15 Days Morocco Private Grand Tour From North To South Starting From Casablanca

It Depend of airport or port of arrival, the first days may change, however the overall activities are similar.
Upon arrival at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport, we will greet you and drive you to the heart of the economic capital of Morocco, Welcome to the modern coastal city of Casablanca. Casablanca’s main attraction is the relatively modern and monumental Hassan II Mosque. Inaugurated in 1993, it sits on an outcrop jutting into the Atlantic and offers breathtaking views. It has a 690 feet (210 m) minaret— the tallest structure in Morocco and the tallest minaret in the world. What makes this mosque additionally unique is that it is one of the few mosques in the country non-Muslims are permitted to enter. Join a guided tour and appreciate the fine examples of Moroccan and Islamic artisanship.
Overnight at Hotel,

After breakfast at your hotel, We will start our tour by visiting the spectacular Hassan II mosque —the
second largest religious building in the world which is open to non-Muslims. We then set off to Rabat,
Morocco’s capital city. Explore the medieval fortification of the Chellah Necropolis in the heart of the city
and wander its Roman and Islamic ruins. Enter the enormous Bab Oudaia gate into the Kasbah des
Oudaias, a 12th-century fortification built during the Almohad reign. Next, visit the 20th-century Andalusian
Gardens to relax in the quiet space and the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque and
Mausoleum of Mohamed V.
Next, you will travel to Tangier via the Atlantic Coast. On the way, you will stop for a bit in Asilah, a beautiful
coastal town. This old Portuguese colony town is a popular destination that attracts many Moroccans in
the summertime for their holidays, due to the clean and attractive beaches. Here, you will get the chance
to see the Spanish-influenced architecture.
Lastly, you’ll arrive in Tangier. This northernmost city is the gateway to Europe via a ferry to Spain, and it
has quite a diverse culture, due to the high amount of travelers passing through. You will have the night on
your own to do some exploring, and dinner will be on your own with your driver’s recommendations.

Today, explore Tangier, which is a major entry point from Europe to Morocco, with many recent additions
to improve the city as a tourist destination, including a new marina area (a nice place for a quick walk),
and the Medina area.
The Tangier Kasbah (fortified castle) is small and compact enough to allow for a self-guided and easy
walk by following the various signs. Enter through Bab Haha and enter Place du Mechouar. If you’d like,
you can pay for a guide to tour with you.
About 15-20 minutes away from the city, you can also visit Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules, which
takes about 1 hour to fully enjoy. The cave’s outline, when seen against the Atlantic skyline, is thought to
resemble that of the African continent.
Find a café in the hip Zoco Chico square for something to eat and do a little people watching and cap off
the day with a late afternoon paseo to enjoy the sunset as you stroll along the seafront promenade of the
bustling corniche.
Enjoy dinner and the evening at your leisure.

In the morning, have breakfast and then make your way toward Chefchaouen. On the way, you’ll pass
through Tetouan, which is a jewel of a town in a striking location at the foot of the Rif Mountains, just a few
kilometers from the sea. The ancient medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, looks like it has not changed
in several centuries. You will be able to tour this town on your own with recommendations from your driver.
Lunch will be at your leisure.
Continuing on, you will arrive in Chefchaouen, a visual delight clad in blue walls, doors, windows, stairways,
alleyways, and archways–everything is a combination of soft, pastel sky blue and deeper, more powerful
hues. After your check-in at your riad, you are free to explore the town at your own pace or simply relax.
Outa el Hammam is the main square, and the place to watch the world go by. Walk up the tiny higgledypiggledy alleys, away from the more tourist-orientated areas, and you will find the everyday life of the town
coming alive.
Ask your driver if you want any recommendations. Dinner will be on your own.

Good Morning! Take note of Chefchaouen’s blue buildings, which glow in the morning light. Make sure to
wake up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains from the nearby Spanish mosque. Since many
shops don’t open until 10 am, you can take this time to wander the serene town.
Then, you’ll depart for a hike in the Rif Mountains. Here, you’ll get the chance to explore the wilderness
among the cedar trees and can hike to the Cascades d’Akchour, a stunning waterfall that will warrant
plenty of photos. You’ll also encounter smaller waterfalls along the way, and depending on the weather,

you can take a refreshing dip. On the other side of the river, you can take the steep path to God’s Bridge, a
natural rock formation. Or, you can follow the canyon to view the bridge from below.
Once back in Chefchaouen, visit the medina and surround yourself in the beauty of the town. Take a walk
to the market, where you can buy some fresh fruit to enjoy, and then people watch the local passersby
dressed in bright-colored traditional garb. Dinner is at your leisure, and you will have the rest of the
evening to relax before you move on to your next tour tomorrow

