Grand Tour of Morocco 7 days / 6 nights

The most comprehensive trip to Morocco. 7 days from Tarifa. Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Sahara Desert, and Chefchaouen.

Grand Tour Program from Tarifa

Regular departures every other Saturday from Tarifa

DAY 1, SATURDAY: TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA

08:00 hrs. Meet at the information point at the port of Tarifa and collect boarding passes.

09:00 hrs. Departure of the fast ferry to Tangier.

From the deck of the ship, the profile of the city's hills appears in all its splendor, dominated by two tall towers: the Mohammed V Mosque and the Spanish Cathedral. In the background, amidst the murmur of the waves, the sound of the muezzin calling to prayer can be heard, and it is then that we feel we have arrived at our destination, Morocco: the country of the senses.

At the port of Tangier, our driver will greet us and show us where we can exchange euros for dirhams at the port's banks.

We will continue our route towards Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom, located on the Atlantic coast, on the southern bank of the Bu Regreg river, which separates it from the neighboring city of Salé. Its foundation dates back to the 2nd century BC, with archaeological remains still preserved in a settlement known as Chellah.

In 1195, during the Almohad dynasty, Yaqub al-Mansur planned the construction of a large city that extended over more than four hundred hectares, surrounded by imposing walls and fortifications with five large gates. A great mosque with four hundred columns was to be built to surpass the Giralda in Seville and the Koutoubia in Marrakech, but construction was halted after his death in 1199. Only the minaret called Hassan Tower, standing 44 meters tall, twenty meters less than initially projected, survived.

Upon arrival, we will visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the famous Hassan Tower.

Lunch on your own.

After lunch, we will continue our route towards Casablanca.

We will continue our route towards Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco and the economic capital of the kingdom, located on the Atlantic coast south of the capital Rabat. It is the most populous city in the country, with almost 6 million inhabitants.

Arrival at the accommodation and room assignment.

Dinner.

DÍA 2, SUNDAY:  CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH

Breakfast and check out at 08:30 hrs.

Panoramic visit of Casablanca.

During this tour, we'll be able to admire the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It was inaugurated in 1993 after 22 years of work. This mosque is the tallest in the Arab world; the lights of its 200-meter-high minaret can be seen from several kilometers away. It is the second largest mosque after the one in Mecca. This architectural masterpiece incorporates the latest technologies such as earthquake resistance, a roof that opens automatically, heated floors, and electric doors. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco that allows visits by non-Muslim tourists (entrance fee not included).

Departure to Marrakech, the red pearl of southern Morocco.

Upon arrival, lunch at the hotel and room assignment.

Later, we will take a guided tour of Marrakech. We will start with an exterior visit to the Kutubia, the sister twin tower of the Sevillian Giralda. Then we will proceed to the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, the exterior of the Kasbah Mosque. We will end the day at Jmaa el Fna Square, which at this time of day becomes the greatest show on earth.

For those who wish, transportation will return to the hotel at 20:00 hrs. Those who do not wish to return to the hotel can stay in the square and return on their own.

Dinner on your own in Marrakech. However, the dinner of the renowned Chez Ali Fantasy Show, which represents the different tribes of Morocco and their traditions, will be offered as an option.

And for those who do not wish to attend, they can enjoy dinner at the restaurants around the square.

DÍA 3, MONDAY: MARRAKECH – TIZNTICHKA – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

08:00 hrs. We continue our journey towards the great south of Morocco, crossing the majestic mountains of the High Atlas and the Tzi n Tichka pass, the gateway to the desert at 2,260 meters above sea level. Here, we will make a stop to contemplate the spectacular views that can be seen from there.

We will then head towards Ait Ben Haddou, one of the geological wonders of this planet, which has remained for millennia as a separate universe. We will visit a magnificent fortress that has served as the setting for renowned films such as "Lawrence of Arabia," "Gladiator," and "The Jewel of the Nile." It is composed of several buildings; the ochre of the adobe seems to blend with the dry land where a large stream once flowed, now converted into farmland.

