Morocco, Modernity and Tradition: An Unforgettable Journey from Casablanca to Marrakech

Embark on an exceptional journey through Morocco, where modernity meets tradition in a harmonious blend of cultures and landscapes. This 14-day tour will take you from bustling Casablanca to the imperial cities, through the golden dunes of the Sahara and the charming blue medinas.

Discover the richness of Moroccan heritage by exploring iconic cities such as Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira. Immerse yourself in the history and fascinating architecture of each place, while enjoying the warm hospitality of the locals. This adventure promises you memorable souvenirs and total immersion in Moroccan culture.

From enriching guided tours to starry nights in the desert, each day of this tour is designed to offer you a unique experience. Let yourself be seduced by the diversity of landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the beaches of the Atlantic, and savor the delicious Moroccan cuisine, renowned throughout the world.

Tour Highlights

• ✓ Visit the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez and Marrakech
• ✓ Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen
• ✓ Night in a traditional tent in Merzouga and camel ride in the Sahara
• ✓ Exploration of the Dades Gorges and visit to a rose water factory in Kelaat Mgouna
• ✓ Visit Essaouira, the coastal city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• ✓ Introductory Moroccan cooking class
• ✓ Farewell dinner with entertainment in Casablanca

Day by Day Program

Day 1: Casablanca | Rabat

Arrival in Casablanca, meeting with your guide and direct transfer to the city of Rabat, the country's political capital. Check-in at the hotel for one night. City tour of Rabat, including a visit to the Oudayas garden and the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Rabat | Assilah | Cap Spartel | Tangier

After breakfast, departure to the white city of Assilah. Discover the ancient Carthaginian city with your accompanying guide. Lunch on site then continue to the city of Tangier, founded in the 4th century BC. J.-C. City tour then departure to Cap Spartel where you will enjoy a stop to admire the beautiful landscape. Visit the famous Caves of Hercules. Return to town, check-in at the hotel and dinner.

Day 3: Tangier | Tetouan | Chefchaouen

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to the city of Tetouan. Orientation tour of the city and discoveries of the Medina of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Chefchaouen. Lunch and check-in at the hotel. Then, walk to discover all the charm of the medina, with its entirely blue streets. Dinner and overnight on site.

Day 4: Chefchaouen | Volubilis | Meknes | Fez

Breakfast, then departure to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Visit the archaeological site, then continue to Meknes. En route, visit an olive oil factory depending on the season. Arrival in Meknes, discovery of this ancient imperial city. Lunch then continuation to Fez, the spiritual capital of the country. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights, dinner and overnight on site.

Day 5: Fez

Day dedicated to the discovery of Fez. After breakfast, departure for your city tour. Visit the new city then continue to the heart of Fez, the medina. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this medina will captivate you with its history, its architecture, its artisans and its labyrinth of small streets.

Day 6: Fez | Ifrane | Erfoud

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ifrane, located at 1713 meters altitude. After visiting the very lively city of Fez, Ifrane will offer you a totally different setting. Departure to Erfoud via Midelt, stop for lunch then continuation. Upon your arrival in Erfoud, short orientation tour of the city and installation for the night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Erfoud | Merzouga

After breakfast, departure to Rissani to contemplate the Moulay Ali Chérif Mausoleum, founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Return to Erfoud. Lunch then departure by 4X4 to Merzouga, famous for its highest dunes in Morocco. Installation in the tent. Camel ride. Dinner and overnight in the tent.

Day 8: Merzouga | Tinghir | Dades Gorge | Kelaat Mgouna | Ouarzazate

Early in the morning, enjoy the magnificent sunrise over the dunes, then breakfast at the camp. Return to Erfoud to take the minibus and continue to Tinghir. Lunch then continuation to the magnificent Dades Gorges then departure to Kelaat Mgouna. Visit to a rose water factory. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Ouarzazate | Ait Benhaddou | Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel and visit of Ouarzazate, visit of the Kasbah of Taourirt then departure to Ait Ben Haddou for a stop. Lunch then continuation to Marrakech, also known as the “Ochre City”. Check-in at the hotel for 4 nights. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. Optional: Fantasia dinner show at the famous Chez-Ali restaurant.

Day 10: Marrakech

Half day dedicated to discovering the magnificent city of Marrakech. You will discover the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia minaret, the enchanting Jemaa el Fna square and the souks. Lunch in an old Moroccan palace. Free afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. Optional visit to the famous Majorelle gardens.

Day 11: Marrakech | Essaouira

After breakfast, departure for an introductory Moroccan cooking class. Lunch then departure to Essaouira. En route, stop at an argan oil factory. Arrival in Essaouira. Check-in and dinner at the hotel.

Day 12: Essaouira

After breakfast, visit Essaouira. Discover the city passing through the port, the ramparts and the medina, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch then free afternoon for relaxation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 13: Essaouira | Safi | El Jadida | Casablanca

Breakfast then departure to Casablanca via Safi, a city of pottery then El Jadida “Mazagan”, lunch then continuation to Casablanca: Orientation tour of the economic capital of Morocco with a visit to the residential district of Anfa, the Place des Nations Unies, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Casablanca Corniche and finally a visit to the exteriors of the Grand Mosque (Hassan II). Check-in at the hotel then Farewell Dinner with entertainment in a restaurant then overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Casablanca | Montreal

Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the airport and return flight to Montreal.

Book now your trip to the heart of Morocco and live an unforgettable experience between modernity and tradition!