9-Day Morocco Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca via Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara

Your 9-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca, start by picking up directly from the airport to your accommodation in Casablanca, ensuring a hassle-free start to your trip and allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey at your accommodation. Sit back, soak in the surroundings, and get ready to experience an unforgettable trip. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Overnight in Riad Casa Hassan or similar.

Early morning after breakfaststart start your tour of 9-days to visit the biggest mosque in Casablanca, Hassan 2 Mosque. with the bright blue waters of the Atlantic to your left and the sun drenched wonders of Morocco to your right, drive up the coast to Morocco’s capital Rabat city. Take in breathtaking views from Kasbah des Oudaias, then indulge in lunch. Later you’ve eaten the hangry away, continue toward the blue city Chefchaouen. Here, beneath the soaring Rif mountains, feeling the blues takes on a different meaning. Take an orientation walk through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen before settling in for the overnight in a Hotel.

Overnight in Riad Casa Hassan or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

On the morning, After breakfast, getup on the magnifique blue city Chefchaouen. Then we take again our drive to visit the great ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. And it is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Volubilis has many beautiful mosaics scattered here and there, along with ancient pillars and archways. After strolling in the ruins, drive then to Fes. Overnight stay in a Riad in the old Medina.

Overnight in Riad Dar Jeanne or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

This is Half-day guided tour of Fez. Fez is considered one of the most renowned cities in medieval Jewish history. It was once home to one of the most influential Talmudic students of all time, Rabbi Isaac Alfasi, as well as Maimonides in the years 1160 to 1165. Visit the Mellah with its synagogue. Fez is a secular and cultural hub with many facets.

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The tour will take you back in time to Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest university in the world (even before Oxford or the Sorbonne). We’ll also visit the medieval medina with its Bou Anania medersa, the Nejjarine fountain and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. Then, continue exploring the slender alleyways, home to numerous merchants and craftsmen selling a variety of wares including dates, fish, spices, copper urns and musical instruments. 

Overnight in Riad Dar Jeanne or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

We continue our 9-day Morocco trip, departing in the morning from your Riad to Merzouga. This trip takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll make stops along the way in the alpine town of Ifrane, also known as the Swiss of Africa. Then we’ll stop in the cedar forests of Azrou to see the monkeys. After a lunch break in Midelt, we’ll head for the Ziz valley, where we’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the palm trees and take some great photos.

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The road to Erfoud is one of the most pleasant of all the southern routes. The town lies in a dry red desert and was built by the French as a central administrative city. It is known for its rich black fossilized marble. The stone is carved to highlight the fossils on everything from ashtrays to washbasins and much more. We head for the spectacular Merzouga dunes, where the sand dunes mark the beginning of the mighty Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert. We leave our vehicle and take a camel ride across the desert to a Berber camp. To make this an unforgettable experience, why not surf the Moroccan Sahara Desert and try sand dune boarding. After dinner, we gather around the fire and enjoy the desert night to the sound of traditional Berber music.

Overnight in Luxury Sahara Desert Camp.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

 We’ll wake up to watch the sunrise over the silent, breathtaking Morocco colden sand dunes. Here the moment will remain one of your most vivid impressions of Morocco!

After breakfast, we return to the village of Merzouga and continue our trip towards Boumalne Dades. Later on the way, we’ll pass through Rissani, home to the “Fossil Factory”, where you can see the many fossils this region is rich in. We’ll stop for a panoramic photo near the picturesque town of Tinghir in the middle of a large palm oasis. Later we’ll then continue on to the famous Todra Gorge, walk along the gorge and have lunch. We continue our journey through the stunning village of Dades.

Overnight in Luxury Riad Dades or similar.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Once over your breakfast , we’re drive to the next town, Skoura via the Valley of the Roses. We’ll then stop off in Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Sahara Desert. We’ll visit the Atlas Studios, which have hosted the filming of some of the world’s most famous movies. We’ll then visit the Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous in the region. This fortified village is on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. What’s more, the Kasbah has appeared in numerous films, including: In recent times, blockbusters such as Gladiator, Alexander and the big-screen adaptation of the famous The Mummy have enjoyed phenomenal popularity. And films as “Game of Thrones”. After a five-kilometre drive to the Kasbah, we continue on our way to Marrakech.

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Cross by Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the scenery of the High Atlas in our itinerary. There will also be scheduled stops for lunch and photo opportunities in places of interest. “An evening at the Riad in Marrakech”.

Overnight in Riad Abaka or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the Riad, you’ll find a local guide waiting to start your half day tour of Marrakech’s old town. The morning begins with a visit to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s landmark and inspiration for other buildings such as Seville’s Giralda and Rabat’s Hassan Tower. Your next stop is the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Marrakech’s Saadian tombs date back to the time of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.

The tombs were discovered in 1917 and restored by the Fine Arts Department. The mausoleum contains the tombs of some sixty members of the Saadian dynasty from the Draa River valley. After a lunch break, you continue to the famous Jemaa el Fna square, home to a range of dishes, snake charmers, local musicians and fortune-tellers. There’s nowhere on earth like Jemaa el Fna, the square at the heart of old Marrakech. You’ll also stroll through the souks and discover hundreds of handicrafts. 

Overnight in Riad Abaka or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

At the end of the trip, depending on your flight time, you may have some free time in Marrakech to buy sevenir for Family/Friends. After that, we’ll go straight to Casablanca airport.

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After that, we’ll continue on to Casablanca airport. You can choose to end your 9-day tour of Morocco in Marrakech. You can personalize or extend your Morocco trip.