Highlights of Morocco | 9 days Morocco Itinerary

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Highlights of Morocco

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Casablanca, Morocco

Traveling to Casablanca? Make sure to spend at least 2 days in Morocco's largest city. We recommend you to have a guided tour of Casablanca's major landmarks, including Hassan II Mosque, the second largest religious building in the world. Stroll down the Atlantic Boardwalk and admire the French-colonial and traditional Moroccan designs blend in the downtown area. Want to get some local vibe? Spend some time in the Quartier Habous and Ain Diab....

Day By Day
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Casablanca - Morocco's largest city and in fact one of the largest and most important hubs in entire Africa! Upon arrival your private driver transfers you to the hotel.

The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the surroundings on your own or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Day 2: City tour and Departure to Fes
Following breakfast and check-out, meet your local guide and driver in the hotel lobby. You then go on a 4-hour tour of Casablanca.

During the tour, you get to see the major highlights of the city, including Hassan II Mosque, the second largest religious building in the world, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau.

You also have a chance to explore the Hassan II Square and stroll down the Atlantic Boardwalk. After the tour, you have time for lunch before you head to Fes.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Odyssee Center Hotel
4-star hotel
MA, Angle rue Kamal Mohamed - Avenue Des F.A.R, Casablanca, 20000
Deluxe Double Room Breakfast Included
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1 room / 1 night
Included Experiences
Half Day Guided City Tour
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Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
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Connection | Casablanca - Fes

Private Transfer Sedan

Casablanca hotel

Casablanca, Morocco

3 h

Fes hotel

Fes, Morocco

2nights

Fes, Morocco

No Morocco itinerary can be complete without some time spent in Fes. The city that came to live in the 9th century is one of the largest municipalities in the country and has a lot to show for every visitor. Besides the fact that cars are not allowed inside the medina, as the entire place is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you would also be surprised to learn that it has the second oldest university in the world, founded in 859. There is a lot to learn about the Moroccan destination gem, but even more to see. Like the Chouara Tannery for instance, where you can witness how the leather goods have been produced since the 11th century, the colorful sight will stay long in your memory....

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Day 2: Arrival in Fes
Upon arrival in Fes you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Highlights of Fes
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet a local guide to start a 5-hour city tour.

During the tour, you see the 14th-century gates of the King Palace, the shrine of Moulay Idriss, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), and old Fes Medina with its traditional markets and tanneries.

Together with the guide, you enter the ancient Bou Inania Madrasa founded in 1351 AD.

You then proceed to the Fondouk el-Nejjarine - which was declared a national monument in 1916. Today this building is a home to the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 4: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Fes.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Riad Maison Bleue and Spa Hotel
4-star hotel
MA, 33 Derb El Miter Talaa Kebira Fes Medina, Fes El Bali, 30000 Fès, Morocco, Fes, 30000
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
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1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Full Day Guided City Tour
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Connection | Fes - Merzouga

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Fes to Merzouga takes about 7 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. While traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains, you pass the town of Ifrane often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco for the surrounding mountainous landscapes and famous ski resorts. Another highlight of the area is Ifrane National Park - the natural reserve abundant with aromatic Atlas Cedar and a home to the largest population of Barbary macaques at this point considered to be endangered species. Closer to Merzouga, you make a stop and enjoy panoramic views of Ziz Valley which has historically formed a part of a traditional caravan trading route between the settlements of Northern Sahara.

Fes hotel

Fes, Morocco

7 h

Merzouga hotel

Merzouga, Morocco

1night

Merzouga, Morocco

Still wondering if there is enough time to see all of Morocco? Probably not, but you should leave at least a day for this beautiful corner of the country. The tiny town is located on the sand of the Sahara Desert close to Algeria. Just outside Merzouga, you can visit a seasonal salt lake that is gone during summer and only appears during the colder months of the year. But if you still happen to be there once the lake has dried, don't worry you can still have fun, like experience a relaxing sand bath, which is often recommended for those suffering from rheumatism and general body aches. Of course, a camel ride to Erg Chebbi sand dunes should be on top of your priorities....

Day By Day
Day 4: Arrival
Upon arrival, you are taken to your hotel. You then enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant and have the rest of the day free.

Dinner included

Day 5: Departure
In the morning you have some free time before you meet the driver to continue the journey.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Riad Madu
4-star hotel
MA, Village Hassi Labied , 52200 Merzouga, Morocco, Merzouga
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
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Connection | Merzouga - Merzouga Desert

4X4 Drive or Camel Trekking to the Desert Camp

Take a 4x4 drive or Camel Trekking to the Desert Camp.

Merzouga town

Merzouga, Morocco

Merzouga Desert Camp

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

1night

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

The desert is probably the best place to gaze at the stars. Take this chance and witness the Milky Way!...

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Day 5: Exploring the Sahara Desert
At around noon, you meet your driver who takes you to the starting point of your camel trek* journey through the sand dunes.

One of the highlights of the day is a stop at a small village of Khamilia where you can watch and listen to the locals playing the typical music of the region - Gnawa. Before the sunset, you arrive at the Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful dinner by the campfire. The desert is probably the best place to gaze at the stars. Take this chance and witness the Milky Way!

