Magic of Morocco Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA

Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred by your private accessible transport driver to your hotel where you will be given time to settle in to get ready for your Moroccan adventure!

Meals: Dinner Included; Dinner at the Hotel/Riad

Accessibility Notes: Casablanca, as a more modern and international city, is fairly flat and accessible.  Since you will have private, accessible transport, any lack of accessible taxis and other public transportation will not be a problem!

DAY 2: RABAT & FES

From Casablanca, you’ll drive North to Rabat and enjoy this beautiful city. In Rabat, you can take in historical landmarks including the Le Tour Hassan, the Kings Palace, and Kasbah of the Udayas. The views from the coast are a worthwhile site to see as well! Afterward, head to the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco – Fes.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at the Hotel/Riad

Accessibility Notes: Like Casablanca, Rabat is flat and generally more accessible.  There may be occasional curbs that may require assistance to negotiate.  Le Tour Hassan is flat and easy to access.  The mausoleum has a flight of stairs and thus, is not accessible to see the inside for travelers in wheelchairs.

DAY 3: MEKNES, VOLUBILIS & FES | VOLUBILIS GUIDED TOUR

Today you head to the past as you imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago in the Roman empire when you go to Volubilis to experience the ancient Roman ruins. Although not paved (we recommend a manual wheelchair and hiring a pusher for the tour), these well-preserved ruins nestled on a beautiful countryside are not to be missed. Afterward, take a driving tour of Meknes and enjoy lunch in Moulay Idriss, one of the holiest cities in Morocco.  Return to Fes – a city that has sat on the same hillside for more than a millennium.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Accessibility Notes: Volubilis has a rough path of travel.  We highly suggest a manual wheelchair and a pusher for this tour.  There are more passable routes that our guides will take you on, but this tour does require an adventurous spirit to navigate the uneven paths of travel!

DAY 4: FES | FES MEDINA TOUR

Today, you will venture into the medina with your personal English-speaking guide along our specifically designed wheelchair adapted route. This is one of the world’s largest walled in cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the narrow, winding streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art treasures of Morocco. A visit to the Kings Palace and the local pottery artisans are just a few places you can experience. For lunch, eat at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch, complete the tour in this historic city and return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Accessibility Notes: The Fes medina is set on a hill.  We have developed a few routes through the medina that cross the medina with minimal barriers. Expect some uneven paths of travel throughout the medina. What is unparalleled in Fes is the hospitality of the residents that will go over and above to make sure that you feel welcome here! 

DAY 5: SAHARA | ADAPTED CAMEL SADDLE

After an early breakfast, begin the full day ascent from Fes, across the Middle Atlas Mountains and down to the majestic sands of the Sahara Desert. Most of the day will be spent winding our way through the beautiful forests, along jagged rock faces, and between Berber villages. Halfway, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. In the afternoon, you drive across the barren desert land toward the sand dunes.

In the afternoon, set off by camel for an hour trek out to the oasis where you will spend the night in deluxe Berber tents. If you think riding a camel is out of the question, think again – an adapted camel saddle is available! Whether you are quadriplegic, paraplegic or have balance disturbances, our saddle has been created with you in mind. Of course, you are the best judge of whether this will be desirable/possible for you. Alternatively, take a 4×4 out to the desert camp or stay at the auberge at the edge of the desert if preferred.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at the Berber Tents

Accessibility Notes: Sand and wheelchairs typically do not go together.  Here, we use Berber carpets, sweep away the extra soft sand and have poured concrete floors in the Deluxe Berber Tents to make an adapted Saharan getaway.  Additionally, we have created the first adapted camel saddle of its kind to make the impossible – possible.

DAY 6: BOUMALNE DADES | TODRA GORGE

Your next destination is Boulmane Dades, passing through the imposing Todra Gorge (600 feet/180 meters) along the way. After a night in the desert, the accessible kasbah in Boulmane Dades is sure to please. Great food, quiet serenity, and a wonderful place to relax is a beautiful combination!

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at the Kasbah

Accessibility Notes: Boumalne Dades has a beautiful kasbah perfect for a relaxing getaway after a night in the desert. The rooms and grounds of this property are vastly accessible.

DAY 7: OUARZAZATE 

After breakfast, head to Ouarzazate and continue the tour of the many oases of Morocco. Palm tree groves abound along the edge of the Sahara. If desired, visit the Atlas Movie Studios, where you can see movie sets from several famous Hollywood motion pictures.  Relax at the Kasbah in Ouarzazate in the evening and enjoy the Saharan side of Morocco.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at the Kasbah

Accessibility Notes:  The movie studio is unpaved but is generally flat.  We recommend a manual wheelchair with someone pushing to enhance the experience.  Ouarzazate is a fairly flat city.

DAY 8: AIT BEN HADDOU & MARRAKECH | AIT BEN HADDOU

Today you will head to Marrakech. Along the way, you will stop at Ait Ben Haddou, the famous kasbah that is the backdrop of several famous movies. If desired, rent the Joelette Trekking Wheelchair and explore the kasbah in style! Afterward, you will cross over the High Atlas Mountains and along the road of 1,000 kasbahs to Marrakech. In the evening, head out to the famous Djemaa el-Fna. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is well worth a visit!

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at the Hotel/Riad

Accessibility Notes: Ait Ben Haddou is generally inaccessible to wheelchairs.  In order to enjoy a tour of the kasbah, we recommend renting the Joelette Trekking Wheelchair (which includes 2 assistants) for this tour.  This 1.5-2 hour experience will allow you truly encounter the famous Ait Ben Haddou.

DAY 9: MARRAKECH | MARRAKECH MEDINA TOUR

After breakfast, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. Tour along a specialized accessible route that will greatly reduce possible barriers.  Along the way, you will discover the intriguing Saadian Tombs, the Menara Basin, the serene Marjorelle Gardens, and many other exotic hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and finish your exploration in the local souks (markets).

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Accessibility Notes: Marrakech is an excellent city for wheelchair users to visit.  With vastly flat paths of travel, much of the medina is accessible. There will be some rough paths of travel and you may encounter some small steps. Our guides will take care to avoid barriers during your medina tour.

DAY 10: CASABLANCA | HASSAN II MOSQUE TOUR

It is time to return to Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, where you started this fantastic journey. In the early afternoon, you will visit Hassan II, the 5th largest mosque in the world. It is the only mosque in Morocco that allows non-Muslims to enter and is mostly accessible to wheelchair users. The architecture and exquisite details are a wonderful site to see and a great cultural “bookend” to your trip to Morocco.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included; Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Accessibility Notes: The Hassan II Mosque is vastly accessible with a small step to enter.  The washing rooms are inaccessible due to a large flight of stairs.  Moroccan hospitality will often lead to an offer to carry a wheelchair user down to this area.  This is not recommended for obvious safety reasons!

DAY 11: DEPARTURE FROM CASABLANCA

With lifelong memories, stories of your journey to share and souvenirs in your suitcase your driver – and new friend – will make sure you get to the airport with plenty of time for departure at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport.

Meals: Breakfast Included