Morocco Tour
During this 3 week Moroccan journey, you’ll experience the highlights of Morocco while gaining a modern perspective on its culture. Explore iconic sites, engage in discussions about street art, and witness the dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.
The itinerary is tailored to your interests, ensuring a personalized experience. From vibrant cities in the north to breathtaking landscapes in the south, you’ll enjoy diverse experiences that showcase the country’s rich heritage.
Along the way, savor high-quality Moroccan meals, thoughtfully prepared to highlight the country’s culinary traditions. Our expert guides and driver will ensure you experience authentic Morocco—both old and new.
Looking for something special? Let us know, and we’ll create the perfect 3-week journey for an unforgettable adventure.
21 days
Casablanca
20 nights at hotels/Riads as specified in the itinerary
Breakfast daily
Hassan II mosque inside tour
3 bottled mineral water per person per day
A/C transportation depending on number of person
Local guides in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Essaouira
Monuments & historical sites entrance fees as per the program
All taxes
Personal purchases, drinks, lunch, tips, flights, travel insurance, Visa requirements, services not mentioned above.
Day 1
When you arrive at the Casablanca International Airport, our representative will greet you with a sign displaying your name and escort you to your private vehicle.
Casablanca, or “Casa” to locals, is Morocco’s largest city and economic hub. It blends Western influences with Moroccan heritage, seen in its cosmopolitan atmosphere and Moresque architecture. Your tour begins with a visit to Pl Mohammed V and the Grand Theater de Casablanca, followed by the striking Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Morocco and one of the few open to non-Muslims.
After exploring Casablanca’s highlights, continue your 3-week Moroccan journey with an overnight stay in Rabat.
Day 2
Once you finish breakfast, we will visit Rabat with guide. Then in the afternoon you’ll have time to relax and wander on your own. Perhaps a visit to the art museum or history museum.
Day 3
Shortly after breakfast, we’ll begin to explore Rabat, Morocco’s political and administrative capital. The city offers a clean central beach, an evocative Kasbah, and an attractive walled medina that remains less touristy than other major Moroccan cities.
Our tour starts at the Mohammed V and Hassan II Mausoleum, Rabat’s most famous landmark. Then, we’ll visit the Hassan Tower, one of the oldest mosques in Morocco. Next, explore the Kasbah of the Oudaïas, a historic citadel that occupies the site of the original Rabat fortress-monastery, the source of the city’s name.
Lastly after this fascinating exploration, continue your 3 week Moroccan journey as you drive to Tangier, located on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Enjoy an overnight stay in Tangier, soaking in the charm of this coastal city.
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Day 4
After pickup from your Tangier hotel, enjoy a scenic ride with stops at breathtaking viewpoints. Pause at Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, then visit the legendary Caves of Hercules.
Next, explore the Kasbah, a maze of narrow streets showcasing Rabat’s rich architecture, including a 15th-century city wall and Arab-Andalusian buildings that inspired artists like Delacroix and Matisse.
Continue to the Medina, where vibrant markets, communal ovens, and artisan shops bring local culture to life. This historic area also highlights the city’s Jewish and Christian heritage.
Experience authentic Moroccan cuisine and the lively souks filled with craftsmen and merchants. You may also visit iconic cafés like Hafa or Baba, once frequented by Paul Bowles and William Burroughs.
Finally, your guide will return you to your hotel, concluding a memorable chapter of your 3-week Moroccan adventure.
Day 5
After breakfast in Tangier, we’ll begin our journey to Chefchaouen, traveling through Tetouan, a charming town near Tangier. In Tetouan, we’ll have an hour to explore the old medina and capture photos of its most famous sights.
Next, we’ll continue our drive to Chefchaouen, where you’ll spend the rest of the day at your riad, nestled in the old medina. From there, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Rif Mountains.
After a day of relaxation and exploration, you’ll overnight at the riad, completing another memorable experience on your 3 week Moroccan journey.
Day 6
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, your 3 week Moroccan journey continues with a local certified guide. Enjoy lunch at a charming open-air café in the famous Outa el Hammam square.
Nestled in a wide valley between two peaks of the stunning Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is a hidden gem. The town, rebuilt by Andalusian refugees fleeing the Reconquista, is known for its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs, and artistic doorways that evoke the feel of the Spanish hills.
Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights, sounds, and smells of the medina. Browse the shops in the square selling woven goods, painted wooden home decor, and small sweets. Don’t forget to taste the town’s famous goat’s cheese, made from the herds of goats that roam the surrounding hills.
In the plaza, visit the walled fortress of the Kasbah and the ethnographic museum. Enjoy spectacular views from the rooftop. Chefchaouen is a small, safe city perfect for wandering at your leisure. The square in the heart of town is a peaceful spot to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
Day 7
In the morning, we’ll depart Chefchaouen and drive through Morocco’s vast agricultural fields toward Meknes, an Imperial City and former sultanate capital.
By lunchtime, we’ll arrive in Meknes, known for its winding streets, grand architecture, and historic fortifications. Highlights include the king’s tomb, the royal granary, and the stunning Bab el-Mansour gate.
Next, we’ll visit Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman site. Though only half of its 40 hectares have been excavated, key landmarks such as the Capitol, Basilica, and Forum remain. The Capitol, built in AD 218, was dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
After exploring these ancient ruins, we’ll continue our 3-week Moroccan journey to Fez for an overnight stay.
Day 8
Welcome to Fes, the most monumental of the Imperial Cities. The medina of Fès el-Bali, a UNESCO site, is a maze of narrow lanes, covered bazaars, aromatic food stalls, and craft workshops.
As you wander through its uneven alleyways, daylight filters through high gray walls. Stalls overflow with spices, dried fruits, fresh fish, silk, and leather. Generations of artisans still practice centuries-old trades in the same stalls as their ancestors.
Fes blends old and new—donkey drivers chat on mobile phones, and minarets rise among satellite dishes. Your tour includes Bab Boujloud, Mellah, and Jamaa Al-Karaouine, the world’s oldest university, founded in 859.
Before the end of our visit, you’ll see the Chouara Tanneries, where leather is still produced using medieval methods. Lastly, explore Medersa Bouanania, the spiritual heart of Fes, with its intricate geometric carvings and peaceful courtyards.
Day 9
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading into the souks for a delicious culinary tour. During this part of your 3 week Moroccan journey, you’ll explore three different food souks, each offering a unique taste of traditional Moroccan street food. Sample dried meats, milawi, harsha, briwats, soups, olives, and more.
One of the highlights of your tour will be the honey souk, where you can taste a variety of wild honeys. Learn about their distinct flavors and health benefits, and discover why honey plays such a crucial role in Moroccan cooking culture.
Next, you’ll visit a furnatchi, where the water for the communal bathhouse ‘hammam’ is heated, and a 400-year-old furan, or communal oven and bakery. These traditional places are deeply woven into the fabric of daily life in Morocco.
Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure—wander the vibrant streets at your own pace, soaking in the atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
After breakfast, transfer to the heart of the desert. The trip takes you through the middle Atlas Mountains, a cedar forest, and many Amazigh cities and villages. Continue through Azrou to Midelt, a handy break between Fes and the desert, where you stop for lunch (your own expense). Afterwards, continue along through the dramatic Ziz Gorge, passing the ancient holy city of Rissani, where you will find the ruins of Sijilmasa, at once capital and merchant stopping locale for the ancient caravan routes of the 8th century. Here you will see thousands of palm trees, before getting to Erfoud. Later, enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
At 9:00am, you will leave straightaway by a 4×4 vehicle to allow smooth driving in the sand, and visit the villages nearby for a closer contact with the Berber culture, before arriving in Rissani for a visit to a camel milk cooperative, and one of the best traditional markets in the Sahara. One market sells only donkeys and the other markets for sheep, goats and cows. Stop at el Khamlia village for an included lunch. Continue to the African village or “Gnawa village” for a short introduction to the music. In the evening, drive to the large dune in Merzouga to enjoy the sunset. A camel ride will take you to your desert camp for dinner, and overnight in a Berber tent.
Day 12
Early sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga will start your day. Afterward, return to your camp for breakfast before we head to Tinghir via Tinjdad. Once we arrive, we’ll begin the city tour of Tinghir, where many Jews lived during the 20th century. We will visit the Jewish quarter, the area where Jews coexisted with local Berbers, and the Jewish Cemetery. Afterwards, enjoy a walk along the beautiful valley and riverbanks to appreciate the oasis, over 40 km long, filled with palm trees and fruits. Additionally, in the north of Tinghir, we’ll visit the Jewish village of Asfalou and explore the famous Todgha Gorges, a 300m deep cut into the High Atlas mountains. If time permits, there will be an optional lunch.
