The Majestic Morocco Tour- 14 Days

The Majestic Morocco Tour offers an exciting two-week travel package for those who want to explore Morocco. This Morocco tour includes visits to key destinations featured in the Classic Morocco Tour and additional highlights such as the blue city of Chefchaouen and the coastal castle of Essaouira. The tour is highly customizable, allowing travelers to start from their preferred city, adjust the number of days, and choose specific destinations. Travelers are encouraged to review the provided itinerary for ideas. A local travel expert is available to assist in planning the trip, ensuring a personalized and memorable journey through Morocco.

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the capital of Rabat, where you’ll meet an expert local guide. Rabat’s history is long and colourful, having been host to Roman settlements, pirates, and more recently the Moroccan parliament. It contains numerous fine Arab monuments, some dating from the 10th to 15th century Almohad and Merenid dynasties, and others that are far older. Discover the city’s medina and souks, then explore the lovely walled quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias and enjoy a glass of mint tea and some local sweets. Afterward, continue the walk to visit the Mohamed the 5th Mausoleum and the vast minaret of the Hassan Mosque. After your lunch in Rabat, the journey continues to Chefchaouen. This blue-hued city brings peace to the soul and joy to the eyes. Everything in the city—from the doors and windows of houses to stairways, archways, and even the rooftops—is adorned in the enchanting color of blue.

Day 3: Tour of Chefchaouen

Embark on your morning guided tour in Chefchaouen, a small, tranquil town at the northern edge of the Rif Mountains. It appears as if it is protected by two mountainous peaks, which give the town its name (‘look at the horns’ in Berber). Here you’ll discover a place, little changed in decades. In the northeast of the medina, the Ras-El-Ma spring is a cool oasis offering a very good view over the valley. On foot or riding a donkey, let yourself be guided around the Talassemtane National Park, around the valley of the monkeys, or even the Tissemlal falls. With its clean mountain air, picturesque medina, and attractive surrounding areas.

Stroll around its cobbled streets and you’ll be enchanted by the simple white houses with blue doors. Sitting on the terrace of a cafe, you can enjoy the attractive view of the grand Tarik-Ben-Ziad mosque, whose octagonal minaret is inspired by that of the Torre de Oro in Seville. This Andalusian architecture can be found in the kasbah and its gardens, at the centre of the medina. Its walls and its 11 crenellated towers, of which one used to be a dungeon, house an interesting ethnographic museum. The famous djellaba, this long and ample garment worn by the men and women of North Africa, was created here.

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis -Moulay Idriss -Fez

Meet your driver and head south toward Fes. Along the way, stop and stretch your legs to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. A UNESCO-protected site founded in the third century BCE, it remains incredibly well-preserved. Next, stop and explore Meknes. A smaller version of Fes, Meknes offers a calmer medina, and shopkeepers are not as pushy to make a sale. While Meknes is quite large, the two main areas of interest are the Ville Impériale (imperial city) and the manageable medina. Be sure to check out the grand Bab al-Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. 

Carry on eastward to Fes. Before venturing into the medina, take the time to drive up the hill to the ruins of the Merenid Tombs for an all-encompassing view of the medieval city. The best time to visit the tombs is around dusk. The muezzin’s calls to worship can be heard through the valley as the city lights begin to glow, adding to the atmosphere.

Day 5: Fez Guided Visit

Depart from your hotel (or riad) at 9 am for a packed tour which includes the Mellah, the Medina and souks, the famous tanneries, the exquisite mosques and madrasas, the famous Fes pottery kilns, a tour around the ramparts with its many babs (gates) and a visit to the renowned Museum of Moroccan Art.

Starting with a drive via the Mechouer to the impressive Dar el Makhzen to stop for some 15 minutes at the Royal Palace with its magnificent seven bronze gates before continuing to the Borj Sud for a panoramic view of the Medina. Off now down to start the walking tour of the labyrinth of the ancient Fes Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site); including the colorful es-Sebbaghine with its Street of the Dyers; the brass and copperware workers at es-Seffarine; on through the winding alleyways to the impressive el-Quarawiyyin Mosque and University, a stroll into the past to the wonderful mosque and adjacent aromatic Souq of el-Atterine of spices and vegetables; the beautiful el-Atterine Medersa; the Kissaria and Draz Quarters and the renowned tanneries on the bank of the Oued Fes.

