The Undiscovered Highlands

We will enter the fields of meditation and respect, visit these Zawias (spiritual centers) and the wisemen of these holy places. We will try to live some moments of deep communion with the people, with all due for one another as equal human beings under the eyes of God.

Day 1: Casablanca / Rabat or Tangier/ Rabat

Upon your arrival to Casablanca airport or Tangier port ,I will be waiting for you to take on your first journey along the Atlantic shore to the magnificent city of Rabat. Visit Morocco’s capital city. The tour of Rabat will include the King’s palace, the ancient Hassan Tower, the Royal Mausoleum Mohammed V, the Chellah gardens and the medina.

Day 2: Rabat / Ourzagh / Ouazzane / Fez el Bali / Amergou

Travel to Ourzigh, visiting the holy city of Ouazzane in the Rif Mountains. Then, experience the unique Berber and Moorish lifestyles seen in the village of Fez el Bali and Amergou Mountains. This route will be lined by picturesque villages with majestic evergreens forests providing a natural backdrop. (Camping overnight).

Day 3: Amergou / Lalla Outka

Start your day by an excursion to hike in the Tamesnit, in the heart of the Rif Mountains, the belvedere of Lalla Outka and the Isolated shrine of Moulay Bouchta el khammar (master of music). The shrine is also a pilgrimage destination for Berber musicians who come to pay their respect and seek blessings. (Camping night).

Day 4: Lalla Outka / Taza

Drive to Taza in the morning, an ancient city which stands as the gateway of the Middle Atlas. We will cross the Rif Massif surrounded by the pine acacia, and cedar trees, as far as the eye can see. Monkeys can also be seen, along with thousands of bird species. Dinner and over night will be in the hotel.

Day 5: Taza / Dar El Caid Medbouh / Taza

Hike for the whole day through the ranges of the Bouyeblan, at hights exceeding 11,200 feet. Breathtaking sceneries and exquisite Berber villages fill the vistas. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 6: Taza / Boulmane

Drive up to Bouyeblan, visiting Chiker Caves, Immouzer Marmoucha water falls. Take a journey back in time, crossing one of the most remote Berber nomadic territories. Dinner and overnight are in Camp.

Day 7: Boulmane / Sekoura

Meet with the packing mules and hike across the Jbel Tichchoukt. Encounter Berber shepherds in their pasturing migration. Dinner and overnight are in camp.

Day 8: Sekoura / Fez

Travel through the ranges of Sebou. Stop at Ribat al Khayer to explore a typical Berber village of the region, later proceed to Sefrou an ancient trade outpost from the Phoenician time, and a center of Jewish heritage from the dawn of time. Visit villages and souks all the way to Fez. Dinner and accommodation are in the hotel.

Day 9: Fez

Start the historic tour by the Mellah, the king's palace and the Bat'ha museum of Moroccan arts and the walking tour of the Medina, the fascinating walled city with its incredible maze of medieval twisting alleys, blind turns, mosques, shrines, fountains, workshops and every conceivable kind of market. Lunch will be served in a typical Moroccan restaurant. For the afternoon, continue visiting and shopping. Dinner is at the hotel.

Day 10: Fez / volubilis / Moulay Idris / Casablanca

Travel to Casablanca via Volubilis, the Roman capital of Northwestern Africa. Lunch is in the interesting city of Moulay Idris the birth place of Islam in Morocco. Afternoon arrival to Casablanca with sightseeing of the Ramparts, the Gates, the Borjs (forts) and the Andalous part. Dinner is at the Hotel.

Day 11: Casablanca or Tangier /Departure

Depart from Casablanca or Tangier.