Morocco in 13 Days: Cities, Desert & Coast Adventure
Explore the classical cities, Casablanca, Rabat, Fez , Meknes and Marrakech, well-known for their Islamic architecture, historical monuments and vibrant souks.
Day 1 Casablanca – Welcome to Morocco
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco, When you arrive at Casablanca Airport, you’ll be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins at 18:00pm with a welcome meeting to meet your fellow travellers and group leader. If you arrive with time to spare, then perhaps visit the art deco Villa des Arts, this gorgeous gallery dates back to the 1930s and holds numerous exhibitions of contemporary Moroccan and international art. If you are looking for a different type of cultural experience, then you can discover a unique and fascinating part of Moroccan history at the Museum of Judaism. visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and understand why this is considered the ‘diamond’ of the city. Completed in 1993, this architectural masterpiece has a retractable roof, and heated glass floors that look over the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the most impressive religious monuments in the world. This evening, celebrate the beginning of a new adventure with a welcome dinner with your group in a traditional restaurant. . Accommodation Hotel (1 night) . Meals : There are no meals included on this day.
Day 2 Rabat – Volubilis – Fez
After Breakfast, drive for 1.5-hour to the capital of Rabat. Rabat is a colorful calture and long history, 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. After a short orientation walk, you will have some free time to discover the city. Start your visit with a walk through the Medina and Souks, then explore the lovely walled quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias. Afterward, continue the walk to visit Mohamed the 5th Mausoleum and the vast minaret of the Hassan Mosque. Next, In the afternoon you tavel will travel to the Roman empire ruins an archaeological site of Volubilis, the remains of which make an undeniably impressive sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Enjoy a tour of the ancient hilltop ruins with a local guide, and discover the town’s fantastic mosaics along the Decumanus Maximus, many of which remain intact. Afterward, continue to the imperial city of Fez, where you’ll spend the night at your authentic Riad or hotel.
Day 3 – Guided Tour in Fez
Today take a guided group walking tour of the Old City you will discover the city of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco – vibrant, noisy, fascinating, and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses. Head into the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali, arguably the world’s most fascinating and confounding old city. Medieval Fes was one of the world’s great centers of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and libraries are legendary, its mosques of great renown. Walk along the twisting streets and alleyways, passing donkeys piled high with goods, and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Filled with historic khans, madrassas, and dye pits, stalls loaded with fruits, herbs, and soups, and where the squawk of chickens, the smell of spice, and the sound of hammering of copper fill the air, it’s not hard to imagine yourself back in the Middle Ages. Spend the day exploring the old city, visiting Medersa el Attarine, the pottery, the tanneries, and the splendid Fondouk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th-century.
Day 4 Marezouga Sahara desert
Today, leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the Atlas Mountains. Drive south, inland through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar, pine forests, and barren, rocky landscapes. Drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, on the journey to Merzouga. With a backdrop of the orange-colored Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the charming Saharan village of Merzouga feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind. You will leave your gear at your overnight camp set and then ride camels into the edge of the Sahara Desert, enjoying a spectacular sunset along the way. The dunes are stunning, especially as the evening light plays across them and set off the colors. Tonight you will camp out in traditional style, with the chance to try some fantastic local cuisine while you sit around an open fire, enjoying live music and dancing under the stars.
Day 5 Sahara Desert _ Dodra
Walk up the nearest dune for a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara, break your fast with traditional breakfast, and begin the drive to Todra Gorge, before continuing on to the beautiful Todra Valley, which follows the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, on the way visit the oasis museum of El Khorbat. Todra Valley, a remarkable scenery – sprawling green valleys and rocks sculpted into stunning formations by the wind.
Day 6 Todra Gorge
Today, enjoy your hike to explore the Todra Valley with your guide through the gorge and over a nearby mountain pass is highly recommended. The most popular hike of a 10 km circuit that will take around 4 hours, you’ll walk a trail that isn’t too challenging if you have a moderate fitness level. Passing Amazigh villages, meeting locals along the way. The surrounding mountains and the famous Rose Valley in the distance make a sensational setting for a day of discovery on foot. For lunch, you can join some local ladies in their mudbrick kasbah – a fantastic opportunity to see how people live in this largely unchanged culture. If you’d rather relax, then you can simply lounge by the hotel pool and enjoy the views over the lush palmeries and soaring cliff faces.
