12 Days Tour from Casablanca

Leave for Fes. We drive to Fes along beautiful farmland where we see olives, grains, vegetables and grapes being grown.

You will first visit Meknes, then Volubilis. Volubilis has the famed Roman ruins that were left by the Roman Empire's southernmost outpost. Meknes was the birthplace of the first Arab Dynasty, created by Moulay Ismail. It has the Medersa Bou Inania as well as the Bab Mansour - the gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace.

The Henri Es-Souani is the stables and granaries for horses. The rooftop cafe and garden is located upstairs. It offers a beautiful view of the city. Check into your hotel when you arrive in Fes.

You will be accompanied by a local tour guide to the "oldest living Medina" in the world after breakfast.

The tour includes a visit to the Medina, its souks (markets), the Karouine Mosque, dating back to the 9th century, and the University. Visit the tomb of "Moulay-Idriss II", the founder of the city.

You will have lunch at a traditional restaurant in the old Medina. You will then continue the tour by visiting the Najarine Fountain and the Batha Museum. You will enjoy the panoramic view of the city on the way back to your hotel.

We will leave your Riad/Hotel around 8AM to start our day trip towards Chefchaouen, a popular tourist destination and welcoming town located in the Rif Mountains in Northwest Morocco just south of Mediterranean coast.

The blue-colored city is famous for its beautiful traditional architecture. Explore the medina's white- and bluewashed walls and markets, which offer some of the most unique local handicrafts. Chefchaouen offers a great opportunity for photographers to capture the Rif Mountains. In the afternoon, we will return to Fez. Fes is expected to arrive at around 7:00 PM.

We will begin our day Merzouga after breakfast. We will cross the Atlas Mountains and arrive in Merzouga. This is a great opportunity to capture the beauty of Morocco's wilderness. Lunch in the small Berber village Zaida.

The journey continues through the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the scenery of Medilt. We arrive at the small town Rich, Erfoud where we will feel the start of the Saharan oasis Tafilalet. Overnight at a hotel close to the sand dunes.

You will visit the village of Khamlia to learn about their culture and music.

Merzouga Lake is not far from you, and it's home to a variety of birds, including flamingos. Visit the Berber nomads' wire house, where you can find many Berber handicrafts at lower prices than the cities.

You will be guided by a Camel Man to ride a camel in the afternoon and explore the mysterious Erg-Chebbi sand sea. You can choose to spend the first night in a tent or under the stars. The dinner will be served at the tent in which you will sleep. Dinner and breakfast.

Early morning, we will watch the sunrise as the colors of the dunes and the shadows combine to create an amazing sight.

You will be served breakfast in the Kasbah and then shower before you leave for the fortified village Rissani, located in the Tafilalt area.

Rissani, a traditional village in the desert, is nestled on the edge of Ziz Valley. It houses the Mausoleum Moulay Ali Sharif. He was the first ruler of Alawite Dynasty which flourished here during the 17th century.

Travel through the Todra Gorges, past the eastern slopes of Atlas Mountains, to Tinerhir Oasis with its green valley of Palms and local villages. Then, continue on a scenic driving tour through the Dades Valley also known as 'Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Overnight Dades Valley.

After breakfast, we depart for Ouarzazate by way of Skoura. We stop for a panoramic of the kasbah in Taourirt, then continue to the Atlas film studios.

You will then visit the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, and have lunch at a local restaurant. We will then drive through the high Atlas mountains to Marrakech, passing the Tizi N’tichka Pass (2260m). Drop-off in Marrakech.

Visit the Menara on a full-day tour in Marrakech. It is a pool surrounded by flowerbeds, which serves as an irrigation system to the surrounding fields.

The tour includes several sights that are worth seeing: the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens and Bahia Palace. The museum of jewelry at Dar Si Said Palace is also included. Lunch is available in the medina, followed by a stroll through the souks.

Enjoy a drink at sunset on a terrace overlooking the Jamaa El Fna Square, dinner and a night in the hotel.

A day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech. This site is located 170 km northeast of Marrakech and has beautiful 110-meter high waterfalls and a landscape filled with birds and monkeys.

On arrival, you will see the beautiful waterfalls of 110m height and the wonderful landscape with monkeys and birds. If you wish you can hire a guide for a hike or walk at a height 1068m.

After breakfast you will depart for Essaouira. This picturesque fishing village is located on the southwest coast.

Essaouira is one of Morocco's top coastal towns, thanks to its beautiful beach in the south. Essaouira is home to many of Morocco's woodcarvers, artists and craftsmen.

End of 12 day tour in Casablanca. Transfer from Essaouira airport to Marrakech or Casablanca.