Grand Tour : Coast - Mountain - Desert - Imperials
Grand Tour:
Coast, Mountain, Desert, Imperial Cities, and much more!
Day 1:
Arrival in Marrakech – Transfer to the hotel
Our driver will pick you up at the airport and you will have a day to relax while you explore the main square Jemaa el Fnaa and the souks.
Day 2: Full day to visit Marrakech
Today you will have an optional private guided tour of the Medina of Marrakech with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Koutubia Mosque, the Medina and its souks, and explore some of the secrets of Marrakech: Ali Ben Youssef's Koranic School, the Saadian the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Gardens, the night in a Riad in the Medina.
Day 3: Marrakech – Essaouira
Departure from Marrakech towards the coastal city of Essaouira. A relaxing walk lined with argan oil cooperatives will take you to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. The windswept fishing port, with wide beaches and walled old medina with ramparts built into the cliffs, has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed atmosphere, enjoy the small but lively medina, stroll along the ramparts or the beach, or visit the port to see the daily catch. The Gnaouas Music Festival is held in Essaouira in June. We will spend the night in Essaouira.
Day 4: Essaouira – Safi – El Oualidia
Departure from Essaouira for Oualidia. Stop in Safi, a city previously occupied by the Portuguese. Famous as the center of sardine exports, Safi is perhaps best known for its pottery. Arrive and relax in Oualidia, a small coastal town with a protected lagoon, estuary and wild Atlantic Ocean right on your doorstep. Walking, bird watching (Oualidia is in the center of Morocco's richest bird habitat, especially in spring and autumn), fishing, swimming, kayaking, kitesurfing and surfing are just some of the activities you can enjoy in Oualidia.
Day 5: Oualidia – Jadida – Casablanca – Rabat
Depart Oualidia for Rabat and continue your journey to the Atlantic coast. Passing through El Jadida, a small port city, formerly controlled by the Portuguese, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and stop in Casablanca to visit Mohammed V Square and the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Explore the Imperial City of Rabat, including the Mechouar (the walls and ramparts surrounding the Royal Palace), the majestic Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah Oudaya, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offering fabulous views, as well as being home to galleries of Moroccan artisans.
Day 6: Rabat – Asilah – Tangier (Northern Morocco)
Departure from Rabat towards Tangier along the impressive coastal road. Visit Asilah, a beautiful coastal city with its whitewashed houses, blue walls and doors, and many murals. Tangier, the gateway to Africa from Europe, has always been an international melting pot. Take a tour of Tangier and explore the bustling medina and surrounding areas of the city, enjoying the breathtaking view where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet.
Day 7: Tangier – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Departure from Tangier towards the charming mountain town of Chefchaouen, passing through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is famous for its vivid blue-washed houses and is very popular with tourists and Moroccans alike, especially in the hot summer months. Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding lanes and narrow lanes that are home to numerous souks offering cuisine and artisan work such as woolen goods, intricate embroidery and goat cheese; all native to the north and not found anywhere else in Morocco. Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or take a walk in the nearby parks.
Day 8: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Our driver will pick you up at the airport and you will have a day to relax while you explore the main square Jemaa el Fnaa and the souks.
Day 2: Full day to visit Marrakech
Today you will have an optional private guided tour of the Medina of Marrakech with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Koutubia Mosque, the Medina and its souks, and explore some of the secrets of Marrakech: Ali Ben Youssef's Koranic School, the Saadian the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Gardens, the night in a Riad in the Medina.
Day 3: Marrakech – Essaouira
Departure from Marrakech towards the coastal city of Essaouira. A relaxing walk lined with argan oil cooperatives will take you to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. The windswept fishing port, with wide beaches and walled old medina with ramparts built into the cliffs, has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed atmosphere, enjoy the small but lively medina, stroll along the ramparts or the beach, or visit the port to see the daily catch. The Gnaouas Music Festival is held in Essaouira in June. We will spend the night in Essaouira.
Day 4: Essaouira – Safi – El Oualidia
Departure from Essaouira for Oualidia. Stop in Safi, a city previously occupied by the Portuguese. Famous as the center of sardine exports, Safi is perhaps best known for its pottery. Arrive and relax in Oualidia, a small coastal town with a protected lagoon, estuary and wild Atlantic Ocean right on your doorstep. Walking, bird watching (Oualidia is in the center of Morocco's richest bird habitat, especially in spring and autumn), fishing, swimming, kayaking, kitesurfing and surfing are just some of the activities you can enjoy in Oualidia.
