The definitive Morocco Tour

Our 8-Day Iconic North & South Morocco Tour offers you the chance to witness the highlights of both North and South Morocco, from the famous city of Casablanca to the lush Middle Atlas. Explore the historic offerings of old Medinas of Fez, on this once-in-a-lifetime tour, over the course of eight memorable days.

An epic voyage spanning the best of Morocco

Embark on a eight-day journey across Morocco and fully soak in the culture of Morocco. The 8-Day Iconic North & South Morocco Tour awaits. Click on the itinerary days below to find out what adventures you can look forward to on each day of your tour.

€1,690 - €2,190

€1,290 - €1,690

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8 Days

7 Nights

12 Maximum

Small Group 12 Maximum

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Arrival & Departure in Casablanca

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco! On arrival at Casablanca Airport, you will be met by a Premium Morocco Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. While this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time, please note that hotel rooms are generally only available after midday, and that there will a Welcome Meeting with your Tour Guide tonight.

Transfer to a Hotel to spend the night. Notes: Please be aware that some travellers in Casablanca are being approached by locals offering excursions before their Premium Tours trip commences.

This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Premium Tours.

These guides are in no way connected to Premium Morocco Tours and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours.

We strongly advise our guests not to join any tour offered by unauthorised guides. Premium Tours assesses the safety of all optional excursions offered by our tour leaders. If you would like more information on the excursions available, please contact us before you travel or see the Premium Morocco Adventures.

Our tour will begin at Mohamed V airport in Casablanca. We will visit the famous and the biggest Mosque in Africa, Hassan II, which was built between 1987 and 1993. This will be a golden opportunity to see the skilful work of Moroccan artisans, revealing the richness and beauty of their handicraft.

Accommodation : Hotel Odyssee Center /

Tour Activities : Casablanca Hassan 2 Mosque

Meals Included: Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Fez

This morning after breakfast, meet your guide at 8am, We will make our way to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, enjoy the charming garden of Challa, surrounded by walls and beautiful defensive gates, built between 1310 and 1330. Later we will stop at Mohamed V Museum built in 1972, and we will visit the tombs of Moroccan kings Mohammed V, who died in 1962, Hassan II who died in 1999, the tomb of Moulay Abdullah the uncle of Mohammed VI and Hassan Tower which was built in 12th century.
Oudaya Kasbah which was built in 12th century and served as a military base for the Almorabits army in their defense against the Spanish army. The roof of the Kasbah allows a stunning view of the surrounding area. You will also get to see the 240 km long Abi-Regrag river , located in western Morocco between Rabat and Sala.

Travel North through the countryside towards the World Heritage site of Volubilis, (approximately 3 hours) The remains of this Roman city make an undeniably impressive sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Take a tour around the arches, basilicas, and superb mosaics along the Decumanus Maximus, many of which remain intact.

From here it’s a short journey out to the sacred pilgrimage town of Moulay Idriss, Once forbidden to non-Muslims, (IF TIME PERMITS) your next stop at ancient Moulay Idriss offers a great insight into traditional Moroccan life. Here the faithful gather to pay homage at the tomb of Moulay Idriss I – the great-grandson of Mohammed and the man who brought Islam to Morocco. Explore the delightful streets, perhaps sampling the famous nougat candy sold at street-side stalls. Continue on to Fes, arriving by evening (approximately 1.5 hours), the spiritual heart of Morocco.

Accommodation : RIAD AL MAKAN
Activities
Guided walking Tour Volubilis
Meals Included : Breakfast

Day 3: Fes Walking Tour

Enjoy the guided city tour of Fes. Begin with the entrance to the largest royal palace in Morocco. Continue with a panoramic view of the ancient medina. Enjoy an authentic experience at the traditional ceramic crafts village of Fes after that. Your next stop is Fes El Bali, the ancient town or Medina, which is a medieval part of Fes that has not changed for centuries. Optional lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the famous Al-Karaouine mosque, built by Fatima Al Fihria in 857. Al-Karaouine mosque became home to the University of Al-Karaouine, which is the first university in the world and the world's foremost center of learning at the beginning of the second millennium. The university was built by Fatima Al Fihria in 859, and, since then, it has become one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world. In the medina, visit also a Merdersa Attarine, which is a Coranic school. Complete the city tour of Fes with the leather Souq and the oldest Leather Tannery in Morocco. The tannery dates back at least nine centuries.

Next stop at, Funduq al-Najjarin – an 18th-century inn.

Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses. It is made up of three distinct ‘cities’, or quarters, well-preserved medieval old city – the mother of all medinas. the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali, arguably the world's most fascinating and confounding old city. Medieval Fes was one of the world's great centres of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and libraries are legendary, its mosques of great renown. Walk through the twisting streets and alleyways, passing donkeys piled high with goods, and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Filled with historic medressas and dye-pits, stalls loaded with fruits, herbs and soups, and where the squawk of chickens, smell of spice and sound of hammering of copper fills the air, it’s not hard to imagine yourself back in the Middle Ages. Car : 1 hours - Walk : 3 hours /

Tour experiences:
Guided walking Tour Fes
Fondouk Nejjarine
Mederassa Attarine
Al karawyin university
Potter & Ceramic Workshop and Tanneries
Meals included : Breakfast

Day 4: Fez - Ziz Valley - Sahara Desert - 500km

Meet at your hotel in Fes at 7am and embark on 7H drice, where we will meet different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city of Fes. In the way we will pass through the most modern and clean city in the country Ifran. This Berber name of Ifran means caves and it is nicknamed in Morocco as a little Switzerland since it is a very green town and is a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco because of its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifran is very known as well by The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by The king of Morocco Hassan II
and the king of Saudi Arabia Fahd. Where all classes are taught in English, it is an international university.

Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Zayda which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive through the ziz valley, considered Moroccan date basket, an old Cravan Route, from Sahara to Fez.

From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga appearing from the horizon. We meet our camel men, embark on an optional 1hour camel ride into the desert to spend a wonderful night enjoying these dramatic dunes, wonderful skies and stars at night, you may get involved in some drumming arround the fire with the berbers tonight, dinner in the campsite.

Accommodation: Luxury Camp Azawad
Activities : Camel Trekking / Desert camp
Meals Included : Breakfast / Dinner

Day 5: Sahara - Todra Gorge - Dades valley

Visiting Errisani and the Town of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco, Moulay Ali Chrif in the 17th century. This silent town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and its location as a crossroads between north and south brought the city to an important status of a former major caravan center. Up to now Rissani remains a major commercial center in the region, with a large souk, particularly lively today on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday. It was noted for its leather and goat skin trading in ancient ages.
127 km from Errisani the great canyons of Morocco Todgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike among those fabulous canyons.
Today we go along the road of 1000 kasbahs, since there are enormous Kasbahs on both sides of the road. Some of those old fortified houses are restored but unfortunately a lot of them are ruins. We drive up to visit the Dades gorge & valley which rises in the High Atlas Mountains, giving life to a huge Berber community by its rich agriculture, appearing with the green colors of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. This valley gives birth to a rose from which locals produces different cosmetic products like soap, perfumes and skin creams. Locals here celebrate this rose by organizing a national festival eachend of April. spend the night near the Ddaes gorge.

Day 6: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

9am, depart from the hotel, Getting to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, The gate of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th century
optional visit to the Cinema studios, Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-making location, with Morocco's biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese's Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005).

it is only a short drive to the kasbah Aït Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town's inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, around two families are still living within this Kasbah.

Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004).

We will then drive across the high Atlas mountains, to tizi n Tichka pass 2260 m, enjoy dramatic view and drive along the windy road, continue to Marrakech and check in to your hotel. This evening, why not head to the great square of Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public squares in the world, at nights, it transforms into a hive of activity. You may like to finish your day with a cup of tea at one of the roof-top restaurants overlooking the square.

Accommodation : Hotel Kenzi or similar
Activities : Visit to Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Ounila valley, 
Meals Included : Breakfast

Day 7: Marrakech Walking Tour

A Full guided tour will be scheduled to discover Marrakesh which is known as the "Red City". Marrakesh is the most important former imperial city in Morocco's history, it is situated near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountain. Like all the old cities, Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city The Medina and an very modern city called Gueliz built during the French occupation. Marrakesh has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna. The square is full of story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, snakes charmers and musicians. During the night the square turns into a huge open-air restaurant.
visit we will see The Koutoubia Mosque, built in the 12th century in the reign of Almoravid Dynasty. Next visit the The Bahia Palace is a 19th century building, consisting of rooms decorated with stunning stuccos, paintings and mosaics palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakech, Morocco. The Bahia Palace was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name of the Bahia Palace means in Arabic “brilliance”. As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards in the Bahia Palace.

will go among narrow streets and allies in ancient city. visit the souks, Walk through the streets of the old medina to Djemaa el-Fna, stopping off to taste some of the marvellous freshly squeezed orange juice from a local stall – this is sure to be one of the most delicious glasses of orange juice you’ve ever tasted! The rest of the day is free to explore. Maybe visit Le Jardin Majorel – or head back into the medina and practice your bargaining skills.

Activities : Guided walking Tour of Marrakech
Bahia Palace
Medina and Souks walking tour
Meals Included : Breakfast

Day 8: Airport Departure Transfer

According to your flight details, we will assist and transfer you to the airport, and thank you for visiting Morocco and for choosing Premium Tours as your trusted travel company for your Morocco Holidays.
Activities : Airport Transfer
Meals Included : Breakfast

Tour Accommdation

Tour accommodation

On your Iconic scenes of Morocco Tour, you will be staying exclusively in four-star hotels and Riads. But not all four-star hotels are the same. We know and trust the accommodation providers we use, and we choose them carefully based not only on their star rating but also on their location, service, value and character. With 10 years of experience in the industry, we have the knowledge, the experience and the local contacts to design the perfect accommodation package for your vacation.

