Per person
14,400 Mad12 days – 11 nights
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fez – Erfoud – Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech – Casablanca
Modernity & Authenticity – Culture & Nature
Grand Morocco tour from Casablanca takes you to visit the imperial Cities of morocco as Rabat, Meknes and Fez.
And travel to Erfoud and the Sahara desert exploring the dunes of Merzouga, and stay night at the desert camp to live the real Sahara magic, and then get to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and high Atlas Mountains.
1st day: Casablanca – (D)
Arrival in Casablanca Mohamed V international airport, welcomed by our tour guide and Terratour agent
Transfer to your hotel for check-in
3:00 pm: Departure with your guide for a half-day visit of the city. Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco.
You will start by a visit to the Central Market. The Habous is a part of the city that was built in the 1930s by the French. So it is no surprise that it features a unique and harmonious mix of French Art Deco and Moroccan-inspired architecture…
The Royal Palace is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, built in the middle of picturesque orange groves and elaborate water features, perfectly befitting a king. Located in the Habous district of the city’s new medina, it is the King of Morocco’s main residence in Casablanca. Every year, a number of important events, receptions and royal activities take place in the palace.
6:30 pm: Return to the hotel
Dinner and overnight stay in your hotel
2ndday: Casablanca – Rabat (100 km / 1h15) – (B)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
10:00am: Departure with your guide for a visit of the Mohamed V Square, the Anfa Residential district, the Ain Diab water front, also called “Corniche”.
The exterior of the Hassan II Grand Mosque. This uniquely flamboyant building was erected at enormous expense to commemorate the former king of Morocco’s 60th birthday. Set on an outcrop jutting over the Atlantic Ocean with a 210 meter high minaret, it has become the city’s inescapable landmark. With its endless array of hand-carved stones and wood, intricate marble flooring and inlay, gilded cedar ceilings and exquisite mosaics of zellij, it is the magnificent showcase of the very best artisanship that Morocco can produce
Free time for lunch
Free time in the Morocco Mall, the second largest shopping centre in Africa for shopping
Departure to Rabat
Free time for dinner
Overnight stay in your hotel in Rabat
3rd day: Visit of Rabat – (B)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
10:00 am: Full day city tour in Rabat, your guide will take you for a discovery of the Capital city of Morocco
First to Chellah, where the Romans settled after their conquest of North Africa. It is a necropolis and a complex which comprises of ancient roman as well as medieval ruins overlooking the Bou Regreg River at the outskirts of Rabat. It is the most ancient human settlement near the mouth of the BouRegreg River. It was abandoned in 1154 and laid deserted until the 14th century, when a Merenid Sultan built a necropolis on top on the Roman site and built a defensive wall all around it to fend off attackers. The walls are still standing today.
Hassan Tower is the proud minaret of an uncompleted mosque. The construction of this architectural treasure began in 1195, during the reign of the Almohade leader, Yacoub El Mansour. The tower was intended to be the tallest minaret in the world, along with the adjoining mosque. However, at the death of Yacoub El Mansour the construction work stopped, and the site remained unfinished.
Mohamed V Mausoleum is a more recent historical building. It houses the tomb of King of Morocco, Mohamed V and his two sons, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah. The building is viewed as a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty’s architecture.
Free time for lunch
After lunch, visit of the Kasbah des Oudayas. Located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River. It was built in the twelfth century by the Almohads. Originally, this Kasbah was intended for military defense of the settlement. Later on, the Kasbah gave its name to the whole city, within the walls. Kasbah des Oudayas is a city within the city with winding, narrow streets and houses nestled inside the protective rampart It is part of the larger city of Rabat. In 2012, it has been designated by UNESCO as part of the world’s heritage, along with other sites in the city.
Moroccan green mint tea ceremony, with authentic Moroccan pastries in the café, with an exceptional view of the Bou Regreg River.
Optional temporary henna tattooing session.
