11-Day Classic Morocco Tour

Welcome to Morocco, depending on your arrival at the airport of Casablanca, you will find our driver waiting for you at terminal’s gate. You will be assisted then transferred to your Hotel. A visit to the landmark of Morocco Hassan II Mosque will be your first attraction to be visited on your Classic Morocco tour. You will get amazed by its famous minaret, which is considered the second tallest minaret in the world. This mosque is one of the few mosques that are opened to non-Muslims, so seize the moment to take a detour to see the interior decoration if you have never seen it.

After you fully rested at your Hotel, you will have a delicious breakfast before you start your today’s journey towards Fez. The first stop will be at the coastal city Rabat and the capital of Morocco. You will visit Hassan Tower, the remains of the old mosque, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V on the opposite side of the tower full of valuable materials and impressive decorations from around the world. Then you will continue your detour of this charming imperial city by passing beside Bou Regreg River to arrive at Kasbah of the Udayas. One of the oldest imperial sites in Rabat and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed along with other sites that you will discover on your journey of the best of Morocco Tours. You will be served lunch at a traditional restaurant in the old medina before you continue your drive to Fez the spiritual city of Morocco.

Welcome to Fez, one of the oldest cities in the world and the world’s largest walled city in Morocco. Today will be devoted to exploring the best sights & historical landmarks in Fes. You will begin your guided tour from Fez El Bali -The old part and the most exciting place to experience this medieval imperial city. Your local professional guide will lead you to its narrow alleys and discover the lifestyle of the locals. You will get astonished by how many people walking in the tiny streets lined with mounds of vibrant spices and shops heaped high with many handmade products. Seeing donkeys carrying goods from the upper city to the markets deep down will astonish you. You will visit ‘Chouara,’ the oldest leather tannery in the world that is still running since the 16th century. The view from over the balcony and the smell of the leather will certainly be something to remember; hence make sure to prepare your camera to capture some good photos of the tanners working the leather the old way that is used to be done hundreds of years ago. The view remains amazingly medieval. Are you probably feeling a little bit hungry? But before snaking your way to the next attraction, you will get to have your lunch at one of the traditional restaurants around in the medina. Then continue your guided walking tour to visit Bou Inania Madrasa. The Merinid Sultan Bou Inan built it in 1351, this Quranic School is known with its fine-looking Calligraphy on the walls and ceilings with the elaboration of handwork mosaic Zallij; undeniably it is a piece of art. You will pass by the Saffarine Square with its skillful bronze handcrafters. A visit to the fascinating giant blue gate Bab Bou Jeloud, the oldest existing university Qarawiyyin, and the impressive Funduk Nejjarine are few of the significant places to see before ending your Fez guided tour.

Today’s exploration will feature another UNESCO listed site, and one of the oldest archaeological sites in Morocco called Volubilis knew by the name Oualili the origin of this name is assumed to be Barbaric. You will spend the first half-day exploring the ancient ruins. Your local guide will reveal the hidden stories of the lifestyle of the people living during the Roman Empire Era. You will see the storks’ nests on top of tall roofless pillars, the mesmerizing Roman olive presses, winery workshops that take back to the Roman life in North Africa, etc. Then continue your excursion to visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and the third imperial city that you will visit on your Classic tour of Morocco. Meknes founded by the Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 11th century during the era of Almoravids. Before you start your detour of this enchanting historical city, you will have a delicious lunch at one of the restaurants in the Meknes. Then walk in the busy streets of the old medina and take some good photos of the well-preserved giant gate of Bab El Mansour next to the bustling Square of El Heddim. Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail decorated by beautiful mosaic border tiles worked with a high level of patience by skillful ancient crafters. End your excursion by a little walk around the famous Sehrij Essouani, an artificial lake located in the center of Meknes. Then return to your riad in Fez. Depending on your choice, dinner will be served in your lovely riad, or you may choose to have it outside at one of the best restaurants in Fez.

Depart Fez early in the morning after breakfast; you will continue your Morocco travel heading to the Sahara desert in the South. Today you will have a long-lasting drive with several stops to rest and enjoy the fascinating views on your way. The first stop will be the forested hillside city of Ifrane built by the French in the1930s famous with its landmark statue of a lion sculptured from a huge rock. Pursue your way into the cedar forest of the Atlas Mountains home of many Barbary apes and enjoy the variety of landscapes on your road until you arrive at Midelt, wherein you will have a stopover for lunch. Carry on crossing the Ziz river to Ziz Valley and have a stop on the edge of the valley to enjoy the marvelous panoramic view of thousands of sky-scraping palm trees. Then continue driving past fortified Kasbahs to Erfoud, where you will spend the night and prepare yourself for the next day’s Sahara Desert adventure.

