12-Day Photography Tour in Morocco

This photography tour in Morocco takes you on an awe-inspiring journey throughout Morocco’s best destinations and idiosyncratic experiences. Either you are an amateur or an experienced photographer; this tour is aimed to emphasize the expertise to capture treasurable moments and experience the most interesting activities in the spectacular landscapes.

Upon arrival in Casablanca, you will meet our driver and transferred by a van to your Casablanca hotel to relax after a long tiring flight. Bound up with your arrival time, you will have the opportunity to visit the Hassan II mosque, one of the world’s biggest mosques in the world.

After breakfast, you will leave Casablanca towards Chafchaouen with a stop in the capital city of Morocco. Rabat is the only coastal imperial city in Morocco. You will visit Hassan Tower, the remains of the old mosque and the Mohamed 5 tomb next to the tower, a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture, full of valuable materials. Then you will cross the medina and its souks to have lunch at a local restaurant. Try some delicious Moroccan food. Then go for a visit to the Kasbah Udayas for an extraordinary panoramic view of the Bouregreg River merging with the North Atlantic Ocean. Continue driving to the north of Morocco, heading to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains.

Today you will start your day by a morning photoshoot and experience the beauty of this magical city. You will have a guided walking tour through its tiny jumbled alleys. This blue city offers every shade of blue in its walls, doors, and windows. The beauty of its atmosphere will provoke your eye for creative photography. Visit the main city center Uta el-Hammam where you can watch the bustling square and find numerous fascinating shops selling handmade products. Traditional Moroccan lunch will be served at one of the local restaurants in the city square. In the afternoon, get prepared for a short walk to the nearby mountains so as to enjoy a different angle view of the city, where you will have the opportunity to capture amazing landscape photos. You will head out to enjoy the panoramic view of the blue city and experience one of the charming sunsets from the top. Last but not least, back to your lovely Riads for a delicious dinner.

After dawn, you might be interested in a photoshoot of the sunrise from the top edge of the mountain of the blue city. After breakfast, you will depart directly to Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco. You will be served a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. On your way, you will have the opportunity to stopover for shooting some beautiful photos of the small Berber villages. In the evening, you will have a night detour to the Ramparts of the old city for some stunning medina shots.

After breakfast, you will be ready for some street photography in the old city. You will start your guided tour with our professional guide from the Fez Medina, one of the oldest cities in the world. You will explore the hidden stories and the details of the daily life of the people. You will also enjoy walking through the tight paths lined with art products such as woven Berber carpets, and many other cool handmade traditional merchandises. You will visit the oldest leather tannery in the world called Chouara; one of the city’s most iconic sights. The tannery still operating since the 16th century. The view from the surrounding balconies remains remarkably medieval. Thus, seize the opportunity to take some photos of this historical and unique sightseeing. You will have a lunch break in one of the traditional restaurants in the heart of the Medina. After lunch, you will complete your city tour and explore more of Fez that has to offer.

After a delicious breakfast, you will set out early morning to visit the 2000-year-old Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the amazing history of this fabulous sightseeing. Discover the lifestyle of the people who lived during the Roman Empire. Seize the opportunity to photoshoot the stork’s nests on top of tall roofless pillars, the fascinating Roman homes, buildings, and streets. You will get hooked by the fascinating ancient mosaics tiles that were used as decorations on the ground.

A few minutes away from Volubilis, you will have your lunch in Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial cities. After having your lunch, you will take you a detour of Meknes to see its sightseeing, such as the Royal Stables, the well-known gate of Bab El Mansour. Your detour will end by a visit to the tomb of Moulay Ismail before your departure to Khenifra, the pearl of middle Atlas – a small city surrounded by four mountains, known with the largest cedar forest and the biggest lake in Morocco.