Then, off for a visit of the Rue des Consuls, the street where ambassadors and other representatives of foreign governments were obliged to live until 1912.
Following by a visit of the ancient medina, surrounded by more ramparts, accessible through huge handcrafted gates. Countless handmade crafts shops can be found and more unique souvenirs can be found.
Free time for dinner
Overnight stay in your hotel
4th day: Rabat – Meknes – Fez (240 km / 3h00)-(B)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
9:00am: Departure to Fez via the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the ancient Imperial city of Meknes to visit landmarks such as and Elhdim.
The gates of Bab Khmis and Bab Mansour, and the old Jewish quarters of Elmellah.
Free time for lunch
06:00 pm: arrival in Fez, free time for diner
Free time for dinner
Overnight stay in your hotel in Fez.
5th day: Fez – (B) (L)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Departure with your guide for a visit of Fez:
Visit of the Medersa Bou Anania, a name meaning « school ». This is an Islamic university. The Marinid sultan Marinid Abou Inane commissioned it in 1350. The Medersa is one of the buildings dedicated to teaching Islamic Sciences.
Visit of the Medersa el-Attarine built in 1320, of modest size, to accommodate approximately 60 students at a time, known as the most ornate in the city.
And visit of the Qarawiyyin Mosque, built in 859, one of the oldest universities in the world. Its limited dimensions, coupled with its artistic architecture give it a feel of being a true gem, sculpted in the finest of detail
Visit of the Foundouk Nejjarine, built in the eighteenth century during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Originally, this magnificent building was designed as a warehouse of goods and trading. The foundouk also used as a warehouse for the valuables belonging to the Makhzen.
Lunch at the restaurant”Dar Saada”
The afternoon will take you to the visit of the Royal palace and the newer part of Fez, called Fez El jadid (new city).
Free time for dinner
Overnight stay in your hotel
6th day: Fez – Erfoud (450 km / 6h30)-(B)(D)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Departure to Midelt through the mountains and cedar forests of the Mid-Atlas.
Journey through Azrou, a notable artisan center specializing in cedar work, and Ifrane, a lovely ski resort.
Arrival in Midelt and free time for lunch
In the afternoon, passage through Er-Rachidia to Erfoud, cutting through the Ziz valley, scenery dotted with palm trees.
Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Erfoud.
7th day: Erfoud – Merzouga (60 km / 1h30)-(B)( L)(D)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Depart by Jeep for a day of excursion through the path of the famous Paris-Dakar Rally. Visit of the marine fossil banks (dated more than 360 million years).
Arrival at the Tisserdmine Oasis, barbecue lunch on-site, under the shade of palm trees in the desert.
Continue the Jeep trek to the Erg Chebbi dunes; visit the Khamliya village in which the locals are of Malian origin, and will offer us tea while we enjoy a show of their traditional dancing.
Camel ride at sunset
Dinner and overnight stay in the open air, bivouacs on-site.
Potentially experience an unforgettable sunset on camel’s back.
8th day: Merzouga – Dades – Ouarzazate (380 km / 6h00)-(B)(D)
Breakfast and return to the hotel in Erfoud,
Then departure to the Dades canyons, through the city of Tinghir.
The canyons were initially formed by sedimentary marine rocks, over a long period, from the Jurassic era to the Eocene epoch. These rocks were then dried out during the Alpine orogeny in the Oligocene epoch. The Dades was formed during the uplift, was pressed by antecedence in the rocks which were pushed upward, digging grooves in the marls, sandstone or limestone.
Free time for lunch
Continuation to Ouarzazate
Dinner and overnight stay in your hotel
9thday: Ouarzazate – Marrakesh (200 km / 4h00)-(B)(D)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Departure to a half day city tour of Ouarzazate,
Free time for lunch
Continuation to Marrakesh via the Tichka Pass
Dinner and overnight stay in your hotel in Marrakesh
10thday: Marrakesh-(B)( D)
7:00 to 9:00 am: Breakfast buffet in the hotel,
10:30 am: departure to visit the city of Marrakech, also named the ochre city,
Visit of the Koutoubia Mosque was one of the most important and the largest in the Islamic world when it was built in 1158.
