Morocco Tour: Explore North & South Contrast

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Embark on a 10-day adventure to explore the cultural diversity, breathtaking beaches, wildlife, and historical heritage sites of both the North and South of Morocco.

Duration: 10 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Casablanca to Marrakech

Marrakech - Upon arrival at either Casablanca or Menara Airport in Marrakech, a guide will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer to the hotel for check-in. Known as the “Pearl of the South,” this extraordinary city was established in the 11th century by the Almoravides Dynasty and is located where the desert…

Casablanca to Marrakech

Marrakech City Tour

Marrakech - Today’s tour includes visits to the Saadian tombs, the Dar Si Said Museum, the Majorelle Gardens, and the city’s centerpiece: the 12th-century Koutoubia Minaret. After lunch, there will be an opportunity to explore the vibrant souks, a labyrinth of alleyways and colorful shops, and finally, the Djemaa El Fna Square, where snake charmers, acrobats, and fortune tellers provide endless entertainment. Dinner and accommodations will be at the hotel.

Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Overnight in Ouarzazate

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Depart for Ouarzazate via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m). Discover a stunning region characterized by its magnificent landscapes dominated by Berber villages and their farms. Before reaching Ouarzazate, stop at Ait Benhaddou for lunch and then visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site) before continuing to Ouarzazate, “The Hollywood of Africa,” where you will visit the Atlas Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. Conclude the day with dinner and accommodations at your hotel.

Ouarzazate - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga

Merzouga Desert - In the morning, depart for the dunes of Merzouga, one of the most enchanting southern regions, featuring a dry, red desert belt that suddenly drops into the lush Ziz Valley, with abundant date palm groves and flowing streams. Travel through the Dadès Valley, where in spring, thousands of Persian roses bloom, filling the air with their delightful fragrance. Witness the numerous Kasbahs along the Dadès River, majestic sandcastles with timeless beauty. Just 15 kilometers from Tinghir, discover the Todra Gorges, the region’s highest and narrowest gorges. After lunch, continue to Erfoud, from where a 4x4 will take you to the Dunes of Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Merzouga.

Merzouga - Fes

Fes - Early morning is dedicated to a camel ride to witness the sunrise, followed by breakfast at the Kasbah. Depart in the morning for Fes, stopping in Midelt for lunch while enjoying the dramatic scenery: the Middle Atlas gives way to the High Atlas Mountains, with peaks soaring over 12,000 feet. Continue the journey, exploring the rural surroundings of the Atlas Mountains’ Berbers. Covered with evergreen pines, tall cedar trees, and poplars, and interlaced with flowing streams, the Middle Atlas appears surprisingly un-Moroccan. Pass through Azrou, a key market center for the region’s Berber tribes, located at a major mountain route junction. Continue traveling until reaching Fes, where the day concludes with dinner and accommodations at your hotel.

Fes City Tour

Fes el-Bali - After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled cities. The tour begins at the royal palace gates, then proceeds to a panoramic view of the old Medina, near the Saadian Fortress. Enter the old medina through the famous Boujloud (blue gate) and visit Merdersa Bou Inania and Mosque Abou El Hassan. Explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices (Attarine Souk), intricately woven Berber carpets, and many other Moroccan art objects. Visit the Nejjarine Fountain, then the tanneries and potters. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch, complete the tour by visiting Kairaouine Mosque and Moulay Idriss II mausoleum, then return to the hotel for the evening.

Fes - Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen

Volubilis - Travel to Meknes on an excursion that highlights a significant part of Morocco’s early history. Journey through Moulay Idris, founded by the country’s first Arab dynasty, and then through Volubilis, Morocco’s Roman provincial capital. Continue to Chefchaouen, where lunch will be provided, and explore the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco, a stunning blue and white-washed Andalusian town nestled in the Rif Mountains. The town is relaxed, with winding alleyways and market squares where local women sell handmade products. Conclude the day with dinner and accommodations at your hotel.

Chefchaouen - Rabat

Rabat - After breakfast, travel to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Designed in a spacious European grid, yet slightly self-conscious of its modernity, Rabat boasts an ancient legacy spanning hundreds of generations. Each civilization that has inhabited the city has left its mark, resulting in a diverse array of architectural styles, including those from the Phoenician and Roman eras.

Rabat - Casablanca

Casablanca - This morning is dedicated to exploring Morocco’s economic capital, including the Hassan Mosque. The afternoon is at leisure.

Casablanca - Home

Casablanca - Early morning transfer to Mohamed V Airport or Menara Airport for your connecting flight home, concluding a memorable trip of a lifetime.

