9- Day Wonders of Morocco & Chaouen

Day 1: WELCOME TO TANGIER

Day 2: TANGIER – CHAOUEN – CASABLANCA

After enjoying a delightful breakfast, we’ll embark on a journey to the captivating city of Chauen, nestled at the foot of the Rif Mountains. With its origins dating back to the time of the reconquest of Granada, Chauen held a sacred status for centuries, being off-limits to foreigners. The name “Chefchaouen” in Berber translates to “Looking at the horns,” alluding to the two dominating ridges in the region.

Immerse yourself in the Andalusian influence that graces the blue city, evident in its charming streets, white houses adorned with patios, gabled roofs, and windows painted in shades of blue. The city is divided into two parts: the modern city and the medina. Like any Moroccan city, the medina lies at its heart, and you will pass through one of its seven gates to enter.

Noteworthy attractions within the medina include the vibrant Uta Al Hamman square, the magnificent Great Mosque, the historic Alcazaba, and the picturesque laundries, to name a few.

After this enchanting visit, our journey continues toward Casablanca, where a delightful dinner and comfortable accommodations await you.

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 FREE DAY

After a fabulous breakfast, you will enjoy a day off with half board at the hotel. You can walk at your own pace and enjoy the magic that the city of Marrakech offers you.

You can also choose one of the optional excursions as the tour to the Ourika Valley, a fertile area, with small villages of adobe houses hanging from the slopes of the mountain, or the visit to the Majorelle Garden, a beautiful garden designed by the Frenchman Jacques Majorelle in 1924.

Overnight and dinner at the hotel in Marrakech.

Day 8: MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – TANGIER

After a fabulous breakfast, you will enjoy the morning at leisure. You can walk at your own pace, enjoy the magic that the city of Marrakech offers you, and take the opportunity to make your last purchases.

At the agreed time you will leave for Casablanca, where you will have time for lunch (optional) and then you will continue the route to Tangier where you will check in at the hotel and enjoy the facilities or go out to enjoy the city during your free afternoon.

At the end of the day, you will have dinner and stay at your hotel in Tangier.

Day 9: GOODBYE TANGIER

After an exquisite breakfast and at the agreed time, transfer to the Tangier airport.