Arrival in Marrakech - Transfer to the riad

Today marks the first day of your 12-day trip to Morocco. It begins with a pickup at Menara Airport in Marrakech. One of our fantastic driver-guides will take you to the medina to spend the night in a traditional riad.

Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Valley of the Roses - Boumalne Dades

The third of your 12 days in Morocco begins in Marrakech and continues on to Boumalne Dades. Along the way, we will visit the following places: The Tizi N’Tichka Pass is 2,260 meters above sea level; it lies between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. We will also visit the Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou, the most famous in Morocco, dating back to the 11th century.

Next, we will travel to Ouarzazate, often known as the Hollywood of Africa, a city famous for hosting numerous film shoots. A century and a half ago, Ouarzazate was nothing more than a military settlement before becoming one of the most famous Moroccan cities in the world. A final stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the Pink City. Finally, we will head to Boumalne
Dades to spend the night.

4x4 Tour of the Sahara Desert (Visit to Nomads and Gnawa)

Without a doubt, a mix of days spent exploring and relaxing. After breakfast in the desert at your campsite, we begin the day of discovery with 4x4 adventures through the dunes, until we reach the nomads, where you can set up your hand-carried tent and enjoy Berber tea.

Giving tips to the nomads is a way to support them, and they rely on that money for their livelihood. Next come the Meffis Mountains, an ancient site occupied by new settlers during French colonialism.

A few structures still stand here. But the French extracted everything from the mountains and shipped it back to their homeland, as the mountains were rich in minerals and ores. We also visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy listening to Gnawa music. Its inhabitants have dark skin.

They are originally from Mali and Sudan, and their main source of income here in the Sahara is earning tips by singing African rhythms for tourists after entertaining them. We had lunch at a local restaurant in the same village that specializes in Berber pizza.

Finally, we dropped you off at the hotel so you could enjoy the rest of the afternoon and the evening at a hotel near the dunes.

Sightseeing tour of Fez with a local guide

We will spend the seventh day of our 12-day tour of Morocco exploring Fez, home to the world’s oldest medina. An experienced local guide will lead the
tour. First, you’ll visit the Golden Gate of the Royal Palace, followed by the Borj Sud, located outside the medina and offering a panoramic view of the old medina.

Next, you’ll visit the Pottery Factory to learn how artisans create
unique pieces. Later, you will enter the medina to visit the mosque and the Karaouine University, which is the oldest in the world, as well as the Bouanania Madrasa, the Najjarine Fountain, and the tanneries. You will have free time for lunch, and then your driver will take you back to the riad.

Chefchaouen - Tangier - Asilah

The tenth day of your 12-day itinerary through Morocco departs from Chefchaouen and continues on to Asilah, passing through Tangier and making stops along the way for some exciting adventures. Our first stop will be Tangier, where we’ll visit the historic Medina.

We’ll stroll through its charming streets, enjoying the bustling atmosphere of this historic city and the beauty of its architecture. After visiting the Medina, we’ll travel to Cape Espartel, a breathtaking spot where the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans meet.

We’ll also visit Hercules’ Cave. Legend has it that Hercules slept in this cave after his twelve labors. Finally, we’ll arrive in Asilah, a picturesque coastal town famous for its lively art scene and its charming whitewashed buildings. Once there, we’ll be able to take a leisurely stroll along the town’s stunning beaches, explore its narrow streets decorated with vibrant murals, and
simply enjoy its laid-back atmosphere. Spend the night in a stunning riad.

Casablanca - Marrakech

After breakfast at the riad, we set out to visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Its handcrafted beauty is
truly impressive. In the afternoon, we return to Marrakech for the night at the hotel/riad.