Next, transfer to Kelaat M’Gouna along the Dades Valley. Kelaat M’Gouna is a large village famous for cultivating roses; expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there. Then, continue to the valley of Skoura and check in to “Jardins de Skoura”, one of the most astonishing properties in the area. Thereafter, enjoy your dinner there and overnight.
Day 13
Wander at leisure.
Day 14
After breakfast, explore the Skoura Oasis and visit the 14th-century Kasbah Amridil. Stroll through gardens north of town, passing almond and olive trees. Then, head to Ouarzazate, a historic trading hub where the Taourirt Kasbah stands. In the 1920s, it became a French garrison town, later transforming into Morocco’s film capital. Visit the Taourirt and Tifoultout Kasbahs, among the most beautiful in Morocco.
Next, explore the film studios where iconic desert scenes are shot. Then, roam the fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, featured in Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Alexander. Afterward, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, relax, and explore the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.
Day 15
An exciting day awaits in Marrakech, where heady sights and sounds will dazzle and enchant. First, our morning city tour includes Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said, both known for intricate tile work and floral-painted wood ceilings. Next, discover Berber culture at the Tiskiwin Museum, founded by anthropologist Bert Flint, with displays ranging from authentic tents and carpets to ancient jewelry. Afterward, visit Dar El Bacha, a stunning palace with colorful mosaics and Berber architecture. Then, enjoy lunch at Dar Bellarj (own expense) before unwinding with a traditional hammam. Following the 45-minute scrub with black soap, rejuvenate with a tonic massage. Finally, enjoy dinner at El Fassia and witness the evening spectacle at Jamaa L’Fna Square. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16
Today, you will visit Marrakech’s most beautiful palaces and monuments, starting with Badiaa Palace, built in the late 19th century. Next, explore the Koutoubia Mosque before heading to Jardin Majorelle. Gifted to Marrakech by Yves Saint Laurent in 1966, the garden, originally designed by Jacques Majorelle, preserves 300 plant species from five continents. Additionally, the Berber Museum showcases stunning 19th-century Moroccan garments, weapons, and jewelry. Afterward, enjoy lunch in the medina before strolling through its labyrinthine streets to visit the famous Souks, selling everything from leather to spices. In the afternoon, enjoy an exceptional cooking class with a local family. Finally, savor a Moroccan dinner with them before heading to your riad for the night.
Day 17
This morning, you will be transferred to Essaouira, with a stop at an Argan oil cooperative. First, learn about the traditional oil-making process from local women. To begin, the women crack Argan fruits to extract the kernels, then roast and cool them. Next, they grind the kernels into a thick brown oily liquid using a traditional rock grinder. Soon after, the paste is mixed with warm water and hand-kneaded to extract pure Argan oil. The leftover paste, known as Tazegmount, is protein-rich and used for cosmetics or animal feed. Afterward, enjoy a Berber lunch at the cooperative before continuing to Essaouira, where you’ll have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day in Essaouira, a small and easily navigable beach city. With its multicultural feel, shaped by Portuguese, French, and Jewish influences, Essaouira is a unique blend of history and culture. Thanks to its mild climate and expansive ocean sand, it ranks among Morocco’s top beach towns. Notably, the walled medina, added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2001, showcases 18th-century European military architecture in North Africa. As you stroll, narrow winding streets lined with colorful shops and whitewashed houses create a mellow atmosphere, with heavy wooden doors adding to the charm. Altogether, it’s a wonderful place to explore. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca via Safi, Oualidia and el Jadida. Safi was under protectorate by the Portuguese empire from 1488 to 1541, while the fortress built to protect the city, under Portuguese rule, is still there today. Safi is the main fishing port for the country’s sardine industry, and also exports phosphates, textiles and ceramics. During the Second World War, Safi was one of the landing sites for operation Torch. After Safi, stop at Oualidia for lunch on your own before continuing through el Jadida to Casablanca. Check in to the hotel and get ready for your farewell dinner at Rick’s Café. After the dinner, drive back to the hotel and overnight.
Day 20
Wander at leisure.
Day 21
Today, we will assist you to Casablanca airport for your flight.
Genuine Morocco provides guests with a complete and authentic cultural experience, including classic monuments, exploring contemporary culture, engaging with art and artisans, tasting unique cuisine, and discovering amazing Morocco cities.
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