A 12-day Private Tour in Morocco offers a chance for immersion into the great variety of cultures and landscapes of this most diverse country. Departure is from the northern part of Morocco, where you will be on your way to the blue-and-white-washed city of Chefchaouen, a city that mesmerizes the eye, mind, and soul. Before continuing to Fes, the very living museum of ancient architecture and Moroccan history For a short time, you will be visiting the Sahara Desert at its best, coming to the mighty dunes of Erg Chebbi: Truly a lifetime experience! You will here ride camels and spend the night in a desert tent under the endless starry night, while the sounds of Berber drums will be echoing in the background, set around the campfire.

 After traversing the 1000 dunes of the Sahara, you will have the opportunity to travel to the Atlas Mountains and witness the views while practicing Berber culture. This guided tour in Marrakesh will give you a fabulous insight into the nature of this busy city by illuminating some of its most authentic corners. The tour ends in Essaouira, a coastal town where today we savor fresh-caught fish and two full days on the beach. After these beautiful twelve days in Morocco, you’ll be driven to the airport for your departure from Casablanca.

The third day of our journey began in Chefchaouen and took us through the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Forum of Meknes, onward to the city of Fes: with a promise of a visit to two important sites in the history of Morocco en route. Winding through the majestic ruins of Volubilis, the ancient capital dating back 2,321 years, our visit is the first occurrence. Carthaginians originally founded that city before it came under the power of Romans, who built some of the grandest buildings in the city. Temples, courts, public spaces, lanes, baths, and houses embellished with large numbers of striking tiles and mosaics are awaiting your exploration. The ancient city was the capital of Mauritania, serving as a very important Roman outpost.

From there, we were headed towards the enchanting Meknes, the once capital city during the reign of Ismaili Dynasty. The peaceful ambience of the city is well complemented by its parks while architectural marvels take you back through a thousand years of time. Since 1996, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Meknes acquired great fame during the reign of Sultan Ismail when impressive monuments, including religious schools, mosques, granaries, and stabling grounds, were built against a backdrop of more than 40 kilometers of city walls. Things to see in Meknes include: King Ismaili Museum; Hri Swani; Sahrij Swani; Qara prison; and Bab Mansour gate.

Finally, we conclude the expedition with a scenic trip to Fes, where your driver will drop you off at one of the charming riads nestled in the heart of the Medina. The riad will be your base for the night as you rest and soak in the atmosphere of one of Morocco’s busiest and most famed cities.

After breakfast in your Riad, your driver guide will meet you around 9:00 AM, taking you for an encounter with the magnificent Golden Royal Gates. Your expert local guide will meet you right here to take you through this ancient city of the 12^th century. The very first visit is to the stately gates of the King’s Palace, exquisitely ornamented with tiles, wood carvings, and mosaics. Just looking from the outside leaves you imagining how wonderful it is on the inside.

Afterward, you will head to a local pottery factory, a hive of creativity and craft. Famous for its pottery, this workshop is a living context for the cultural heritage of Morocco. The artisans mold clay into beautiful plates, bowls, vases, and tiles within the shop. Each of these fine objects is handmade and tells its own tale; a tale of craft, passed through generations.

Medina and it’s Secrets:

Journey through small lane streets in the Medina of Fez, where you will marvel at the ancient city’s vivid architecture. Foremost here is the mosque and madrasa called Al-Qarawiyyin, an eminent institution that was founded by the vision-forging Fatima al-Fihri, a great woman who dominated the future knowledge factory of the region. While strolling about in the byways, you will be taken through the years for a brief period through every alleyway with the building of the Bou Inania, a mid-14^th-century madrasa famous for its intricate tilework and calm, collegial courtyard. This walk would therefore culminate in the renowned tanneries which have seen leather produced in this way for hundreds of years. To cap the splendid day off, let’s take a walk through the Jewish Quarter that is known by its local name, Mallah, and immerse ourselves in the rich history.

Ever since the beginning of the Jewish community’s residence in Fez, this artistic and enterprising group has been an icon for both the ancient and modern activities of craftsmanship, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. Your guide will almost etch into your memory the real story concealed behind this storied place, and nobody has ever answered back at him. When this miraculous day ends, once more it will be your driver-gone-guide who will come to meet you, and your local guide may deliver you his farewell. This is a once in a lifetime experience, where Fez provides itself as the perfect time machine through which one can connect with the old world and reap through its ancient tiny ways.

