Come and experience the rich culture and peoples, while experiencing five star Moroccan hospitality. Our VIP Morocco Tour will indulge you in some of the finest sites, sounds, tastes and accommodations available in this unique land.
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport
Here are some highlights of what you will see and experience on the Luxury Morocco Tour
Welcome to Morocco! Today you will arrive at the Casablanca Mohammed V international airport where you will meet your driver and be chauffeured to your hotel in Casablanca.
If you have an early arrival, you may want to take an afternoon guided tour of Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world. Its minaret has a height of 210 meters (690 ft) making it the tallest religious structure in the world. Considered as the most ambitious structure ever constructed in Morocco, the Hassan II Mosque rises above the Atlantic Ocean and dominates much of the city’s skyline. Dinner will be at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Doge or Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche or Superior Room at the Four Seasons 5★ Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, you will travel to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. While in this Imperial City, you will visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Andalusian Gardens.
Enter inside the 11th century fortress walls of the Oudaias Kasbah. Here you will find the oldest mosque in Rabat, the Kasbah Mosque which was constructed in 1150. This Kasbah was where Tom Cruise drove a BMW M3 in a car chase scene in Mission Impossible V: Rogue Nation.
Afterwards, you will visit Chellah, a fortified Muslim necropolis with a mosque, minaret and royal tombs dating back to the 14th century. It is a common sight to see stork nests occupying the top of the ruined minaret. The walled ruins are positioned on the Roman town of Sala, which you can explore its excavated Roman ruins of a forum, bath and temples.
If time permits, you may also want to visit the Royal Palace of Rabat where you can walk in the palace grounds and take a photo of the palace from a distance.
You will take lunch in Rabat and continue driving north into the mountains to Chefchaouen, the famous “blue pearl” of the Rif mountains in Morocco.
Dinner will be at the hotel.
Accommodation: Lina Ryad & Spa or Riad Cherifa 5★ Luxury
Today will be a full day to relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Chefchaouen. You will have guided tour of the city as you learn about the unique history and cultures found in this region.
You may want to take a hike up to the Spanish Mosque on a hilltop. This mosque was built by the Spanish in the 1920’s, but was never used. From the hilltop, you will have a spectacular panoramic view of this beautiful town.
Enjoy taking a stroll through the blue alleyways and blue-washed buildings and around the quaint medina. Some particularly interesting landmarks include a natural waterfall, a public communal laundry, community ovens and a kasbah.
Dinner will be in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Lina Ryad & Spa or Riad Cherifa 5★
Today will be an exciting day of ancient sites and more cultural and historical learning. After breakfast, you will depart for the spectacular Archaeological Site of Volubilis. You will take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore its extensive Roman ruins and mosaics.
After this you will continue on to one of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities of Meknes for lunch. The afternoon will be spent taking in a medina tour with a focus on the era of Moulay Idriss, his underground prison, gates, and famous mausoleum. A horse and carriage ride may finish the afternoon nicely.
From Meknes you will drive to Fes for a good night’s rest.
Accommodation: 5 star – Riad Fes or Palais Amani or Riad Laarousa or Riad Maison Bleue or Riad Karawan or Palais Faraj 5★ Luxury
After breakfast, you will take a full day guided tour of the famous ancient medina of Fes. In this 1,200 year old city, you will visit sites where very little has changed since the city was first established. You will be swept back in time as you wander through the labyrinth of streets and alleys, visiting the tanneries, bronze workers, mosques, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, carpet makers, the Nejjarine Square and Museum, Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and more.
You may want to enjoy lunch in the historic medina and than finish the tour in the afternoon.
Accommodation: 5 star – Riad Fes or Palais Amani or Riad Laarousa or Riad Maison Bleue or Riad Karawan or Palais Faraj 5★ Luxury
You will have breakfast at the hotel in Fes and will take a short stop in Ifrane, also known as ‘Little Switzerland‘, to photograph this beautiful modern town and perhaps enjoy one of their cafés.
You will then travel and try your luck at spotting Barbary Apes in the cedar forest and continue traveling through the breathtaking Middle Atlas mountain ranges until you reach your unique Kasbah hotel in the oasis town of Erfoud. Dinner will be at the Kasbah.
