15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

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If you are present to spend time in Morocco and need the most effective experience that this country should offer. So feel free to order this amazing 15 days tour from Casablanca. It includes everything from the historic capitals of Rabat, Fes, Meknès, and Marrakech, as well as stunning views of the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, the Sahara desert, and the coast. This period in Morocco will allow you to enjoy a camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, the best dunes of the Moroccan desert of the Sahara, as well as a night in Berber shops. Enjoy the views of the beautiful valleys, gorges, ancient kasbahs, and therefore the countryside. you can learn more about Moroccan history, and Berber culture instead of much more of 15 Days Tour from Casablanca…

Itinerary of the 15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

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Highlights of The 15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Stop at the Hassan 2 mosque in Casablanca.
Visit the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Discover the Volubilis and Meknes.
Explore Fez with a local guide.
Meet the Barbaric Monkeys in the Azrou Cedar Forest.
Overview of the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Camel riding experience in Merzouga Sahara.
See the sunset over the sand dunes.
Do Sand-boarding Activity.
Hearty dinner and campfire party (Berber drums).
Camping in the Merzouga desert camp.
Merzouga explores a tour & a visit to a nomadic family.
Visit Atlas Studio and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Visit of the UNESCO World Heritage of Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Spectacular views of the Atlas landscapes.
Sightseeing in Marrakech.
Visit Taroudant.
Visit Essaouira.

15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert

Day 1: Casablanca Med V airport – Transfer to (Hotel)

the first day of 15 Days Tour from Casablanca, Upon arrival in Casablanca, the largest city in the country, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. (This depends on your arrival time.

Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Fes

Starting from Casablanca the economic capital of Morocco, then we travel to Rabat, where we will see the Kasbah Oudaya and its beautiful gardens, This Kasbah of Oudaya is located on the river Abou Regreg. It was built during the reign of the Almohad dynasty in 1150. The mausoleum of Mohamed V and the tower of Hassan II and Hassan, which is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, were built in 1195. The tower was destined to be the largest minaret in the world with the mosque. After finishing our sightseeing tour in Rabat,. We headed to Fez on the express road. Along the way, you will be fascinated by thousands of olive trees and farmland on both sides of the road. When you arrive in Fez, we check in at the hotel at night.

Day 3: Fes (Sightseeing Tour with your Tour guide, Fes Medina)

Here we go on another adventure through the intellectual capital of Fez which was considered the West Mecca and Athena of Africa. It is the largest city in the country after Casablanca with a population of about 1 million. This city is an ancient capital and one of the four imperial cities of the country. Fez includes three separate parts, Fes The Bali is the oldest part surrounded by a large wall, where there are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies. Fes-Jadid or the new Fez is the home of Mellah, the Jewish quarter and the Ville Nouvelle ( the newest section of Fez ) created during the French occupation.
Fes El Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow and allied streets is the oldest university in the world. Al-Karaouine University was founded in 859 AD and is still in operation today. 15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Merzouga Desert & Imperial Cities.

Day 4: Fes - Moulay Driss - Volubilis - Meknes

On the way to Meknes, we will go back to the 3rd century by visiting the most important archaeological site in Morocco.
Volubilis has the best preserved Roman ruins of this part of North Africa. These Roman ruins were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. A 45-minute guided tour is planned here.
From Volubilis, we head towards Meknes, which is named after a Berber tribe that was known as Miknasa in the medieval sources of North Africa. Meknes was the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672,1727). He built it in the ingeniously designed barns, the really fascinating architecture of tiny windows and massive walls where he used to store grain and hay to feed his 15,000 horses, not food for humans. We will also stop for photos of the Bab AL Mansour, the great gate built in the 11th century by King AL Mansour Adahbi…

