourirt Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou, both considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Ouarzazate, a city famous for many Hollywood movies filmed there and still active today. The town is surrounded by many kasbahs, such as Taourirt Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou, both considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Head towards Marrakech through the Tichka Pass. Head towards Marrakech through the Tichka Pass.
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Day 10

Marrakech Historical City Tour

After breakfast, your licensed local guide will meet you at your riad or hotel, where the driver will pick you up to start your tour. After breakfast, your licensed local guide will meet you at your riad or hotel, where the driver will pick you up to start your tour. Visit the main places and historical sites in this beautiful city, such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna Square, and Majorelle Gardens. Visit the main places and historical sites in this beautiful city, such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna Square, and Majorelle Gardens.
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Day 11

Leisure Day in Marrakech

Relax at the riad. You can wander around the Medina or enjoy a relaxing hammam and spa. Relax at the riad. You can wander around the Medina or enjoy a relaxing hammam and spa. Overnight with dinner at the riad.
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Day 12

Drive to Essaouira and Explore the Coastal Medina

Drive to the beautiful city of Essaouira, which offers abundant cultural and natural sightseeing. Walk through the sunlit pedestrian main square to enjoy a coffee or mint tea. Drive to the beautiful city of Essaouira, which offers abundant cultural and natural sightseeing. Walk through the sunlit pedestrian main square to enjoy a coffee or mint tea. Visit the beautiful Sqala du Port and enjoy the breathtaking view of the fishing port and Portuguese ramparts. Visit the beautiful Sqala du Port and enjoy the breathtaking view of the fishing port and Portuguese ramparts. Marvel at the charming artist colony, with its lovely white-washed houses, blue shutters, numerous galleries hidden throughout the old streets, and thuya wood workshops. Marvel at the charming artist colony, with its lovely white-washed houses, blue shutters, numerous galleries hidden throughout the old streets, and thuya wood workshops.
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Day 13

Coastal Drive via Safi, Oualidia, and El Jadida

Drive towards Safi along the coastal road north of Essaouira, a city now known for the expertise of its artisans in pottery and ceramics. Drive towards Safi along the coastal road north of Essaouira, a city now known for the expertise of its artisans in pottery and ceramics. Continue towards the town of Oualidia, known for its oysters, and then on to the coastal port city of El Jadida, strongly influenced by the Portuguese. Continue towards the town of Oualidia, known for its oysters, and then on to the coastal port city of El Jadida, strongly influenced by the Portuguese. Visit the citadel, walls, impressive tank, and other defensive structures. Inside the walls are old Portuguese mansions with pilasters and wrought-iron balconies, as well as mosques and churches built next to each other. Visit the citadel, walls, impressive tank, and other defensive structures. Inside the walls are old Portuguese mansions with pilasters and wrought-iron balconies, as well as mosques and churches built next to each other. Arrive in Casablanca. Arrive in Casablanca.
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Day 14

Casablanca Heritage Tour

Experience the city's French colonial legacy downtown, with Mauresque architectural styles blended with Moorish style and European Art Deco. Experience the city's French colonial legacy downtown, with Mauresque architectural styles blended with Moorish style and European Art Deco. Learn how Casablanca's importance as a port city made it valuable to a series of conquerors during its early history. Learn how Casablanca's importance as a port city made it valuable to a series of conquerors during its early history. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Cathedral, and the Royal Palace, among other attractions. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Cathedral, and the Royal Palace, among other attractions.
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Day 15

Departure from Casablanca

After breakfast, drive directly to Casablanca Airport, depending on your flight time. After breakfast, drive directly to Casablanca Airport, depending on your flight time.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Rte de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco · Tour start: Rte de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.