Now on to the delightful el-Nejjarine Square with its plaza, fountain, caravanserai, and woodwork craftsmen. Nearby, there is a stop for a very welcome light lunch (drinks not included) at the delightful Restaurant Palais Mnebhi. Afterward, to the Dar Batha and a visit to the Museum of Moroccan Art before rejoining your vehicle at the Bab Boujloud. That’s the walking done for the day, for now, you will drive to the 16th-century Potters’ Quarter (Fakhkharin), not far from the present-day Bab Ftouh in an area called Guerouaoua, to watch the artists working at their kilns and, perhaps, to buy some of their unique clayware. Back into the vehicle for a tour around the magnificent ramparts with their beautiful babs and up to the sixteenth-century Saadien watchtower at the North Borj for yet another, but so different, panoramic view of this city of 1001 Nights. So much history, so much variety, and so many memories to be captured before returning finally to your hotel at the end of an exceptional day.

Day 6: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest -Ziz Valley -Erfoud

Make sure to enjoy a hearty breakfast before starting your journey today, as it will be a long ride showcasing the true richness of Morocco. Departing from Fez at 7 a.m., you will head towards Ifrane, where you can escape the blazing heat of the sun and enjoy a pleasant, cool atmosphere. One notable feature of Ifrane is that it served as an administrative center during the French Protectorate.

Next, you will continue to the Cedar Forest, with a stop to explore the Ziz Valley, Morocco’s largest producer of dates. This valley is home to 283 varieties of palm trees, with Mehjoul dates being the most expensive and delicious. You might even get a chance to taste them!

For an authentic Moroccan experience, you will enjoy lunch with our local travel coordinator and guide, Rachid, and his family at their traditional Kasbah. The highlight of this visit will be their charming garden, where they grow crops for daily use. The family also keeps animals like donkeys, goats, and chickens, and the children will delight in playing with them during the visit. You’ll have plenty of free time to stroll through the agricultural fields and palm groves, soaking in the beauty of rural Morocco.

Day 7: Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi)

Before heading to Merzouga and venturing into the golden dunes and sand mountains of the Sahara Desert, you will have some free time in the morning. Today, your ride will be the “Ship of the Desert”—a camel—that will offer you a bird’s-eye view of the vast desert within just an hour. The breathtaking desert landscapes, and especially the mesmerizing sunset over the sand dunes, will be unforgettable and awe-inspiring.

To enhance your desert experience, your accommodation for the night will be in a tent set up in a private area in traditional Bedouin style. The tent will have all the necessities, and there is also an option to upgrade to deluxe tents, which offer more luxury and comfort. Regardless of the tent you choose, spending the night under the open sky, surrounded by stars, will be a truly memorable experience—one you will cherish for a lifetime.

Day 8: Merzouga – Tinrhir – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura (Valley of Kasbahs)

After having a relaxing night under the stars, you will wake up with the early rays of the sun. You will see a lot of beautiful landscapes and views that would be noticeably worth capturing. Make sure to have a lot of memorable snaps, which will help you rewind all of your memories. After this, you will return to Erfoud, which is famous for its dates that are harvested in October and the fossils. On the way back, you will pass by a number of villages and then finally have a stop at Todra Gorge at where you will enjoy the astonishing view of sheer stone cliffs. After this, continuing your journey towards Edfoud, you will pass by the Dades Valley, in which you will feed your eyes with the breathtaking view of the formation of rocks, which is famously known as Monkey Paws. After all these splendid scenery and views, you will end your day in Skoura Oasis, which is also famously known to be a Valley of Kasbahs.

