Morocco
9 days
Morocco Cities Tour
Enter a world of wonder and mystique as you touch down in one of the most alluring countries in the world. Step through the ancient medina walls and join the centuries-old trail of traders and nomads as they go about their daily life.
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We traveled in the off-season, which meant it was less crowded but colder. But this itinerary can be done any time of the year.
Day 1: Marrakech Airport Pickup
Our driver will pick us up at the airport today with a SoFe Travel Sign and a smile! It doesn’t
matter when your flight lands, we will be there to take you back to our hotel. Relax from the
flight or wander the medina before we meet in the evening. Our guide will take us to a
delicious traditional Moroccan feast with bellydancers to get excited for the days ahead.
Meals: Dinner at 7pm. Meet in the lobby.
Accomodation: Riad Maialou
Day 2: Marrakech: Exploring the Red City
Location : Marrakech, Morocco
After breakfast, our local city guide will meet us at our riad and show us around Marrakech.
Our day of adventure will include visits to the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque. After we have visited these monuments, our guide will escort us into the souks of Marrakech to introduce us to the local artisans who continue to use traditional methods for their handicrafts. As we wander, our guide will introduce us to the delicacies of Morocco in a casual food tour of the market with all homemade snacks.
The late afternoon and evening are left free for you to explore the Medina and Jemaa El Fna on your own or with new friends. Allow the mesmerizing calls to prayer, the jostling of the local merchants or the street performers take you on your own adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (casual food tour)
Accomodation: Riad Maialou
TODAY'S SCHEDULE
10am: breakfast at the hotel
11am: meet in the lobby to start the tour
2:30pm - 6:45pm: free time
7pm: meet in the lobby for the food tour
10pm or so: back in the riad to get some sleep
Day 2: Marrakech: Afternoon Freetime
Location : Marrakech, Morocco
The late afternoon and evening are left free for you to explore the Medina and Jemaa El Fna on your own or with new friends. Allow the mesmerizing calls to prayer, the jostling of the local merchants or the street performers take you on your own adventure.
Accomodation: Riad Maialou
Day 3: Marrakech - Cooking Class + Free Time
Today we have a very special foodie experience at Amal Center Cooking School. Amal is a non profit organization whose mission is to better the lives of disadvantaged women through job training and placement in the restaurant industry. They will teach us how to make delicious Moroccan tajines, couscous, and pastilla. We’ll pick herbs for tea in their garden and spend some time getting to know the ladies of Amal.
The afternoon and evening are yours, and we recommend making good use of your camera, sipping some tea in the city center to people watch, and soaking up the beautiful city of Marrakech.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (cooking class)
Accomodation: Riad Maialou
TODAY'S SCHEDULE
8am: breakfast
9am: Leave for cooking class
2pm: finish and free time
DAY 4: Drive to Fes
Location : Meknès, Morocco
We have some driving to do today (about 5.5 hours total), but plenty of stops and breathtaking views to break it up.
We’ll stop to stretch our legs in Meknes, where there is a calmer medina where shopkeepers are not as pushy to make a sale. While Meknes is quite large, the two main areas of interest are the Ville Impériale (Imperial City) and the manageable medina.
We’ll be sure to check out the grand Bab al-Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Next, we’ll visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis (think astonishingly well preserved mosiac floors!), a UNESCO protected site, founded in the 3rd century BCE, it remains incredibly well-preserved. We’ll have stunning views of the Rif Mountains, and learn some more of Morocco’s rich history.
Day 4: Arrive Fes
Location : Fes, Morocco
Highlights: Roman ruins at Volubilis and imperial cities of Meknes and Fes
Once we arrive in Fes, you will have some time to explore the city on your own. You may choose to take a hot shower relax, and enjoy this extra special, luxury riad that has a restaurant as beautiful as the rooms.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Riad Salam
Day 5: Free time in Fes
Location : Royal Palace, Meknes, Fès-Meknès, Morocco
After breakfast at the Riad, we will meet with our local guide to explore Fes, the oldest city in Morocco. You are welcome to soak up all the history from our tour guide or choose to wander solo to people watch, enjoy the food and views, or whatever! Our visit starts with the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco in the 16th century.
