15 Day Moroccan Allure from Casablanca

Arrival Time: Flexible based on your flight

• Meet & greet service at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport.
• Step inside the famed Hassan II Mosque — a stunning structure welcoming non-Muslim visitors.
• Check-in at your hotel in central Casablanca.
• Dinner at leisure (we recommend: Rick’s Café or La Sqala).
  Overnight: Hotel in Casablanca

Departure: 08:00 AM
Drive time: ~5.5 hours total

• Explore Rabat, Morocco’s capital:
  • Explore the historic Hassan Tower and the royal mausoleum, iconic landmarks that reflect Morocco’s enduring quest for independence.
  • Kasbah of the Udayas with panoramic ocean views
• Continue north to the Rif Mountains, stopping for lunch en route.
• Arrive in Chefchaouen, known for its blue walls and peaceful ambiance.
  Lunch: Café Maure (Rabat) or roadside restaurant en route
  Overnight: Traditional guesthouse in Chefchaouen

Explore this picturesque town at your pace:

• • Catch sunrise or sunset views at the iconic Spanish Mosque.
  • Browse local artisan shops selling wool, spices, and handmade ceramics
  • Optional eco-hike in Talassemtane National Park
    Lunch/Dinner: Recommended: Bab Ssour or Chez Hicham
    Overnight: Same riad in Chefchaouen

Departure: 08:00 AM
Drive time: ~5 hours total

•  Begin your morning with a visit to Volubilis, North Africa’s best-preserved Roman archaeological treasure.
  o Learn how Roman and Berber cultures intertwined here.
• Continue to Meknes, the 17th-century imperial city:
•  Discover the architectural wonder of Medersa Bou Inania, a masterpiece blending fine craftsmanship with deep religious heritage.
• Arrive in Fes in the evening.
  Lunch: Picnic near Volubilis or restaurant in Meknes
  Overnight: Authentic riad in Fes medina

• Guided walking tour of Fes el-Bali:
  • Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest in the world
  • Tanneries of Chouara — watch leather dyed in vibrant colors
• Explore Medersa Bou Inania, a stunning showcase of Islamic craftsmanship and scholarship.
• Explore artisans’ quarters and spice markets
• Optional pottery workshop or henna experience
  Lunch: Café Clock (local and fusion cuisine)
  Overnight: Same riad in Fes

Departure: 07:30 AM
Drive time: ~8 hours

• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains:
  • Visit the picturesque town of Ifrane, known for its Swiss-like architecture and cool mountain air.
  • Visit the cedar forest in Azrou and see wild Barbary apes
• Stop for lunch in Midelt with scenic views of the High Atlas.
• Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara
• Camel ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi for a desert sunset

Lunch: Midelt or Ziz Valley kasbah restaurant
Overnight: Luxury camp with en-suite tents and traditional dinner

• Sunrise camel trek back to Merzouga
  • Visit nomadic families in the desert and learn about desert adaptation
  • Explore Rissani (home of Morocco’s former Alaouite dynasty)
  • Live Gnawa music performance in Khamlia village
  • Return to Merzouga for rest or optional activities (sandboarding, ATVs)
  Lunch: Local Berber pizza in Rissani
  Overnight: Kasbah hotel in Merzouga

Departure: 08:00 AM
Drive time: ~6 hours
• Pause at Todra Gorge, where cliffs soar up to 300 meters high
• Reach the picturesque Dades Valley, famously nicknamed the Monkey Fingers Canyon
• Discover Skoura Oasis, a lush palm refuge dotted with hidden kasbahs
Overnight: Kasbah hotel with valley views

• Stop in Rose Valley, known for its annual rose harvest and cooperatives
  • Wander through Skoura Oasis, a flourishing palm valley home to concealed kasbahs
  o Optional excursions include Atlas Film Studios or Kasbah Taourirt
  • Arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”
  Lunch: Restaurant in Kalaat M’Gouna or Skoura
  Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate

Departure: 08:00 AM
Drive time: ~5 hours
• Visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in Game of Thrones and Gladiator
• Traverse the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass across the High Atlas Mountains
• Arrive in Marrakech, known for its vibrancy and soul
• Visit Marrakech’s iconic sites: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, and the lively Jemaa el-Fna square
Lunch: Savor fresh seafood at either Chez Sam or Le Chalet de la Plage
Overnight: Riad in the medina of Marrakech

• Guided tour of key sites:
  o Discover Marrakech: Palaces, Gardens & the Famous Square

o Wander the colorful souks and artisan quarters
• Optional experiences: cooking class, hammam spa, or hot air balloon
Lunch: Nomad or Terrasse des Épices
Overnight: Same riad in Marrakech

• Travel to the Atlantic coast to visit the charming port town of Essaouira
  o Explore Skala ramparts, Jewish quarter, fish market, and artisan shops
  o Enjoy fresh seafood by the marina
  • Return to Marrakech in the evening
  Lunch: Relax with a fresh local dish by the coast.
  Overnight: Marrakech riad

• Explore on your own or choose an excursion:
  o Agafay Desert picnic
  o Ourika Valley waterfall hike
  o Hammam and massage session
  Lunch: At leisure
  Overnight: Marrakech

Departure: 09:00 AM
Drive time: ~3 hours
• Return to Casablanca for a relaxing afternoon
• Optional final shopping or oceanfront dinner
Lunch: En route or in Casablanca
Overnight: Hotel near Casablanca airport or Corniche

• Transfer to Mohammed V Airport
• End of your 15 day Morocco travel package