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Grand Tour 14 Days
- This tour starts in marrakech and ends in marrakech (14 days/13 nights)
Day 1: Tangier Guided Tour – Begin Your Morocco Grand Adventure
Start your Morocco private tour exploring Tangier. After we take you to your hotel, we will accompany you to explore the city, the ancient diplomatic capital of Morocco, and the current summer vacation capital. It also a door to Africa and a crossroads to Europe (only 15 km from Spain). We will visit the medieval medina (Dar el Makhzen), the American legation, Grand stade de Tanger, and Forbes Museum of Tanger.
Day 2: Tangier to Chefchaouen – Discover Morocco’s Blue City
After breakfast, we will drive to Chefchaouen to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco and a stunning village at the foot of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina has a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants, and cafes.
Day 3: Chefchaouen Private Tour – Explore Morocco’s Rif Mountains
Enjoy your Chefchaouen private tour, wandering the picturesque blue-washed medina. You have a full day to explore this pretty town. For a fantastic view of the sunset, walk to the Spanish Mosque situated on a hill overlooking the town.
Day 4: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes – Imperial Cities Adventure
Continue your Imperial Cities tour, exploring Volubilis and Meknes. After an early breakfast, you will set out for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you will explore the 2000-year-old ruins. After lunch in Moulay Idriss, one of the holiest villages in Morocco, our driver will take you to discover the wonders of Meknes, a city famous for its 16 miles of protective wall. We will visit the Moulay Ismail Mosque and the former royal stables and granaries.
Day 5: Fes Guided Tour – Morocco’s Historic & Cultural Capital
Today enjoy your fascinating Fes guided tour through historic medina, the oldest Imperial City, founded in 790 A.D. We will visit the medieval medina, the Karaouiyne Mosque, whose central aisle is embellished with elaborate floral and Kufic script carved into the plaster, and the colorfully tiled Nejjarine Fountain. Don’t miss the fascinating Islamic universities, including the Abou Anania and the Attarine. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Fes.
Day 6: Atlas Mountains & Ziz Valley – Scenic Drive to Merzouga
After breakfast, you will head off to Merzouga through the cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, reaching Ifrane after 70 km (the Swiss-city of Morocco). After lunch in Midelt, we will follow the Ziz River through the valley and stop to see the Ziz Gorges on our way to Merzouga.
Day 7: Sahara Desert Tour – Camel Trek & Berber Traditions
Experience your unforgettable Sahara Desert tour, featuring camel treks and Berber hospitality. During this day, you will explore the desert area and the marvels of the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will have the opportunity to discover the nomads’ way of life and the amazing contrasts of the desert. You will visit the Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians before we continue to Tafilalet with its 18th century ksour, an almost impenetrable warren of alleys. We then continue to the ruins of Sijilmassa. After a lunch of local food (Madfouna or Berber pizza), we will return to the dunes of the Merzouga desert.
In the afternoon:
You will ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp.
You will have a traditional dinner, drink delicious mint tea, and listen to Berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara Desert.
Day 8: Todra Gorges & Dades Valley – Discover Morocco’s Stunning Landscapes
Your journey continues with a scenic Todra Gorges trek, exploring rugged canyons. You will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes before making your way back to have a shower and breakfast in the hotel. You will cross the palm-lined valleys of Tourog and Tinejdad to reach Todra Gorges and discover the marvels of Todra Gorges.
Dinner and overnight in Dades Gorges.
Day 9: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Aït Ben Haddou & Atlas Mountains
After breakfast, we will drive to Ouarzazate via the Rose Valley and Skoura. In Ouarzazate, we will visit the cinema studio. Then you will drive to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). After visiting the Kasbah and the old village, we will leave in the afternoon for Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Ticha pass.
Day 10: Marrakech Guided Tour – Souks, Palaces & Majorelle Gardens
Today you will have a complete private tour of Marrakech. The souk is like a movie set, with exotic streets full of an amazing range of colors, sights, smells, and sounds, where artisans gather in separate streets, such as the silver street, shoe street, and metalworking street. You will also have a private tour of the Palais Bahia that was built as a replica of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. If time allows, we will visit the Majorelle Gardens, an enchanting site in the heart of the city.
Day 11: Essaouira Day Trip – Morocco’s Coastal Heritage
After breakfast, we depart for Essaouira. You will have the day to enjoy this coastal city and its medina full of craftsmen, walls, and Portuguese beaches.
Day 12: Essaouira to Casablanca via Al Jadida
After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our journey along the coast, driving to Al jadida. We will visit the old Portuguese water tank and then end the day in Casablanca.
Day 13: Casablanca & Rabat – Exploring Morocco’s Imperial Cities
Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and economic heart. You will visit the city, including an optional visit to the Hassan II mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world. We will continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a largely undiscovered tourist destination. Those who visit find a gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture, palm-lined boulevards, and a quiet medina with an authentic feel.
More laid-back and far less than the Marrakesh hustle, Rabat has a more European feel with cosmopolitan restaurants, art galleries, and a picturesque Kasbah with magnificent ocean views. Here you can see the palace of the King of Morocco and the minaret tower of the world’s second-most important historical mosque. After lunch, you will continue to your hotel in Tangier in time for dinner.
Day 14: Tangier – End of Your Morocco Classical Tour
We will take you to the port or airport, and you will say farewell to Morocco!
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Travel Advice for Your 14-Day Grand Morocco Classical Tour
Packing Tips
- Versatile Clothing: Include layers due to varying weather between coast, mountains, and desert.
- Good Walking Shoes – Essential for city tours and nature hikes.
- Desert Gear – Scarf, sunglasses, and sunscreen for Sahara adventures.
Cultural Etiquette
- Modest Dress – Respect local culture in religious and rural areas.
- Bargaining Skills – Expected and encouraged in Moroccan souks.
- Polite Greetings – Greet locals warmly using “Salam Alaikum.”
Money & Payments
- Carry Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) – Necessary in souks and small eateries.
- ATMs – Easily found in major cities like Tangier, Marrakech, and Fes.
Safety & Health
- Bottled Water – Recommended for drinking to avoid stomach issues.
- Licensed Guides – Always use official guides in medinas to avoid scams.
Best Time to Visit
- Spring (March-May) – Pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
- Autumn (Sept-Nov) – Perfect temperatures, especially for desert and mountain areas.