After a stroll through town visiting historical and ancient sites, including the famous Al Karaouine University, the oldest in the region, the tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, we will go to the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view of the whole medina of Fes.
Take the rest of the afternoon to relax, wonder solo, or laze around our riad.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Riad Salam
Fez - Hammam (Bathhouse)
Price : Nausikaa Hammam Package included - upgrades can be selected in Morocco
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Location : Avenue Ain S'men, Fès, Morocco
I was so torn whether to take you all to a very local place to get the full experience of these public bath houses or to take you to a more touristy one where it's less authentic but more comfortable.
The authentic hamams where only locals go and be a lot of nudity with a lot of strangers for some people not from that culture. The touristy places are fake and while they are fun, they are not a genuine cultural experience, something we at SoFe take pride in offering.
I think we found the perfect one.
We are going to go to a hamam that is a very nice local one where both locals and tourists go. Bring some bikini bottoms and be ready to go topless. In Moroccan culture, nudity between the same sex is common place and no big deal. If you would prefer to wear a top as well, you can. But I don't recommend it. You will be scrubbed by a lady working there, lathered up with lots of soap, and then you will soak in some flowered water.
Traditionally this is a place for women to chat, gossip, and hang out without the intrusion of men. If you have any questions, please ask. I really love the hamam experience, and I hope you will too!
The Nausikaa Hammam Package is included in your tour price and offers: Scrubing, soap massage, flowered water ( bathrobe, towel, glove, shampoo and shower gel)
You can choose for upgrades in Morocco if desired.
Day 6: Drive to Chefchaouen
Location : Chefchaouen, Morocco
Say goodbye to Fes this morning, we are going to the blue city Chefchaouen (approx. 3.5 hours).
During the drive today, we will have stunning views of the Rif Mountains or the chance for a nap.
Day 6: FREE TIME in The Blue City of Chefchaouen
Location : Chefchaouen, Morocco
Once we arrive in beautiful Chefchaouen, you have the rest of the day to wander this unique, colorful town.
Discover Plaza Outa el-Hammam, the main square named for the number of hammams which used to encircle it. Find a restaurant or café for a bite to eat, before browsing the many shops offering traditional wares. Visit the Grand Mosque and kasbah (old fortress or fortification) and tour the kasbah's garden, museum, and even some of its old prison cells.
As the evening approaches, ascend the path leading to the never used, white Spanish Mosque (20 to 30 minutes) to enjoy one last view over Chefchaouen as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel Dar
Day 7: Chefchaouen - Free Time
Price : included in tour
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Location : Chefchaouen, Morocco
If you're doing the hike, you'll be back for lunch, otherwise you have the whole day free.
The rest is up to you! The rest of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel Dar
Day 7: Optional Hike to Waterfall
Price : included in tour
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Location : Waterfalls Akchourاقشور, Akchour, Morocco
We’ll wake up a bit early today to beat the heat for our hike at Cascades d’Akchour.
About an hour away from Chefchaouen, these beautiful waterfalls and paths are well worth the walk (about 2-3 hours total).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Drive to Casablanca
Location : Casablanca, Morocco
After a late breakfast and some more last gazes at Chefchaouen, we will make our way to
Casablanca. We’ll crank up the Moroccan tunes on this beautiful drive and stop for views.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Free Afternoon in Casablanca + Special Dinner
Location : Casablanca, Morocco
Once we get there, we will have some time to explore Casablanca and enjoy our farewell
dinner.
Special Farewell Dinner - bring a "nicer" dress or top to dress up your jeans.
Day 9: Mosque & Farewell
Location : Mosquée Al Moustakbal, Casablanca, Morocco
This morning we will have an early breakfast so we can visit the Casablanca Mosque before
your flights.
Make sure your flight doesn’t take off until after 3pm so you won’t miss it!
We will take you to the airport any time today.
