Our Grand Tour of Morocco, a 16-day tour from Casablanca, covers iconic destinations such as Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, the Blue City, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, and Essaouira. Along the way, we will explore beautiful towns like Tetouan, the UNESCO sites of Meknes and Volubilis, Ifrane, the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, the stunning Todra Gorges, local souk of Rissani, the Fossils Museum in the desert, and many other breathtaking spots and exciting activities to enjoy

This is the night-by-night itinerary for your 16-day Tour from Casablanca:

1 night in Casablanca or Rabat
2 nights in Tangier
2 nights in the blue city,
2 nights in Fes,
2 nights in the Desert,
1 night in Dades Valley
3 nights in Marrakech
1 night in Essaouira
last night in Marrakech or Casablanca

This tour offers an immersive experience where you can savor traditional Moroccan dishes and visit Moroccan souks where locals shop. It’s a great opportunity to purchase high-end handmade Moroccan products like Berber carpets, brass lamps, Argan oil, and more. All our tours are private and fully customizable. If you have specific preferences, this itinerary can be tailored to your needs. Just message us with your inquiry, and our team will create the experience you are looking for.

Transportation

Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for your transportation during your private journey in Morocco, including Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes Vito minivans, or similar cars.
Accommodation

Comfortable accommodations ranging from 4-star hotels, and Riads to the most luxurious venues in the country
Language

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. Please inquire about other language options

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Grand Tour: 16-day Tour from Casablanca

This Grand Tour spans 16 days and 15 nights in Morocco, offering a relaxed and easy-paced journey to fully enjoy each destination. As a private tour, you will have complete control over the itinerary, with guided tours in major cities to delve into Morocco’s rich history. The tour includes 1 night in Casablanca, 2 nights in Tangier, 2 nights in Chefchaouen, 2 nights in Fes, 2 nights in the Sahara, 1 night in Dades, 3 nights in Marrakech, and 1 night in Essaouira. Your final night will be in either Marrakech or Casablanca, depending on your flight.

Highlights of the tour

This is a private tour, giving you full control over the itinerary
An unrushed, slow-paced Moroccan experience.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world
Explore Tangier in the north with a local guide.
Explore Chefchaouen with a local guide
Guided tour of Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco
Complete desert experience with camel treks and luxury glamping
Enjoy hiking in Dades Valley with a scenic picnic lunch.
Explore the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs in Morocco
Visit Aït BenHaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Morocco
Explore Marrakech's hidden gems, one of the most visited places in the world
Walking tour in the Berber village of Imlil in Atlas mountains
Visit of the fortified town of Essaouira

Day 1 :

Arrival to Casablanca

Arrive at Casablanca airport. Meeting with the driver, then transfer to your hotel to relax before we take a short sightseeing tour of the city. Overnight in Casablanca

Day 2 :

Casablanca - Rabat - Assilah - Tangier

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel in Casablanca before heading to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. Visit the Hassan Tower, an impressive but unfinished mosque from the Almohad dynasty. Next, explore the Udayas Kasbah, offering breathtaking views of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. Before lunch, stop at the ancient ruins of Chellah, once a Berber settlement. In the afternoon, travel north to Tangier, making a brief visit to the Medina of Asilah if time allows. Enjoy your overnight stay in Tangier.

Day 3 :

Private guided tour of Tangier

After breakfast, we will go on a private sightseeing tour of Tangier with a local guide. Start by visiting the Colline de Bella-Vista for a city overview, then explore the Grand Succo, which links Ville Nouvelle (the modern city) with the medina (the old historic city). Our guide will take you to the Kasbah Museum, located in the Dar El-Makhzen Palace inside the medina. This museum is one of Tangier’s most valuable landmarks, showcasing Mediterranean cultures. Next, we will visit the Ibn Battuta Museum. This museum honors the famous traveler, Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, who journeyed for over 29 years, traveled more than 100,000 kilometers, and visited 38 countries. In the afternoon, your dedicated driver and guide will take you to Cape Spartel to explore Hercules Cave, about 14 kilometers west of Tangier. This stunning natural wonder offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Moroccan coastline, with intriguing rock formations and ancient carvings.

Day 4 :

Tangier - Tetouen - Chefchaouen

We will leave Tangier and drive 2.5 hours to Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City or Blue Pearl of Morocco. Along the way, we will take a short break in Tetouan, one of Morocco's most beautiful towns, where we can explore the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 5 :

Chefchaouen Sightseeing tour with local guide

After breakfast, we will go on a private sightseeing tour of Chefchaouen with a local guide to explore the main attractions, such as the Kasbah, Uta el-Hammam Plaza, and walk through the charming streets. You will also have the option to take a half-day trip to the Akchour waterfalls if you are a hiking enthusiast. Later, we will enjoy a view of the city from the mountain. You will have free time to explore and shop on your own. In the afternoon, you can have a walk to visit the Spanish Mosque and watch a beautiful sunset from there. Overningnt in Chefchaouen.

