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Magic in Morocco: Casablanca - 15 Days

15 days
Start and end in Casablanca
4.3
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca

    Your private transfer from the airport takes about 45 minutes to reach your hotel in Casablanca. After settling in, you'll head to the Habous Quarter to walk through the Art Deco streets and check out the artisan shops. By evening, stroll along Boulevard de la Corniche at sunset, then make your way to El Hank Lighthouse for views over the city.

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Habous Quarter (New Medina)
    • Walk Beach Promenade
    • Visit El Hank Lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Habous Quarter
    Boulevard de la Corniche
    El Hank Lighthouse
  2. Day 2

    Casablanca to Marrakesh

    Start the morning with a self-guided walk to Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco's largest sites right on the Atlantic Ocean (non-Muslims can enter if you cover your legs, shoulders, and wear a head scarf). From there, wander through Mohamed V Square and Arab League Park, then see the Sacred Heart Cathedral and explore the Old Town medina. If you want something different, Rick's Cafe has live piano and cocktails. In the afternoon, a transfer takes you to Marrakesh where you'll check into your riad with dinner provided.

    Meals
    Dinner (Meal at local restaurant or riad)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided walking tour of Casablanca
    • Visit Hassan II Mosque
    • Explore Mohamed V Square
    • Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral
    • Tour Old Town medina

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rick's Cafe
    Landmarks
    Hassan II Mosque
    Mohamed V Square
    Arab League Park
    Sacred Heart Cathedral
    Old Town Medina
    Rick's Cafe
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Marrakesh

    Your exploration of Marrakesh begins at Jemaa el-Fna Square with its bustling souks full of jewelers, potters, weavers, and colorful spice stalls. Grab food from vendors and watch the street entertainment. You'll wander through the alleyways, find hidden courtyards called fondouks, and move at your own pace. Later, have dinner at a local restaurant or relax back at your riad.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Jemaa el-Fna Square and souks
    • Browse local shops and markets

    Optional Activities

    • Try local cuisine from food vendors
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Jemaa el-Fna Square
  4. Day 4

    Marrakesh

    Start at Koutoubia Mosque and its gardens, then head to Menara Gardens, a UNESCO site with 250 acres of olive trees and a pavilion. Tour Bahia Palace with its 150 rooms and traditional Moroccan design, then see the 16th-century Koran school Medersa Ben Youssef and the Marrakesh Museum. End your day in the peaceful Majorelle Botanical Gardens with its famous bright blue house and over 300 plant species.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens
    • Explore Menara Gardens
    • Tour Bahia Palace
    • Visit Medersa Ben Youssef
    • Visit Marrakesh Museum
    • Tour Majorelle Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Menara Gardens
    Bahia Palace
    Medersa Ben Youssef
    Marrakesh Museum
    Majorelle Botanical Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Ouzoud Waterfalls

    An early morning transfer, about 2 hours, takes you to Ouzoud village and its waterfalls dropping 360 feet into El-Abid River Gorge. You'll hike a fairly easy route through olive groves with a local guide, watching for playful monkeys along the way, and explore the cascades. After some free time for photos, a local Berber family prepares an authentic traditional meal using local ingredients. You'll be back in Marrakesh by evening.

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic traditional Moroccan meal with local Berber family)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Ouzoud
    • Guided hike to Ouzoud Waterfalls
    • Traditional Moroccan meal with Berber family
    • Return transfer to Marrakesh
    Landmarks
    Ouzoud Waterfalls
    Ouzoud Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Imlil Valley & Atlas Mountains

    Transfer to Imlil Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Stop at an argan oil cooperative to see how argan nuts are processed, and you can visit a traditional Berber souk in Asni if it's a Saturday. Your guide welcomes you with mint tea before starting your trek. Choose a 1 to 3 hour hike to Armed village, continue to Ait Souka for a tea break and meal, then return via Taourirt. You'll also explore Moulay Brahim Gorges, and there's an optional camel ride before returning to your hotel.

    Meals
    Lunch (Meal in Ait Souka during trek)

    Included Activities

    • Visit argan oil cooperative
    • Guided trek in Imlil Valley
    • Hike to Armed village
    • Tea break in Ait Souka
    • Camel ride option

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional Berber souk in Asni (Saturdays)
    • Camel ride through Moulay Brahim Gorges
    Landmarks
    Imlil Valley
    Armed Village
    Moulay Brahim Gorges
    Tahnaout
    Asni
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Food Tour & Hammam

    Spend the morning on a 3 hour private food tour through Marrakesh's medina. You'll visit local market stalls with fresh produce, olives, meats, and colorful spices while tasting traditional delicacies and savory tajines. Learn about Morocco's key ingredients and cooking techniques. In the afternoon, relax at a traditional hammam with a steam session, eucalyptus scrub, massage with argan and essential oils, and mint tea.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional delicacies and tajine tastings during food tour)

    Included Activities

    • Private 3-hour food tour of medina
    • Market stall visits with tastings
    • Traditional Moroccan hammam experience
    • Steam session with eucalyptus scrub and massage
    Landmarks
    Marrakesh Medina
  8. Day 8

    Hot Air Balloon, Mosaic Workshop & Le Jardin Secret

    Rise early for a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the Marrakesh desert, where you'll see arid hills, villages, and mountains in pastel colors. Enjoy breakfast and Moroccan pastry while in the air. In the afternoon, take a mosaic zellige workshop learning tile cutting techniques, with tea and demonstrations. Later, visit Le Jardin Secret in the medina, two connected gardens with Islamic art, architecture, and exotic plants from around the world.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast and Moroccan pastry in hot air balloon)

    Included Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
    • Breakfast in hot air balloon
    • Guided mosaic zellige workshop
    • Visit Le Jardin Secret
    Landmarks
    Le Jardin Secret
  9. Day 9

    Agafay Desert

    A one hour morning transfer through lush vegetation and olive and orange orchards takes you to Agafay Desert via Ait Imour village and Lake Takerkoust. Enjoy a local lunch at a Berber family house with landscape views. You'll travel off road by Jeep through desert dunes, cross barren plateaus, and see panoramic High Atlas views. After welcome tea, there's an optional camel ride through the desert, then watch the sunset before heading back to Marrakesh.

