Morocco Discovery Tour – 14 Days

AYA ECOLODGE

Morocco Discovery Tour – 14 Days

The Definitive Two-Week Journey: Imperial Cities, Sahara Dunes & Atlantic Soul

A masterfully curated odyssey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and living traditions — where every day deepens the story. This 14-day journey begins with the Atlantic whispers of Casablanca, ascends into the cobalt serenity of Chefchaouen, delves into the scholarly heart of Fes, crosses the snow-capped High Atlas, surrenders to the hushed grandeur of Erg Chebbi, and closes with the salt-kissed freedom of Essaouira’s ramparts.

 

More than a tour — it’s a rite of welcome. You’ll walk ancient medinas with local-born guides, share Berber tea in family-run kasbahs, listen to ancestral Gnaoua rhythms, and sleep beneath desert stars in a luxury camp. Every stop is intentional: Volubilis grounds you in Roman legacy; Ait Ben Haddou in cinematic myth; argan cooperatives in women-led resilience.

 

✅ All 4 imperial cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech)
✅ UNESCO treasures — Fes Medina, Ait Ben Haddou, Volubilis
✅ Sahara immersion: sunset camel trek + luxury camp under the Milky Way
✅ Authentic cultural moments: tannery tours, fossil workshops, Gnaoua music, argan co-ops
✅ Fully customizable — flexible start/end point, pacing, and add-ons
✅ Small groups • 4.9★ rated • Ethically guided • Logistically seamless

 

Designed for first-time explorers and seasoned travelers alike — this is Morocco, in full color and profound depth.

Aya Ecolodge

Tour Details

A thoughtfully paced itinerary (2–5 hrs driving/day), blending wonder, rest, and local rhythm.

 

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

🌊 Land at Casablanca Airport. If time allows, visit the Hassan II Mosque — oceanfront minaret, hand-carved cedar, one of the world’s largest sacred spaces.
🏨 Overnight in a refined Casablanca hotel.

 

Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat

🏰 Discover Rabat’s layered history: Kasbah of the Udayas (blue-white Andalusian charm), Chellah Necropolis (Roman-Islamic fusion), and the soaring Hassan Tower.
🌙 Overnight in a boutique riad in the medina.

 

Day 3: Rabat → Chefchaouen

🎨 Journey into the Rif Mountains to the legendary “Blue Pearl.” Wander cobalt-dyed alleys, meet wool dyers and weavers, sip mint tea on panoramic terraces.
🏡 Overnight in a family-run, blue-washed guesthouse.

 

Day 4: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

🏛️ Explore Volubilis — UNESCO Roman ruins with vivid mosaics and olive-press relics.
🕌 Continue to Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, Royal Stables, and Heri es-Souani granaries — echoes of Sultan Moulay Ismail’s ambition.
🪔 Arrive in Fes by evening. Overnight in a traditional medina riad.

 

Day 5: Fes – Full-Day Medina Immersion

🕌 With a certified Fassi guide:
→ Al Quaraouiyine University (founded 859 CE — world’s oldest operating university)
→ Chouara Tanneries (iconic vats — best viewed from artisan terraces)
→ Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and labyrinthine souks of metal, leather & spice
🌙 Evening free to relax. Overnight in riad.

 

Day 6: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud

🌲 Cross the Middle Atlas: alpine Ifrane (“Morocco’s Switzerland”), cedar forests, and playful Barbary macaques.
🌴 Descend into the Ziz Valley — a green oasis of date palms.
🦴 Visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud (hold 300-million-year-old trilobites!).
🏜️ Overnight in a desert-edge kasbah.

 

Day 7: Erfoud → Rissani → Khamlia → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

🐪 Rissani: birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty, bustling souk, caravan heritage.
🎵 Live Gnaoua music session in Khamlia — spiritual, rhythmic, deeply moving.
🌅 Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi’s golden dunes (1 hour).
⛺ Arrive at your luxury desert camp: private Berber tent, traditional dinner, drumming under the Milky Way.
🌙 Overnight in the Sahara.