What's Included

8 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast included
Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide for the entire tour
Expert local guides in each city

What's Not Included

Travel Insurance
lunches
Drinks during meals
Tips for the driver & local guides

Additional Information

Set off on a breathtaking journey to the North & South of Morocco, capturing its stunning diversity. The disparity is not just visual, but deeply ingrained in the history, customs, inhabitants, cuisine, dialect, customs, along with a range of engaging coastlines, wilderness, thrilling adventures, sturdy fortresses, locations, historical landmarks, heritage towns, ski resorts..

Location

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport

P3038

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tennismomof5

Nov 16, 2024

Remarkable Trip of a Lifetime - We had an unforgettable time in Morocco, largely thanks to our wonderful driver, Abdule. He was an excellent and safe driver, a joy to spend time with, and incredibly knowledgeable. He truly made our experience special. Our guides were outstanding.They spoke very good English, were very knowledgeable and delightful to spend time with. The cities and places we visited were unique in each their own way and we would not have wanted to miss seeing any of them. Chefchaouen was particularly beautiful and serene and we wish we would have spent another day there. Our time in the desert is something we will never forget and was truly awe inspiring. The crew at the camp were delightful, enthusiastic and entertaining. We will never forget how Moroccans made us feel very welcome by sharing their cultural and heritage with us. They are proud of their country as they should be. Overall, we had an incredible trip and truly appreciate all the effort that went into making it happen. We would highly recommend Best of Morocco to anyone.

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Sam_l

Jan 20, 2024

Thumbs up! Would absolutely do again. - Fantastic! So much to see and learn about this amazing country. Between our amazingly skilled driver and our knowledgeable private tour guides we visited, saw, and learned a lot about Morocco and its people. Food? The food was so good, I think we ate our way around the country. 'Best of Morocco Tours' was great to work with. Even before we left for the trip, the tour operator was quick to respond to any questions we had and took care of any concerns promptely. While in country, they checked in with us to make sure we arrived safely and followed up with during the trip to make sure everything was good. They were kind enough to arrange a great New Years dinner (something we didn't think about) for my family and took care of any issues that came up while in country. We had a great time. Thank you for a memorable trip Best of Morocco Tours!

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Beena_g

Nov 8, 2023

Absolutely Fantastic Moroccan vacation! - I don’t want to shortcut my review and would highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys culture, architecture, handicrafts etc. at their own pace. There is so much to see and the tour company was very easy to work with. Four of us 50+ decided on a whim and booked this tour since it was available - literally the day before leaving from Toronto. We weren’t sure of what to expect, but the tour company “Best of Moroccan Tours” Waleed and Ayoub were so organized and our “EXCELLENT” driver Hicham made the trip a truly great experience! Hicham was with us from the pickup at the airport till the last day and made sure we felt safe everywhere without having to worry about anything. I haven’t mentioned much about the food below but it was Tajine all the way besides Tanjia and everything else in between… especially the refreshing Moroccan tea! Day 1 Casablanca to Marrakech – we stayed at a Riad (our first time) which was such a great experience - basically a quaint culturally designed mansion with several rooms and a centre courtyard. We loved every moment of it - everything was so well designed, colorful and beautifully lit – like an Aladdin theme! The people were very helpful, friendly and simple. Breakfast was great and stay was simply awesome. They have all the basic conveniences of a hotel though not a pool or exercise room (at least not at the one we stayed here) … then again you would lose the charm of the local culture. Day 2 Marrakech City Tour – Lots to see and the souks were bustling with activity. Ofcourse there was shopping though we didn’t plan for it. The street we lived on looked crowded and we weren’t sure of our safety - However, our driver Hicham assured it was a safe place and we ended up eating at the restaurants sitting by the road side – was such a great experience – great food and we never had any issues with all the grills, fruit juices etc. Day 3 Marrakech to Kasbah ait benhaddou & overnight in Ouarzazate There was so much driving this day but the terrain is so different from one place to another. Our driver Hicham warned us the Kasbah is for strong people and we’re glad the ladies decided to go down into the valley. The wind gusts were too strong on top and it was scary because we couldn’t take a single step forward for a long time while on top or we’d lose balance – don’t expect North American safety railings! We didn’t think great of the Movie Studio at Ourzazate, but the stay was good. Day 4 Ouarzazate - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga The Todra Gorges – just showed up suddenly and it was mind blowing! The stay was literally at the border of the Sahara and we did a short camel ride. The Berber guy at the Riad Azou was very entertaining – pictures are awesome! Day 5 Merzouga - Fes After a bit of driving suddenly the desert changes to agriculture land and then we’re in a major city – McDonald’s and all! Day 6 Fes city tour : This day the guide took us through the city – decent tour. Day 7 Fes - Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen Volubilis – the Roman city in the middle of nowhere… just totally amazing and breath taking! The guide explained everything there is to the architecture and what is still being discovered. OMG the blue city Chefchaouen was totally amazing – photographs galore. Initially we weren’t sure it was safe with all the narrow streets in front of people’s houses and then we realized it is a very safe place and the people are very friendly. Our stay was in such an exotic Riad – the décor, food etc. were amazing Day 8 Chefchaouen - Tangier - Rabat Tangier was beautiful by the sea. We hired a guide Abdul who was worth it in understanding the grotto even though it was small. Rabat was interesting at the mausoleum and also the viewpoint – however the guide was quite useless and seemed to be in a hurry. There were some teenagers hanging around looking to get money from tourists and it wasn’t very comfortable. Better to be aware and not use their hospitality/ accompaniment, since they demand money. The views were great though. Day 9 Rabat - Casablanca The Hassan II Mosque was out of this world and is a must see – totally mind blowing! Our driver Hicham made sure we had the timings correct for visit outside the prayer timings. Casablanca is busy, but interesting in it’s own way – great way to end our vacation.

