Art and Soul of Morocco Luxury Tour

View of Chefchaouen Blue city in Morocco

What to expect on this itinerary

This 10-day tour in the northern triangle of destinations celebrates both heritage and design, while riad accommodations enhance the feel of the past. Journey into Morocco’s heartlands as art and soul come together in centuries-old destinations. Imagine atmospheric towns with exquisite décor, dramatic landscapes, and the decadence of a blud city. Explore Fes for icons and surprises, Meknes for intricate art and stories, and Chefchaouen for a blissful break amid five centuries of tradition.

Countries Visited

Morocco

Places Visited

Fes, Meknes, Chefchaouen

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Fes – Gazing at the Minarets

You will touch down at Fes’ international airport. Fes sits in a natural bowl with seemingly endless swathes of whitewashed buildings that rise from its slopes. The city is a baffling sight from above, especially with the profusion of satellite dishes that mark all the flat roofs. Minarets and domes dot the cityscape. Your initial view of the city will provide an impression of the city’s scale before you descend into it. You will check in to your boutique riad before enjoying an orientation tour with your guide.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Fes – Intimate Foodie Tour

Day 3

Fes – The History of an Imperial City

Day 4

Meknes – Morocco’s Spiritual Soul

Day 5

Meknes – Grandeur and Grace

Day 6

Meknes – Artist Tour of an Artisanal City

Day 7

Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl

Day 8

Chefchaouen – Moroccan Cooking Class

Day 9

Chefchaouen – Rif Mountain Adventure

Day 10

Chefchaouen – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Surround yourself with beautiful shades of blue with a 3-day stay in Chefchaouen
  • Focus on food as you explore the walled city of Fes with a private guide that will lead you through the souks
  • Bask in the inimitability of Meknes, which is an Imperial city that has been Morocco’s artistic capital for centuries
  • Explore the Rif Mountains on a guided hike and bask your muscles in a Moroccan hammam experience
  • Feel the spirituality in Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s historic Islamic heart
  • Discover the sublime sights that were left behind by the country’s former dynasties, such as mosques, mosaics, madrassas, minarets, tombs, palaces, and much more
  • Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the kasbahs by staying in boutique riad accommodation
  • Learn the ancient art of damasquinerie with a master craftsman in Meknes

Detailed Description

Soulful secrets abound in Morocco’s heartlands, and 3,000 years of stories can be found within a small triangle of destinations in the country’s north. Three religions were introduced here, and Mohammed’s great-grandson Moulay Idriss founded the city of Fes in addition to Islam. More than a millennia after the Romans, Jewish immigrants and Andalusian Moriscos brought their own influence to a land of Riffians.

Morocco’s northern triangle deserves more than a few days. This handcrafted 10-day tour provides an in-depth exploration of a landscape and includes three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will begin your trip in Fes, where you will have several days to awaken your senses. The following day will use food as a focus to explore the changing artistic styles of the city. You will visit gardens and palaces that date back to different dynasties to create a detailed picture of the development of Morocco’s Islamic art.

The next day, you will travel to Meknes after stopping at Volubilis. Volubilis was built by the Romans and was where Christianity was introduced to Northwest Africa. The city now waits in a redolent state of ruin. Moulay Idriss is nearby, which is Morocco’s holiest city and a superb destination for exploring the serenity of Islam. Your three nights in Meknes will be about art because this Imperial city is Morocco’s artisanal capital. Everything in Meknes is a work of art.

You will end your customized tour in Morocco’s most sublime destination of Chefchaouen. Here, you will visit a Riffian village en route for a glimpse of Berber culture. Your experience in the blue city will be relaxing. Mountains surround Chefchaouen, and many hiking trails begin from the town’s higher gate. After the energy of Fes and the art of Meknes, Chefchaouen will complete your journey into the soul of Morocco.

Starting Price

$13,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Morocco Vacation Review: Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, Medinas, Desert, Camel Ride, Gardens, Museums, Cooking Class, 11 Nights

We had the most amazing time in Morocco, thanks to our wonderful Zicasso trip planners. From the very beginning of the planning stages, our agents were not only super-accommodating, but provided great ideas to make our trip as special as could be!

Once we landed, our guide and driver made sure we were comfortable throughout our trip. We visited Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes, and Chefchaouen. Each of these destinations were special in their own way and we had amazing tours in the medinas, visited gardens and museums, had a cooking class and, of course, a wonderful night in the desert.

None of this could have been possible without the expertise of the entire team at the travel agency. The logistics were impeccable, the hotels so beautiful, and suggestions for shopping and meals were perfect as well!

We cannot thank the team enough for such a special experience and we hope to work with them in the future! Thank you so much!

