Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll land at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. If timing works out, there's a chance to check out the Hassan II Mosque or walk around the old medina and Mohammed V Square on your own.
Optional Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world built partly over the Atlantic Ocean
- Leisurely stroll through the old medina
- Explore Mohammed V Square with its blend of French colonial and Moroccan architecture
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mohammed V Square - Day 2
Rabat - Fez
After breakfast, you'll travel to Fez with a stop in Rabat, Morocco's capital. You'll have lunch and some free time to walk around this coastal city with its historic sites and seaside feel. Later in the afternoon, you'll continue toward Fez, arriving in the evening to check into your hotel or riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll the boulevards of Rabat
- Admire historic landmarks in Rabat
- Enjoy the relaxed seaside atmosphere of Rabat
Landmarks/POIs Rabat - Day 3
Fez
Following breakfast, a guide takes you through Fez's medina, one of the world's largest walled cities. You'll wander narrow streets with fresh fruits, spices, and Berber carpets, then see the King's Palace, the famous tanneries, and pottery workshops. Lunch happens at a traditional spot in the medina before you head back to your hotel or riad for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Moroccan lunch in the heart of the medina), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fez medina
- Visit to King's Palace
- Visit to the famous tanneries
- Visit to pottery workshops
- Lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in the heart of the medina
Landmarks/POIs Fez Medina King's Palace Fez Tanneries - Day 4
Merzouga
Starting early after breakfast, you'll cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through cedar forests and pass remote Berber villages. Lunch stops in Midelt with mountain views around you, then you'll descend toward the Ziz Valley with its palm groves and old kasbahs. By late afternoon, you're in Merzouga watching the Sahara sunset from the dunes, followed by traditional dinner and music in a nomad tent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Midelt surrounded by impressive mountain scenery), Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner at nomad tent)
Included Activities
- Camel walk into the dunes to witness Sahara sunset
- Traditional Moroccan dinner at nomad tent
- Evening music around the fire
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Dunes Midelt Ziz Valley Errachidia Erfoud Rissani - Day 5
Merzouga
After breakfast, you'll spend three hours on a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes into the rocky desert. Midday brings a rest and freshly prepared lunch in the desert quiet. The afternoon continues deeper into the sands where dunes reach up to 250 meters high. You'll watch the sunset from the summit, then have dinner with traditional music at your bivouac before sleeping under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch in the silence of the desert), Dinner (Dinner at desert bivouac)
Included Activities
- Three-hour camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes
- Lunch in the desert
- Two-hour camel ride to towering dunes
- Sunset viewing from dune summit
- Dinner at desert bivouac
- Evening traditional music around the fire
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Dunes - Day 6
Dades Valley
You'll return by camel to meet your 4x4, then travel through Rissani and Erfoud toward the Todra Gorges for lunch. In the afternoon, walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge where limestone cliffs rise about 300 meters, with lush river valleys and palm groves below. After that, you'll head into the Dades Valley past the unusual rock formations called the 'monkey fingers,' ending your day in the heart of the Dades Gorges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Todra Gorges), Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel trek to meet 4x4
- Walk in Todra Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Erfoud Todra Gorge Dades Valley Tamnalt Hills Dades Gorges - Day 7
Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou
Breakfast in the Dades Gorge, then you'll travel along the scenic Route of a Thousand Kasbahs through valleys, rose fields, and ancient fortified villages. You'll pass through Kelaat M'gouna, known for roses, then Skoura with its palm groves and centuries-old kasbahs. After arriving in Ouarzazate, the afternoon takes you to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site and Morocco's most famous ksar. You'll stay overnight in a traditional hotel overlooking it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
Optional Activities
- Explore Ouarzazate and Atlas Film Studios
Landmarks/POIs Kelaat M'gouna Skoura Ouarzazate Atlas Film Studios Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou - Day 8
Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll explore the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site that's appeared in major films. You'll follow the Ounila Valley past Berber villages and orchards to reach the Kasbah of Telouet, once home to a powerful Pasha. In the afternoon, you'll drive over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, North Africa's highest mountain pass, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. You'll arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon and settle into your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
- Drive through Ounila Valley
- Visit to Kasbah of Telouet
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou Ounila Valley Kasbah of Telouet Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 9
Marrakech
After breakfast, a full-day guided tour takes you through Marrakech. You'll see the Bahia Palace with its beautiful tilework and courtyards, then the Saadian Tombs with their intricate details. The Majorelle Garden comes next with its cobalt blue structures and exotic plants. A guide also shows you hidden medina corners and artisan workshops. After lunch, you'll visit the Koutoubia Mosque and end at Djemaa el-Fna Square with its street performers and snake charmers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Marrakech medina
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
- Visit to Majorelle Garden
- Visit to traditional medersa schools
- Visit to artisan workshops
- Lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit to Djemaa el-Fna Square
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Majorelle Garden Koutoubia Mosque Djemaa el-Fna Square - Day 10
Essaouira
After breakfast, you'll head west from Marrakech toward the Atlantic coast and Essaouira, Morocco's 'white and blue jewel.' You'll stroll through the old medina with art galleries and colorful souks, then visit the historic ramparts with ocean views. The harbor has fishing boats and fresh sea breezes. You'll explore Essaouira's Gnaoua culture, maybe shop for thuya woodwork or jewelry, relax on the beach, and have dinner by the ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant or within your riad)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the old medina with art galleries and artisan workshops
- Visit the Skala de la Ville ramparts with ocean views
- Explore the harbor and fishing boats
- Relax on the golden beach
- Savor freshly grilled seafood by the ocean
- Shop for thuya woodwork or silver jewelry
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Skala de la Ville Essaouira Harbor - Day 11
Casablanca
After breakfast at your riad, take a relaxed morning for one last walk through the medina or along the beach. Later, you'll depart for Casablanca by private transfer along the scenic Atlantic coast. Upon arrival, you'll head straight to Mohammed V International Airport in time for your flight departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final stroll through the medina
- Relax on the beach before departure