After a delicious Berber breakfast at your hotel, you will start your day by a horse ride near the area of Aroggou, a small Berber village known with the Berber horses, the most common horse race in North Africa. You will discover this beautiful village and enjoy its fabulous nature with full tranquillity and excitement. Afterward, you will set out to Aguelmam, home of the largest cedar forest in Morocco. You will have a short stop at the green lake of Aguelmam – one of the largest natural lakes in Africa. Get your camera on; you may have the opportunity to spot some of the Berber Apes on your way around the lake. Seize the moment and shoot some good photos of these lovely creatures. After a short walk around the lake, you will drive to Oum Rabia Sources, one of the most beautiful tourist sites in the Khenifra region. Oum Rabia souces are the birthplace of the second-longest river in Morocco with a length of 600 km. Lunch will be served on the side of the watercourses under a traditional Berber wooden house. Embrace the beauty of the place while having a delicious traditional meal. After lunch, you will have some time to see the waterfalls of Oum Errabia. End your amazing day with a sweet mint tea with a Berber family.

After an early traditional breakfast at your hotel, you will continue your journey towards the Sahara desert in the south of Morocco; you will spend most of the day winding your way through the sharp rock faces, green valleys, and Berber villages. Halfway ride, you will have a stopover for lunch in Midelt famous for its fossils and rocks. Afterward, you will carry on crossing Ziz River driving past thousands of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified Kasbahs until you reach to Merzouga, where your camel caravan will be waiting for you to ride your camel like a real nomad. Enjoy the scenic sunset of Erg Chebbi while shooting some photos of this spectacular color-changing sunset over the golden sand dunes. Continue your camel ride to your authentic desert camp, wherein you will check-in and relax before your amazing dinner be served under the stars while getting entertained by the local nomads playing the drums for you for a lovely night party in the heart of the desert.

After an early breakfast in your lovely tent, it is time to say goodbye to the Sahara desert. Before you leave to your next destination, wave to your friendly nomad hosts and thank them for the amazing desert experience you had and make sure to take a photo with them as a souvenir. You will ride the 4*4 vehicle crossing the barren land of the majestic Sahara, visit some nomad villages on your way. Today’s drive will feature many beautiful scenes, including the stunning oasis of Tinghir where you will be able to take a walk along the Todgha River, visit some Berber villages and get to learn about the daily life of the inhabitants before you visit the famous, magnificent Todgha Canyons. Lunch will be served in a traditional beanery on the way. In the afternoon, you will continue driving along the Kasbah road to Dades Valley, where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the fortified Kasbahs before you arrive in Skoura, where you will spend the evening.

After breakfast, you will drive along Skoura Valley to Marrakech. The picturesque valleys make for an outstanding journey towards the southeast of Morocco. Pass behind the High Atlas Mountains en route to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO world heritage site that has been used as a set for various Hollywood movies. Go for a photography detour and discover this fascinating Kasbah. Have a healthy, delicious lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in the area. In the afternoon, we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains crossing Tizi Ntichka pass and make photography shoot stops in some Berber villages on our way before we arrive at the red city Marrakech late afternoon. Check in to your Riad and have a delicious dinner.

After breakfast in your lovely Riad, you will have a special guided tour of the southern pearl of Morocco. Your guided tour will start from your Riad walking out the old Medina through its tiny alleyways to the famous Djemma el Fna, one of the most visited places in Morocco. Then you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque with its influential minaret. Take your time for enjoyable architectural photography. You will have the opportunity to taste street food for lunch at one of the traditional street restaurants in Djemma el Fna Square. After lunch, you will continue on your tour to discover more Marrakech’s secrets, such as the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. End your guided tour by a visit to the Majorelle Gardens, a magical place where art and artists meet.

Today is your last day in Morocco tour. It’s hard to believe you will have experienced all of that in only 12 days. Your Photography Tour ends here filled with such an unforgettable experience, memories, and authentic photos that would be treasured in your photo album. You will be transferred to catch your flight at Casablanca airport.

Have a safe flight, hope to see you again. GoodBye.

Have a safe flight, hope to see you again, GoodBye.