The Best Of Morocco

Meet and greet at Casablanca airport, then start discovering Morocco's largest city and economic capital,
Casablanca is the best representation of the modern nation. A brief highlight tour will cover include those at Pl Mohammed V and the Parc de la Ligue Arabe, and new public buildings include the Grand Theatre de Casablanca. The city's handsome Mauresque buildings, which meld French-colonial design and traditional Moroccan style, seen best downtown area, the Quartier Habous and in the beachside suburb of Ain Diab, and The flamboyant building of Hassan II Mosque. then we will leave Casablanca along the coastline to Rabat for overnight.

After breakfast departure to Tangiers along the road you will pass by Kenitra center interchange, before continuing north towards the Kénitra, then follows the coast past the fishing village of Moulay Bouselham. 30 km north of there is the town of Larache an important harbor town in the region Tanger-Tétouan in northern Morocco, then Sidi El Yamani, connecting to the road to Tetouan. There is another town Asilah, is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, before reaching Tangier. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact with 40 km remaining to Tangiers for overnight.

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Tangier, Morocco's main gate to Europe and the settling place of many artists from around the world. Tangier is an incredibly unique city with many landmarks worth seeing. Begin with a tour of the world-famous St. Andrew's Church. Continue through the neighborhood of villas and mansions where we will see the Royal palace among the houses of many celebrities. Transfer to Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. There, we will visit the Cave of Hercules, which dates back to the Neolistic era. Return to
Tangier to resume your city tour. This will include the Dar El Oued Makhazen Kasbah, the American Legation, the Mendoubia Gardens, and the Grand and Petit Socco, where we will watch some Andalusian musicians. Overnight in Tangiers

After breakfast departure to Chefchaouen or (Chaouen) a trip that will take about 3 hours, the roads wind around the valley edges as you travel along towards the Rif Mountains. Stop in Tetouan for lunch (own expense), one of the two major ports of Morocco on the Mediterranean Sea. It lies a few miles south of the Strait of Gibraltar, and about 40 mi of Tangier, then continue to Chefchaouen. Afternoon visit of Chefchaouen then overnight.

The drive from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss near Volubilus is about three hours. Once in the region, we'll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco's first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Then off to Meknes where you can explore an afternoon some of this Imperial city's sights and continue to Fes for overnight.

After breakfast we take a full day city tour of Fes with a local guide, which will include Jamaa Al-Karaouine the world's first established university and the Medersa Bouanania, not to mention the tanneries, clay workshops, artisan quarters, and souks of largest and oldest medina in Morocco. Overnight in Fes.

Transfer to Midelt passing through many Amazigh cities and villages, the first of which are Ifrane, nicknamed "Morocco's Switzerland," is a charming ski town populated by European-style chalets; and Azrou is widely known for its handcraft cooperative. Arrival to Midelt for overnight. Midelt serves as the commercial center of a large agricultural hinterland. It is also one of Morocco's principal cities for the mining of several minerals.

After breakfast, departure By 4x4 vehicle that allow a smooth navigate in the sand, visit the villages in the surroundings area for a closer contact with the Berber culture, before arrival to Rissani, visit of camel milk cooperative, then continue to Rissani and visit one of the best traditional market in Sahara, "a place where they sell just donkeys and other markets for ships, goats and cows. Stop at El Khamlia village for lunch included. Continue to the African village or " Gnawa village". Then continue to your camp in Merzouga for dinner and overnight.

Early sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga. Then return to your camp for breakfast before driving to Tinghir. Tinghir is a gorgeous, 40km oasis, which boasts all above the Todra Gorge, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains, then transfer to Kelaat M'Gouna along the Dades Valley. Kelaat M'Gouna is a large village famous for cultivating roses; expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there. Transfer to Ouarzazate, also known as "Morocco's Hollywood," for dinner and overnight.

Begin city tour of Ouarzazate with the Taourirt and Tifoultout Kasbahs, considered among the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco. Next, Optional visit of the film studios where some of the most famous desert landscapes were and are still being shot. Continue on to the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, the iconic landscape immortalized in films such; Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Alexander. Leave Ait Ben Haddou, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tiz In Tichka pass to Marrakech for overnight.

After breakfast, our full day explorations of Marrakesh starting at Djemaa El Fna, the central square and Marrakesh's heartbeat surrounded by bazaars, mosques, terraced cafes, snake charmers, fire-eaters, and fortunetellers. After the visit, we stop at the Koutoubia Minaret, the oldest of the three great Almouahad towers, and the Bahia Palace, a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens. We then proceed to Saadian Tombs followed by a walk through the old medina and the labyrinth of souks. Overnight in the Marrakech.

Day at leisure.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Casablanca airport for your return flight.