Accommodation: 5 star –Palais Masandoia / Standard Palais Masandoia Suite 5★
After breakfast, you will be picked up by 4X4 vehicles to take you to your luxury camping experience.
You will have the opportunity to take an unforgettable sunset camel trek. As day gives way to dusk, the changing colours of the dune will both amaze you and beg to be photographed. Dinner will be taken at your deluxe camping site in the desert.
Accommodation: 5 star – Authentic Superior Tent: Jaimas Madu
Deluxe Modern Tent: Marhaba Desert Luxury Camp
5 star Deluxe – Deluxe Modern Tent: Marhaba Desert Luxury Camp or Merzouga Luxury Camp or Jaimas Madu Luxury
This will be an early morning for great shots of the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you will be driven by 4X4 back to Erfoud where you will take your transportation to Tinghir. After a visit to the awe-inspiring Tinghir Gorges, you will travel to Ouarzazate and check into your hotel. This city is famous for its many foreign films that have been made in this location.
In the afternoon, you will explore the town and have some free time. Perhaps if time remains you may want to rent a dune buggy for an hour or two to explore this unique region. Dinner will be at your hotel.
Accommodation: 5 star – Le Berbere Palace (Ouarzazate) or Dar Ahlam (Ouarzazate) 5★
Today will be an exciting day of traveling to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains. In the morning, you will visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was the location for films such as ‘Gladiator‘ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia‘.
You may stop any time along the way to Marrakech to photograph the mountains and remote alpine villages.
When you arrive at your hotel you will rest from your busy day of travel and take dinner at the hotel/riad.
Accommodation: 5 star – Riad Kniza or La Maison Arabe or Jardin du la Medina or Riad Farnatchi or Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
5 star Deluxe – Hotel La Maamounia or Hotel La Sultana or Four Seasons or Royal Mansour or Villa des Orangers or Dar el Fenn
After breakfast, you will have a full day guided tour of Marrakech including the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other fascinating landmarks. In the afternoon you will continue on with a tour of the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and again through the famous Djemaa el-Fna to the intriguing souks (markets) loaded with fresh produce, spices, and a never-ending variety of Moroccan artisanal treasures. Dinner will be at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 5 star – Riad Kniza or La Maison Arabe or Jardin du la Medina or Riad Farnatchi or Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
5 star Deluxe – Hotel La Maamounia or Hotel La Sultana or Four Seasons or Royal Mansour or Villa des Orangers or Dar el Fenn
Depart in the morning for a picturesque drive to the beautiful Kasbah du Toubkal. Enjoy lunch at Kasbah du Toubkal and take in the gorgeous surroundings.
In the afternoon, you will take a half-day hike through the beautiful Toubkal national park. Learn from your guide about local customs and culture. Return to Marrakesh for dinner and night.
Accommodation: 5 star – Riad Kniza or La Maison Arabe or Jardin du la Medina or Riad Farnatchi or Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
5 star Deluxe – Hotel La Maamounia or Hotel La Sultana or Four Seasons or Royal Mansour or Villa des Orangers or Dar el Fenn
After breakfast, you may want to take a short walk around Marrakech for final shopping or exploration. Once you have had your fill of this fascinating city you will make your way to the coast to visit the artsy town of Essaouira.
Upon arrival you will check into your hotel and take a tour of the medina. Here you enjoy the fresh seaside air while exploring this unique medina and fishing town. Dinner will be taken at your hotel.
Accommodation: 5 star – Madada Mogador or Riad Chbanate or Riad Perle D’Eau (Ocean View Suites) or Villa De L’O or L’Heure Bleue 5*
Deluxe or Hotel Sofitel Essarouira & Golf 5★
You may want to wake up early today for a final walk through the medina or along the sea to ponder all that you have seen and experienced in Morocco.
After breakfast you will travel to Casablanca where your group may want to visit the medina or do any last shopping. Dinner will be taken at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 5 star – Hotel Le Doge or Hotel Sofitel Tour Blanche
Superior Room at the Four Seasons 5★ Luxury
Depending on your departure time, you will take breakfast at your hotel and be transported to the Casablanca airport thus bringing to a close your VIP Morocco Tour.
