Across Morocco Tour

Arrive at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport. You will be greeted by your English-speaking driver at the airport who will escort you to Rabat for your tour. Upon arrival in Rabat, you will begin your sightseeing at Kasbah of the Oudayas, where you will discover a city within a city. Visit the 14th century Necropolis of Chellah and the ramparts and walls of the Mechouar surrounding the Dâr-al-Makhzen (Royal Palace). Next, visit Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture, with its intricate white exterior and green tiled roof. View Hassan Tower, the minaret of an incomplete mosque built during the late 12th century, which was supposed to be the tallest minaret and largest mosque in the world. Overnight in your hotel.

After breakfast, travel to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, one of the most picturesque towns in the Rif Mountains. En route make a stop at a local restaurant for lunch (optional). Embark on a guided tour in the medina of Chefchaouen (in berebér this means: "watch the horns"). This medina truly reflects the Andalusian influence. Here you will find a variety of colors and the most delightful aromas coming from the different products in the local bazaars. You can also visit the El Makhzen Square, the Uta El Hammam Square, and the Great Mosque, dating from the 15th century. Transfer to your hotel where you will enjoy dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, Located between the Imperial Cities of Fez and Meknes is Volubilis, the site of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Built in and occupied since the 3rd century BC, visit the Roman ruins of Forum, Basilica, Triumphal Arch, Tingis Gate, and Decumanus Maximusm to see the floors adorned with intricate mosaics depicting Roman mythology. There is a short drive to Moulay Idriss, an important religious site where lies the tomb of the city's founder, Moulay Idriss, a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad. Travel to the Imperial City of Meknes, also known as "Moroccan Versailles". Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Visit the old Mellah (Jewish Quarters) known for its historic Jewish street names, Palace El-Hedim, and Bab El Mansour, a public square home to an extremely well-preserved gate that was built in the 18th century and is reputed to be the most beautiful gate in North Africa. Next you will visit the Royal Stables of Meknes, this ancient massive stable yard was constructed to comfortably house no less that 12,000 of the royal horses. Transfer to your hotel in Fez for dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Fez, the oldest of the Moroccan Imperial Cities and cradle of a thousand-year-old monarchy. Visit the medieval Medina and its major sites including Fountaine Nejjarine Square and Attarine Medersa (Islamic School), a mesmerizing building with elaborate Moroccan architecture, tiles, and woodcarvings. View the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and Karaouine Mosque, built in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, it's a mosque and one of the oldest universities in the world. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Visit the 14th century Mellah (Jewish Quarters), the largest in Morocco and Fes El Jdid district. If time permits, spend some free time in the Medina with its winding alleys of Arabic-Moorish architecture and explore the souks with a variety of local specialties. Enjoy a panoramic view of Fez from Borj Nord and Borj South ramparts. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and rest for the night.

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Depart to Merzouga via Azrou. Make a stop at the scenic cedar forest. This gorgeous forest covers about 140,000 hectares spreading over several mountains in the Middle Atlas Mountains, between 1500 and 2400 meters above sea level. Continue to Midelt, located 1,521 meters of altitude. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Take a 4WD to the deserts of Merzouga, known worldwide for its stunning sunrise and sunset. Enjoy a camel ride to watch the sunset in the desert. You will camp around a campfire where you can enjoy a traditional Berber dinner. Spend a wonderful night in a traditional Bedouin bivouac in the Sahara, while admiring the constellations.

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Early in the morning, embark on a jeep excursion to catch the sunrise over the sand dunes.After breakfast, depart for Tinghir. Make your journey into the spectacular oasis of Todra Gorge, which lies in the canyon of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Continue to Ouarzazate via the Dadès Valley (Red Valley) and discover one of the most amazing landscapes in Morocco, scattered with lush oasis, and unique rock formations. Stop at Kalaa M'Gouna, the Capital of Roses, which holds its annual Rose Festival at the beginning of May. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, continue your journey on the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs to Ait-Ben Haddou. Visit the exotic fortified village Kasbah of Ait-Ben Haddou, a remarkable example of a centuries-old architecture in the land of southern Morocco. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, it was once a major stop along the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara, until the French built a road through the Tizi-n' Tichka Mountains. It's also a famous backdrop for many Hollywood films and TV shows including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiators, and The Game of Thrones. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Continue to Marrakech through Morocco's highest pass, the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, culminating at 2,260 meters above sea level. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, Enjoy a full day in the Imperial City of Marrakech, the Pearl of the South. Visit the famous 70m Koutoubia Minaret, the best example of Hispano-Moorish art. Visit the Palace of Bahia, built in the late 19th century, destined to be the largest palace of its time. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant, then explore the Souks of Marrakech, the most famous in Morocco. Admire the richness of infinite crafts including cabinetmakers, ironworkers, boilermakers, and dyers. Next, visit the open-air Jemaa El-Fna Square, classified by UNESCO as Universal Oral Heritage of Humanity and a venue for a variety of artists such as jugglers, acrobats and snake charmers.

After breakfast, depart to Essaouira (the former Mogador), one of the most endearing cities on the Atlantic Coast. Make a stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative. Born from the union of a few people of good will, its main objective is to promote the work of women in the region. Visit the Medina of Essaouira, its white houses and blue shutters give it a special charm and it never ceases to seduce its visitors. Take time to wander in the labyrinth-like souks with tiny shops that line streets full of colorful blankets and rugs, wooden handicrafts, and food, shaded by the tall whitewashed buildings for which this town is known for. Visit the Mellah, the former Jewish Quarter and the old Portugese Harbour which is most famous for its picturesque little blue boats that are in every Instagram pictures of Essaouira. See the beautiful and imposing ramparts, built as a form of defense, and are pieces of history which give the city a grand ambience. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and rest for the night.

After breakfast, Make your way to Casablanca via the scenic Atlantic Coast road. Stop at Safi, a city which was Portuguese and later the residence for the French Consul in Morocco. Today it is a fishing port and a city known for its colorful ceramics. View the Castle on the Sea, the 16th century Qasr al-Bahr. Enjoy lunch (optional) at a local restaurant in Oualidia. We will continue on for a short visit to El Jadida and visit the 16th century Portuguese fortress, Mazagan Fortress, which still has cannons that defensively face out to sea. Here you can enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue our journey to Casablanca. Transfer to your hotel and rest for the night.

After breakfast, Free time at your leisure in the morning until your transfer to the airport for your flight home.