10 Days Imperial Cities from Casablanca to Casablanca Plan
10 Days Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca to Casablanca Itinerary:
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
- Arrival in Casablanca, where our driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel.
- Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s largest and most impressive mosque.
- Explore Casablanca’s historical and cultural landmarks.
- Transfer to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
- Guided tour of Rabat, including the Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- Visit Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins, and explore its mosaics, temples, and arches.
- Continue to Meknes, where you'll visit:
o Bab Mansour, one of Morocco’s grandest gates.
o Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, a historical landmark.
o Herri es-Souani, a complex of royal stables.
- Arrive in Fes for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Fes – Full-Day Guided Tour
- Explore the ancient Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a local guide.
- Visit the Karaouine Mosque and University, one of the oldest in the world.
- Discover Bou Inania Madrasa, the Royal Palace gates, and the traditional tanneries.
- Visit the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Andalusian Quarter.
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from a scenic viewpoint.
- Overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
- Depart from Fes and stop in Ifrane, known as “The Switzerland of Morocco.”
- Visit Azrou’s cedar forest, home to wild Barbary macaques.
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch in Midelt.
- Drive through Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves.
- Arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll ride camels into the Sahara Desert Merzouga.
- • Experience an unforgettable night in a traditional Berber desert camp, with local music around the fire under a starry sky.
Day 5: Merzouga – Khamlia Village – Erg Chebbi Exploration
- Watch a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Visit Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music and learn about Saharan culture.
- Explore Lake Merzouga (Dayet Srij), home to migratory birds.
- Meet nomadic families and experience their desert lifestyle.
- Return to the hotel for lunch, followed by free time or an optional camel ride.
- Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
- Visit Rissani’s traditional souk, a key market in the region.
- Explore the dramatic Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon ideal for short walks.
- Continue through the lush Dades Valley, stopping for panoramic views.
- Overnight stay in a charming guesthouse in Dades Gorges.
Day 7: Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech
- Travel through the Valley of Roses and stop in Skoura’s palm groves.
- Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its mudbrick architecture. Ait Ben Haddou is also renowned as a filming location for the TV show "Game of Thrones".
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying scenic stops.
- Arrive in Marrakech and check into your hotel or riad.
Day 8: Marrakech – Full-Day Guided Tour
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Explore Marrakech’s highlights, including:
o Koutoubia Mosque
o Majorelle Garden
o Bahia Palace
o Saadian Tombs
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Walk through the souks and experience the lively atmosphere of Jamaa el-Fna Square.
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Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.
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Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
- Take a day trip to the coastal city of Essaouira (Mogador).
- Visit the historic port, Skala Fortress, and Jewish Quarter.
- Enjoy fresh seafood by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Stroll through Essaouira’s relaxed medina and artisan workshops.
- Return to Marrakech for the last night of the tour.
Day 10: Marrakech – Casablanca
- After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca airport or your chosen destination.
- End of the 10-day tour.
Why Choose This Tour?
🟧 Explore Morocco’s imperial cities, including Marrakech, Rabat, Fes, and Essaouira.
🟧 Experience the majestic Sahara Desert with a camel trek and overnight in a desert camp.
🟧 Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Volubilis.
🟧 Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a famous filming location for "Game of Thrones".
🟧 Enjoy diverse landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
