MOROCCAN ODYSSEY PRIVATE TOURS 14 DAYS
Brief Itinerary
Day 01 : Casablanca arrival- rabat
Day 02 : Rabat – tangier
Day 03 : Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Day 04 : Volubilis – meknes – fes
Day 05 : Fes guiding tour
Day 06 : Fes – Sahara desert
Day 07 : Toudra – Dades
Day 08 : Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Day 09 : Taliouine – Taznakhte – Taroudant
Day 10 : Taroudant – Agadir – Essaouira
Day 11 : Essaouira – Marrakech
Day 12 : Marrakech guiding tour
Day 13 : Marrakech – Casablanca
Day 14 : Casablanca departure
- 1 night in Rabat
- 1 night in Tangier
- 1 night in Chefchaouen
- 2 nights in Fes
- 1 night in Merzouga (sahara desert camp)
- 1 night in Dades
- 1nights in Ait ben haddou
- 1 night in taroudant
- 1 night in Essaouira
- 2 night in Marrakech
- 1 night in Casablanca
Itinerary Details
Day 01 : Casablanca Arrival – Rabat
Upon arrival in Casablanca, Morocco largest metropolis and its commercial hub, your private driver will greet you at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you will visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the huge building is part on land and part on ocean and can accommodate 25,000 worshipers; its minaret stands as the tallest religious structure in the world. Then, head to the Moorish city of Rabat, capital of Morocco for overnight stay.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat
Day 02 : Rabat – Tangier
This morning, you will visit Royal Palace – official residence of King, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco. Explore the Mauresque-style Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, along with its scenic Andalusian garden. After Rabat exploration, you will head towards Tangier to visit the Cave of Hercules, the Cape Spartel and Phoenician Tombs. Also you will have nice opportunity to take pictures of Europe from continent Africa. End of the day, you will wander around Old Medina of Tangier.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Tangier
Day 03 : Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Today you will visit UNESCO-listed old medina of Tetouan and having orientation walk around. Afternoon you will discover the vividly blue-colored small town of Chefchaouen which nestles in the hollow of the two mountains; Ech-Chaoua (The Horns) from which it takes its name. Steep narrow streets with white and indigo limewashed buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated doorways and red tile roofs make this a delightful town.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen
Day 04 : volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved & impressive Roman ruins in North Africa. Your guide will escort you on a walk around 2000 year old ruins; the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. Upon completing this glimpse into antiquity, proceed to Imperial City-Meknes to explore the most beautiful gate of Bab Mansour, Royal Stables, Agdal Reservoir and Old Medina. Head to Fez for overnight stay.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 05 : Fes guided tour
Today you will visit cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Your local guide will escort you around the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Step back into the medival ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Passing donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the biggest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets) and explore the specialty sections that seperate the souk. You will explore and experience Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyin, Tanneries, Borj Sud, and experience of Moroccan artworks berber carpets and zellige tiles & ceramics.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 06 : Fes – Sahara desert
You leave Fes behind and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. Ascending over the Atlas Mountains enroute you will pass by Ifrane, a beautiful ski resort, known as “Little Switzerland” and see the cedar woods and berber apes in Azrou. You will have your lunch at middle of journey in Midelt where is famous with apple production. Descending through the Atlas Mountains, you will drive along the Ziz Valley with giant palm trees, here is the largest dates producer in Morocco. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset and then go by dromedary camel 45-60 minutes, at sunset, into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to camp overnight in your luxury tent at Desert oasis.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga(Sahara desert)
Day 07 : Toudra – Dades
This morning head towards Todra Gorge known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Sahara’, a massive trench that rises over 300 metres to form one of the most dramatic and breathtaking natural sights in Morocco. The limestone stacks make a perfect area for hiking, and so today you will take a short walk through the sheer cliffs. At Boumalne-du-Dades, you will see the dry, rugged Dades Valley that is dotted with oasis of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses hugging the slopes. Short break for amazing scenery – sprawling green valleys and rocks carved into stunning formations by the wind and river.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Dades
Day 08 : Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Begin the day by exploring Skoura – one of the most beautiful oasis in Morocco. You will have guided tour of Kasbah Amridil, it is featured on the Moroccan banknotes. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate. It is known as Hollywood of Africa. Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Star Wars having been filmed here. See the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, one of the best examples of South Moroccan architecture, boasting one of Morocco finest kasbahs.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Ait ben haddou
Day 09 : Tazenakht – Taliouine – Taroudant
Today you head towards Taroudant. There will be the opportunity to stop firstly in Tazenakht – Land of carpets and then Taliouine – Land of Saffron. There are a number of womens cooperatives in this very rural area which have been set up to help the women earn a living and command a fair price for their work and here you can see the process of saffron extraction. Taroudant, which is an authentic Berber market town, is known as “Mini Marrakech” with its surrounding ramparts.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Taroudant
Day 10 : Agadir – Essaouira
Venture to the west coast of Morocco to reach the laid-back fishing town of Essaouira, is an alluring, unspoilt destination with a tangible North African feel. After checking into your hotel, why not spend the afternoon navigating the narrow alleyways, exploring the UNESCO-listed medina, the walled Jewish Quarter and Skala fortress or maybe just relaxing on the beach. In the evening, you could try the mouth-watering seafood at port .
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Essaouira
Day 11 : Essaouira – Marrakech
Today with your guide you will discover an authentic medival seaside town, Essaouira is an alluring, unspoilt destination with a tangible North African feel. Visit this charming artist colony that boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and mouthwatering seafoods. Take a stroll along the towns old medina, Jewish mellah, fishing harbor, skala du Port are offering breathtaking views of Essaouira. The medina of Essaouira is UNESCO World Heritage listed city, as an example of a late-18th century fortified town.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 12 : Marrakech guided tour
Today you will visit tourism capital of Morocco, red city Marrakech. Your local guide will escort you around 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, beautiful El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Then meandering the arms-width streets of the souks bazaars to Jamaa El Fna Square, the famous market square in Marrakech old quarter complete with storytellers, magicians, food stalls and snake charmers. Enjoy your fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna end of the day.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 13 : Marrakech – Casablanca
Enjoy your free time in Marrakech till mid-day for final shops. Then head towards Casablanca for overnight stay. End of the day will visit Habous Quarter in Casablanca and you can taste famous Moroccan cookies. Wander around très chic seaside strip known as the Corniche with trendy restaurants and cafes. You may have your fairwell dinner at Famous Ricks Cafe or another local restaurant.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Casablanca
Day 14 : Casablanca Departure
Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport.
Visites
- Visiting the largest mosque of Africa, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Volubilis.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic City of Meknes.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Fez.
- Visiting the Biggest Gorge of Morocco, Todra and beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Marrakech.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Essaouira.
Transport
Included diesel tolls parkings with English speaking professional driver
Meals
13 breakfast, 3 dinner
Accommodation
13 nights in hotels boutique riad,luxury camp, kasbah.
Included
- Airport Transfers
- Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Guided Tour of Volubilis
- Guided Tour of Fes
- Camel Ride at Sunset in Sahara Desert
- Guided Tour of Kasbah Amridil
- Guided Tour of Marrakech
- Guided Tour of Essaouira
- Guided Tour of Ait Ben Haddou
Excluded
- Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
- Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Optional activities
Price : please send enquiry
