Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive in Casablanca and have time to settle in before meeting your tour leader. If your flight gets in early enough, head to Marche Central to browse local produce and grab some street food, or take a walk through Place Mohamed V to get a feel for the city. At 7pm you'll meet up with your tour leader for a welcome briefing, and there's an optional dinner afterwards if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Visit Marche Central for local produce and street food
- Stroll through Place Mohamed V, Casablanca's central plaza
- Dinner with tour group after welcome meeting
Landmarks/POIs Marche Central Place Mohamed V Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport - Day 2
Casablanca to Rabat
Start your day with a guided tour inside Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest. After that, you'll drive down the coast to Rabat where a walking tour takes you through the main sights: Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah des Oudaias, and you'll see the Royal Palace from outside.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque interior
- Walking tour of Rabat's historic heart including Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit Kasbah des Oudaias
- View Royal Palace
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah des Oudaias Royal Palace - Day 3
Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
You'll head to Meknes for a guided tour covering the imperial sights like the old granaries, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the city gates. From there it's about 45 minutes to Volubilis where a local guide shows you around the ancient Berber-Roman ruins and the intricate mosaics. The day ends in Fes where you'll have time to check out both the old and new towns.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Meknes including Heri es-Souni granaries, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Bab el Khamis Gate, Bab Mansour, and Place el Hedim medina
- Visit Volubilis ancient Berber-Roman ruins with local guide
- Explore mosaics at Volubilis
Landmarks/POIs Heri es-Souni Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Bab el Khamis Gate Bab Mansour Place el Hedim Volubilis - Day 4
Fes
Today is all about Fes with a local guide. You'll start in Fes el Jadid and visit the Royal Palace exterior and North Borj viewpoint to see panoramic views of the city. After lunch, you'll head into Fes el Bali to walk through the souks and artisan alleys, and visit the opulent 14th-century Attarin Medersa with its intricate details.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour with local guide of Fes el Jadid
- View Royal Palace exterior
- Visit North Borj viewpoint for city panorama
- Explore Fes el Bali souks and artisan alleys
- Visit Attarin Medersa
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace North Borj viewpoint Attarin Medersa - Day 5
Fes to Middle Atlas to Erfoud
You'll travel south into the Middle Atlas, passing through the mountain village of Azrou and into sheep raising country. The route takes you via Timadite, Col du Zad pass, Tizi Talghemt Camel Pass, and Gorge du Ziz as the scenery shifts dramatically. By evening you'll reach Erfoud, passing through Meski Oasis with its natural 'Blue Spring'.
Optional Activities
- Share mint tea with a Berber family in mountain stronghold
Landmarks/POIs Azrou Immouzer Ifrane Col du Zad Tizi Talghemt Camel Pass Gorge du Ziz Meski Oasis Er Rachidia - Day 6
Erfoud to Merzouga Desert
Follow the Ziz River to Rissani where you'll visit the founder's mausoleum and explore the local ksour, which are fortified villages. Then it's on to Merzouga village before switching to 4WD vehicles to head into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You'll spend the night at a Berber camp with a traditional tagine dinner and time around the campfire.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional tagine under the stars)
Included Activities
- Visit founder's mausoleum in Rissani
- Explore local ksour (fortified villages) in Rissani
- 4WD journey into Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Traditional tagine dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll amongst the dunes at sunset after mint tea
Landmarks/POIs Ziz River Rissani Merzouga Erg Chebbi - Day 7
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
Get up early to watch the sun rise over the Sahara from the sand dunes. After breakfast you'll ride camels across the high dunes of Merzouga. Then you'll travel along the southern Atlas slopes to Tinerhir, your base for exploring Todra Gorge with its towering cliffs, date palms, olive groves, and fruit orchards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Sahara from sand dunes
- Camel ride over high sand dunes of Merzouga
Optional Activities
- Explore Todra Gorge area
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Sand Dunes Todra Gorge Todra River - Day 8
Todra Gorge
This is an optional hiking day in Todra Gorge with options for different fitness levels. You can do a 10km circular walk or a 6km hike up to Abdelali viewpoint with panoramic views of the Jebel Sahro range and the gorge itself. If hiking isn't your thing, you can explore the gorge valley floor or relax at nearby cafes instead.
Optional Activities
- Optional hike to Abdelali viewpoint (6km round trip)
- Optional circular walk through Todra Gorge (10km)
- Explore gorge valley floor
- Relax at nearby cafes
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge Abdelali viewpoint Jebel Sahro range - Day 9
Todra Gorge to Ait Ben Haddou
You'll stop in El Kelaa des M'Gouna, known for its roses that get harvested each May and turned into rosewater. Driving through the Dades Valley you'll see increasingly ornate buildings, and then visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site fortified Berber settlement that you might recognize from films like 'Jesus of Nazareth' and 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
Included Activities
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Stop in El Kelaa des M'Gouna
Landmarks/POIs El Kelaa des M'Gouna Dades Valley Ait Ben Haddou - Day 10
Ait Ben Haddou to Ouirgane via High Atlas
Head north through Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Morocco's highest pass, and watch the landscape transform from desert sand and stone into the High Atlas Mountains with their hills and gorges. You'll stop at Tahanoute local market and Aguersioual village to share mint tea with a Berber family and get a sense of local life. Weather permitting, there's a short hike around Ouirgane.
Included Activities
- Share mint tea with Berber family in Aguersioual
Optional Activities
- Short hike around Ouirgane
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tichka Pass High Atlas Mountains Tahanoute Aguersioual Ouirgane - Day 11
Ouirgane to Essaouira
It's a long drive west through Marrakech to reach Essaouira on the Atlantic coast, a charming port town surrounded by 15th-century Portuguese fortifications. You'll arrive mid-afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free to explore this relaxed seaside destination and recover from the busier days behind you.
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira - Day 12
Essaouira
You've got the whole day to yourself in Essaouira. Your tour leader gives a brief orientation, and then you're free to wander. Explore the old walled medina where craftsmen sell leather belts, jewellery, and wooden boxes inlaid with mother of pearl. Visit the Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter, or head to the beach to watch fishermen bring in their catch.
Optional Activities
- Explore old walled medina streets
- Browse craftsmen selling leather goods, jewellery, and wooden boxes inlaid with mother of pearl
- Visit Mellah (old Jewish Quarter)
- Relax on the beach watching fishermen
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Mellah - Day 13
Essaouira to Marrakech
Drive inland to Marrakech for a guided tour hitting the rose-coloured Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace with its decorated stucco walls and marble floors. Grab some pastries from a traditional bakery, then dive into the spice-scented souks where you can haggle with traders. Sample dates and almonds at a spice shop, then head to Jemaa el-Fna Square to watch street performers or visit rooftop bars for city views.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore medina souks
- Visit spice shop and sample dates and almonds
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Pastries from traditional bakery
- Traditional Hammam visit
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Marrakech Medina Jemaa el-Fna Square - Day 14
Marrakech
You have a full free day in Marrakech to explore however you like. Wander past vendors selling everything from doughnuts to fabrics, meander through the maze-like markets where shopkeepers call out to attract customers, and take in the sounds and scents of the souks.
Optional Activities
- Explore local vendors and markets
- Wander the souks
- Day 15
Marrakech Departure
Your tour ends in Marrakech with no activities scheduled, so you're free to head out whenever suits your travel plans. If your flight is later in the day, the hotel can store your luggage while you explore or relax.
Landmarks/POIs Marrakesh Menara Airport