We are very selective in getting just the right accommodation for each specific tour, and we are very proud of the selection of Riads and hotels we have put together. Some of these hotels are family-owned, just like ourselves, and we have a long-standing relationship with them all.

Tour Vehicles

Tour Vehicles
On a tour vacation, the journey can be just as important as the destination. That's why our tour vehicles are all of the highest standards, both in terms of luxury and reliability.

We choose our tour vehicles carefully. All our tour buses offer plenty of space to spread out, tinted windows, air conditioning and Seat belts. It's what you should expect.

We deliberately leave some seats empty. In fact, we use 18-seater Mini Buses, but limit the number of participants to 15. That's because we want all of our guests to be able to spread out, relax and enjoy the journey. This smaller group size is a core principle in our tours.

Please note: the vehicles shown in the gallery is the one used on our tours for max. from 2 to 15 guests. For any reason, should one of these become unavailable for your tour, we will endeavour to provide an equally luxurious and comfortable vehicle.

About your Tour Guide

Our reviews mention their tour guide by name
Perhaps the most vital ingredient of any tour is your tour guide. Acting not only as your guide but also as your driver, their knowledge and experience, passion and personality form the foundation on which any successful tour is built.
That's why we only work with the very best guides in Morocco. As our past guests know, our tour guides are a big reason why we're Morocco's best-rated tour operator, with 165 five-star reviews.

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED

Our driver-guides are qualified, experienced professionals who are committed to impeccable customer care and making your vacation memorable for all the right reasons.

COMMITTED TO YOUR SAFETY AND CARE

Your safety and comfort are paramount to us and to all our driver-guides. All our guides are experienced coach drivers with impeccable safety records.

EXPERTS IN MOROCCAN HISTORY & CULTURE

Our driver-guides are true experts in their field. Their knowledge of Moroccan history, culture (and where to get the best Mint Tea ) is second to none.

MOROCCAN BORN AND BRED

All of our driver-guides were born in Morocco and have lived here all their lives. What's more, they are passionate about our country, its culture and its heritage.

Thanks for Making us the best Tour Company in Morocco

Our Reviews

Please rate your leader's enthusiasm: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's approachability: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's local knowledge: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's level of organisation: 5 - Excellent

Please rate how well your leader communicated with the group: 5 - Excellent

Please rate how well your leader explained Responsible Tourism and how it relates to your trip: 5 - Excellent

Comments about your leader: I found Khalid to be very enthusiastic,approachable,extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I felt we were very lucky to have him as our guide.

Our Reviews

Please rate your leader's enthusiasm: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's approachability: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's local knowledge: 5 - Excellent

Please rate your leader's level of organisation: 5 - Excellent

Please rate how well your leader communicated with the group: 5 - Excellent

Please rate how well your leader explained Responsible Tourism and how it relates to your trip: 5 - Excellent

Comments about your leader:
Having been on another tour recently i have realised how amazing Khalid was / is. Super informative, communicative and caring for the group.

Areta W

Magical Moroccan tour ( Areta W )

Morocco Premium Tours is the best tour company in Morocco. You can find many tours and they are good but there is one thing that makes them the best: the tour is tailored to fit your needs. When we went to Morocco, we were only there for 4 days and Morocco Premium Tours contoured a tour to maximize our time in Morocco.

Wonderful trip with a great tour guide

We engaged with this small local family company to organize a 6 day tour from Rabat to Fez and Marrakech, based on good reviews we had read on line. We had family members joining us at different times and a change of plans at one point, so was somewhat complicated. Khaled worked with us from the planning stage beginning several months in advance through to the completion of the tour. He traveled with us and had local guides waiting for us at each point, and was available to sort out any complications or additional requests throughout. He was entirely flexible and beyond helpful throughout our time with him. We have lovely memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.

What is included in my vacation?

iNCLUDED

Included

Tour attractions

Hassan 2 Mosque
Rabat Tour
Volubilis Tour
Meknes Tour
Fez Medina walking Tour
Sahara Desert Camp & Camel ride
Todgha gorge Hike
Ouarzazate & Ait benhaddou Kasbah
Atlas Mountains
Marrakech Medina walking Tour

Hospitality

7 Accommodations
4 Evening Meals
All Breakfasts
1 Lunch

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Tour Leader
Airport Arrival Transfers
All local taxes
Air-Conditioned Car
Camel Rides
Airport Departure Transfers

Not Included

Airfares
Gratuity for the Tour Guide
Travel Insurance (required)
Dinner except:  Check Itinerary Included Meals
Beverages except Tea / Coffee with Breakfast & Evening Dinner
Laundry
Room Service
Monument Ticket and All Admission Fees
Telephone Charges
Leave No Trace

Sustainability & Responsible Tourism in Morocco

Responsible Tourism,Sustainability,Environment