8 Days Morocco Itinerary From Casablanca

We begin the excursion with a pick-up from your Casablanca lodging, the port, or the airport. The city is regarded as Morocco’s largest and most important economic hub. The greatest mosque in Morocco, the Hassan II mosque, will be our first stop. It is situated atop a peninsula with a view of the Atlantic Ocean on the city’s west coast. Lunch break is available. After that, we have a tour of the city and pay a visit to Casablanca’s magnificent Cornish. Spend the night in a hotel.

Following breakfast, we take a coastal drive to Rabat, the present capital and one of Morocco’s royal capitals. After that, you will see the city’s main attractions, such as the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Lunch break is available. We travel north through Ouazzane in the afternoon to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, which is located in the Rif Mountains. The city is well-known for its white-blue painted alleyways and buildings. Spend the night in a hotel.

Feel free to explore the stunning lanes of Chefchaouen, the blue city, after breakfast. After that, we take a car to Volubilis to see the historic Roman ruins. Given that UNESCO has designated it as a World Heritage Site, it has been kept in good condition. It contains old pillars and arches strewn throughout, as well as numerous exquisite mosaics. We drive 30 miles to explore the city of Meknes after taking a stroll among the ruins. The city is regarded as the seat of the Ismailis and as one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stable, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum are among the places we visit. We then travel to Fes. Spend the night at a riad.

We will be touring the city’s highlights with a local guide after breakfast. Fes is not only the hub of Moroccan culture and religion, but it is also regarded as one of the imperial cities.First, we go to the Royal Palace gate to begin the day. Next is the beautifully preserved medieval Medina, which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You will go to the entrance of the ancient Medina, known as Bab Boujloud or the Blue Gate. You will enter the Medina to see the Tanneries, the Najjarine Fountain, and the Medrasa Bouanania. And lastly, the oldest university in the world, the Quaraouin mosque and university. Following that, we depart from Medina to explore “the Mellah,” the Jewish neighborhood. We take a drive to an old fortification in the afternoon to get a broad perspective of Fes and the Medina. Lastly, head back to your riad.

We visit Ifrane by driving through Imouzzer to the south after eating a hot breakfast. That the city is dubbed the Switzerland of Morocco is understandable given its reputation for bitterly cold weather, snowfall, and homes with alpine architectural styles. Next, we head into the Cedars Forest, home of the Barbary macaques. While exploring the forest, feel free to give them food. We travel on to Midelt later, where we shall eat lunch on our own. After that, we travel along the Ziz valley and over the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass to Merzouga. Along the route, there will be stops for expansive vistas.We arrive in Merzouga, the Sahara desert, in the afternoon. After that, you traverse the sandy desert on camels. To see the sunset, you will pause atop a tall dune. You finally make it to the camp in the desert. The camp combines the comforts of a hotel with the traditional nomadic tents. Where you can dance around the campfire while listening to the music of the Berber drums under a wide open sky full with stars. Supper and the night spent in the tent.

Consider the stunning sunrise when you wake up early. deep within the desert. Breakfast is on your own. After that, ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver is waiting. We depart from the desert to explore Rissani Town, which was Tafilalet’s former capital. Still a significant trading hub in the area, Rissani features a sizable souk that comes alive on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.We visit one of the fossilized marble workshops in Erfoud after taking a stroll around Rissani Souk. Then, in order to get to the Todra Gorges, we drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. The Todra River’s course has cut out a massive red cliff-sided canyon that is high through the mountains. Climbers find these gorges to be the perfect location. You are welcome to explore the gorges and take in the breathtaking scenery. Time to spare for a meal at a restaurant. After that, we pass via Boumalne Dades and on to the Dades valley. Unavoidable pauses at the rock formation known as “monkey fingers.” and on a location with a view of the Dades Valley from atop a mountain. Lastly, dinner and a hotel stay overnight.

We proceed to Kalaa Magouna to see the Rose Valley after breakfast. There is an annual Rose Festival in May. where residents sell their rose-related goods, such as cosmetics, rose water, oil, and perfumes. Next, we take a trip through Skoura’s palm groves. We eventually arrive at Ouarzazate, commonly referred to as the desert gate. We’re going to the film studios where renowned films were filmed.We head out to explore the well-known Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. a fortified settlement that UNESCO has designated as a World Heritage Site. In addition, the Kasbah has been featured in a number of films, such as Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and others. and television shows like Game of Thrones. After that, we go on to Marrakech. go across the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. We’ll pause for lunch and to take photos at noteworthy locations. When we do make it to Marrakech, we spend the night in a riad.

On our final day, we will make stops for expansive vistas the route to the Casablanca airport by car. Next, you’ll be taken to the airport. 8 day Morocco journey comes to an end.