Day 9: Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakesh

After having breakfast, you will leave Skoura and move towards Ouarzazate. This town also hosts one of the members of the Glaoui family, known as the Taourirt Kasbah. After this, you will travel towards a UNESCO World Heritage site and a well-preserved Kasbah of the entire region of the Atlas, known as Ait Ben Haddou. Several historic movies were filmed in this Kasbah as a backdrop, like Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Gladiator. Therefore, when you enter this Kasbah, you will indulge in a pleasant recollection of all those movies and an ancient world that seems familiar to you. After this, you will enter another Kasbah, Telouet. This will take less than an hour. The cherry on top would be a lunch with a prominent singer performing for you, the instant you finish your meal. This would make your day enriched with happiness. After this lunch, your next destination will be Marrakesh. En route to Marrakesh, you will pass through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the Mountains of High Atlas. This pass is famous for having 340 bends, although in reality, there are only 2 bends which are repeated indefinitely. Your day will be summed up here in Marrakesh

Day 10: Marrakesh Guided Visit

• After your full breakfast at your stylish Riad in Marrakech, start your private tour at 09h00 AM in the southern pearl of Morocco with your private tour guide by driving to the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech with a stunning 70m high minaret. Afterward, visit the Saadian Tombs, the tombs date back to the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansour. Following this, visit the 19th-century Bahia Palace, surrounded by beautifully manicured Moorish gardens filled with fruit trees and sweet-smelling flowers. Now, it’s time to start your walking tour in the old Medina to discover the colorful and exotic Moroccan handicrafts, enter further into the labyrinthine souks, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of this medieval market.
• Your private tour guide will now take you to visit one of Marrakech´s most beautiful buildings from the 14th century, the Ben Youssef Medersa. It is the largest Islamic University in the Maghreb. Influenced by the stunning Moorish combination of décor, mosaic, stucco, marble, and cedar wood.
•  After enjoying a delicious lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant at the medina, stroll in the world-famous Djemaa El Fna square, Marrakech’s most popular attraction. This bustling square is listed by UNESCO as a “Masterpiece of World Heritage”. Snake charmers, dancers, acrobats, and storytellers make it a lively hub of activity.
• End your city cultural guided tour in Marrakech at the magical botanical garden Majorelle, designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle during the colonial period by the French. It also houses an exotic Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech, whose collection includes North African textiles from Saint-Laurent’s collection as well as jewelry, ceramics, and paintings by Majorelle.

Day 11: Marrakesh to Essaouira (Goats Climbing Trees)

You will head towards Essaouira and leave Marrakesh as soon as you have your breakfast. This is a famous fishing town, but an important and remarkable fact regarding this town is that a well-known TV show, Game of Thrones, was filmed here in Essaouira as one of the three cities at Slavers’ Bay. Apart from this, the post was also featured in the movie “Othello”. This city has become a center of attention for several tourists a few times ago, but if you want to see and explore the city well, you should follow the guidance of a local travel guide. This town, Essaouira, also holds one of the oldest Moroccan Fishing Ports, known as Old Modador, which is why it holds a significant value too. Basically, this port was founded by the Romans, but the Portuguese inhabited it in the seventeenth century. This harbor is laced with both Moroccan and Portuguese arts, which multiply its beauty by a hundred. Some attractive views here are the harbor, ramparts, medina, the cannons brought from Spain, dated back to the seventeenth century, and the quarter of local artists.

Day 12: Essaouira

This whole day will be dedicated to Essaouira. While in this city, you can stroll on the beach and the coast, a perfect place for relaxation of the mind! You can also have a camel or horse ride on the captivating sunset of the beach. If you are not a fan of the beach, you can also enjoy other attractive things in this city, like hidden vistas, craft shops, and other gems. Apart from this, if you are a sportsman, you will be astonished to know that this city is especially known for its wind and kite surfing institutes. To get the most out of it, you can sum up your day by enjoying the fish for dinner. Those who are seafood lovers can rejoice in this.

Day 13: Essaouira – Coastal Road – Casablanca

After breakfast, you will head back to Casablanca, but you will follow another path while going back along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. You will also see the splendid view of the Medina of El Jadida. This is the place where the Portuguese wanted to save their ships by building a port, famously known as Mazagan. According to our recommendation, you should visit the citadel and also see the cistern before you reach Casablanca.

Day 14: Depart Casablanca

Today, the last day of your trip, you will be going back to your home with a lot of memories, snaps, souvenirs, delights, etc. Your driver will take you back to the MCN Airport at Casablanca, and you will be on your way back home on the flight. Hopefully, you will have a lot of amusing stories and splendid memories of the enchanting time that you spent with us in Morocco that you will share with all your loved ones back home!