Today, you will say goodbye to Chefchaouen and travel south to Fes. On the way to Fes, you’ll visit
Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. You can
take a nice break from driving to wander the massive complex, exploring large merchant homes with
visible heating systems, temples, and many well-preserved mosaics. There are usually guides available
here to hire on your own if you would like, and your driver can assist you with this.
Then, it is over to Moulay Idriss, which from a distance, looks like a sitting camel. Moulay Idriss was
founded in 789 CE by Moulay Idriss after he had fled religious and tribal conflicts in Mecca. It was here that
he founded the Idrisid dynasty, making Moulay Idriss Morocco’s first Islamic capital and a site of ongoing
cultural significance. The city also contains the only round minaret in Morocco. You can eat lunch here, or
wait to eat at the next stop.
The last stop before Fes is the prosperous city of Meknes. It has a smaller medina than Fes and you can
explore at a leisurely pace, without worrying about aggressive shopkeepers. Your driver will lead through
the Ville Impériale area, where you can see gardens, palaces, the impressive gate of Bab al-Mansour, the
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Royal Stables. Many of these palaces were constructed with
materials taken from Volubilis, so be on the lookout for Roman columns hidden in unexpected places!
You’ll end the day in Fes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Fes was founded by Moulay Idriss I and
was made the capital of the Idrisid dynasty by his successor, Moulay Idriss II. You will be taken to your riad
in the Fes medina, and the late afternoon into the evening will be yours.

The oldest of the imperial cities in Morocco (Meknes, Rabat, and Marrakech are the others), Fes is home
to the most complete medina (old quarter) in the Arab world. Much of the city has remained untouched
over the centuries, resulting in a more authentic medieval experience. Divided into three main areas of
interest, you will explore two medina quarters, the older Fes el Bali and the newer Fes el Jdid, and the
French-influenced Ville Nouvelle. Meet your guide and begin your tour in Fes el Bali at the Bab Boujeloud
gate, working your way in along the main thoroughfare, Talâa Kebira.
Navigate the narrow, windy streets to find the Chouara Tannery. Climb to the rooftop of a nearby leather
shop for an encompassing view of the men at work—a practice that is little changed in hundreds of years.
Find the 9th-century Al-Qarawiyyin University, one of the oldest universities in the world. Head to the Al
Attarine Madrasa to see examples of Moroccan artisanship throughout. Make your way to Fes el Jdid to
check out the Mellah (Jewish quarter and cemetery) and take advantage of its location for an overview of
the city

Get an early start today, because you’ll be covering a lot of ground to reach the Sahara Desert!
You will start by crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains through the town of Azrou and its majestic cedar
forests. Here, you can take a brief detour to the scenic Cèdre Gouraud Forest, where troops of Barbary
Macaque monkeys lounge in ancient cedar trees near the road.
You’ll stop for lunch in Midelt, which sits on a cold, high desert plateau. Despite the harsh landscape, Midelt
is known as Morocco’s “Apple City” for its productive orchards. This is only possible because the Moulouya
River (the third-longest river in Morocco) provides year-round water as it runs to the Mediterranean Sea.
Continuing on, you’ll cross a landscape of steep mountain ranges, wide valleys, and narrow canyon passes.
You will follow the Ziz Valley, an important branch of the ancient Saharan Trade Route. You will start to see
many fortified houses (known as ksars) that were built by merchants to protect the gold, salt, and spices
that passed this way. After crossing through the incredible Ziz Gorge, you will begin to see early signs of Saharan sand dunes.
These wind-blown dunes are in constant motion, often leading them to encroach upon farms, roads, and
buildings. You can also see an ancient method of water “mining” here, an ingenious way to transfer water
from the mountains to farmland, which was employed before modern pumps were invented. Along the way,
you’ll notice nomadic shepherds and some tents in this area.
Near Merzouga, you can take a short break as you prepare for the trip to your desert camp. If you ride a
camel, you will arrive at camp just before sunset. You can climb up to watch the colorful sunset reflecting
on the sand dunes.
Head back to camp for dinner and a night of traditional Berber music by the fire. There is almost no light
pollution in this region, so be sure to look at the starry night sky before you head to bed.