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Morocco Vacation Review: Marrakech, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Hot-Air Balloon Ride, Desert, Medina, Local Cuisine, 6 Nights

Our trip to Morocco was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our driver was excellent and an excellent companion throughout the journey—reliable, friendly, and always helpful.

The guided tour through the medina in Marrakech with our guide was a standout experience, especially with the bonus of dining at a fantastic restaurant he recommended. Two major highlights of the trip were the unforgettable hot-air balloon ride and our magical night in the desert.

Although our time in Casablanca was brief, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide in Rabat was knowledgeable and made the experience engaging and informative. We ended our trip in the stunning town of Chefchaouen, where another guide provided an exceptional tour—he was informative and passionate about his city.

The accommodations were perfect at every stop, and we truly appreciated the welcome gifts and meals provided by Zicasso's travel specialist and his team. Their attention to detail made all the difference.

I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone planning a trip to Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience that I will be sharing with friends and family for years to come.

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Morocco Trip Review: Atlas Mountains, Fes, Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Food Tour, Photography, 11 Nights

Our trip with Zicasso’s tour company was wonderful. The agent really listened to our specific needs and designed a great trip for us. The country, of course, was wonderful, but the agency was what made the trip amazing. They chose the properties and knocked it out of the park. We loved all our riads and each had fabulous food, so we rarely went elsewhere.

Our trip around Morocco from north to south included a lot of driving. The driving agency, specifically our driver, was amazing. He spoke excellent English and knew his country well. He also had a fun personality and the heart of a servant. He literally made our trip. We were sad to say goodbye. We also enjoyed all our guides at each location. 

Besides the Fes market foot tour, the best was the two photo tours arranged by our travel company. We had one in Chefchaouen and one in Marrakech. This entailed a professional photographer leading us to beautiful architectural or scenic spots and capturing us in them. What a memory. My Instagram will be blowing up!! Ha ha. Seriously though, we have some great shots and memories. 

Another highlight was horseback riding in the Atlas Mountains. It was just us and our guide, and we saw no other people in the stunning countryside and mountains during our three-hour ride. So fantastic. I can't say enough good things about this trip. We loved it.

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Morocco Trip Review: Agafay Desert, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Sidecar Motorcycle Ride, Mosques, Tanneries, 2-Week Tour

We enjoyed our tour in Morocco, mainly for the opportunity to explore different places and learn more about their customs and history. The people has been very attentive and the itinerary was very interesting and well organized.

Our driver did a very good job, he was always available and on time. The hotel and riads were excellent, but in some cases their location was not the best.

Many things to remember, but we just would like to mention the Sidecar motorcycle tour and the Agafay desert visit, both from Marrakesh. We also liked the visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the city tour in Rabat and the visit to the tanneries in Fes.

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Morocco Vacation Review: Casablanca, Moulay Idriss, Dades Gorge, Desert Camp, Private Tours, Hiking, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Our 13-day trip to Morocco with Zicasso’s travel company exceeded our expectations and included many wonderful surprises! The quality of the accommodations and tour guides was top-notch, with a private tour in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and a private dining experience in Moulay Idriss being particularly moving experiences. And we had an exceptional driver, who made us feel so welcome in his country, but also safe and comfortable throughout our trip.

Each day had the right balance of activity, with a good pace overall. We had time in urban and rural areas; the chance to see all of the expected highlights, but also to spend time with Amazigh families; occasions to eat well, but also stay active, including a memorable hike in the Dadès Gorge.

Zicasso’s travel agent and his team were always on hand with ready answers to any questions, recommendations, and support, including when we briefly needed medical care while traveling. We left feeling we had as much of an authentic experience in Morocco as anyone could in 13 days and highly recommend this travel company to anyone thinking about a trip to this incredible country.

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Morocco Travel Review: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Imlil, Food Tour, Cooking Class, 8 Nights

Morocco, a country that stimulates all the senses: tastes of tagines, smells of orange blossoms, textures of handmade Berber rugs, sounds of the call to prayer, and sights that are imprinted on my brain.

Our tour guide in the Atlas Mountains was exceptional in bringing us to the home of friends to cook a meal and then safely guiding us through the extraordinary mountain area of Imlil. Our driver navigated the mountain roads and medina traffic equally skillfully and safely, and became a friend.

Our stay in Marrakech was exceptional; doing a food tour and experiencing the breaking of the fast in Ramadan was a highlight. Learning about the culture and history from the knowledgeable guides enriched our experience.

We could not have planned this on our own and are truly thankful for Zicasso’s travel specialist’s guidance in orchestrating this amazing trip.

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