Casablanca & Rabat sightseeing
Day 2 Full day Moderate
Explore Casablanca and Rabat — the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower — before heading up into the Rif.
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A twelve-day loop from Casablanca that keeps to the green half of the country. Take in Rabat on the way north to Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting blue city dating back to the 15th century, then give Fez a full day. Cross the Middle Atlas by way of Ifrane to Afourer, stop at the impressive 330-foot-high Ouzoud waterfalls and continue to Marrakech for the Bahia Palace and the square by night. Head down to Agadir for its old fortress, souks and a day at leisure, then follow the Atlantic north through Essaouira and its ramparts, the pottery of Safi and an oyster boat trip in Oualidia, with a last night in El Jadida.
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Highlights
Rabat
Chefchaouen
Fez medina
Middle Atlas
Marrakech
EssaouiraOverview
- 12
- days
- 11
- nights
- 13
- Destinations
- 12
- Breakfasts
- 11
- Dinners
- Small groups and families
- Group size
Route
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Chefchaouen
- Fez
- Ifrane
- Afourer
- Ouzoud
- Marrakech
- Agadir
- Essaouira
- Safi
- Oualidia
- El Jadida
Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca International Airport. Meet and greet, then transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a first orientation walk of the city or relax at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.
Dinner
Day 2
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Casablanca, then continue to Rabat, the white imperial capital, to visit the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Leave Rabat northwards for Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting blue city dating back to the 15th century. Dinner and overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 3
Chefchaouen - Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Chefchaouen, its shady medina and its white houses with blue doors, then drive on through the Rif mountains to Fez. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 4
Full day Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, the intellectual and religious capital of the country. Begin with a panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, then visit the bronze doors of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit the Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods and stroll through the endless streets of the world's largest medina. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 5
Fez - Ifrane - Afourer
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Afourer via Ifrane, the charming Middle Atlas resort town known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and the cedar woods that surround it. Continue across the mountains to Afourer, above the Bin el Ouidane lake. Dinner and overnight stay in Afourer.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 6
Afourer - Ouzoud waterfalls - Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the impressive 330-foot-high Ouzoud waterfalls, the tallest in North Africa, and walk down through the olive groves to the pools at the foot of the falls. Continue to Marrakech for dinner and the overnight stay.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 7
Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Marrakech, starting with the Bahia Palace, the residence of the old vizir, known for its intricate tile and wood carving decoration, and the Koutoubia Minaret. Free time in the afternoon, and the Jamaa el Fna square by night. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 8
Marrakech - Agadir
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive south to Agadir. On arrival, visit the old fortress that overlooks the bay and the city's souks. Dinner and overnight stay in Agadir.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 9
Agadir - Day off at leisure
Breakfast at the hotel. Day off at leisure in Agadir — the beach, the seafront promenade or optional activities arranged locally. Dinner and overnight stay in Agadir.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 10
Agadir - Essaouira
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive up the Atlantic coast to Essaouira. Visit the ramparts of the old port city, then free time to wander the medina. Dinner and overnight stay in Essaouira.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 11
Essaouira - Safi - Oualidia - El Jadida
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Safi city, a short orientation of the famous pottery market. Continue to Oualidia for a boat trip to see the oyster beds, then on to El Jadida. Dinner and overnight stay in El Jadida.
Breakfast · Dinner
Day 12
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to the airport.
Breakfast
Included activities
Discover the blue city
Day 3 Half day Moderate
Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting blue city dating back to the 15th century, one of the country's most photographed places.
Full day tour of Fez
Day 4 Full day Active
A panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, the bronze doors of the Royal Palace, the Medersas, the artisan workshops and the endless streets of the world's largest medina.
Ouzoud waterfalls
Day 6 Half day Active
The impressive 330-foot-high Ouzoud waterfalls, with a walk down through the olive groves to the pools at the foot of the falls.
Bahia Palace & the square by night
Day 7 Full day Moderate
The Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Minaret, free time in the afternoon, then the Jamaa el Fna square by night.
Old fortress & souks of Agadir
Day 8 Half day Moderate
The old fortress overlooking the bay of Agadir, and the city's souks.
Ramparts of Essaouira
Day 10 Half day Light
The ramparts of Essaouira and its old port city, with free time to wander the medina.
Safi pottery market & Oualidia oyster boat trip
Day 11 Full day Light
A short orientation of the famous pottery market in Safi, then a boat trip at Oualidia to see the oysters.
Accommodation
These are our featured stays for this tour. Hotel allocation depends on availability and seasonality, so you may be assigned any hotel from our selection.
Featured riad · MarrakechCharm
From $2,099
11 nights' accommodation in Charm-category hotels and riads along the route.
Hotel allocation depends on availability and seasonality — you may be assigned any hotel from our selection, always of the same or a higher category.
