(Great Itineraries) 15 Days Jewish Heritage & Historic Morocco

Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic hub, and meet your private driver. Spend the day exploring the city’s top attractions: the Old Medina, Habbous district, and Boulevard de la Corniche. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest and most stunning mosques, and catch a mesmerizing sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. For a classic experience, dine at Rick’s Café, inspired by the famous movie "Casablanca."

Start your day with a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque. Later, visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and the beautifully restored Temple Beth-El. Enjoy local markets and art deco architecture in Habbous before an evening at leisure.

Head to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to explore the historic Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to the holy city of Ouazzane, a significant pilgrimage site for Moroccan Jews. Arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous "Blue City of Morocco," and wander through its picturesque streets.

Travel to the UNESCO-listed Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss and continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial Cities. Explore Bab al-Mansour, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Royal Stables before reaching Fes.

Discover Fes el-Bali, Morocco’s oldest and most fascinating medina. Explore the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Jewish Cemetery, and the iconic Chouara Tannery. Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa and artisan workshops to see traditional mosaic-making.

Visit Sefrou, a historic market town known for its significant Jewish heritage. Explore its ancient craft center, where artisans produce textiles, ceramics, and silk buttons for traditional djellabas.

Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco." Visit Cedar Forests in Azrou, home to endangered Barbary macaque monkeys.

Pass through the Ziz Valley and arrive in Erfoud, famous for its fossils. Continue to Merzouga, where you'll take a camel trek into the Sahara Desert and spend the night at a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Enjoy a magical desert sunrise before visiting Rissani’s market. Travel through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, then arrive in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco."

Visit the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO-listed fortified village. Travel through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains before reaching Marrakech.

Explore Jemaa el-Fna Square, the souks, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Visit the Jewish Cemetery and El Badi Palace, then relax with a traditional Moroccan hammam spa experience.

Head to Essaouira, known for its coastal beauty and Moroccan seafood. Stop at an argan oil cooperative and see goats in trees! Explore the Jewish Quarter and the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Bayt Dakira, a newly restored Jewish cultural center. Wander the harbor and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Essaouira’s medina.

Drive along Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, stopping in Safi (known for ceramics), El Jadida (Portuguese fortifications), and Azemmour, a charming artistic town.

Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your flight home. Bon voyage!