Moroccan Odyssey: 11 Days from Casablanca Through North & South with Desert Adventure

At 8: 30 am Morocco In Tours will take you through an unforgettable journey towards the blue pearl of Morocco, the beautiful town of Chefchaouen. As we drive by the Atlantic coastal road we will join the bird of the north, the city of Tanger where we will visit the legendary Hercules cave, The point where the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea meet. We will also visit Cap Spartel from where you can spot the European land. Then we will drive towards Tetouan, nicknamed the White Dove, where we will have a walk inside its Medina and Royal Palace, The Tetouan Church. Our adventure will continue via the beautiful Rif Mountains to join the blue town of Chefchaouen. Overnight in Chefchaouen

At 8:30 am  we will explore the medina of Chefchaouen together, where we will walk its beautifully blue coloured alleys, which will be a perfect background for beautiful blue Chefchaouen pictures. We will visit the main square and Haouta Square famous fountain. Your journey with Morocco In Tours will continue as we drive south via the marvellous Rif Mountains to stop at the ancient Roman ruins, Volubilis where you will have a historical BC walk inside the ruins. Then we continue our way via the Saiss Hill to join the city of Fes. Overnight in Fes

At 9:30 am  we will have a historical walk in the most preserved Medina in the world and the biggest urban area in Morocco, the old town of Fes. Morocco In Tours will take you first in Fes Ramparts tour where we will visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, The Bourj South from which we will have a beautiful panoramic over the Medina of Fes. The walking tour will take you through the narrow alleys of the medina where you will visit the Oldest University in the World and the beautiful Madrassas, the 11^th century leather tanneries. After the walking tour Morocco In Tours will take you for a drink in a place overlooking the medina from the north side. Overnight in Fes

At 8 am  Morocco In Tours will take you in a journey towards the southeast following the Caravan roads to the Berber village of Merzouga. During this journey you’ll experience the beauty of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the majestic High Altas Mountains . Stopping at the Cedar forest, the largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains– where you will sight Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the large open high desert, and notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Errachidia. Your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm grove, famous for date cultivation. This area is the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty - the current ruling royal family in Morocco, since 350 years ago. You’ll arrive to Merzouga in the early afternoon, and then you will camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to spend a night under the nomad’s tents camp in the middle of the desert where the stuff of the camp will play Berber music for you while you dance around the fire under the Sahara stars. Overnight at a desert Luxury Camp with dinner and breakfast ( all your luggage will go on a 4x4 to your camp)

Early in the morning, the stuff at the camp will wake you up to watch what may be the best sunrise of your life and then you will camel trek back to the village to meet up with your Morocco In Tours driver. In the way back you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes - changing with the light as the day progresses. Leave for Rissani, where we will have a walk inside its ancient market – if time assists- then Todra gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes".  Overnight In Dades

At 8 am  we will depart to Marrakech via the Rose Valley including a stop at a rose distillation Unit in order to get a clear idea of how rose is processed, then continue passing by the Skoura Palm grove and the road of 1000 Kasbahs to join Hollywood of Africa, the city of Ouarzazate, very well known for being the spot of the international movie makers and where famous movies were filmed such as “ The Mummy”,” Prince of Persia”, “Gladiator”. In Ouarzazate we will do a panoramic view overlooking the beautiful Kasbah Taourirt before we continue our way  to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar or Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. A very wonderful fortified city that stands at the edge of a hill separated by a running Ounila river, where we will have lunch and a visit the beautiful kasbah. Then we drive via the Atlas Mountains to pass via one of the Morocco amazing roads, the Tichka Pass that stands in 2260m above sea level. Thereafter, we continue to join the red city of Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech

At 9:30 am  Morocco In Tours will take you in a  morning guided tour of Marrakech "the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Mosque ; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia the only royal palace open to public in Morocco. Afterwards, we will walk through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna. Square. Then we will take the traditional horse carriages  to visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, a hidden majestic garden in the heart of the new city of Marrakech. Afternoon free time.   Overnight in Marrakech 

At 8:30 am  Morocco In Tours will take you away from the bustling vibes of Marrakech to the calmness of the seaside, as we make our way towards the beautiful calm town of Essaouira. Half way to Essaouira we will stop to spot the famous acrobat floating goats hanging on the brunches of the Argan tree in the middle of the Argan forest, where we will visit also a women cooperative Argan Oil, to get an idea of how the Argan is processed to extract the oil and make different products. Then we continue to Essaouira. Upon arrival to Essaouira we will have lunch, then have a walk inside the old port and Medina. Overnight in Essaouira.

At 8:30 am  your Morocco adventure with Morocco In Tours continues, as we make our way back to Casablanca. Our drive will be mostly by coastal roads passing via multiple fishermen villages. Stopping at a panoramic view overlooking the city of Asfi, then we continue to stop for lunch at the beautiful Oualidia beach where you can try delicious fish. Continue to join the city of El Jadida, where we will visit the Portuguese fortress and the famous underground cistern. Continue to Casablanca. Overnight in Casablanca

As you conclude your adventure with Morocco In Tours, we will drive you to Mohammed Five International Airport according to your flight time.