Day 5: Meknes - Midelt - Ziz valley - Erfoud - Merzouga

This is a long Fifth day of 15 Days Tour from Casablanca, where we will meet different colors of the kingdom, leaving the ancient Moroccan city of Meknes. On the way, we will pass by the most modern city in the country, Ifrane. This Berber name of Ifrane means caves and is nicknamed in Morocco as a small Switzerland, as it is a very green city and is a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco due to its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifrane is also known for the Private University Brotherhood, founded in 1997 by King Hassan II of Morocco, and King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. All classes are taught in English and are at an international university. Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Midelt which is located at the foot of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. From this plateau, we began to cross hard mountains that are still inhabited by a large Berber community. The landscapes here include the palm oasis in Jbel Ayachi (3747 m).
Then we descend through the curves to reach the pre-Saharan area, passing through Errachidia and Erfoud, famous for their ceramics and interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are one of the main industries of Erfoud, some 350 million years ago the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean. Climbing the red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, via Rissani, the hometown of the Alawite dynasty, where sheriff Moulay Ali began to unify Morocco under his red flag in the early 17th century. From a large plateau, you will be impressed by the huge sand dunes of Merzouga appearing from the horizon. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 6: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi (Desert Exploration – Camel Trekking for sunset)

In the morning we drive through the sand dunes passing fabulous landscapes at the edge of the Erg Chebbi, the largest sand dunes in Morocco. We will see many black nomadic tents in the middle of nowhere. We will go to a nomadic family to drink tea and see what a not-duke life is like. We continue our journey and discover the nomadic life of the Touareg people by visiting Khamlia, a village where nothing has changed over the centuries. Either we have lunch here in the village of Khamlia or we go back to our hotel and have lunch there. After a short break, we take a camel ride to get to know one of the most fascinating places you will ever see, the magnificent sunset among the high sand dunes of Merzouga. Tonight we will stay in a desert Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful view of the stars. 5 Days Tour from Casablanca

Day 7: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra gorges

15 Days Tour from Casablanca will start In the morning we will visit Rissani and the Mausoleum of the founder of the Alawite dynasty of Morocco, This silent city was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and its location is at a crossroads between north and south which brought the city to an important status of a former large caravan center. To this day, Rissani remains an important commercial center of the region, with a large souk, particularly lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. It was known for its trade in goatskin and skin in ancient times.
127 km from Rissani are the great canyons of Morocco Todra Gorges which are located beyond the high central mountains of the Atlas. Here, the contrasting landscapes recall Colorado, with its plateau, gorges, large canyons, and its peaks sometimes fragmented by erosion. Several peaks in this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro at 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m which is the highest peak of this part of the High Atlas. This area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike through those fabulous canyons.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel in the same area. 15 Days Tour from Casablanca

Day 8 : Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

From the great canyons of Todra, we travel the road of the 1000 kasbahs. There are huge kasbahs on either side of the road. Some of these old fortified houses have been restored, but unfortunately, many of them are in ruins. A visit to one of these kasbahs is planned to see Amarhidil Kasbah. We cross a town called Boumalne, located on the edge of the Dades Valley, which rises in the High Atlas Mountains, giving life to a huge Berber community through its rich agriculture. Along this valley, another valley, called the valley of roses appears with the green colors of its alfalfa plants, olive trees, figs, and grapes. This valley gives life to a rose from which the locals produce different cosmetic products such as soap, perfumes, and skin creams. The locals celebrate this rose by organizing a national festival at the end of April. Enjoy this 15 Days Tour from Casablanca that will take multiple Days
How to get to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, The Desert Gate). This is a city located in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is inhabited mainly by Berbers, who have built many of the most important kasbahs and buildings for which the area is known. One of these buildings is Taourirt Kasbah created in the 17th century.
This city is nicknamed Hollywood of Africa because it has been known as a place for cinema, with the largest studios in Morocco inviting many international companies to shoot their films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005). Dinner and overnight at the hotel. End of the eighth day of our 15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Merzouga Desert & Imperial Cities.

Day 9: Ouarzazate - Ait Benahddou - Taroudant

35 km from Ouarzazate is the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once upon a time, this Kasbah was the ancient caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is located on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of kasbahs, which unfortunately suffer damage during any storm and wind storm. Most of the city’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village across the river, however, about five families still live within this Kasbah…
After the visit to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, we will drive through the city of Taroudant for accommodation in a hotel.

