Highlights of Morocco: Fes, Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, Marrakech & Essaouira - 14 Days

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Casablanca to Asilah

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   Start point

   Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)

   Landmarks
   Asilah Medina
   Asilah Ramparts

   

2. Day 2

   Asilah

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit artists' studios in the medina
   • Sample seafood at local stalls
   • Explore beaches

   Landmarks
   Asilah Medina

3. Day 3

   Asilah to Fes

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Meknes medina through Bab El-Mansour
   • Visit tomb of Sultan Moulay Ismail
   • Tour of Heri Es Souani (former granary) and royal stable ruins
   • Tour of Volubilis Roman ruins

   Landmarks
   Bab El-Mansour
   Tomb of Moulay Ismail
   Heri Es Souani
   Agdal Reservoir
   Volubilis

   

4. Day 4

   Fes

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   Meals

   Lunch

   Included Activities

   • Guided tour with local expert starting at Royal Palace
   • Walk through Jewish Quarter
   • Panoramic view from Borj tower
   • Pottery demonstration at mosaic house
   • Guided medina exploration including artisan sections and tanneries
   • Visit tomb of Idriss II
   • Visit Al-Qarawaiyin University

   Landmarks
   Fes Royal Palace
   Fes Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
   Tomb of Idriss II
   Al-Qarawaiyin University
   Fes Medina
   Fes Tanneries

5. Day 5

   Fes to Midelt

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   Included Activities

   • Travel through cedar forest
   • Short walk in ecological park at Midelt

   Optional Activities

   • Sample local trout specialty
   • Watch local wildlife from restaurant

   Landmarks
   Cedar Forest of Morocco
   Middle Atlas Mountains

6. Day 6

   Midelt to Erg Chebbi

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   Meals

   Dinner (Dinner with traditional music and stargazing)

   Included Activities

   • Camel trek (or 4x4 alternative) to luxury camp in Erg Chebbi dunes
   • Sunset viewing from dune
   • Dinner at luxury camp
   • Traditional music and stargazing

   Optional Activities

   • 4x4 alternative to camel trek

   Landmarks
   Ziz River Gorge
   High Atlas Mountains
   Erg Chebbi

   

7. Day 7

   Erg Chebbi to Dades Valley

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   Included Activities

   • Sunrise viewing over dunes
   • Camel trek from camp to dune edge
   • Visit ancient irrigation system
   • Guided walk of Tinghir palmeraie and Jewish area
   • Walk through Todgha Gorge

   Landmarks
   Erg Chebbi
   Ziz River Gorge
   Tinghir
   Tinghir Palmeraie
   Todgha Gorge
   Dades Valley

   

8. Day 8

   Valley of Roses

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   Meals

   Lunch (Traditional couscous lunch with local family)

   Included Activities

   • Traditional couscous lunch preparation and meal with local family

   Optional Activities

   • Visit local market (if market day aligns with tour)
   • Rose picking in fields (if roses in bloom)
   • Visit local rose cooperative
   • Visit Azlag Cooperative for Berber dagger crafts
   • Visit coffee shops with valley views
   • Traditional hammam steam

   Landmarks
   Valley of Roses

9. Day 9

   Valley of Roses to Marrakech

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   Included Activities

   • Explore Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage site

   Landmarks
   Ouarzazate
   Ait Ben Haddou
   High Atlas Mountains
   Tizi n'Tichka Pass

   

10. Day 10

    Marrakech

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Marrakech medina
    • Explore medina souks and alleys
    • Visit Mellah neighborhood
    • Visit Koutoubia Mosque
    • Visit Bahia Palace
    • Visit El Badii Palace
    • Visit Saadian Tombs

    Landmarks
    Marrakech Medina
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Bahia Palace
    El Badii Palace
    Saadian Tombs
    Marrakech Mellah (Jewish Quarter)

11. Day 11

    Marrakech to Essaouira

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    Included Activities

    • Visit local argan oil cooperative

    Optional Activities

    • Pick fresh seafood from wharf
    • Beach exploration and relaxation

    Landmarks
    Essaouira Wharf
    Essaouira Beach

    

12. Day 12

    Essaouira

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    Meals

    Lunch (Meal with family after hands-on cooking experience)

    Included Activities

    • Souk shopping with expert guide
    • Hands-on cooking experience at guide's home
    • Meal with family

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jewish Quarter
    • Visit Slat Lkahal synagogue
    • Visit Haim Pinto synagogue
    • Visit Jewish cemetery
    • Visit Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) museum

    Landmarks
    Essaouira Medina
    Slat Lkahal Synagogue
    Haim Pinto Synagogue
    Bayt Dakira (House of Memory)

13. Day 13

    Essaouira to Casablanca

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    Optional Activities

    • Linger in Essaouira
    • Drive scenic coastal route
    • Visit El Jadida beach town
    • Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

    Landmarks
    El Jadida
    Hassan II Mosque

14. Day 14

    Casablanca Departure

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    End point

    Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)