Road to Casablanca from Tangier - 10 days
Road to Casablanca from Tangier - 10 days
Road to Casablanca from Tangier - 10 days
10 Days Starting in Tangier, Morocco and ending in Casablanca, Morocco
Visiting: Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Merzouga, Fes, Rabat
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
15-
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey from Tangier to Casablanca, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Morocco. Begin in the bustling port city of Tangier, then travel by high-speed train to the iconic Casablanca, home to the stunning Hassan II Mosque. Wander through the vibrant medina of Marrakech, marvel at the ancient fortified kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, and experience the dramatic landscapes of Todra Gorge. Venture into the Sahara Desert for a magical night under the stars at a Berber camp. Discover the medieval charm of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and the imperial splendor of Meknes. Conclude your adventure with a guided tour of Rabat, Morocco's capital, before returning to Casablanca. Enjoy guided sightseeing, traditional meals, and comfortable accommodations throughout this unforgettable Moroccan odyssey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier
Location: Tangier
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome! Upon arrival at Tangier Airport or Tangier city Port (Tangier-Ville) you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tangier - Casablanca. This morning, enjoy breakfast before boarding the high-speed Al Boraq train to Casablanca. The journey will take approximately 2 hours, with speeds reaching up to 300 km/h.
Arrive in Casablanca for an overnight stay, with your guide accompanying you throughout the transfer and train journey to ensure a smooth start to your trip. The afternoon will be at leisure, allowing you to explore or relax as you wish.
Day 3: Marrakech City Tour
Location: Marrakech
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning after breakfast we head to Marrakech to meet the rest of the group before embarking on a guided city tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.
Day 4: Ait Benhaddou - Unesco World Heritage Listed
Location: Ait Benhaddou
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Departing the city this morning we travel across the plains of haouz and reach the great High Atlas mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi n Tichka, we stop for lunch and then continue onwards with great views over the Mountains and valleys to Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built for defence purposes high on a hill and is a stunningly well preserved medieval city which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying on we continue south to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond – The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.
Day 5: Merzouga
Location: Merzouga
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Berber Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga – our base before we head into the Sahara. Depending on the time of year, spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before climbing aboard our camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night camping in the Sahara. If you would prefer to take a Jeep to the Berber camp, this can be arranged locally through your guide at no additional cost.
If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking.
Day 6: Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Departing early, we climb back on our camels disembarking for a truly stunning sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in Merzouga we’re back on the road heading for Fes. It’s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. We’ll pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way through the Moyen Atlas mountains. Just before Fes we stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort. Along the way we also start to see our first glimpse of Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. We arrive into Fes in the early evening.
Day 7: Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Fes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that often finish with dead ends – so be sure to stay close to the group! We also visit the dye-pits and tanneries before lunch in the medina. The remainder of the day is at leisure – why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).
Day 8: Rabat
Location: Rabat
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. Departing Fes this morning we visit the fascinating UNESCO listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, which date back to AD40. Continuing on we stop at the Imperial City of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. After lunch and some free time our final stop of the day is Rabat – Morocco’s capital where we overnight.
Day 9: Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rabat - Casablanca. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. After our visit to the mosque we say goodbye to our fellow passengers continuing on to Marrakech and check in to our hotel in Casablanca.
Day 10: Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Casablanca - Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to airport will be provided.
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at our Sahara camp.
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Accommodation
8 nights in 3-4 star hotels and traditional riads. 1 night in simple accommodation at a Sahara Desert camp (hotel alternative available).
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Train Ticket
Al Boraq high-speed Train Ticket from Tangier to Casablanca.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.
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Sahara Desert Experience
Camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert.
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Tour Guide
Escorted by a licensed English-speaking Moroccan tour guide.
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Specialist Guides
Specialist guides in some cities.
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Airport Transfers
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 10.
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Transportation
All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visa
International flights and visa are not included.
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Tips
Tip for your tour guide and driver.
We recommend you allow USD$2-3 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your driver.
Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles, including a high-speed Al Boraq train from Tangier to Casablanca and a camel trek or Jeep into the Sahara Desert.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights in 3-4 star hotels and traditional riads, with 1 night in simple accommodation at a Sahara Desert camp. A hotel alternative is available for the desert camp stay.
Age Policy
18yrs or 15yrs accompanied by an adult
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 8 nights in 3-4 star hotels and traditional riads, and 1 night in simple accommodation at a Sahara Desert camp. There is also an option to stay in a hotel instead of the desert camp at no additional cost.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. One of the dinners is a traditional Berber meal at the Sahara camp.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour is escorted by a licensed English-speaking Moroccan tour guide. Additionally, there are specialist guides in some cities.
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What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes all transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles. It also includes an Al Boraq high-speed train ticket from Tangier to Casablanca.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on days 1 and 10 of the tour.
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What activities are included in the Sahara Desert experience?
In the Sahara Desert, you can either ride a camel or take a Jeep into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You will also have the opportunity to star gaze and enjoy local food and music at the Berber camp.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, international flights and visas are not included. Tips for the tour guide and driver are also not included; it is recommended to allow USD$2-3 per day for the guide and USD$1-2 per day for the driver.
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What is the age policy for this tour?
The age policy for this tour is 18 years or 15 years if accompanied by an adult.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include exploring Tangier, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Todra Gorge, and Ait Benhaddou. Activities include guided sightseeing, camel trekking or Jeep rides in the Sahara, and visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.