Day 10: Taroudant - Agadir - Essaouira

About 70 km from Taroudant, is the city of Agadir. The capital of the Berbers as it is the largest Berber city in the kingdom. Agadir is also a very modern city located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, near the foot of the Atlas Mountains. It has the most important fishing and commercial port in Morocco and is the first port of sardines in the world (export of cobalt, manganese, zinc, and citrus). It is also a seaside resort with long sandy beaches. Thanks to its large buildings, wide streets, modern hotels, and European-style cafes, Agadir is not a typical traditional Moroccan city, but it is a modern, lively city and very famous for its seafood.
Along the ocean, we drive for almost 200 km towards Essaouira. In the Atlantic Ocean, this city has white-painted houses with blue windows and doors, a well-designed picture. Since the sixteenth century, Essaouira is also known by the Portuguese name of Mogador. The Berber name means the wall, a reference to the fortress walls that originally enclosed the city. overnight in at the hotel

Day 11: Essaouira (Explore Essaouira at your own pace)

One day to your liking. You can explore and enjoy Essaouira as it is well known for its kitesurfing and windsurfing, with the powerful commercial wind. Horse riding, camel rides on the beach, and quads are activities that can be enjoyed during your stay in Essaouira. It is known for the delicious seafood as well.
In Essaouira, several small art galleries are located throughout the city. Since 1998 Essaouira is making itself known for its Gnaoua Festival of World Music, usually scheduled for the last week of June. It brings artists from all over the world. Although it focuses on Gnaoua music, it includes rock, jazz, and reggae. In early 1952, director and actor Orson Welles made his film Otello. Now there is a square called Orson Welles. Or you can simply spend the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel.

Day 12: Essaouira - Marrakech

Halfway between Essaouira and Marrakech, you will see huge argan trees on both sides of the road. These Argan trees are often climbed by goats. Argan oil is produced by several women’s cooperatives and is used to prepare couscous and salads and is traditionally used as a treatment for skin diseases before being found good enough for cosmetics by European manufacturers. A stop at one of these cooperatives is worth seeing how Berber women have squeezed the fruits of Argan in their hands to extract this precious oil. We arrived at our hotel in Marrakech and if the weather permits, we will take a walk.

Day 13: Marrakech

In the morning there will be a full guided tour to discover Marrakech, known as the “Red City”. Marrakech is the most important ancient imperial city in the history of Morocco. It is located near the slopes of the snowy Atlas. Like all ancient cities, Marrakech includes both an ancient fortified city, the Medina, and a very modern city called Gueliz, built during the French occupation. Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Jamaa el Fna. The square is full of storytellers, water vendors, dancers, snake charmers, and musicians. During the night, the square becomes a huge outdoor restaurant.
During our visit, we will see the Koutoubia Mosque, built in the 12th century during the reign of the Almoravid dynasty. We will go through narrow streets and allies in the ancient city. We will pass by the “seven saints” that during the reign of Moulay Ismail, the feast of the seven saints was founded at the request of the sultan. The tombs of several famous figures were moved to Marrakech to attract pilgrims. Walk back to the hotel.

Day 14: Marrakesh (Explore Marrakesh Markets at your own pace)

After the full guided tour, you can discover more about the Red City of Marrakech on your own and get to know the alleys of the medina. You can go for a shopping tour alone in a local market and shops scattered around the square or spend your last night enjoying the traditional Moroccan facilities of your hotel.

Day 15: Marrakesh - Casablanca Med V Airport

A private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Med V airport will be arranged according to the flight details.

What's include in : 15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Imperial Cities

Pick you up & drop you off in your accommodation.
Private Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition.
Beds and Breakfast.
Fuel.
Private driver/English speaking guide
Visiting of Fes ( Local Guide ).
Visiting of Marrakech ( Local Guide ).
Visiting of Essaouira ( Local Guide ).
Accommodation ( Bed and breakfast) Include.
Desert Camp
Camel Ride per person

15 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech