5 Days Tour from Casablanca to Fes

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Duration

5 days

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Max People

10

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Min Age

+5

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Tour From

Casablanca

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Overview

Discover Morocco’s magic in 5 days: from Casablanca’s iconic Hassan II Mosque to the coastal charm of Essaouira. Dive into Marrakech’s bustling souks, historic sites, and vibrant gardens. Journey through the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate’s film studios and the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Head to Merzouga for a desert adventure with camel rides and starlit nights. End your odyssey in Fes, exploring its rich heritage. A mesmerizing tour blending culture, landscapes, and unforgettable moments await!

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highlight

Explore the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa
Drive via the coastal road and enjoy different views of nature
Discover the Portuguese Heritage in Morocco by visiting El Jadida and Essaouira
Marrakech Sightseeing
Visit the fortified Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Visit the filming Studios in Ouarzazate, the gate of the great Sahara Desert
Cross the gorgeous Boumalan Dades and Dades Gorges
Experience camel trekking, the breathtaking sunset, and desert camp in Merzouga
Drive via the Middle Atlas Mountains
Stop to see the Cedar Forest in Azrou
End of your tour in Fes, the oldest city in Morocco and one of the imperial cities

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Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca – Eljadida – Oualidia – Essaouira

After meeting your driver at the airport, you will start your tour from Casablanca. Hassan II Mosque is a must-see that you will start your visits with. From Casablanca, you will drive via the Coastal Road to Essaouira, crossing the ancient Portuguese city of El-Jadida, also called Mazagan, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, you will arrive in Oualidia for a little break. Oualidia is known for its gorgeous beaches and beautiful lagoon. Continuing to Essaouira, once known as Mogador by the Portuguese settlers. On our way, we may stop to visit a women’s cooperative of local products such as Argan Oil. You have the freedom to explore at your own pace during this time. Savor lunch at one of the many genuine eateries that offer freshly caught seafood while overlooking the ocean. Following lunch, you might want to explore the Medina and an old Portuguese fortress, as well as take pictures of the vibrantly colored fishing boats and little fish market right there in the port. Night and dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Essaouira – Marrakech

Today, we will leave the beautiful calm city of Essaouira and get from the peace to the hustle and bustle of the Red city of Marrakech, the tourism capital of Morocco. Arrive in Marrakech and start your visits to its sightseeing. You will visit the famous Koutoubia Mosque which is an icon of Moorish-Islamic architecture. Then, you can go for a walk at the Menara Garden, where you can feel the calm and enjoy nature. Your guide will provide you with the historical reasons for building each place or attraction you visit. Majorelle Gardens are one of the must-see of Marrakech, it’s a gorgeous garden that was built by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1923. Later, you can have a walk over the old Medina, Mellah, and enjoy the colorful traditional Souk, which is known for its different smells of spices. Tanjia is recommended for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Square of Jemaa el-Fna. Spend the afternoon strolling the famous ‘Saht Jemaa el-Fna’ where different shows and folklore dances and songs are being presented to the audience. Also, you can rent what we call ‘Koutchi’, a Calech – horse and carriage, it’s famous in Marrakech for traditional journeys over the city. Overnight and dinner at your riad/hotel.

Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

Today, you will have your breakfast at the hotel and make the check-out. You will depart for Ouarzazate, where you will see the impressive Tizi n’Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains. We will drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continuation to Ouarzazate, where we will visit filming studios. Tens of international movies and episodes of famous series were filmed here in Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Hadou, and Merzouga, such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Viking, etc. We will check in at the hotel and overnight and have dinner at your hotel.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Merzouga

Have your breakfast first then you will depart for Merzouga, passing through beautiful Berber towns called Ksours. You will stop to explore the gorgeous Boumalen Dades before continuing to the impressive Gorges of Dades in Tinghir, famous for its high rock and climbing walls. You can have your breakfast here in the Valley of Dades. Arrival in Merzouga in the late afternoon. You will meet a local guide to prepare you for your desert experience starting with a camel ride to reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga and drink a cup of tea at your desert camp. Hike a high dune for the breathtaking sunset and spend a special night under the starry sky with Berber Gnawa music around the fire.

Day 4: Merzouga – Azrou – Fes

Early morning wake up to not miss the panoramic sunrise in the desert. Then, you will return to Merzouga on a camelback to have your shower and breakfast before leaving back to Fes. We will stop to explore one of the biggest and most traditional Souks in Morocco, in the village of Rissani. Then, we will continue our way by crossing diverse and beautiful landscapes, from mountains to fertile plains. Our second stop will be at the famous Cedar Forest in Azrou. Taking pictures and feeding the Barbarian Monkeys. Upon arrival in Fes, we will visit the most important attractions of Fes including the Chouara Tannery, Bab Boujloud, Dar El-Makhzen, Mellah, and Fes El-Jadid. Overnight at your riad/hotel.

Day 5: Fes Airport

Today your driver will transfer you to the airport to leave. If you have more time in Morocco, you can customize an excursion to visit the attractions around Fes. Our services end here.

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