 

Day 8: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge

🌄 Optional pre-dawn walk for sunrise over the dunes — silence, light, awe.
⛰️ Hike Todra Gorge’s narrow canyon beneath 300-meter cliffs.
🗿 Continue to Dades Gorge — surreal “Monkey Toes” rock formations, panoramic kasbah views.
🌙 Dinner & overnight in a family kasbah.

 

Day 9: Dades Gorge → Valley of the Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

🌹 Drive through the fragrant Valley of the Roses (peak bloom: April–May).
🎬 Explore Ait Ben Haddou — UNESCO earthen kasbah, star of Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Dune.
🏔️ Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) — sweeping vistas, Berber villages.
🟥 Arrive in vibrant Marrakech by evening. Overnight in a tranquil riad.

 

Day 10: Marrakech – Guided City Tour

🕌 Koutoubia Minaret (12th-century beacon)
🌿 Bahia Palace (Andalusian gardens, intricate zellige)
🪔 Saadian Tombs (16th-century royal mausoleum, rediscovered in 1917)
🛍️ Medina souks — spices, lanterns, textiles
🌇 Jemaa el-Fna at dusk: storytellers, musicians, food stalls, smoke & magic
🌙 Overnight in riad.

 

Day 11: Free Day in Marrakech

✨ Design your perfect rhythm:
→ Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum (vibrant botanical sanctuary)
→ Traditional hammam (steam, black soap, argan oil)
→ Moroccan cooking class (market visit + hands-on tagine)
→ Optional half-day Atlas escape: Ourika Valley or Imlil trek
🌙 Overnight in riad.

 

Day 12: Marrakech → Essaouira

🐐 Stop at a women-led argan cooperative — witness tree-climbing goats, learn about fair-trade production and Berber cosmetics.
🌊 Arrive in Essaouira: UNESCO-listed medina, Skala sea ramparts, bustling port, thriving artist scene.
🌙 Overnight in a seaside guesthouse with ocean breeze.

 

Day 13: Essaouira → Casablanca (via Atlantic Coast)

🐚 Scenic coastal drive north:
→ Safi — vibrant pottery workshops, Atlantic port
→ Oualidia — serene lagoon, oyster farms, flamingo sightings
🌇 Arrive in Casablanca by evening. Overnight near airport.

 

Day 14: Departure

✈️ Private transfer to Casablanca Airport — memories etched, heart expanded.

 

📌 Pacing note: Daily drives carefully balanced (2–5 hours), with frequent cultural stops, photo pauses, and local rest breaks. Ideal for all ages and travel styles.

What’s Included

✅ Private modern A/C vehicle (Mercedes minibus or SUV) + full fuel
✅ Professional English-speaking driver & cultural coordinator (14 days)
✅ All entrance fees — UNESCO sites, museums, monuments, gorges, kasbahs
13 nights in handpicked accommodations:
 • Riads in Rabat, Fes & Marrakech
 • Kasbahs in Erfoud & Dades Gorge
 • Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi (private tents, ensuite options)
 • Blue guesthouse in Chefchaouen
 • Seaside guesthouse in Essaouira
 • 4-star hotel in Casablanca
✅ Daily breakfast + 3 authentic dinners (Erfoud, Merzouga, Dades Gorge)
✅ Guided tours in Fes, Marrakech, Volubilis, Ait Ben Haddou
✅ Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (~1 hour)
✅ Gnaoua music session in Khamlia
✅ Bottled water provided daily in vehicle
✅ 24/7 local support — from planning to departure
✅ Flexible start/end: any city or airport in Morocco

What’s Not Included

❌ Lunches and most dinners (budget 100–150 MAD per meal)
❌ Soft drinks, juice, snacks, or alcoholic beverages
❌ Tips for driver, guides, camp staff, or artisans (customary & deeply appreciated)
❌ Personal expenses: souvenirs (rugs, fossils, argan oil, ceramics), spa treatments
❌ Travel insurance & international flights
❌ Optional experiences:
 • Traditional hammam: 200–400 MAD
 • Moroccan cooking class: 350 MAD
 • Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum: 70 MAD
 • Rick’s Café lunch (Casablanca)

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