After visiting this iconic place, we will continue towards Ouarzazate, a former garrison of French troops located in the southern part of the country, known for its agriculture and famous for the dates from its palm groves, the roses that grow on its banks, and henna. It is also a favorite location for major film directors, which has economically boosted the area and led to the creation of numerous companies related to the audiovisual industry, providing employment to many of its inhabitants.

Arrival at the hotel, room assignment, and dinner at the hotel.

DÍA 4, TUESDAY: OUARZAZATE – TINERGHIR - GARGANTAS DEL TODRA – SAHARA

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Departure from the hotel to continue our journey along the renowned route of the kasbahs.

We will pass through Boulmane de Dades, where the Valley of the Roses is located, and continue towards Tinerghir, where we will turn off towards the Todra Gorges. There, we will admire the wonderful palm groves that help withstand the heat of these places.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, we will continue our route towards Erfoud, where we will leave our transportation and board a 4x4 vehicle to go to our hostel in Merzouga. We will spend the night in tents, next to the dunes of Erg Chebbi at the gateway to the Sahara Desert, from where we can contemplate a spectacular starry sky.

Dinner and accommodation in tents.

DÍA 5, WEDNESDAY: SAHARA – IFRANE – FEZ

Sunrise in the Sahara. Its dunes stretch to the horizon, with some rising over 150 meters. The experience of witnessing the first rays of sunlight in the Sahara is breathtaking.

Today, it's mandatory to rise early for an unforgettable appointment with the sunrise. We will depart in the early hours to witness it from the dunes and admire the different hues the sand takes on as the sun ascends.

After a hearty Berber breakfast, we will take a camel ride through the dunes.

Departure towards Fez, the first of the Imperial Cities, with origins dating back to the 8th century. It is also one of the earliest holy cities of Muslim worship in Morocco and boasts one of the oldest universities in the world.

Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 6, THURSDAY: FEZ

Breakfast at the hotel.

Wandering through the labyrinthine streets of Fez transports you to bygone worlds where potters, blacksmiths, and artisans coexist with the foreign visitor, who is constantly amazed observing its people and inhaling the myriad of aromas and scents that fill the atmosphere of this city.

We set out for a guided tour of the city of Fez. We will begin with an overview of the city, including the Merinides tombs. Then, we will visit Fez el Jedid, including Alhuitas square, the exteriors of the Royal Palace, and Dar el Makhzen.

Next, we will continue with a walking tour of Fez el Bali. We will visit the spice market of Attarin and the Jenna market. We will arrive at Nejjarin square, where the founduk of the same name is located, and we will visit the Bounania madrasa. Continuing on to Es Seffarin square, we will end the morning in the tanners' district to see the tanneries.

Mirrors, perfumes, chickens, pigeons, silverware, gold, slippers, sandals, veils, robes, drums, vegetables, fruits, pottery, ceramics, metalwork, spices, portraits of the king, cereals, books, glassware, and everything imaginable, everything... is here.

The constant clattering of donkeys, laden with goods from various origins, transports you to another world, only interrupted by the cry of "barak" with which the owner of the animal warns passersby of the donkey's passage.

Lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon free.

Dinner on your own.

8:00 p.m. Optional, dinner with folkloric show.

DÍA 7, FRIDAY: FEZ – CHAOUEN – TANGER – TARIFA

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Departure towards Chefchaouen, located in the only intercontinental natural park, declared a biosphere reserve.

Chefchaouen is a village nestled in the mountains, white and blue, with wise, friendly, and respectful people, offering visitors beautiful urban panoramas on a decline, precious examples of local craftsmanship, and a peace and serenity that is hard to find today. From there, one leaves with a strong desire to return and spend more time, to talk to its people and find peace.

Visit to Chefchaouen with a local guide.

Departure towards Tangier.

Lunch on your own en route.

Arrival at the port of Tangier and boarding to Tarifa.

6:00 p.m. Departure of the Fast Ferry to Tarifa.

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