Casablanca Trip Overview
+ Visit the the most important sites in Rabat & Casablanca.
+ Guided tour to visit the historical sites of Fes & Marrakech
+ Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
+ Visit the famous Archaeological UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis.
+ Visit the blue pearl Chefchaoun.
+ Spend an amazing night at a desert camp, and live local music.
+ Enjoy the spectacular sunrise in the heart of the dunes.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
+ Visit the the most important sites in Rabat & Casablanca.
+ Guided tour to visit the historical sites of Fes & Marrakech
+ Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
+ Visit the famous Archaeological UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis.
+ Visit the blue pearl Chefchaoun.
+ Spend an amazing night at a desert camp, and live local music.
+ Enjoy the spectacular sunrise in the heart of the dunes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Pick up from the airport in Casablanca – Check in your hotel and relaxation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Val D’anfa or similar
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaoun
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
The journey starts with an excursion of Casablanca. The visit includes Mohammad V square, an Airy square built-in 1916 amid French Colonial buildings with a statue & pigeon-covered fountain. And Hassan II mosque was completed in 1993, designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The mosque is considered the second-largest in Africa after the Algiers grand mosque, and 7th in the world. The mosque also has the world’s second tallest minaret at 210 meters.
Pass By: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
The journey continues to Rabat to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Oudaya. Hassan tower, a minaret of an incomplete mosque built by the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate in 1195.
We also visit Mohammed V mausoleum that has the tombs of three kings Mohammad V, Hassan II, and Prince Abdallah. We travel via the highway then via the free road through the charming towns and villages of the Rif Mountains.
Pass By: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
We reach Chefchaoune, a blue-washed building of its old town—well known with its shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam that is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, Ethnographic Museum, and the octagonal minaret nearby. Free time and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Dar Echchaouen or similar
Day 3: Chefchaoun – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
We travel to Fes visiting historically rich landmarks. The visit includes the excavated ancient city Volubilis that was also the ancient capital of the Mauretania kingdom, and the journey continues to Meknes that is known for its imperial past, with remnants and its beautiful gate Bab Mansour that is famous with arches and mosaic tiling. Overnight stay in Fes.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Ahlam or similar
Day 4: Fes
Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
The tour allows you to explore historical sites such as Madrasa El Bouinania (founded in AD 1351–56 by Abu Inan Faris. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and historic Moroccan architecture generally.). El Quaraoiyin mosque and university ( the oldest existing, continually operating higher educational institution in the world according to UNESCO and Guinness World Records and is occasionally referred to as the oldest university by scholars.). South tower, pottery village, Nejjarine square, and the residence of the king. Free time and overnight stay in Fes.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Ahlam
Day 5: Fes – Ifran – Merzouga
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Early departure to Merzouga desert through Ifran, which is known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests and the lion status. The Cedar forests that are notable as a habitat for a sub-population of Barbary macaques. The commercial center of a vast agricultural hinterland Midelt, Errachida, the tremendous Ziz Valley via its rocky passage and Erfoud. Camel riding by sunset to a desert camp. Dinner, campfire, local music & overnight stay in your private tent.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tiziri camp or similar
Day 6: Merzouga – Skoura
Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Beni Mellal-Khenifra
Early wake up to watch the magical colors before it. Breakfast, then traveling to Skoura town through Errissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet (historically Sijilmasa, is a region and the largest oasis in Morocco).
The charming city Tinghir is known for its magnificent palm-grove and visiting its famous series of limestone river canyons in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Boumalne Dades, where every scene could easily inspire an artistic masterpiece that is famous with Todgha gorge.
The trip continues through the valley of the roses that attracts the romantic at heart who likely to faint at the opportunity to visit it, especially in the spring, taking the road known as the one thousand kasbahs road.
Visiting Amridil kasbah that holds a unique historical treasure, initially built in the 17th century and appears on the 50Dh note, a living museum showcases traditional kasbah life over the centuries. Finally, reaching your accommodation for the overnight stay.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lma Lodge or similar
Day 7: Skoura – Marrakech
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After breakfast, drive to Marrakech through Ouarzazate visiting Atlas Studio, where imagination runs free, discovering the hidden stories of the movie-making world.
We also visit the 17th-century kasbah Ait Ben Haddou that is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is a historical site along the former caravan route between the desert and Marrakech. The drive continues via Tishka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m.
The tour ends by drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Anya or similar
Day 8: Marrakech
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
An official guide takes you on a journey of Marrakech. The tour allows you to visit many landmarks such as Bahia Palace (The name means “brilliance,” a set of beautiful gardens that was built in the late 19th century and intended to be palace at its time). The historic royal necropolis Saadian Tombs that dated to the time of the Saadian dynasty. Koutoubia the largest mosque. Jamaa El Fna, the central and marketplace square. Free time and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Anya or similar
Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca: Airport / Accommodation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Drop off at Casablanca airport