All hotels rated 4+ by our travellersWhere you sleep
- CasablancaOum Palace or similar
- ChefchaouenParador or similar
- FesHotel Escale or similar
- AfourerLake-view hotel
- MarrakechHotel Meryem or similar
- Agadir · 2 nightsBeachfront hotel
- EssaouiraMedina riad
- El JadidaHotel La Place or similar
What's included
- Small groups and families
- 11 nights' accommodation
- 12 breakfasts
- 11 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary
- Modern transport
Not included
- International flights to and from Morocco
- Personal expenses
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips for driver and guides (USD 10 per person per day)
- Optional activities on the free day in Agadir
Choose your departure
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Personalization options
Extra nights
Extend your stay with additional nights before or after the tour, in Casablanca or Marrakech.
Private tour
Travel exclusively with your own party or family, with a private guide and private services throughout the trip.
Additional information
Important notes
- The walk down to the pools at the foot of the Ouzoud waterfalls, and back up, is on uneven paths through the olive groves — comfortable shoes are recommended.
- During Ramadan and the Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), every planned activity goes ahead as usual, but some shops, restaurants and local services may close or keep reduced hours as many people take time off to celebrate. These holidays follow the lunar calendar, so their exact dates change every year.
- In July and August Morocco is an extremely popular destination for local and international visitors: intense traffic can affect schedules, and temperatures remain consistently high.
- Because of the nature of the excursions and the terrain, this trip is not suitable for travellers with reduced mobility. It can however be taken privately, with a dedicated guide, an itinerary designed around easier-access routes and a pace dictated by you; the traveller must be accompanied at all times by a dedicated companion who can assist in situations such as getting in and out of the vehicle and on excursions.
Offer conditions
- Accommodation is at the hotels indicated; if a change is ever necessary, the replacement will always be of the same or a higher category. Hotel classification is not standardised across all countries, so criteria may differ depending on the destination's own standards.
- In adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reason deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
- If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or would prefer this tour as a private experience for you and your group, contact us before booking to ensure your needs can be met.
- While on the road, the vehicle is unlikely to be equipped with Wi-Fi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops are made on long journeys. We recommend buying a new SIM card at the airport or setting up an eSIM before travel to guarantee an internet connection.
Why travellers book with us
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Real stories from travellers who fell in love with Morocco
Mohamed guides our journeys through Morocco. He has also led Morocco itineraries for international tour operators, where travellers named him personally in five-star public reviews. Their words, not ours:
The best tour guide I have ever traveled with. His deep knowledge of Moroccan history, culture and geography made every day both educational and enjoyable.
He added texture and depth to our experience with his heartfelt personal stories, which both educated and brought meaning to many of the sites we visited.
He not only showed us this beautiful country, he made sure we were safe, welcomed us as warmly as a family member and ensured that we had a fully immersive experience. He was knowledgeable, accommodating and patient.
He went out of his way to show us places that gave us the flavor of Morocco, not just the tourist spots. I highly recommend this tour, but it wouldn't have been the same with a different guide.
Mohamed rose to the occasion in dealing with a difficult situation, although it was completely outside of his control — he took it upon himself to rectify it, often on his own personal time.
When I asked Mohammed for recommendations for hammams, hot air balloon experiences and famous hotels in Marrakech, he was very nice, kind and patient in responding and suggesting different places.
The tour guide Mohamed Mahfod, with his extensive knowledge of his country and culture, made the best he could to make us feel welcomed to his country and to leave with the desire to come back for more.
Excerpts from public Trustpilot reviews of tours Mohamed guided, quoted with his permission.
Frequently asked
Are international flights included?
No — this is a land-only package. The tour begins with your arrival in Casablanca and ends with your departure transfer to the airport, and you book your own flights. We're happy to advise on which arrival and departure times work best with the itinerary.
How many meals are covered?
The package includes 12 breakfasts and 11 dinners across the circuit. Lunches are not included, which keeps midday stops flexible.
Who is this tour for?
It runs in small groups and is well suited to families: the driving stages are shorter than on our desert circuits, and there is a full day off at leisure in Agadir plus free time in Marrakech and Essaouira.
How high are the Ouzoud waterfalls?
The falls drop about 330 feet — roughly 100 metres — which makes them the tallest in North Africa. Reaching the pools at the foot of the falls means walking down and back up through the olive groves, so bring comfortable shoes.
What can I do on the free day in Agadir?
Day 9 is yours: the beach, the seafront promenade, the marina or optional activities arranged locally. These are not part of the package price.
What kind of vehicle is used?
Modern, air-conditioned transport throughout, sized to the group. Rest stops are made on the longer stretches.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In July and August Morocco is hugely popular with local and international visitors, traffic can affect schedules and temperatures stay consistently high. During Ramadan and Eid al-Adha all planned activities go ahead as normal, but some shops, restaurants and services may close or keep reduced hours; these holidays follow the lunar calendar, so their dates shift each year.
Which hotels will I stay in?
You stay in the featured hotels of your chosen category, but allocation depends on availability and seasonality, so you may be assigned any hotel from our selection — always of the same or a higher category. Keep in mind that hotel classification isn't standardised worldwide, so criteria can differ from country to country.
Will I have internet on the road?
The vehicle is unlikely to have Wi-Fi or on-board toilets, though rest stops are made on long stretches. We recommend buying a local SIM at the airport or installing an eSIM before travelling to stay connected.