14 days Grand Morocco Tour From Casablanca

In the morning at breakfast we finally depart from the beautiful Assilah town and get to Tangier through the coastal road. It is also known as the bride of the north, and is placed northwest on the Mediterranean Sea bordering the Atlantic at the strait of Gibraltar, Cape Spartel. To begin with we will proceed for a visit to Tangier city and then we will visit the Caves of Hercules & Cape spartel. We pause for lunch, before continuing inland to one of Morocco’s prettiest cities, CHEFCHAAOUEN. Tetouan is a rather beautiful city through which the civilization of the Rif mountains is run through. Some of the scenery folding will be done from some vantage points that will be available while walking. The [hotel] for the night is recommended when one is tired after the day’s experience in Chefchaouen.

In the morning after the breakfast let’s go to visit the blue city of Morocco also called Cheffouan or Achaoun, that in the Berber language translates as a horn. Chaired town lies in the Rif mountains of north west Morocco and is the capital of the region. It is popular for white buildings and painted blue alley ways. Firstly we will walk around its beautiful old Medina and it has so many stunning real blue doors and yards with whitewashed walls. Free time for lunch. During the afternoon there is the option of doing a hiking to the Spanish mosque. Overlooking the beautiful view of the whole of the blue city, Siro Heyran is set on a high ground. Last but not the least, return to the hotel where you are booked for the night. Accommodation of the same hotel for another day.

In the morning, after having breakfast, it is lawful to walk around the gorgeous alley of the blue city, Chefchaouen. Then we proceed for the trip to the Roman Empire ruined city of Volubilis. Possibly it is well preserved because it is listed as part of the world heritage site by the UNESCO. There are many beautiful mosaics located almost anywhere one might look, coupled with pillars and arches that are as old as the structure. We then spend our morning walking around the probing ruins before driving 30 km northwest to the city of Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of Morocco’s Imperial cities. Where we go to Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then it is Fes that we turn to. Accommodation in a Riad for one night.

Angel to show introductory information on the 6th day of the 14 days grand Morocco tour to Highlights of Fes city. As mentioned earlier, the administrative capital of the kingdom is classified among the imperial cities and is an important religious, historical and art destination. First of all, we go to visit first Royal Palace gate. Then the well preserved medieval Medina which is one of the world heritage site declared by the UNESCO and is guided by a local guide. You will go to the Blue gate or Bab Boujloud which is the the entrance to the old Medina which seems like twisted and twined alleyway and streets. You will get into the Medina with a stop at The Medrasa Bouanania the Najjarine fountain the Tanneries. And last but not the least, the Quaraouin mosque, and university, considered the oldest of its kind in the world. Next we leave the Medina to go to the Jewish area also known as the Mellah. In the afternoon we proceed to an ancient fortress to get a view of the Medina and the city of Fes. Finally, head back to your Riad.

In the morning after taking our breakfast, we head south to Imouzzer in order to take a tour of Ifrane. It is known with its low degree of temperature, snow and the houses with alpine style – that is why it is called Moroccan Switzerland. Further, the sightseeing goes on to cedars forest that is the natural habitat of the Barbary macaques. Something to note is that you can walk in the forest feeding them. After that we go on to Midelt with non-scheduled time for lunch. Then we proceed to Merzouga passing through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and dragging along the Ziz valley. Together with stops for panoramic views. In the afternoon we get to the Sahara desert of Merzouga where you switch to camels and cross the sand dunes. Sunset must be a sight to behold because you will make a stop at the top of a high dune. Lastly, you proceed to the camp that is centred between the real nomadic tents and the facilities of a luxury hotel. where you can listen Berber drums music, dancing round the fire, with the stars above you in the open sky. Sleeping in the camp plus dinner.

Getting up early in the morning is a compulsory thing to do, so as to be able to watch the sun rise amidst the sandy desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you back on camels to Merzouga and there awaits for the driver. On the 8th day of the your two week grand tour of Morocco, you will be spending a day traveling to the region of Merzouga. It is rich in wondrous sites ranging from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils area to fabulous oases. Where are which are ideal places for so many of these outdoor activities. First of all, our start in Merzouga is going by car off-road to visit the old eyeliner mine. Next we get to meet the nomads and get a look into their life in a manually constructed woven tent. Find out how they live while compulsory drinking Berber tea. The next stop is the Khamlia village to watch Gnaoua music and dancing troupes perform. Its residents are from sub Sahara region some of which include Mali, Sudan and Niger. Time to have lunch in a restaurant. Then we took a walk in palm trees avenue. Then drive a few Kilometers for the wild lake of Merzouga or what we call the pink lake of the flamingos. Ending up in Merzouga, we have dinner and also spend our night in a hotel.

After breakfast the desert is left behind, and we proceed in visiting the town of Rissani which used to be the capital of Tafilalet region. Rissani town is still a prominent trading hub in the region with a large and active souk active mainly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Continuing our journey we stop at Rissani to visit souk and then go to Erfoud to visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. We then move through the landscapes of Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves on our way to the famous Todra Gorges. Todra river has its trace right through the mountains where it created a magnificent high red cliff-sided gorge. It should also be noted that these gorges are perfect for rock climbers. Exploring in the gorges and being able to look at the beauty of the landscape is encouraged. Possibility to have a lunch on the restaurant during the working time. Then we proceed to the the Dades valley through Boumalne Dades. Pre-Columbian visits to some sections of the present Acahualinca neighbourhood being necessitated by unavoidable halts at the so-called “monkey fingers” rock formation. And also at a place a bit higher up in elevation on the top of a hill looking out across the Dades valley. Last activity is a dinner and accommodation in a hotel.