Day 6 :

Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Volubilis which is around 3hrs drive from Chefchaouen. We will visit the ruins of the city of Volubilis(UNESCO world heritage) which was founded in the 40s BC. – It is one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman era in North Africa. The ruins are vast in area and spread among picturesque green fields. It has impressive administrative buildings, palaces, and baths with beautiful mosaics. Then we will continue to Meknes one of the imperial cities. We will have a short tour of the city and lunch break before we continue to Fez for the overnight. Overnight in a riad in Fes

Day 7 :

Guided tour of Fes

We will do sightseeing in the cultural and religious capital of the Kingdom. You will plunge into the magical atmosphere of a medieval oriental city, walk along the crooked and narrow streets of the ancient Medina, and get acquainted with the numerous historical and architectural monuments that adorned the former capital of the Kingdom of the Sultans from the Merinid and Alaouite dynasties. Most of these monuments are excellent examples of the Moorish architectural style. You will visit the Bu Inanya mosque, see the madrassas (Muslim universities), Nejarin square, and the fountain. you will find yourself in the handicraft quarters, where leather and pottery craftsmen work according to the technology they inherited from their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, whose secrets are carefully transferred from generation to generation. Then we will continue to the Jewish quarter that is still present now. It shows the co-existence of the 2 communities, Muslims and Jewish.

Day 8 :

Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

Today, the departure towards the desert. After breakfast, we check out and go to Merzouga. It is the longest journeys of our amazing adventure, around 7hrs drive, but with the change of landscapes, we will enjoy the time. On the way, we will stop at Ifrane which has a European nature and climate, parks with lakes and chalets, a ski resort, and an abundance of snow in winter giving the town the nickname “Moroccan Switzerland”. In the vicinity of Ifrane, we will be able to admire the majestic Atlas cedars and feed the wild monkeys on our way to Azrou. The monkeys are friendly, they like when someone feeds them. Lunch stop in Midelt. Further, our path will run through the gorge and the valley of the Ziz River, and as we approach Er-Rashidia, the landscape will change to a desert one. Overnight will be in Merzouga.

Day 9 :

4x4 Excursion and Camping in Sahara

In the morning, and after having your breakfast at the hotel, we will meet the 4×4 driver so we will have an excursion in the dunes, then have a cup of tea with Berber nomads in the desert, and see how they arrange to live in the desert. Later, we will go to Khamilia to enjoy Gnaoua’s performance. arrival in the small village of Merzouga at the foot of the white sand dunes, In the afternoon, we will have camel rides to the camp in the desert, the camp – accommodation has comfortable beds, individual showers, and toilets. At night, we will have a Moroccan dinner, enjoy playing drums around the fire, and listen to songs by Berbers in the desert. In addition, enjoy the stars in the clear sky. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 10 :

Merzouga - Rissani - Todra gorges - Dades Valley

We will wake up with the first rays of the sun to see the sunrise over the stunning and silent sand dunes. This moment will become one of your most vivid impressions of Morocco! After breakfast, we will return to the village of Merzouga and continue our journey to Dades. On the way, we will pass by Rissani which has “The fossil factory”, where you can see the many fossils that this region is rich in. After about 3 hours, we will stop for a panoramic photo near the picturesque town of Tinghir in the middle of a large palm oasis. Next, we will continue to the famous Todra Gorge, We will walk along the gorge and have lunch at a local restaurant. We will continue our journey through the amazing village of Dades. Overnight in Dades.

Day 11 :

Dades - Rose valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Today, we will have a short drive to Dades gorges, then continue our way to Ouarzazat. We will pass by Mgouna where the roses festival takes place every year. We will continue our journey to Skura oasis. It is a fertile palm oasis cut through by several rivers. Then continue to Ouarzazate which is 30 minutes drive from Skura. This city is often called the “Hollywood of Morocco” due to the fact that many historical films were filmed in this city. Kasbah Taurirt is one of the historical places in the city, we can visit the Kasbah, then visit Cinema Museum, Atlas film studio. Next, we will have a a short drive to Ait Ben Hadou, the world UNESCO heritage, this place is attracted by many visitors as it is the place where the Game Of Thrones was filmed. After our visit that will last for 1hr, we will move to Marrakesh through the highest Atlas Mountains, Tizi n-Tishka at an altitude of 2260 m (3.5-4 hours excluding stops). We’ll be making photo stops along the way. This is one of the most picturesque roads in Morocco, which offers views of the green river valleys with adobe villages and the ruins of ancient kasbahs. Afterward, we will head toward Marrakech. We can have some rest in the hotel, and you have time on your own. Overnight in Marrakech

Day 12 :

Guided tour of Marrakech

After breakfast at the hotel, the whole day will be devoted to visiting the historical city of Marrakesh, the“Pearl of the South.” Since the city was one of the capitals of the Kingdom during the reign of the three dynasties of the Moroccan sultans, It got a large number of museums and architectural monuments. Each Monument in the city is a piece of art. The whole morning will be devoted to getting to know them (the Koutoubia Mosque, the Manara Pavilion surrounded by olive plantations, the tombs of the Saadian sultans, a fine example of palace architecture the Bahia Palace, El Badii palace, and the Majorelle Gardens. After lunch, you will visit the most colorful market in Morocco and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. This is a real theater in the open air where you will see snake charmers, healers, sorcerers, merchants of fruits, and exotic spices. Overnight in Marrakech

Day 13 :

Day-trip to the Atlas mountains

We have different options, we can go day trip to Ozoud waterfall, it is one of the highest waterfall in north Africa, we can enjoy the landscape the fresh nature in the place. The 2nd option is to get ready for an adventure in the mountain. We will have a trekking tour in the mountains of Imlil. We will have a local guide at the place to explore the village and get most of our tour. We can visit Toubkal national park’s museum, then do the Imlil waterfall trek, it is one of the easiest treks in the region nearby the waterfall.

Day 14 :

Marrakech to Essaouira

Free time in Marrakesh before we drive to our next stop Essaouira which 3hrs away from Marrakesh. Once we arrive, we will do the sightseeing tour of the “snow-white Medina” of the city, which is surrounded by a fortress wall and located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira attracts artists from all over the world who stay here to breathe the fabulous air of old Mogador, which was the largest trading port and pirate center of its time. The city has retained its charm to this day thanks to the walls, the fishing port, and the Medina. Overnight will be in Essaouira

Day 15 :

Essaouira to Marrakech/Casablanca

After your breakfast, you will have some time on your own in the city of Essaouira, you can go for walk, take photos, have some time in a cafe or go shopping. Then we will return back to Marrakech or Casablanca. It depends on your flight departure.

Day 16 :

Departure

On the final day of your 16-day tour from Casablanca, you will have free time to relax, explore, or shop for Moroccan souvenirs before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Morocco Safe?

Yes, Morocco is generally safe for travelers. It is one of the most visited places in the world, known for its rich history and welcoming people. The country is recognized for its tradition of tolerance and coexistence.

How to proceed with the booking

After receiving your inquiry, one of our Morocco destination experts will answer all your questions about the itinerary and the accommodations included in your chosen package. Once all the details and pricing are confirmed, we will request a deposit of 25-30% to secure your reservations and begin booking the hotels.

Is the deposit refundable?

The deposit is non-refundable. However, in the event of an emergency requiring you to cancel the trip, you can postpone it and use the deposit for any future trip you plan in Morocco or any other country we operate in, under the same conditions.

Can I book the tour online?

Yes, you can. Simply browse the tour you are interested in on your desktop and click the “Check Availability” button. From there, you can select your starting date, and specify the number of participants (adults, children, and infants). You will see the total price for your trip and have the option to either pay the deposit directly or choose the “Book Now, Pay Later” option. If you choose the latter, we will get back to you within 24 hours to proceed with your booking or answer any questions you may have.

Can this tour be customized?

Absolutely! All our tours are completely private, allowing you to enjoy full privacy and have complete control over the itinerary. These itineraries are crafted based on our expertise and deep knowledge of the country. If you have other plans in mind, just let us know, and we ll adjust the itinerary to suit your needs perfectly.

Tipping in Morocco

Tipping in Morocco is not mandatory, but it is a common practice. It’s appreciated, especially when you receive attentive care throughout your trip. Offering a tip is a nice way to show your gratitude for excellent service.

Can I choose my own accommodations?

Yes, you can choose the ones that are perfect for you. However, it’s always a good idea to ask a local expert for recommendations to ensure you get the best experience.

Need more information about this tour?

You can always reach out to us with any inquiries. Our team is highly responsive and will get back to you within a few hours of receiving your request. We’re here to assist you with any details or questions you may have

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