Day 5: Oualidia – Jadida – Casablanca – Rabat
Depart Oualidia for Rabat and continue your journey to the Atlantic coast. Passing through El Jadida, a small port city, formerly controlled by the Portuguese, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and stop in Casablanca to visit Mohammed V Square and the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Explore the Imperial City of Rabat, including the Mechouar (the walls and ramparts surrounding the Royal Palace), the majestic Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah Oudaya, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offering fabulous views, as well as being home to galleries of Moroccan artisans.
Day 6: Rabat – Asilah – Tangier (Northern Morocco)
Departure from Rabat towards Tangier along the impressive coastal road. Visit Asilah, a beautiful coastal city with its whitewashed houses, blue walls and doors, and many murals. Tangier, the gateway to Africa from Europe, has always been an international melting pot. Take a tour of Tangier and explore the bustling medina and surrounding areas of the city, enjoying the breathtaking view where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet.
Day 7: Tangier – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Departure from Tangier towards the charming mountain town of Chefchaouen, passing through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is famous for its vivid blue-washed houses and is very popular with tourists and Moroccans alike, especially in the hot summer months. Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding lanes and narrow lanes that are home to numerous souks offering cuisine and artisan work such as woolen goods, intricate embroidery and goat cheese; all native to the north and not found anywhere else in Morocco. Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or take a walk in the nearby parks.
Day 8: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After your breakfast at the Riad, our authentic journey will begin with a scenic drive that will take us from the top of the Rif Mountains through the fertile agricultural hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, an open-air museum. Volubilis isn't quite as spectacular as the Roman sites on the edge of the Mediterranean, but it's still a relaxed way to imagine an important part of Moroccan history. We'll head to Meknes, the fourth of Morocco's imperial cities and a 17th-century heritage site, where we'll stop for lunch and walk around the massive historic walls of the medina. After the launch, we take a look at Bab el Mansour and enjoy a visit to the sanctuary of Moulay Ismail. After the visit to Meknes, we will go directly to the city of Fes, where you will spend the night.
Day 9: A full day to explore Fes
After visiting the economic capital Casablanca and the political capital Rabat, here we go for another adventure through the intellectual capital of Fez, which was considered the Mecca of the west and Athena of Africa. It is the largest city in the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million. This city is a former capital and one of the four imperial cities of the country. Fez comprises three distinct parts, Fez el Bali, which is the oldest part surrounded by a great wall, where there are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies. Fez-Jdid or the new Fez, home to the Mellah, the Jewish quarter, and the Ville Nouvelle, the newest section of Fez, created during the French occupation. Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow streets and its allies, is the oldest university in the world; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859. This university is still running today.
Day 10: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
After breakfast Leaving Fez and going to Merzouga, passing through Ifrane to reach the cedar forests of Azrou where the wild monkeys are found. It will be a good opportunity to take nature photos in Morocco. Lunch in a small Berber village of Zaida. We continue the road through the Atlas Mountains enjoying the landscapes of Medilt to reach the small town of Rich, Erfoud in which we will feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet and then continue to Merzouga. We will spend the night in a hotel in Merzouga.
Day 11: Merzouga – Berber families – Black desert – Merzouga (Camel ride and night in the Sahara)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin your exploratory journey through the desert of the area, visiting the village of Khamlia, originally slaves from Sudan to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away is the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations, including flamingos. You can also visit the nomadic wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in big cities. In the afternoon you will ride your camel, guided by an experienced Camelman, to explore inside the mysterious sea of sand of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you will spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served in the tent where you will spend the night. Dinner bed and breakfast.
Day 12: Merzouga – Erfoud – Jorf – Todra Gorges – Dades
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on top of the dune in the Sahara desert and then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride the camel again to the hotel where you can take a shower. We leave for Tineghir passing through Erfoud and Tinejdad. Take a lunch break. In the afternoon, we will continue to Todra Gorges via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival at Todra Gorges to enjoy its wonderful views of Canyons while walking on foot. Later, we drive to Boumalne du dades and stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the dades valley
Day 13: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we leave for Ouarzazate via Skoura. Stopping for a panoramic view of the Taourirt kasbah and then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that, you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch at a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will go to Marrakech over the high Atlas mountains passing through the Tizi N'tichka pass (2260 m altitude)
Day 14: Marrakech – Airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport, end of the 14-day tour from Marrakech
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