Experiential Journey from Casablanca
Détails
This exclusive 9-day circuit is designed for travelers who seek more than sightseeing — it’s a genuine immersion into Moroccan life. From the vibrant coast of Casablanca to the serene sands of Merzouga, each day brings unique experiences: pottery classes in Fez, tea with nomadic families in the desert, weaving workshops, rose-water extraction in Kalaa M’Gouna, and a traditional cooking lesson in a riad in Marrakech. Blending comfort, culture, and authenticity, this journey reveals Morocco’s soul through its people, flavors, and traditions.
Included / Excluded
- Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 participants, starting in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech.
- Driver-guide and local guides in Spanish in Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, Meknes, and Volubilis.
- Escort guide for groups over 6 participants.
- 2 nights in Marrakech, 2 in Fez, 1 in Casablanca, 1 in Erfoud, 2 in Merzouga, and 1 in Ouarzazate.
- Transportation by minibus or bus depending on group size.
- 4x4 for Merzouga day tour.
- Entrances mentioned in the itinerary.
Experiences included:
- Lunch with nomadic families in Merzouga.
- Lunch in Fez in a traditional riad.
- Lunch and cooking class in Marrakech.
- Pottery workshop in Fez.
- Weaving workshop in Tinghir.
- Visit to rose water extraction house in Kalaa Mgouna.
- Tea with nomads in the desert.
- Camel ride on the dunes.
- Demonstration of “Medfouna,” a traditional nomadic dish.
- Walking tour of the Ziz Oasis.
- Visit to Berber pharmacy (essences and aromas).
- Beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional excursions.
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Some lunches not mentioned as included.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to Casablanca for a panoramic tour of the city, beginning with the Boulevard de la Corniche, the seaside promenade, and the coastal road to Anfa, a distinguished district known for its luxurious villas. The tour continues to the exterior of the Great Hassan II Mosque (optional interior visit available). This is one of the most representative monuments of the 20th century. Transfer to Rabat, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast and visit of the Imperial City of Rabat. The tour begins with the Royal Palace "Dar el Makhzen", followed by the Kasbah of the Oudaya, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, the unfinished Mosque, and the Hassan Tower. Free time for lunch and continuation through fertile valleys to the Roman ruins of Volubilis for a guided visit. Proceed to Meknes, another Imperial City, to see its impressive walls and gates such as Bab el Mansour, the Agdal Basin, and Bab Lahdim Square. Free time for lunch (not included) and continuation to Fez. Arrival, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Fez starting at the golden gates of the Royal Palace. Continue to the southern viewpoint of the city for panoramic views of the medina, then to the pottery quarter to see how the famous Fez ceramics are made—and even participate in crafting one yourself. Visit the ancient medina with Bou Anania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain (one of the most beautiful in the medina), the Karaouine Mosque (home to one of Islam’s leading cultural centers and the University of Fez), and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Stop at the famous tanner’s quarter, unique in the world. Lunch (not included). Continue visiting the artisan quarters divided by trades. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Ifran, a charming mountain town often called “the Switzerland of Morocco.” Brief stop and continue through cedar forests to Midelt, then to Errachidia—the capital of the Tafilalet region. Short tour, then continue to the Ziz Valley. Free time for lunch and a walk through the oasis to discover traditional irrigation systems. Proceed to Erfoud, the ancient commercial center and gateway to the Sahara Desert. Transfer by 4x4 to the camp in Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
After breakfast, begin a 4x4 discovery of the Erg Chebbi dunes and surrounding desert areas. Follow tracks once used by the famous Paris–Dakar Rally, visit fossil quarries, and meet nomadic families in their tents to share tea. Enjoy the spectacular desert landscapes and palm groves. Stop in Hassi Labied for a walk through the oasis gardens and learn about the traditional Khettara irrigation system. Typical lunch included. Continue to Khamlia, a village of sub-Saharan origin, to enjoy its traditional African Gnawa music and dance. Return to Merzouga. Ride camels to admire the sunset over the dunes. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Breakfast and departure towards one of the most stunning landscapes of the journey—the Todra Gorges. Visit a women’s cooperative and see how traditional rugs are woven by hand, with the opportunity to contribute to one yourself. Free lunch and continue to Kalaa Mgouna, known as the City of Roses, to visit a traditional house and see how rose water is produced. Continue via the “Route of the Kasbahs,” a scenic stretch of fortified villages built of adobe with crenelated towers. Arrival in Ouarzazate, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast and visit of the Ouarzazate film studios, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” Continue to the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most impressive ksars, often used as a film set. Visit includes entry into a Berber home for a mint tea prepared by you. Free time for lunch and departure through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N’Tichka Pass. Arrival in Marrakech, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast and full-day visit of Marrakech: The tour begins at the Menara Gardens, whose 12th-century basin reflects the Atlas Mountains. Continue to the Koutoubia Minaret and a traditional Berber pharmacy with essential oils and natural remedies. Visit the Bahia Palace and the Jewish quarter. Walk through the medina to the famous Jemaa El Fna Square for free time and lunch (not included). Then enjoy a Moroccan cooking class in a riad with a local chef, preparing your own tajine dish (2-hour workshop). Continue through the artisans’ quarter to see local workshops and public ovens. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Marrakech airport.