⇒ Day 5: Fes » Ifrane » Cedar Forest » Midelt » Ziz Valley » Sahara Desert

Today’s journey is just so breathtaking since we are going into and through different characters of land, with all such dazzling landscapes. Firstly, we will cross Ifrane, also known as “Switzerland of Morocco”, mainly European-style theme architecture. The town receives some tourism during the snow seasons, although Moroccans prefer to spend their weekends here. The road further leads us to the glorious Cedar Forests that host the endangered Barbary macaque population. The macaques migrated from Gibraltar but have since made it their home. Feeding is allowed, but with caution.

After, we keep on to Midelt, a picturesque town situated in the Middle Atlas Mountains and famous for the many apple trees from which apple fruits get exported to European countries. Last but not least is crossing over the potential view of the Ziz Valley, with its palm oasis and river. The only livelihood for the locals here comes from selling dates and Juice dates.

By the end of the day, just before dark, you will finally be standing on the sweeping Khamsin winds over the dune landscape, simply stunning sights that one cannot miss. Here, your camels are already lodged and awaiting you for quite some time. With these camels, you will embark on a journey through the small and tall dunes for about one and a half hours, approximately 6 kilometers wide. On your way to the camp, you will have some free time to catch that Sunset, just prepare and have your camera to memorize it. Tonight will be with dinner in the desert under the sky with sparkling stars and some traditional Berber rhythms around a campfire.

⇒ Day 6: Desert Excursion » Khamlia Village » Nomads » Meffis Mountain

The day propels one to wake up early because it is assured that one can witness one of the best sunrises of a lifetime. After breakfast in the desert, the same options are open for the return camel ride to the village or to 4*4 it. Our adventure into this fascinating town is such an interesting one. Here, the local hospitality and warm welcomes never end. The people of Berber, who have lived in the area for thousands of years, show visitors their traditional way of life.

Our first visit is in a Khamila village, whereblack skinned people set up their own village after much immigration into Morocco from Sudan, Mali, and South Africa. While in the village, we will visit one of the aged Music associations that are famous for its Gnawa Rhythms. Upon your entry, a glass of tea would be served to welcome you. It is one of the traditional ways of welcoming in the Village and the whole country. Later have some fun and dance with the Gnawa rethemes, and you feel yourself transported through time as every surrounding loses its meaning due to the spirituality found in the music.

Next to Meffis:

This Mountain is famous and independent as it was colonized long back by the French. Precious metals and eyeliner were extracted from here, and also the Galina, which was used to make mascara. Thereafter we continue on our excursion towards the Nomad family who lives behind erg Chebbi dunes. Further, we will spend some times with them under their handwoven tent made up of camel skins. After a little glass of their tea, we will continue our way to one of the area d’Oases to see what is happening in the desert and how oases get the water!! Time for lunch in one of the local restaurants specializing in making Berbers pizza- Next, we drive you to the Hotel to complete your day poolside. Overnight at a superfantastic Hotel.

⇒ Day 7: Sahara Desert » Rissani » Todgha Gorge » Dades Gorge

The adventure of 12 days in Morocco is still hiding the wonders and Magical Sites waiting for us to visit. Emotionally said, today we will drive out of another one of Morocco’s spiritually and magnificent sites, the Sahara Desert. So we’ll drive pretty much straight and make our first stop at Rissani City, a little town with a traditional market whose history is paramount having been the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty from which the current king, Mohamed VI, and his royal family hail.

We will walk within the spectacular market that dates back centuries and discover together what this place has to offer its guests. Thereafter we continue towards one of the miraculous gorges of Morocco, the Todgha gorge. To be washed down by the jaw-dropping views offered by the massive mountains standing high on either side: just a natural view that has bludgeoned its way into the heart of God himself. The soaring cliffs and Bid River threading its way down under the earth’s crust carving out a common path for itself through the stone till it grew to be one of the longest rafts in Morocco that is considered a lifeline to several orchards, forests, and oases for irrigation purposes.

Thus giving us a chance from Sahara Desert Merzouga to Dades gorges to walk through the fascinating scenery and variations of Morocco from the brilliant dunes through the dramatic beauty of the gorges. At the end of the day, we will drop you in first-class Riad for overnight stay.

⇒ Day 8: Dades Gorge » Kalaat M’Gouna » Ouarzazte » Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah » Marrakech

Continue on the journey today after a hearty breakfast as we visit the astounding, Gorge. These rugged mountains and the lush green valleys spellbinding with all their stunning views. Then we head for the Kalaat M’Gouna, or as many call it Rose Valley. Here are the famous fragrant rose gardens and traditional rose distilleries where locals make let the heart beat faster. But also, there are different products made from the roses such as Body cream, Soap, Oils, and many others. Then, we continue to Ouarzazate, “Hollywood of Morocco”.

Stop at the capital of Movies and series to take some memorable pictures and go on the scenic road to Ait Ben Haddou. Since 1987, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its well-preserved kasbahs. Thanks to the movies that were filmed here from which gave the kasbah a shine to become famous not only in Morocco but all over the world. After Lunch at one of the area Restaurants then we make our way to Marrakech, one more last stop is made in Tzi N’Tichka Pass an elevation of 2260 meter above the sea level. Late afternoon sees us on this beautiful final destination-the Breathtaking city known as the red city, and here as well, will you indulge in history and civilization like Fes then get lost in narrow streets of the Medina. Overnight stay in a Dazzling and decorated Riad.

⇒ Day 9: Sightseeing tour in Marrakech with an expert local Guide

Today of your Moroccan adventure, is the day dedicated for the exploration of the Red City of Marrakech. The city offers you a striking day which will stay remembered. After Meeting with your local guide, you will begin together in exploring all the marvelous sites. On your way to the Medina, the Djemaa el-Fna square deserves a visit for its lively ambiance, street entertainers, and delicious street food. The square is 24/24 Live night and day without stop and its one most likely sites of Marrakeck and considered as beating heart of the city. The sightseeing tour also includes the following: The Saadian Tombs, The Quranic Mosque of ben Youssef, Bahia Palace-an intricate architecture with beautiful garden.

Besides this, enjoy a walk in the Medina wandering in its beautiful streets and souks. An afterward, we will visit the Koutoubia Mosque- a landmark directly opposite The Square. The Koutoubia mosque is initially constructed in the 12^th century during the ruling age of Almohad. Not only this mosque also a commercial building is a living evidence of the cultural glories that characterize Morocco. It must be especially wonderful when it closes at sunset: you will be allowed to do a little wandering on your own in the Medina or even in Jamaa El Fna Square. Overnight stay at the same Riad of yesterday.

⇒ Day 10: Marrakech » Essaouira

Today is the perfect day in history, a blend of nature, history, and coast. We set to drive from Marrakech to Essaouira town, which takes a full three hours for one to arrive at the charming small town of Essaouira, bustling with an art scene. As you arrive there, your eyes will feast over the beautiful view of the 18-century medina walls. This UNESCO-listed medina possesses narrow thoroughfares and whitewashed edifices with shaking azure doors. Visit the numerous art galleries and handicraft stores, but be sure to also visit the local market to pick up some peculiar presents. Spend the night at a beautiful Riad.

⇒ Day 11: Free Day to explore Essaouira. 

For a splendid being, you must continue yesterday’s rambling. After a lovely breakfast in your Riad, head to the city center to visit the small lovely beach, for long stretches of golden sand are perfect for relaxing or soaking up sun rays, perhaps before attempting some water sports like windsurfing or kiteboarding. Or also go to Marvelous Skala of Essaouira and soothe yourself while having a bath underneath waves of the sea.

⇒ Day 12: Essaouira » Casablanca

All good things must come to an end, and your Private 12 Days Tour in Morocco operated by Morocco Tourism Agency today drops you at your Casablanca Hotel for your onward journey to Mohammed V International Airport, 33.9 kilometers away from the heart of town. Thank you so much for having chosen Morocco Tourism Agency. We hope that you have had an unforgettable experience, a blend of enlightening and enjoyable. No doubt today will be a mixed feeling and Memorable moment. Leaving Morocco will leave much love in your heart for this beautiful country. And all the memories from this 12 Day tour will forever have a place in your heart. In leaving, you take with you a deeper appreciation and love for the beauty and diversity of Morocco and bear a deep desire to come back someday.