Morocco And Spain - 11-days Tour From Tangier - Essential Morocco

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier - Chefchaouen

Pass By: Tangier, Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan Region
Pickup from Tangier port or airport to visit Tangier (depending on your arrival). Tangier, the whitewashed hillside medina, is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents new diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate. We also visit Hercules caves shaped in the African continent. In this cavern, Hercules allegedly rested during his labor with an opening in the shape of the African continent, as well as the 1000ft site above sea level at the entrance of the strait of Gibraltar. The visit also includes the kasbah museum that used to be the house of the former sultan's palace of Dar El Makhzen from prehistoric times to the 19th century enjoying the charming Andalusian garden.

Pass By: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tangier-Tetouan Region
The finale stop is Chefchaouen, blue-washed buildings of its old town. It is known with its shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam that is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, Ethnographic Museum, and the octagonal minaret nearby. Free time and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Chefchaouen: Riad Assilah or similar

Day 2: Chefchaoun – Meknes - Volubilis - Fes

Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region
We travel to Fes visiting historically rich landmarks. The visit includes the excavated ancient city Volubilis that was also the ancient capital of the Mauretania kingdom, and the journey continues to Meknes that is known for its imperial past, with remnants and its beautiful gate Bab Mansour that is famous with arches and mosaic tiling. Overnight stay in Fes.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Fes: Riad Ahlam or similar

Day 3: Guided visit of Fes

Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region
The tour allows you to explore historical sites such as Madrasa El Bouinania (founded in AD 1351–56 by Abu Inan Faris. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and historic Moroccan architecture generally.). El Quaraoiyin mosque and university ( the oldest existing, continually operating higher educational institution in the world according to UNESCO and Guinness World Records and is occasionally referred to as the oldest university by scholars.). South tower, pottery village, Nejjarine square, and the residence of the king. Free time and overnight stay in Fes.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Fes: Riad Ahlam or similar

Day 4: Fes – Ifran – Merzouga

Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Early departure to Merzouga desert through Ifran, which is known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests and the lion status. The Cedar forests that are notable as a habitat for a sub-population of Barbary macaques. The commercial center of a vast agricultural hinterland Midelt, Errachida, the tremendous Ziz Valley via its rocky passage and Erfoud. Camel riding by sunset to a desert camp. Dinner, campfire, local music & overnight stay in your private tent.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Merzouga: Tiziri camp or similar

Day 5: Merzouga desert

Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Early wake up for the spectacular sunrise, breakfast, then a 4x4 excursion for A full visit of Erg Chebbi dunes and the highlighted sites in the desert. Traditional local meal for lunch (Medfouna), and free time. Dinner and Overnight stay in a hotel in Merzouga.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Hassan or similar

Day 6: Merzouga – Skoura

Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Tadla-Azilal Region
Early wake up to watch the magical colors before it. Breakfast, then traveling to Skoura town through Errissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet (historically Sijilmasa, is a region and the largest oasis in Morocco).
The charming city Tinghir is known for its magnificent palm-grove and visiting its famous series of limestone river canyons in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Boumalne Dades, where every scene could easily inspire an artistic masterpiece that is famous with Todgha gorge.
The trip continues through the valley of the roses that attracts the romantic at heart who likely to faint at the opportunity to visit it, especially in the spring, taking the road known as the one thousand kasbahs road.
Visiting Amridil kasbah that holds a unique historical treasure, initially built in the 17th century and appears on the 50Dh note, a living museum showcases traditional kasbah life over the centuries. Finally, reaching your accommodation for the overnight stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Skoura: Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette or similar

Day 7: Skoura - Marrakech

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
After breakfast, drive to Marrakech through Ouarzazate visiting Atlas Studio, where imagination runs free, discovering the hidden stories of the movie-making world.
We also visit the 17th-century kasbah Ait Ben Haddou that is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is a historical site along the former caravan route between the desert and Marrakech. The drive continues via Tishka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m.
Free time and overnight stay in Marrakech.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Marrakech: Riad Dar Grawa or similar

Day 8: Guided visit of Marrakech - Essaouira

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
An official guide takes you on a journey of Marrakech. The tour allows you to visit many landmarks such as Bahia Palace (The name means "brilliance," a set of beautiful gardens that was built in the late 19th century and intended to be palace at its time). The historic royal necropolis Saadian Tombs that dated to the time of the Saadian dynasty. Koutoubia the largest mosque. Jamaa El Fna, the central and marketplace square. After the guided tour, transfer to Essaouira. Overnight stay in Essaouira.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Essaouira: Hotel Chems Bleu or similar

Day 9: Essaouira

Pass By: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
Free day to explore the costal wind Essaouira or Taros in Berber. The city attracts plenty of windsurfers between April and November. The city is well known also with its fortifies medina and its art galleries and boutique, or watch the fishing nets and traditional boats constructed in the hugely atmospheric port. The city also has a vibrant cultural mix. Overnight stay in Essaouira.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Essaouira: Hotel Chems Bleu or similar

Day 10: Essaouira - Casablanca

Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region
Your tour driver picks you up at around 2 pm to drive you to Casablanca. Overnight stay in Casablanca.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Casablanca: Hotel Atlas Sky or similar

Day 11: Airport transfer

Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region
The tour ends with the transfer to Casablanca airport.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.