14 Days From Casablanca

14 Days MOROCCO TOUR From Casablanca City

OVERVIEW :

If you have 14 days in Morocco, we would love to help you discover this amazing country. From the moment you arrive in Casablanca and meet your guide at the airport, we will show you the many sides of Morocco. There will be many facets that we are sure will surprise and delight you! Magically chaotic yet peaceful and spiritual, also deafening and sometimes silent, Morocco is a land of contrast.This comprehensive trip 14 day Morocco itinerary will have you exploring Morocco from north to south. During your two weeks in Morocco you are starting in Casablanca and you will journey across the Imperial cities of Rabat and Meknes before visiting the incredible Roman Ruins at Volubilis. That’s right! The Romans were here before you. Enjoy the Blue Pearl of Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains. And that’s just the beginning.Before long your 14 day trip in Morocco will have you wandering the mystical alleyways of Fes in search of artisans and the world’s oldest university. Find yourself in the cedar forest with Barbary apes and the sloping hills of the Middle Atlas mountains on your way south.Your journey will reach a crescendo as you lope into the Sahara desert at sunset on camel back for a night in a nomad camp with a campfire and drum music.
While travelling in Morocco’s southern regions you will cross many Berber villages and kasbah’s, a few gorges to be explored and some lush valleys that just call out for hikers.On this trip you will even have time to spend at the seaside with 2 nights in Essaouira, a former Portugese fishing village and working port where you can watch the sunrise on the ramparts before heading over to the boats to choose your lunch for the days fresh catch.Top off your adventure with a few days in the magical and storied medina of Marrakech where snake charmers and fortune tellers will beguile you and keep you (only for a moment) from shopping the souks for souvenirs to take home.

Day 1: Casablanca

It’s arrival day for your two week trip in Morocco. The day you have been counting down to. Your driver will meet you outside the terminal building in Casablanca and take you to your accommodations for the night.Because we offer custom tours, designed for your specific needs, the plan for today is left open and we will finalize it when you book. If you arrive early in the day we can set out a plan of exploring the medina in Casablanca and possibly catch a tour of Hassan II mosque if time permits, then set off for a tour of Rabat just 1 hour north and you can sleep in Rabat. It’s custom, designed for you, so we will work your flight times and expectations to make the most of your first day in Morocco.

Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen

Leave Casablanca after breakfast and drive north to the capital city of Rabat where you will enjoy a few hours of the highlights. Visit Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan II tower and the Kasbah of Udayas.Enjoy lunch on the road to Chefchaouen and sit back to watch the landscape unfold as you travel into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Fes

After your morning walk to the river to see the traditional women of the Rif Mountains working on their chores, wander through the blue medina in the day light and marvel at the colours and sights. Visit a weaver at work, get lost in the under named alleys and enjoy a espresso in the main square before boarding your transport to Fes.

Day 4: Fes City Tour

Today you will meet your local city guide and enjoy a day tour of the medina and surrounding area.Marvel at the carved brass gates at the Royal Palace, walk through the Jewish quarter, meander the narrow busy streets of the Medina. Stop for demonstrations by weavers, carpet knotting, brass hammering and tile and pottery making.Visit the famous tanneries, a UNESCO site and famous for its natural dying methods dating back centuries. You will stop for lunch along the way and return to your riad dazzled by the sights and sounds.In the afternoon you will have free time to try a traditional hammam, do some shopping or just relax at a rooftop cafe and take in the Moroccan air.

Day 5: Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Rissini – Merzouga – Sahara

Today you will leave the city of Fes and the north of Morocco and travel south to the Sahara Desert. You will notice an incredible change in landscape along the way, and by the end of the day, you can reflect on the vast difference between the north of Morocco and the south. First you will pass Ifrane, the 3rd cleanest city in the world, home of the best university in Morocco, Al Akhawayn, and city known as “the Switzerland of Morocco”.Through the cedar forest and a national park keep your eyes open for a chance to see Barbary apes (Macaque) and Berber horses. You will pass by beautiful pastures and nomad houses that give way to increasingly high mountain peaks and deep valleys. You will come upon Midelt and its vast collection of fossils at lunch time and then continue on through the Atlas Mountains.Travelling along the Ziz Valley you will see the Tafilalt Oasis which is the largest palm grove in Morocco before heading into the flatter and stonier plaines leading up to the desert. After a stop for tea, you will board your camels for a camel trek into the desert where you will enjoy the evening at a camp with dinner prepared for you by nomads.