If you are an early riser, you’ll be rewarded with a sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, we will begin
our desert excursion in the Sahara desert to explore the different parts of the desert. First, we will see the
lake of Merzouga that is home to exotic birds, then head directly to the middle of Sahara desert where
nomads whith their animals still live a traditional life, we will sip a cup of tea with them and see how they
live. Afterward, we take the route where Ralley Paris Dakar used to race, then we get to Mifis mines that
once used to be exploited by France, time to visit them. We continue our journey by heading directly to
Khamlia village that is inhabited by black Berber people originally from Mali, Niger …We will have a chance
to listen to their music and dance. Lunch in the village ( Berber Pizza). Then, we set off to visit an impressive
oasis on the edge of sand dunes before we end up our day in your hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel. We’ll leave the immense desert and travel towards the city of Rissani, once a
major stopping place for saharan-caravans route; if it coincides the day markets which take place on :
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays we will have an opportunity to visit the souk — the largest one in the
region.
Next, continue to Erfoud, known for its date festival and famous for its fossil mining and artisan factories
(you may have already seen some fossils in the markets). En route, you can see hillside mines where large
rocks are taken from the earth. While in town, stop at a local artisan collective where you can to learn about
the types of fossils found in the area and to see the full process of how the fossil-rich rock is transformed
into beautiful objects, large and small.
Then, continue our journey to Dades valley passing through villages such as: Millab, Tinjdad, Toroug to
arrive later to Todra valley which is a green one surrounded by mud villages and mountains. Driving around
30 min we get to Todra gorges: a narrow vertical passage with vertical cliffs 300m high rising dramatically
on each side, they are a popular destination for climbing lovers.
Getting to Dades valley where you will see the fascinating rock formation known locally as “monkies fingers”
as well as beautiful mud kasbahs.
Once your exploration is over for the day, enjoy dinner and get some rest.

Today, we travel to El Kalaa Mgou’na or Rose town where over 400 tonnes of rose petals are picked every
spring to be processed into rosewater or exported to perfume Industries. The festival of roses is held here
every May As we travel from Rose town to Skoura you will see so many kasbahs among the greenery of
Dades valley. The small town of Skoura Is surrounded by thousands of palm groves and the most beautiful
kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here.
Continue our journey to Ouarzazate ” Hollywood of Africa ” -with the biggest cinema studios in Morocco- ,
then to the most famous, filmed and photographed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou — A Unesco World Heritage
site — We’ll have free time to visit it and have lunch in the village.
After, we head to Marrakesh via high atlas mountains (2260 ) , admiring the impressive mountainous views
and special Berber villages on the mountain’s sides. Arrive in Marrakesh in the evening.

After breakfast, meet your local private guide who will lead you through the old city of Marrakech. As you
explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will come across lively souks and maze-like alleys. You’re
sure to be dazzled by displays of djellabas, brightly colored babouches, intricately-pierced lanterns, conical
mounds of exotic spices, and the intense hubbub of medina life. Along the way, your knowledgeable and energetic guide will regale you with the history and stories of the Medina, the Souk, and the Mellah
neighborhoods of the Red City.
In the afternoon you’ll continue your private tour, exploring places like the Bahia and El Badii Palaces, and
the Saadian Tombs. You’ll also see the Majorelle Gardens, an iconic garden retreat built over forty years
by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later inhabited by famed designer Yves Saint Laurent.
As the evening progresses, Jemaa el-Fna comes alive with musicians and storytellers, acrobats and
dancers, and even snake charmers. Wander the many rows of food stalls serving anything from full meals
to fruit drinks, dried dates, and small snacks. Grab a bite, or for a more relaxed experience, look for one of
the many cafés that sit above the square to enjoy a meal while you watch the show below.

After breakfast we will start driving to Essaouira, Arrive in the port city of laid-back Essaouira, a nice contrast to frenetic Marrakech, and spend the rest of the day as you choose. Walk the Skala de la Kasbah (the 18th-century seafront ramparts) along the coast. Designed by European engineers, old brass canons line the walls and offer viewing access over the Atlantic. Explore the UNESCO-protected medina before making your way to the windswept beach. Jimi Hendrix fans may want to take a short taxi ride to Diabat at the end of Essaouira’s beach where he reportedly spent some time. Walk back to Essaouira and enjoy a meal of freshly caught seafood.
Overnight in hotel or Riad.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Casablanca. There will be the option to break up the four to five-hour coastal drive with stops in seaside towns, along the way like Safi town of fishermen that is now known throughout the country for the expertise of its artisans in pottery and ceramics. You will start your visit with the famous castle of the Sea (Ksar el Bahr, built in the 16th century) then you will climb on the walkway to admire breathtaking views of the port and the ocean, We will stop in the city of El Jadida, where you’ll tour the hauntingly beautiful Portuguese cistern.
You can also walk the ramparts and visit the Church of the Assumption.
Upon arriving in Casablanca, explore more of the Old Medina, and stroll along the Boulevard de la
Corniche to Rick’s Café, a bar, restaurant, and café influenced by the movie classic, Casablanca,
and grab a bite to eat.

Today is departure day It’s time to say goodbye to Morocco. Depending on the time of your departure flight, you may be able
to do some last-minute sightseeing in Casablanca or enjoy tea at one of the traditional cafés. When
the time comes, you’ll head to Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport for your flight.

NOTE: If you’re interested in more days this trip can modify and increase more days itinerary if you need to complete 20 or more days And depth into the culture and beauty of the southern coastal cities of Taroudant & Tafraoute & Legzira & Agadir and more,