Dinner included

Note: Your luggage is transferred to the camp by vehicle. *Camel trek can be replaced with 4X4 drive to the camp. Contact your destination specialist for more information.

Day 6: Departure
After hearty breakfast at the camp, your driver takes you back Merzouga town and you depart.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Luxury Maktoub Desert Сamp
4-star hotel
MA, Dunas de erg chebbi, 52202, Merzouga
Standard Double Tent Breakfast Included
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Connection | Merzouga Desert - Skoura Oasis

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Merzouga to Scoura Oasis takes about 5 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. On the way, you reach the spectacular gorge of Todra - one of the most breathtaking sights in Morocco. The gorge was carved by the Todra river that formed cliff-sided canyons in the mountains. The final 2000 ft of the gorge are stunning as the canyon narrows to a flat stony track, which is as little as 30 ft wide in areas with sheer and smooth rock walls.

Merzouga hotel

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

5 h

Skoura Oasis hotel

Skoura, Morocco

1night

Skoura, Morocco

One of the most stunning oasis in the country, Skoura, will enhance any Morrocan itinerary. From the first impression, you might think that Skoura is just a line of trees, but don't misjudge this beautiful corner of the country. It's so much more than that! You will be spoiled by amazing nature views and will have the chance to witness some of the most unique landmarks in the region. Many travelers wander here because of its main landmark - 17th-century Amerhidl Kasbah, attracting wanderers with its impressive design. ...

Day By Day
Day 6: Arrival
Upon arrival in Skoura Oasis hotel, you have a check-in and evening at your own leisure.

Day 7: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Skoura Oasis.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Ksar El Kabbaba
4-star hotel
MA, Skoura, Morocco, Scoura
Superior Double Room Breakfast Included
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Connection | Skoura Oasis - Marrakech

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Marrakech to Scoura Oasis takes about 4.5 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. The first highlight of your 4,5-hour journey is a charming city of Ouarzazate which is often referred to as the Gates of the Desert and was formerly an important hub for African traders. While your journey continues, you reach another UNESCO site - Ait Benhaddou, the unique mud brick city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains that was often featured in movies, mostly replacing Jerusalem. Next comes the Rose Valley - the region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert which is the major producer of rose oil and water in the whole country. Traveling in April or early May allows you to see the Rose Valley in all its beauty. The final leg of your journey takes you through the famous mountain pass in Morocco - Tizi’n’Tichka, and gives you the opportunity to admire magnificent views of numerous Berber villages, snow-capped mountains, and green valleys.

Skoura Oasis hotel

Skoura, Morocco

4 h

Marrakech hotel

Marrakech, Morocco

2nights

Marrakech, Morocco

Traveling to Marrakech? Make sure to spend at least 3 days in the "Ochre City". We recommend you to have a guided tour of the major landmarks of Marrakech, including the 19th century Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace located nearby. Visit the vibrant Majorelle Gardens for more contemporary feel. Interested in local cultural experience? Then you can't leave Marrakech before bargaining at the souks and attending the tanneries....

Day By Day
Day 7: Arrival
Welcome to Marrakech - Morocco's second largest city! Upon arrival your private driver takes you to the centrally located hotel.

Day 8: Sightseeing in Marrakesh
After breakfast at the hotel, you set off on an exhilarating sightseeing tour of Marrakech with your guide and driver. During this 5-hour tour, you see the major highlights of the ancient city.

Start with an exploration of the old quarter of Marrakech where you visit the 19th century Bahia Palace, covered with colorful tile work, and see its eight-hectare gardens with fountains. You then proceed to Saadian Tombs - marble tombs for the Saadian dynasty. Accessible only through a small passage in the Kasbah Mosque, the tombs were neglected until aerial photography exposed them in 1917.

The next stop on your route is El Badi Palace located nearby and believed to have contained more than 350 opulent rooms, in addition to a large pool, sweeping courtyard, and several gardens. The pieces from the El Badi Palace were used to create a new palace in Meknes, leaving just the shell of the palace behind.

Continue to the souks, the largest you can find in Morocco. We suggest you try haggling as it is an inherent part of Moroccan trading culture. In the afternoon, you venture into the new city and visit the Majorelle Gardens - a magical petite garden estate designed by Jacque Majorelle and maintained by Yves Saint Laurent.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 9: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Marrakech.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Riad Fleur D'orient
4-star hotel
MA, Bab Doukkala Derb El Halfaoui N60, Marrakech, 40000
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Riad Fleur d'Orient is an old traditional Moroccan house built in the 17th century and located in the heart of the old medina of Marrakech, close to DJemaa El-Fna Place and Koutoubia. Each room comes with a TV, air-conditioning, a patio, a hairdryer. Guests can spend their leisure time in the shared lounge, by the swimming pool, and in the games room, as well as dine in the on-site restaurant Latifa's Kitchen.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
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Full Day Private Guided City Tour
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What’s included:

Accommodation at remarkable hotels and riads in Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga, Scoura, Marrakech;
Overnight in a Luxury desert camp;
Breakfasts at the hotels;
Dinner in a Luxury desert camp;
Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
Support line during the trip.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

Note:

1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.

Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.

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