11-Day Morocco & Essaouira From Agadir

Day 1: WELCOME TO AGADIR

Upon your arrival at the Agadir airport, an English-speaking assistant will receive you to provide with all the necessary information for your stay in the city and accompany you in the transfer to the hotel in one of our private vehicles and help you with the registration. The rest of the day will be to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace.

Agadir, a city located on the Atlantic coast in southern Morocco, founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century, then dominated by Saadites and passing through the control of France before belonging to the sovereignty of present-day Morocco, has quite an  interesting cultural mix.

This is an international tourist destination, so the harmony between the different cultures is experienced in every moment that you enjoy this beautiful city. You can walk along the beautiful beaches, stroll along “the corniche” or enjoy a refreshing drink watching the sunset from some of the bars or restaurants that the promenade offers.

At night you will have dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 2: AGADIR – ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to start the journey to Essaouira, formerly called Mogador, it was an important fishing port, which would later be known as the capital of the hippies. This relaxed and peaceful Moroccan town located in the west of Morocco and bathed by the Atlantic is the perfect place to disconnect and rest from the hustle and bustle that characterizes big cities.

In the Berber language, Essaouira means “wall” and travelers from all over the world do not miss the opportunity to explore this beautiful city with French, Portuguese and Berber architecture, its special climate and its delicious fresh seafood.

You will start the trip through the attractive Moroccan valleys bathed by orange groves, olive groves and farms. After your arrival in Essaouira, you will be surprised by the contrast of its medina bordered by walls and occupied by bazaars that are easy to navigate along the sea coasts. Its amazing beaches are the ideal place for surfing and visiting the port is almost the same as traveling back in time.

You will have free time to enjoy the local gastronomy (optional) and then continue your route along the Moroccan coast to Casablanca, first passing through Mazagan, a city of the Portuguese colony between the 16th and 18th centuries that was later abandoned and taken over by Sultan Muhamed III and renamed as “El-Jadida”, here you will visit the citadel with its huge carved stone walls and if possible you will go down to the Cistern.

At the end of the visit you will return to the road to Casablanca, where upon arrival you will register at the hotel where you will have dinner and stay.

Day 3: CASABLANCA – MEKNES – FEZ

After a tasty breakfast, we will visit Casablanca, starting with the Boulevard of the Corniche, the seafront promenade, and the coastal road, through which we’ll reach Anfa (old quarters of the historic city), a famous neighborhood in which its luxurious houses stand out.

The tour will lead to the exterior of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, a monumental and modern work (sliding roof and resistance to earthquakes) that holds the title of the third largest mosque in the world after Mecca and Medina (optionally, you can visit the inside). It is the most representative monument of the 20th century.

We will depart from Casablanca through the road and fertile valleys until we reach Meknes, a World Heritage Site and one of the four imperial cities along with Marrakesh, Fez, and Rabat, the former capital of Morocco.

You will visit the fortified city starting with its walls and great gates: Bab El Mansour Laalej, the largest gate in the country and North Africa; the Agdal pond, built for irrigation in the area; and the Lahdim Square, the epicenter of the city’s activity. Then you will have free time for lunch (optional).

Finally, we will arrive in Fez, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 4: FEZ

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will start our journey with a visit to Fez Royal Palace with its magnificent golden doors. These seven bronze doors, each of different sizes, represent the seven days of the week and the seven levels of the monarchy.

Next, we will explore the Medina, also known as the Old Quarter. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the Madrasa Bou Inania, which is an Islamic school. We’ll also see the Nejjarine Fountain, one of the most beautiful fountains in the medina and the oldest in Fez.

Additionally, we’ll visit the Al-Karaouine Mosque, a significant cultural center of Islam, housing a library with over 30,000 copies. This mosque is also the headquarters of the University of Fez. Lastly, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the most revered saint in Morocco.

During our journey, we’ll make a stop in the famous neighborhood of the Tanners, which is truly unique in the world.