Visit the Majorelle Gardens, conceived by the painter Jacques Majorelle in 1917. He created this garden around his workshop. This is a living work of art, full of exotic and rare plants: cacti, lilipads, varieties of jasmins, bougainvilleas, palms, coconut and banana trees, etc.
Visit the Yves Saint Laurent museum, located near the gardens. The museum houses part of the « Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent » collection, which includes high fashion clothes and accessories, as well as designs and various objects, prominently displayed as an exhibit.
Visit the Saadien tombs date from the end of the 16th century. The gardens are accessible through a narrow corridor, at the end of which you will find a beautiful garden with over 100 tombs, all adorned with beautiful mosaics. It is the site where servants and warriors from the Saadien dynasty are buried.
Visit El Badi Palace is a ruined palace . It was commissioned by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty sometime shortly after his accession in 1578. The palace’s construction was funded by a substantial ransom paid by the Portuguese after the Battle of the Three Kings. It is currently a popular tourist attraction.
Visit the Bahia Palaceis one of the most important architectural works of Marrakech. It was built in the late nineteenth century and was designed to be the most impressive palace of all times.
Visit the garden of Menarais an extensive garden planted with olive trees, built during the Almohade dynasty. In the center of the garden a basin was built adjacent to a pavilion. It was designed as a reservoir to irrigate nearby agricultural lands and olive and orange groves.
Free time for lunch
The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of the ancient medina and the Jmaa El Fna squarewhich is a bustling hub in the heart of Marrakech. There to your delight, you will see live snake charmers, monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and numerous forms of arts, such as games, henna tattooing, etc… In 2001, “the cultural space of Jmaa El Fna” was designated by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, a meeting point for people of the desert and mountains.
5:30 pm: return to the hotel
8:00 pm: departure for dinner and a Fantasia show in the restaurant “Chez Ali”
11:30 pm: return to the hotel
Overnight stay in your hotel
11th day: Marrakesh-(B)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Free day in Marrakesh
Overnight stay in your hotel
12th day: Marrakesh – Mohammed V Casablanca airport -(B)
Breakfast buffet in the hotel
Transfer to the Mohammed V Casablanca airport for your flight
Hotels list and price
RATES 4* HOTELS (10-15 pax)
| Hotel (4 stars) | Number of nights | Per person in double room | Supplement for single room |
| Casablanca : KENZI BASMA 4* | 1 night | 14.400 MAD/ 1.375 EUR / 1.600 USD | 4.400 MAD / 420 EUR/ 490 USD |
| Rabat : RIHAB 4* | 2 nights | ||
| Fez : WASSIM 4* | 2 nights | ||
| Erfoud : Bélère 4* | 1 night | ||
| Merzouga : la belle étoile bivouac | 1 night | ||
| Ouarzazate : Karam 4* | 1 night | ||
| Marrakesh : Atlas Asni 4* | 3 nights |
Minimum group of 10 to 15 people rates
RATES 4*/5* HOTELS
| Hotel (5 stars) | Number of nights | Per person in double room | Supplement for single room |
| Casablanca : LE PALACE D’ANFA 5* | 1 night | 16.900 MAD / 1.610 EUR / 1.880 USD | 6.900 MAD / 660 EUR / 770 USD |
| Rabat : FARAH 5* | 2 nights | ||
| Fez : LES MERINIDES 5* | 2 nights | ||
| Erfoud : XALUCA 4* | 1 night | ||
| Merzouga : LA BELLE ETOILE bivouac | 1 night | ||
| Ouarzazate : BERBERE PALACE 5* | 1 night | ||
| Marrakesh : ADAM PARK & SPA 5* | 3 nights |
Minimum group of 10 to 15 people rates
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NB/ B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner