17 DAYS TRIP

Overview

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

– Arrival in Casablanca and meet and greet at the airport.
– Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque and take a quick tour of the city center.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Drive to Rabat (approximately 1.5 hours).
– Check-in.
– Evening free to explore the city.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

– Breakfast.
– Explore Rabat’s highlights:
– Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower.
– Kasbah of the Oudayas and its gardens.
– Chellah and the old medina.
– Lunch at a local restaurant in Marina (not included).
– Drive to Chefchaouen.
– Check-in.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen

– Breakfast.
– Full day dedicated to exploring Chefchaouen:
– Wander through its blue alleys, visit Outa El Hammam Square, and the Kasbah.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknès – Fez

– Breakfast.
– Drive to Volubilis and explore the archaeological site.
– Short visit of Meknès:
– Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, and the royal granaries.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included) in Meknès.
– Continue to Fèz.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in Fèz.

Day 5: Fèz (Guided Tour)

– Breakfast.
– Full-day tour of Fèz, including:
– Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Square, and the famous tanneries.
– Royal Palace and Mellah (Jewish Quarter).
– A walk through the medina.
– Lunch at a local restaurant in Fez Bali (not included).
– Return in the evening.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Fèz.

Day 6: Fèz – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud

– Breakfast.
– Departure to Erfoud, passing through:
– Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” with its lush landscapes.
– The cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques.
– Lunch in Midelt (not included).
– Arrival in Erfoud in the evening.
– Check-in.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Erfoud.

Day 7: Erfoud – Merzouga (Desert Adventure)

– Buffet breakfast.
– Day trip to Merzouga:
– Optional quad biking activity.
– Visit a local herbalist.
– 4×4 adventure with stops at:
– Dar Gnaoua, the lead mine, and panoramic viewpoints.
– Aïcha des Gazelles Circuit.
– Lunch at a desert camp.
– Visit nomadic families.
– Arrival at luxury bivouacs.
– Optional camel ride.
– Sunset over the dunes.
– Settle into the bivouacs, enjoy a Moroccan dinner, a campfire, and TAM-TAM entertainment.
– Overnight under the stars.

Day 8: Merzouga – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley

– Breakfast.
– Depart Merzouga towards the breathtaking Todgha Gorges.
– Enjoy a walk amidst towering cliffs.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Continue to the Dades Valley, passing picturesque Berber villages.
– Visit the unique “Monkey Fingers” rock formations.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in Dades.

Day 9: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

– Breakfast.
– Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping in Boumalne Dades.
– Visit the Skoura Palm Grove and Kasbah Amridil.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Arrival in Ouarzazate by evening:
– Optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios.
– Explore the Kasbah of Taourirt.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

Day 10: Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

– Breakfast.
– Visit the iconic Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site:
– Explore its historic alleys and earthen architecture.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 meters), enjoying breathtaking views.
– Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 11: Marrakech

– Breakfast.
– Visit Marrakech’s must-see landmarks:
– Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
– Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa.
– Jemaa el-Fna Square and the bustling souks.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Free afternoon to explore or relax.
– Optional dinner show at a traditional restaurant.
– Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 12: Marrakech – Imlil – Marrakech

– Breakfast.
– Morning drive to Imlil, a picturesque village in the Atlas Mountains.
– Optional hike or mule ride to nearby villages with views of Mount Toubkal.
– Immerse yourself in Berber traditions.
– Lunch at a local guesthouse (not included).
– Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 13: Marrakech – Agadir

– Breakfast.
– Depart for Agadir.
– Visit the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella with panoramic views.
– Lunch (not included).
– Relax at the beach or hotel pool.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Agadir.

Day 14: Agadir – Taghazout

– Breakfast.
– Drive to Taghazout.
– Stroll through the tranquil streets and visit local artisan shops.
– Relax on the golden beaches or take a leisurely coastal walk.
– Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
– Optional surfing session.
– Enjoy a sunset by the sea.
– Dinner (not included) and overnight stay in Taghazout.

Day 15: Taghazout – Essaouira

– Breakfast.
– Drive to Essaouira, stopping at an argan oil cooperative along the way.
– Explore Essaouira’s medina, port, and Skala de la Kasbah.
– Lunch (not included).
– Free time on the beach or to explore further.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in Essaouira.

Day 16: Essaouira – El Jadida

– Free morning in Essaouira.
– Drive along the Atlantic Coast, with a stop in Safi to explore its pottery workshops.
– Continue to El Jadida.
– Check-in, dinner (not included), and overnight stay in El Jadida.

Day 17: Departure

– Breakfast.
– Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.