    Meals
    Lunch (Local lunch at Berber family house)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Agafay Desert
    • Local lunch at Berber family house
    • Jeep safari through desert dunes
    • Welcome tea and camel ride option

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride through desert
    Landmarks
    Agafay Desert
    Lake Takerkoust
    Nfis Valley
  10. Day 10

    Marrakesh to Essaouira

    Travel to the Atlantic coastal city of Essaouira through rolling plains and an argan tree forest where you might spot goats climbing in the branches. You'll have free time to explore the 75 acre ancient medina with traditional souks, art galleries, and artisan shops. See Mulay El-Hassan Square lined with restaurants, check out the 16th century Portuguese Castelo Real of Mogador, the defensive towers Borj El Barmil and Skala de la Kasbah, and stroll the long sandy beach. Have dinner at your accommodation or a local restaurant.

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Essaouira Medina
    • Visit Portuguese Castelo Real of Mogador
    • Explore Borj El Barmil tower and Skala de la Kasbah
    • Walk Essaouira Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Browse souks and art galleries
    • Watch local woodworkers
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Essaouira Medina
    Mulay El-Hassan Square
    Castelo Real of Mogador
    Borj El Barmil
    Skala de la Kasbah
    Essaouira Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Essaouira

    Start at the traditional Portuguese harbor to see the ramparts and Old Town medieval architecture. In the morning, walk along the harbor while fishermen prepare for work, then browse the medina and souks. Watch local woodworkers craft inlaid pieces or climb the ramparts for harbor views. Explore famous beaches like Plage Tagharte or Cap Sim. Discover the city's Jewish history at Rabbi Haim Pinto synagogue from the early 18th century and the Mellah, a UNESCO Jewish District with carved emblems and door paintings. Have dinner at Moulay El-Hassan Square with live entertainment.

    Included Activities

    • Explore harbor and Portuguese design
    • Morning beach walk
    • Browse medina and souks
    • Visit ramparts for panoramic views
    • Visit Rabbi Haim Pinto Synagogue
    • Explore Mellah (Jewish District)

    Optional Activities

    • Watch local woodworkers
    • Visit Plage Tagharte beach
    • Visit Cap Sim beach
    • Dinner at Moulay El-Hassan Square restaurants
    Landmarks
    Essaouira Harbor
    Essaouira Ramparts
    Plage Tagharte
    Cap Sim
    Rabbi Haim Pinto Synagogue
    Mellah
  12. Day 12

    Cooking Class & Essaouira

    Join a cooking class at a traditional riad with a local chef to learn how to prepare tajine, Morocco's signature slow cooked stew with meats, vegetables, and fruits like dates or apricots. You'll learn about key ingredients and spices, then create homemade salads, fresh bread, couscous, and your tajine. Sit with your host to eat the meal you prepared, ask questions about traditional Moroccan cuisine and culture, and finish with traditional mint tea.

    Meals
    Lunch (Tajine meal prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Tajine cooking class with local chef
    • Learn about Moroccan ingredients and spices
    • Prepare salads, bread, couscous, and tajine
    • Enjoy prepared meal with host
  13. Day 13

    Sidi Kaouki Beach

    Travel by bus or taxi to Sidi Kaouki beach, a relatively untouched expanse of sandy beach and blue waters known for excellent surfing. Explore endless dunes stretching to the coast and watch crashing waves that attract surfers from all over. Visit the shrine dedicated to a 19th century Muslim holy man where pilgrims still pray. You can rent a surfboard, take a camel ride with on site guides, walk the beach, or watch surfers. Small cafes and restaurants are available for meals and restroom facilities are there too.

    Included Activities

    • Access to Sidi Kaouki Beach
    • Optional camel ride available on-site

    Optional Activities

    • Rent surfboard
    • Camel ride
    • Meal at beach cafes or restaurants
    • Visit shrine to 19th-century marabout
    Landmarks
    Sidi Kaouki Beach
  14. Day 14

    Sidi Kaouki to Casablanca

    Transfer back to Casablanca along the coastal route with stops in Moroccan seaside cities. In Safi, see excellent surfing beaches and Atlantic views. Explore El Jadida's 16th century Portuguese cistern, a UNESCO site, walk the ramparts, and see the Church of the Assumption before having lunch. Your final stop is the artist inspired village of Azemour between the Oud Er-Rbia River and ocean, with a crumbling 16th century medina. You'll arrive in Casablanca, check in, and relax before evening dinner and exploring the city.

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Safi
    • Tour El Jadida Portuguese cistern
    • Walk El Jadida ramparts
    • Visit Church of the Assumption
    • Visit Azemour medina

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in El Jadida
    • Explore Casablanca in evening
    Landmarks
    Safi
    El Jadida Portuguese Cistern
    Church of the Assumption
    Azemour
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Your private driver transfers you from your Casablanca hotel to the airport. You'll depart for home or your next destination.

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