9 Day Cultural Tour from Casablanca starts on day 1 with your arrival at mohammed v international airport, where our professional driver will be waiting at the exit gate holding a sign with your full name.once you meet our driver, you will be transferred directly to your hotel… in casablanca to relax and begin our visits the next day. the drive from the airport to the city center takes about 40 minutes. Overnight stay at Suite Hotel Casa Diamond or similar.
On day 2, after breakfast at your hotel, the journey continues with a visit to the hassan ii mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, and a walk along the corniche area. after that, we drive to Rabat, the capital city of morocco, to explore the oudaya kasbah, the hassan tower and the mausoleum of mohammed v. in the afternoon, the journey continues north to the blue city of chefchaouen via Rif mountains including stops on the way for photos and to have lunch, Arrive in the early evening and enjoy an overnight stay at TAJ CHEFCHAOUEN Luxury Hotel and Spa. or similar.
After breakfast at your riad or hotel in Chefchaouen, the journey heads south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco, where a guided tour allows you to explore this important archaeological site. next, the journey continues to Meknes Morocco, one of Morocco’s imperial cities and once the capital during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. In this beautiful city, lunch is served in one of the oldest traditional restaurants where you can taste authentic Moroccan gastronomy.
Once the meal is finished, the visit carries on to the old walls of the city, the famous Bab Mansour Gate, and Hri Souani, the large pool that once irrigated the royal gardens. Later in the afternoon, the road leads to Fes, Where you check in to your riad for an overnight stay at Palais Houyam or similar.
Today’s program begins with a guided tour of Fes. The first stop is the royal palace fes, famous for its beautiful golden gates.Then, the visit continues to Borj Sud in Fes, also known as the Southern Tower, where you enjoy a panoramic view of the old city and its historic medina. After that, the tour continues to the Blue Pottery School, where you learn how local artisans create traditional ceramics that make Fes famous as the capital of white pottery in Morocco, before entering the old medina.
Inside the medina, visits include the Karaouine University, the beautiful medersa bou inania, and the historic fondouk nejjarine, now known as the Nejjarine Museum of traditional wood arts. Here you can learn more about Moroccan craftsmanship and history.
Then the walk continues to the famous tanneries and the lively souks, where traditional crafts and daily life can easily be seen. Around midday, lunch is served in a Moroccan traditional restaurant so you can enjoy authentic local flavors. Finally, once the guided visit of Fes is complete, the day ends with a return to your riad for the second night in the city.
The 5th day of the 9 Day Cultural Tour from Casablanca begins after breakfast at your riad or hotel in Fes, as the journey heads south toward the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. After about one hour and a half of driving, the road reaches Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco and also known as one of the cleanest and most unique cities in the country. Here there is a stop to take photos, use the washroom, and enjoy a cup of mint tea or coffee. Then the drive continues to Midelt, known as the capital of apple plantations in Morocco, where another short stop allows time to stretch your legs and use the facilities.
From there, the route leads to Er-Rich, where lunch is served in a local restaurant offering traditional Anti-Atlas food. Once the meal is finished, the trip continues to Errachidia with a pause at the panoramic viewpoint of the Ziz Valley, the longest palm grove oasis in Morocco and also famous for its date plantations. The journey then moves on to Erfoud, recognized for Morocco fossils Erfoud and well known for its fossil workshops and museums, before finally reaching Merzouga.
Here, the desert adventure begins with a camel trek through the golden dunes to a Royal desert camp. In the heart of the Sahara, you enjoy a private tent and spend an unforgettable night under the stars overnight stay at Itran Royal Camp or similar.
Your journey begins in the morning with the magical experience of watching the sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga, followed by a delicious Sahara breakfast at the camp. Afterward, the ride back takes you towards Rissani, where a stop at the local market lets you taste some of the best dates in the country, especially the famous Majhoul variety.
The road then continues from Rissani to Tinjdad, where a visit to a local women’s cooperative for clothing allows you to try traditional dress, take photos, and learn more about local crafts. The trip later carries on to Todra Gorges, the highest canyon in Morocco and an international school of rock climbing, where you can enjoy a short walk inside the gorge, admire the views, and touch the fresh spring water flowing through the valley.
In the afternoon, the drive takes you to the Dades Valley, considered the greenest valley in the region. On the way, there are stops to admire the famous rock formations known as the Monkey Fingers. Finally, the day concludes at a luxury riad in the heart of the Dades Valley, where quiet surroundings and beautiful nature combine for a peaceful overnight stay at Luxury Riad Dadès or similar.
After breakfast in your riad, the journey continues to the Rose Valley, famous for its plantations and yearly rose festival, where locals celebrate by choosing the Queen of Roses. At this stop, you visit a local cooperative for rose distillation and learn about the process of making rose products.
From there, the road takes you to Skoura to explore the Amridil Kasbah, a 17th-century fortified village that still stands as a fine example of southern Moroccan architecture. The route then leads to Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Morocco, where you visit the Atlas Cinema Studios, learn about movie production, and see the sets of many international films.
Your adventure continues to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you stop for lunch before taking a walk inside the old village to explore its unique clay architecture and narrow alleys. Later in the afternoon, the road crosses the High Atlas Mountains with a stop at the Tizi n’Tichka pass, rising 2,226 meters above sea level, to admire the panoramic views of winding roads and mountain landscapes. Finally, the day ends in Marrakech overnight stay at Riad Dar One or similar
Your exploration day begins after breakfast at your riad or hotel in Marrakech. The morning starts with a guided city tour, beginning at the Koutoubia Mosque and its beautiful minaret, the symbol of the city. From there, you continue to the Saadien Tombs, an important historical site from the 16th century, before visiting Bahia Palace with its fine architecture and colorful gardens.
Afterward, the tour takes you to the Secret Garden, a peaceful retreat hidden in the medina, and then to the Ben Youssef Madrassa, one of the most famous Quranic schools in Morocco, admired for its stunning Arab-Andalusian architecture. Later, you walk through the medina and explore the traditional souks, where artisans create unique crafts. Around midday, there is a break for lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant to enjoy local cuisine.
In the afternoon, the tour heads to Jemaa el Fna Square, the lively heart of Marrakech, where musicians, storytellers, and performers create a unique atmosphere. By the evening, you return to your riad for your second night in the city.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have free time to relax, shop in the souks, or enjoy a last walk through the medina. afterward, you will be transferred either to marrakech menara airport or to casablanca mohammed v international airport for your departure flight. this marks the end of your journey through the 9 Day Cultural Tour from Casablanca.
departure & retuarn location at your riad or hotel in marrakech s at cafe de france jamaa el fna or nearest point to your accomodation (See Map)
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