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Morocco in Slow Motion: 12-Day Journey Through Culture & Calm

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Duration

12 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais

Overview

Slow down and immerse yourself in Moroccan life with a 12‑day journey crafted for those who value cultural depth and relaxed rhythms over rush. Perfect for couples, creatives, and curious travelers seeking quiet charm, this itinerary flows from seaside towns and historic medinas to desert passes and mountain vistas.

Itinerary

Morocco Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca Arrival

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Hassan II Mosque

Arrive in Casablanca, meet your private English-speaking driver, then soak up Atlantic views at the Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, and Medina. Unwind with café-terrace coffee before an easy evening in the city.

Mood: Coastal welcome · Easy exploration · Terrace coffee time

  • Arrival:Casablanca Airport
  • Visit:Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Medina
  • Activity:Café terrace coffee
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Casablanca
  • Accommodation:Hotel in Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca ➔ Essaouira (360 km)

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Essaouira

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Essaouira. Arrive in this windswept fishing town for a relaxed afternoon strolling ramparts, browsing art galleries, and savoring fresh seafood by the sea.

Mood: Ocean breeze · Artisan stroll · Seafood delight

  • Drive:Coastal route to Essaouira
  • Activity:Ramparts walk, art galleries
  • Dinner:Fresh seafood restaurant
  • Accommodation:Hotel in Essaouira

Day 3: Essaouira ➔ Marrakech (190 km)

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Jemaa el-Fna Square

Head inland to Marrakech. Spend the evening at Jemaa el-Fna Square—watch storytellers, sample street-food, or simply sip mint tea while the souk lights come alive.

Mood: Market buzz · Street-food sampling · Evening lantern glow

  • Drive:To Marrakech
  • Evening:Jemaa el-Fna Square experience
  • Dinner:Street food or local restaurant
  • Accommodation:Riad in Marrakech

Day 4: Marrakech Guided City Tour

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Majorelle Gardens

Explore Marrakech at a gentle pace with a local guide. Wander Majorelle Gardens, the Bahia Palace, and Saadian Tombs. Optional artisan workshops let you try tile-making or cooking.

Mood: Garden serenity · Cultural discovery · Hands-on workshops

  • Guided Tour:Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs
  • Optional:Artisan workshops
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Marrakech
  • Accommodation:Riad in Marrakech

Day 5: Marrakech ➔ Ouarzazate (193 km)

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Aït Benhaddou

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, admiring mountain vistas. In Ouarzazate, visit Aït Benhaddou’s kasbah and drift through the film studios before a calm evening in town.

Mood: Mountain crossing · Ancient kasbah · Cinematic charm

  • Drive:High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
  • Visit:Aït Benhaddou, Film Studios
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Ouarzazate
  • Accommodation:Hotel in Ouarzazate

Day 6: Ouarzazate ➔ Todgha Gorge (160 km)

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Todgha Gorge

Travel the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to Todgha Gorge. Enjoy a mindful canyon walk, optional rock-climbing, or a pause in a Berber nomad cave. Evening brings quiet mountain views.

Mood: Canyon meditation · Adventure options · Mountain stillness

  • Drive:Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
  • Activity:Todgha Gorge walk
  • Optional:Rock-climbing, Berber cave visit
  • Dinner:Local restaurant near Todgha Gorge
  • Accommodation:Hotel near Todgha Gorge

Day 7: Todgha ➔ Fes (462 km)

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Ifrane

Drive north through Berber villages and cedar forests, pausing for a picnic in Ifrane’s alpine-style park. Arrive in Fes for a relaxed dinner and evening stroll in the ancient medina.

Mood: Alpine detour · Forest picnic · Medina twilight

  • Drive:Through Berber villages and cedar forests
  • Stop:Ifrane, picnic in alpine park
  • Evening:Medina stroll in Fes
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Fes
  • Accommodation:Riad in Fes

Day 8: Fes Cultural Immersion

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Fes Medina

Spend a leisurely day in Fes’s medina. Visit the Karaouine University, Moulay Idriss II’s Mausoleum, and hidden artisan souks. Optional hammam or mosaic-making workshop for ultimate relaxation.

Mood: Historic depth · Artisan exploration · Spa serenity

  • Visit:Karaouine University, Moulay Idriss II’s Mausoleum, Artisan Souks
  • Optional:Hammam, Mosaic-making workshop
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Fes
  • Accommodation:Riad in Fes

Day 9: Fes ➔ Chefchaouen (62 km)

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Chefchaouen

A short morning drive brings you to Chefchaouen’s iconic blue alleys. Afternoon at leisure to wander, shop for local crafts, and enjoy sunset tea overlooking the town.

Mood: Blue-hued calm · Craft shopping · Sunset tea ritual

  • Drive:To Chefchaouen
  • Activity:Blue alleys walk, craft shopping
  • Evening:Sunset tea
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Chefchaouen
  • Accommodation:Riad in Chefchaouen

Day 10: Chefchaouen ➔ Tangier (112 km)

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Tangier

Descend to Tangier and explore Hercules Cave and the Strait of Gibraltar viewpoints. Evening free for bazaar browsing or seaside cocktails.

Mood: Coastal vistas · Cave discovery · Bazaar breeze

  • Drive:To Tangier
  • Visit:Hercules Cave, Strait of Gibraltar viewpoints
  • Evening:Bazaar or seaside cocktails
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Tangier
  • Accommodation:Hotel in Tangier

Day 11: Tangier ➔ Asilah ➔ Rabat (206 km)

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Asilah

Coastal drive to Asilah’s whitewashed medina, then onward to Rabat. In the capital, glimpse the Kasbah of the Udayas and Chellah Gardens before dinner.

Mood: Whitewashed charm · Garden wander · Sunset in Rabat

  • Stops:Asilah, Rabat
  • Visit:Asilah Medina, Kasbah of the Udayas, Chellah Gardens
  • Dinner:Local restaurant in Rabat
  • Accommodation:Hotel in Rabat

Day 12: Rabat ➔ Casablanca Departure (87 km)

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Rabat

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final stroll along Rabat’s corniche or a quick visit to Hassan Tower, then transfer to Casablanca airport. Depart refreshed and inspired.

Mood: Grand finale · Coastal farewell · Smooth departure

  • Optional Visit:Rabat Corniche, Hassan Tower
  • Transfer:To Casablanca Airport
  • End of Services:Farewell

Optional Activities

摩洛哥哈曼水疗,蒸汽浴室内部

Moroccan Hammam Spa

阿拉伯书法课程,导师展示书法技巧

Arabic Calligraphy

阿拉伯书法课程,导师展示书法技巧

Leather making workshop

传统摩洛哥烹饪工作坊

Cooking Workshops

陶瓷制作工坊,陶器在转盘上成型

Ceramic Workshop

陶瓷制作工坊,陶器在转盘上成型

Rock climbing/Hiking

陶瓷制作工坊,陶器在转盘上成型

Hanna tattoo

Fes Music Festival

Map

Tour Inclusions

Meals

  • All breakfasts
  • 11 dinners

Transport

  • Local english speaker driver
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport or your preferred location
  • Private transport with A/C and Fuel costs

Accommodation

  • 11 Night in 3-, 4-star hotels

Activities

  • Visit berber family in desert
  • Local guide in Ait ben hadou, Fes, Marrakesh

Other

  • Moroccan sim card

Booking does not include:

Beverages / Lunches / Personal Spending / Tips for guides and driver / Travel Insurance / anything not mentioned above.

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Durations

12 days

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