Later, there will be an optional lunch opportunity. In the afternoon, we will continue our exploration of Fez, visiting its beautiful artisan neighborhoods that are divided by guilds.

Finally, we will return to our hotel to relax and unwind.

Day 5: FEZ – RABAT – MARRAKECH

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the imperial city of Rabat, the capital of the kingdom and the second most populous city in Morocco. The visit will begin with the Royal Palace of Rabat and the seat of government, Dar-el-Makhzen, where more than two thousand people reside.

Later we will visit the Kasbah of the Oudaya, a fortified space of Berber origin dating back to the 12th century, a World Heritage Site. You will continue through the Mausoleum of Mohamed V (10 years of work and the collaboration of more than 400 artists), the unfinished Mosque and the Hassan Tower, and monuments of the Berber dynasty of the 12th century.

At the end of the visit, we will have free time for lunch (optional) and then continue the route to Marrakech, where we will have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: MARRAKECH

After a delicious breakfast, we will begin your visit to the city of Marrakech, the magical red city.

Our visit will begin with the Menara Gardens, on the outskirts of the city. These gardens with a 14-hectare park in the center of which is an immense 12th-century pond. Later you will go to the city center to see the majestic Koutoubia minaret, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. You will also visit the Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century.

We will have lunch in the hotel and, later, you will continue the tour in a magical place: the Yemaa el Fna Square, declared a World Heritage Site.

In the morning, you will find sellers of orange juice and other fruit, wicker baskets, souvenirs, sweets, jewelry, dentists, healers, and commissioned writers. This universe becomes particularly fascinating at nightfall when the square is lit up with a thousand lights.

We will have free time on the afternoon and we will retourn to our hotel for accommodation.

Day 7: MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – BOUMALNE

After enjoying our breakfast, we will continue our journey towards Ait Benhaddou through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m altitude). There, we will visit its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which served as a backdrop for many renowned movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, among others.

In the afternoon, we will proceed on our way to Boumlane, crossing Ouarzazate and Kalaa Mgouna. Upon arrival, we will have dinner and stay overnight at our hotel.

Day 8: BOUMALNE – TINGHIR – ERFOUD

After breakfast, we will depart for Erfoud, stopping to visit the magnificent Todra Canyons where the rocks reach an altitude of 250 meters. In the afternoon, we will continue to Erfoud, where we will embark on a 4×4 excursion to the dunes of Merzouga. As night falls, we will return to our hotel in Erfoud for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: ERFOUD – TINGHIR – OUARZAZATE

After relishing an exquisite breakfast, if the clouds permit, we will have the wonderful opportunity to attend the captivating sunrise show amidst the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga (optionally).

At the agreed time, we will depart for Tinghir, where we will discover one of the most magnificent landscapes of our trip—the Todra Gorges. This remarkable rocky canyon is renowned as one of the world’s most spectacular, attracting climbers from far and wide.

We will have some free time for lunch (optional) before continuing our journey towards Ouarzazate, also known as the “door of the desert.” Along the way, we will traverse the famed “route of the kasbahs,” a series of impressive adobe fortresses featuring battlemented towers made of raw brick.

Additionally, we will pass through the enchanting “City of Roses” (Kelaa de los Mgguna), a small fortified village known for cultivating the damask rose—a highly prized species that thrives even in harsh conditions. Its blooming season extends from mid-April to mid-May, adding to the village’s allure.

Upon our arrival in Ouarzazate, we will embark on a brief panoramic tour of this captivating city before heading to the hotel, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night.

Day 10: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH – AGADIR

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to start your journey back to Agadir, you will make a stop on the way for lunch (optional) in Marrakech and then you will continue to Agadir where you will check in at the hotel and have the rest of the day free, to rest and say goodbye to the city.

At night you will have dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 11: GOODBYE AGADIR

After an exquisite breakfast and at the agreed time you will transfer to the airport of Agadir.

Have a good trip, or as you say yourself, Rihlat saeida!