Day 6: Erfoud – Tinjedad – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Dades Valley

Today you will leave your Sahara camp and travel along a spectacular route called “The Valley of 1,000 Kasbah’s ”, where there are literally thousands of kasbahs, some in ruins and some still in use. Heading through Erfoud, the date capital of Morocco, towards Tinejdad, and the landscape is still very dry. You will see mounds of the old irrigation system called “khettaras”.The Todgha Gorge is a trench of gigantic rock walls run through the High Atlas Mountains creating an absolutely magnificent sight. The Gorge is breathtaking and easy hike by foot with many places to stop for photos along its well-maintained dirt track.During the drive there are thick palm groves and Berber villages. What ever direction you begin your journey the route that brings you to the Todgha Gorge should taken slowly as it is truly remarkable.Once you arrive to the gorge, you will be eager to explore it. In recent years, the Todra Gorge has attracted a lot of attention from serious climbers. The rock formations vary between 25 to 300 m and there are over 150 routes to explore.

Day 7: Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

First stop is Dades Gorge for a photo from the top of this amazing slit in the mountains. Then you will continue on to the thriving town of Ouarzazate for a lunch stop. This town is home to Atlas Film Studios, where many films have been shot over the years, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Also an important city historically, and the biggest city in the south.Continue on to the fascinating and beautiful Aït Ben Haddou, one of the best example of a working kasbah.A UNESCO World Heritage site and the active home of 5 or 6 Berber families who still live in the Kasbah, you will have an opportunity to wander the streets of this ancient city, viewing the arid river bed as well as the stunning views from atop.Stay in a local riad and be sure to check on the kasbah from your rooftop breakfast spot to be sure its still there.

Day 8: High Atlas Mountains – Tizi n Tichka – Ouirgane Valley

Today you will head up and over the High Atlas Mountains.This is one of the most beautiful drives there is in Morocco. Up to the top of the highest pass at Tizi n’ Tichka at 2260 m and down the windy roads into the lush valley of Ouirgane about 90 minutes outside of Marrakech.Stay at a traditional Berber hotel with a pool and dining facilities. Enjoy a hike in the nearby valley or just recline by the pool. The views from the rooftop terrace are fantastic. A valley filled to overflowing with all that nature has to offer.

Day 9: Ouirgane

Spend the day in the Ouirgane Valley at leisure. If you would like to enjoy a hike we can arrange for a local guide to lead you for the morning, the afternoon or the full day. Enjoy a picnic lunch packed by the hotel or visit a local Berber Village on your hike for lunch freshly prepared there.

Day 10: Essaouira

Bypassing Marrakech today you will make your way west to the Portuguese fishing village at Essaouria.Enjoy the quiet Medina filled with artists and musicians. Tour the working fishing port and select lunch straight off the boat to be prepared on a nearby grill and walk for miles along the beach.Don’t miss the sunset, a big draw for locals and visitors alike.

Day 11: Essaouira

Enjoy a local guide for a tour of the medina this morning. Explore the ramparts and learn about the amazing history of this inclusive and laid back little village.Take some time to enjoy a pastry and coffee or do some shopping in the medina and discover new shops with locally made products. Meet artists who make a life in Essaouria and listen to the musicians jamming in the square.

Day 12: Marrakech

After a morning at leisure, make your way to

arrakech for your final stop on your Moroccan odessey.Settle in to your riad or hotel, and join us in the square for dinner at one of the famous food stalls for some excellent, locally sourced traditional Moroccan food.View the chaos and activity, stroll the square after dinner and see what all the fuss is about. A truly remarkable and must-do evening.

Day 13: Marrakech

This morning a local guide will whisk you off for a tour of the history and sights of Marrakech. Visit the Mellah, the Saadian tombs, Bahia Palace and the souks. Get an understanding of how Marrakech has grown (or not) over the centuries and get a feel for the medina here which is one of the most famous in the world.Your guide will leave you in the square where you can enjoy lunch. In the afternoon choose from a number of things for your free time, whether its a trip to the YVL gardens at Jardin Majorelle, a visit to the hammam or time spent shopping for last-minute items, your time in Marrakech will certainly be memorable.