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Mikeybeast25

Jul 5, 2023

Moroccan vibes - It’s a great experience,well organized, staff is super professional, and your living the Moroccan life; the Casablanca experience in full effect

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Hamid

Nov 28, 2022

Definitely incredible country woow Morocco - This is absolutely the best trip I have done. Every day was a WOW day. The scenery was stunning and totally unexpected. There were unplanned surprises along the way which were accommodated effortlessly. The small group was taken care of admirably. Lots of different types of accommodation but all highly acceptable. The tour manager Ayoub were professional and quick acting on all our requests.

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Tanger

Nov 28, 2022

Great Morocco tour - My first trip to Morocco was so wonderful with best of morocco tours, fantastic organisation and local knowledge. I really saw and experienced so much more than I would have on my own.

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Omar

Nov 28, 2022

Excellent Morocco trip - Our 10 days small group tour of north & south of Morocco is definitely a highlight. When we return to Morocco will definitely be choosing a tour with Best of Morocco Tours. Couldn't recommend this company higher. Excellent.

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Nov 4, 2022

Amazing country - Recently my partner and I spent two weeks travelling in Morocco. We booked our Morocco tour with BOM TOURS. The personalised package that we booked with Ayoub Sadeddine the manager, turned out to be exactly what we wanted. The tour was very good value that could not be matched by any Australian group that we know of. When we were organising the trip there were some key places we knew we wanted to go old's medina of Fes, golden dunes of Merzouga, Marrakech... The result was a smooth itinerary that was a lot of fun, covered the key sites we were keen to see but also allowed us time to relax. Our driver for most of the time was Mohamed who was fantastic and made us feel very safe on the hectic Moroccan streets.

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Walida_a

Sep 22, 2022

The Beauty of Morocco - Every part of this trip makes a special type of memory. What’s important that all are nice memorable moments. During these 10 days in Morocco one can see a variety of terrains and historical places. One day you are in a very busy narrow streets traditional market (Marrakesh Souk), and the next you can enjoy the nice quite and serene desert of (Marzoka). There are many things to see and enjoy in the mountains of the blue city (Chefchaouen). The most important element in making this tour a success is our driver (Mr. Hicahm Lemrani) who knows where to go and what to see. And also Mr. Ayoub Sadeddine, the trip organizer and tour operator. Thy were both helpful and flexible to make any adjustments as required to meet our needs. In simple words, this excellent tour is only successful because of the tour operator and the experience of our trip companion and, of course, the beauty of Morocco.

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Freedom01958253759

Jul 30, 2022

Wonderful Morocco trip - Our 12 days Morocco tour was an incredible experience with a great range of activities and locations. The itinerary was great, never too much or too little over each day. I loved the local involvement in the trip such as our dinner in The old city of Fes, the breakfast with Nomads in the Atlas mountains and the camel ride in Merzouga dunes. Everything was brilliant, we did so many great activities and there were none that I didn’t enjoy. We always had enough to do but there wasn’t too much pressure with too many activities either. Hajar was an amazing leader, she always shared her knowledge and always joined in the fun as part of the group also. Our local guides were great and so welcoming. My trip to Morocco was definitely the best holiday I have ever been on, and I will definitely join more with Best of Morocco. Each part of the trip was so different and exciting with so many opportunities to meet local people, with a great range of activities spread over the trip. My only complaint is that « I couldn’t stay longer! ».

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