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Embark on a captivating 14-day Moroccan Coast & Desert Journey, starting in Casablanca where you'll enjoy a city tour and a visit to the iconic Hassan II Mosque. Travel along the stunning coastal road to Essaouira, a charming port city with a UNESCO-listed white medina. Spend a day exploring Essaouira's historic fortifications and lively fishing port.
Continue to Agadir, with a stop in Taghazout, famous for its surf beaches. In Agadir, enjoy the city's vibrant center and beautiful beach promenade. Next, head to Marrakech, the heart of Moroccan culture, where you'll explore enchanting souks, the Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fna square. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner with a horse acrobatics show.
Journey through the High Atlas Mountains to Skoura, visiting the famous Aït-Ben-Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate's film studios. Travel through the Dadès Valley and the impressive Todra Gorges, arriving in Merzouga for a memorable camel ride at sunset and an overnight stay in a traditional Bedouin tent.
Head to Fès, the oldest imperial city, and explore its rich cultural heritage, including Fès El Bali, Neijarine Square, and the Karaouyine Mosque. Visit Meknès and its iconic Bab El Mansour gate before continuing to the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen.
Conclude your journey in Rabat, Morocco's political and administrative capital, where you'll visit the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the historic Kasbah of the Udayas. End your adventure with a transfer to Casablanca for your departure. This journey offers a perfect blend of Morocco's coastal beauty, desert landscapes, and imperial city grandeur.
Embark on a 14-day journey through Morocco, starting in Casablanca and traveling along the coast to Essaouira, Taghazout, and Agadir. Discover Marrakech's vibrant souks and historical sites, then venture through the High Atlas Mountains to Skoura and Aït-Ben-Haddou. Experience a camel ride in Merzouga, explore the imperial cities of Fès and Meknès, and visit the blue city of Chefchaouen. Conclude your adventure in Rabat before departing from Casablanca.
Arrival at the airport, greeted by your guide and driver team, then transfer to Casablanca for a typical breakfast. City tour of the economic capital including a stop at the Hassan II Mosque (exterior). Continue along the coastal road to reach Essaouira. The journey offers beautiful views of the sea and lagoons. Check-in at your hotel with the rest of the afternoon free to relax or enjoy the beach.
After breakfast, orientation tour of Essaouira, the former Mogador and port city on the Atlantic coast. The rest of the day is free to explore its fortifications, lively fishing port, and its white medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, depart for Agadir, Morocco's largest seaside resort. Free time in Taghazout, known for its surf beaches. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel with the rest of the day free to enjoy the city center, stroll along the beach promenade, or relax. Dinner at the hotel.
Morning free before heading to Marrakech, the tourist capital of Morocco. Check-in at the hotel and in the evening, your guide will offer, optionally, a horse acrobatics show.
The day is devoted to exploring Marrakech, nicknamed "the gateway to the south." Discover the imperial city with enchanting souks. You will visit, among other things, the famous Saadian Tombs, the Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), and the Bahia Palace. Lunch is free followed by a visit to the souks and Jemaa el-Fna square, a famous public square located southwest of the medina. Many entertainers, jugglers, acrobats, and snake charmers roam the area to impress visitors. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner with a horse acrobatics show.
This morning, depart towards Skoura through the High Atlas Mountains passing through the Tizi N’Tichka pass (at 2,260 meters altitude).
Arrival in Ouarzazate, visit the Taourirt Kasbah, former residence of the Pasha of Marrakech. Then, a photo stop at Aït-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the film studios where major films like Gladiator were shot. Check-in at the hotel in the evening and dinner.
Depart from Skoura to Kelaa M’Gouna, renowned for its "Rose Festival" held annually in May. Cross the Dadès Valley and discover the Todra Gorges with their impressive limestone cliffs, as well as the Jorf palm grove. Lunch is free, then continue to Erfoud and Merzouga for a camel ride with a view of the sunset. Stay overnight in a traditional Bedouin tent ("khaïma") and dinner on-site.
This day will be one of the longest of the circuit. After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and cross Ifrane and the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. In the evening, arrive in Fès, the oldest imperial city in Morocco. Check-in at the hotel and dinner.
A day dedicated to exploring Fès, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Explore the historic center, Fès El Bali, Neijarine Square with its fountain, the Karaouyine Mosque (exterior), and the Bou Inania Medersa. Lunch is free. In the afternoon, explore the souks and the leather tanners' quarter. Return to the hotel in the evening and dinner.
Departure for Chefchaouen via Meknès, an imperial city with a visit to Bab El Mansou, the iconic gate.
Arrival in Rabat, the political and administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the city's main historical sites, including: Hassan Tower: an iconic unfinished tower from the 12th century, originally intended to be the largest mosque in the Muslim world. Mohammed V Mausoleum: a mausoleum housing the tombs of King Mohammed V and his sons, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdellah. Kasbah of the Udayas: an ancient citadel dating back to the 12th century, featuring picturesque alleys, tranquil gardens, and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat Medina: a bustling historic quarter with traditional markets, artisan shops, and historical sites.
Transfer to Mohammed V Airport for departure to Montreal.