Day 7 Dodra Gorge_ Ouarazazate – Ait Ben haddou kasbah
Enjoy your breakfast and travel south to Ait Benhaddou. The scenic drive takes you past ancient kasbah ruins, austere mountains and valleys of palm trees. Enjoy the scenic views of the valley of Roses and Skoura Plam’s grove, home to the beautiful little houses rising like a mirage beyond a dry riverbed. Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate, if there’s time, you might like to take a tour of the Atlas Movie Studios. Arrive at Ait Benhaddou once an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Visit the grand kasbah with your trip leader an impressive example of clay architecture that has been listed as a World Heritage site UNESCO historical matrimonial listed. In the late afternoon, enjoy a Moroccan most famous cuisine with your group, couscous and tagine cooked by your host at the guesthouse where you’ll spend the night. Accommodation
• Hotel (1 night) Meals
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Day 8 Imlil, high atlas mountains
This morning, journey over the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass 2260 meters above sea level over Toubkal National Park, home to the highest mountain in North Africa. Capped mountains and valleys in full flower along the way. At the end of the road, you’ll reach the rural village of Imlil, where you can start your hike to Aremd village store your luggage and load on a pack of mule. Immerse yourself in traditional mountain village life with a short trek up to the peaceful village of Aremd. Far from the reach of the modern world and sitting on a rocky outcrop, this town is a gorgeous place for. With stunning views across the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience traditional Amazigh culture and spend the night in a family-run mountain home (gite) at the foot of Mount Toubkal. Surrounded by the smell of woodstoves and bread, meet the host family and enjoy some traditional Amazigh hospitality and mouthwatering home-cooked food.
Day 9 Essaouira
up early for a refreshing hike from Imlil to Sidi Chamharouch, passing through quiet Amazigh villages along winding mule trails and enjoying stunning mountain views. Pause by dramatic cliffs as you walk, and eventually arrive at Sidi Chamharouch—a peaceful pilgrimage site with a waterfall, a flowing stream, and a few humble homes. There, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains while chatting with the locals. After a break relax for a bit before hiking back down to Aroumd for lunch Later in the day, travel to Essaouira, a charming old Atlantic fishing town with sandy walkways, whitewashed houses, blue skies and beaches. This artistic town, once home to British and Jewish communities, also inspired visitors like Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix in the 1960s. In the evening, enjoy fresh seafood for dinner or take a peaceful stroll along the beach at sunset.
Day 10 Essaouira Guided Tour
your breakfast and start your day with a guided walking tour through Essaouira’s old medina, Jewish quarter (the mellah), working port, and Skala sea walls. This historic Atlantic port still runs in traditional style your guide will introduce you to a seasoned fisherman at the harbor who’ll share his tales, demonstrate his techniques, and explain how he picks his catch by season Afterwards, enjoy some free time to wander the narrow, car-free streets that evoke a bygone era of sea pirates. Browse charming shops and art galleries, breathe in the distinctive scent of thuya wood polished with fragrant oils, and maybe treat yourself to a freshly grilled fish lunch right from the port. Later, unwind with an optional visit to a traditional hammam (Moroccan bathhouse) or simply relax back at your hotel.
Day 10 Marrakech
Today you will joing a bus with locals to marrakech.
afternoon is free to relax, in the evening you will meet a guided tour to explore the medina.
Day 11 : Departure
Transfer to the airport
no activities today.
What’s included in the Morocco walking holiday:
• Transfer from Marrakech and back
• English speaking guide
• Full board during the trek
• Mules and porters for luggage
• Cook
• Camping equipment, tents, mattresses..
• 1st night in Marrakech at a Riad/hotel
• 2nd night in a guest house in Ait Bouguemez Valley Dinner + breakfast included
• 9th night in Boutghrar at a guest house Dinner and breakfast included
• 11th night in a Riad in Marrakech
What is excluded on the Morocco walking holiday:
• Dinners in Marrakech
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel assurance
• Flights
• Personal expenses during the hike