You may have seen videos of the Sahara Desert, and you may have heard the stories of nomad life from a friend’s experience, but its reality is something different and overwhelming. Today you will have the best experience of your lifetime. After a healthy, delicious breakfast, you will set out to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi; before you hop on your camel, you will go for a detour in the Errissani market to get your Berber scarf. Afterward, have your lunch at one of the local restaurants that serve Madfouna, also referred to as the Berber Pizza. After a delicious Berber lunch, you will head to Merzouga, where your camel caravan will be waiting for you to ride your camel like a real nomad. As you make your way into the charming golden dunes, the color-changing sunset over the ridges of the Saharan desert will catch your eyes. You will witness one of the charming sunsets in the world. Take some time to enjoy the magical view of the sun goes down behind the giant dune in Erg Chebbi, then continue your camel ride to your desert camp in the heart of the Sahara. You will spend an exceptional night with the nomads playing the drums around the fire. Have your dinner under the mythical sky full of millions of stars all shining making an unbelievable view.

After an early breakfast in your private tent, it is time to say goodbye to the Sahara desert. Before you leave to the next destination, take the sand in your hands and feel the softness of the fine grains passing between your fingers while you look at the sea of golden dunes. Waving goodbye to your friendly hosts, then ride the 4*4 vehicle crossing the barren land of the majestic Sahara. The 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. Then visit some Berber villages and get to learn about the daily life of the inhabitants before you visit the magnificent Todgha Canyons. Have a Berber lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in the spot. In the afternoon, you will drive along the Kasbah road to Dades Valley, where you will have the chance to visit one of the fortified Kasbahs before you arrive in Skoura, where you will spend the evening.

After an early traditional breakfast, you will drive along to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco; you will have an optional visit to the Atlas Studios, one of the largest film studios in the world. Then continue to one of the well-preserved UNESCO world heritage sites in Morocco, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The Kasbah is used as a filming set for many Hollywood movies and commercial shooting. The Kasbah is consisted of various Kasbahs packed together and appears as a single unit. Depending on your apatite, you may prefer to have your lunch in this historic site that offers a lot of history along with charming scenery. After a delicious traditional lunch at your leisure, we will continue our drive heading over the Atlas Mountains, passing the famous Tizi N’tichka switchbacks and crossing by various Berber villages with houses built with mud and stones. You immediately notice that life here never changed centuries ago! We arrive in Marrakech late in the afternoon.

After breakfast at your Riad, today, you will have a guided tour in Marrakech. Our approved tour guide will meet you at your Riad and explain to you the roadmap of your guided tour. From your Riad, you will start your exploration to Djemma el Fna; You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia and its influential minaret built in the 12th century. Your guide will lead you through the jumble alleys of the square of the old Medina of Marrakech; he will get you amazed by telling the history and stories of the Medina. You will have a lunch break in one of the traditional restaurants in Marrakech. After lunch, you will explore more of Marrakesh’s secrets, including Saadian Tombs with its stark towers, the ruined 16th century El Badhi palace built by a former slave who became King Moulay Hassan’s advisor. The palace holds a courtyard decorated with beautiful arched Arabic architecture. Then go for exploration to “Mellah” the Jewish quarter. Last but not least, you will drive to the modern French square mostly known by Guelize to the Majorelle Gardens, a magical and lush small garden estate designed by Jacque Majorelle. In this colorful, well-designed garden, your guided tour of the red city ends here after a fun day filled with valuable historical information.

Today is your last day on your Best of Morocco tours in 11 Days; it is hard to believe that you have experienced all of this in just a short period. If you plan your departure from Menara Airport (RAK), you will have an extra day in Marrakech for leisure and relaxation. On the other hand, if you schedule your departure from Mohammed V Airport (CMN), you will return in the afternoon to Casablanca, where you started this adventure ten days ago.

Your best of Morocco tours will be coming to an end today. You will be transferred to the airport for departure; it is time to say goodbye to the country that certainly left an impression on You. We hope You had a fantastic voyage with us, we hope to see you again and always remember that Morocco is your second home, welcome back whenever You want

Have a safe flight. Goodbye.