Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive at Mohamed V Airport where your guide meets you for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, you'll spend the rest of the day visiting the shrines and mausoleums of the Seven Saints of Marrakech. Your guide takes you through each sacred site one by one, so you get a good sense of these important Islamic figures and their spiritual significance throughout the medina.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Seven Saints of Marrakech shrines
- Visit to Sidi Nafaa derb and mausoleum with seven tombs
Optional Activities
- Dhikr gatherings and invocations at shrines (held daily afternoons)
Landmarks Mohamed V Airport Sidi Nafaa Mausoleum - Day 2
Marrakech to Fez
After lunch, head to the Zaouia of Sid Lghazouani Moul L'aksour for a dhikr gathering inside the medina where you'll experience the colorful energy of Old Marrakech. Then you'll depart for Fez, driving through Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Ouezzane, and Azjen. You arrive in Fez by evening with dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon dhikr gathering at Zaouia of Sid Lghazouani Moul L'aksour
- Visit to Volubilis Roman city
- Visit to Moulay Idriss mausoleum
- Visit to Azjen and tomb of Amram Ben Diwane
- Travel through Zgotta hills
Landmarks Zaouia of Sid Lghazouani Moul L'aksour Volubilis Moulay Idriss Ouezzane Tomb of Amram Ben Diwane - Day 3
Fez to Tinghir
Starting from Fez, you'll travel toward Tinghir via Ouarzazate, passing through Taddart and climbing the Tizi Tishka pass at 11,000 feet. You'll explore the Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou before continuing through Dades Valley, driving past El Kelaa De Mgouna and Boumalne while taking in the natural rock formations. Later, you stop at the Zaouia of Lamrani for a Naciri Dhikr gathering before settling in at your Kasbah for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasbah of Aït-Benhaddou
- Exploration of Dades Valley
- Naciri Dhikr gathering at Zaouia of Lamrani
Landmarks Tizi Tishka Pass Kasbah of Aït-Benhaddou Dades Valley El Kelaa De Mgouna Boumalne Zaouia of Lamrani - Day 4
Tinghir to Rissani
You'll travel through Dades Valley toward Erfoud, passing through the Todras gorges which are the highest and narrowest in the region. After that, continue to Rissani where you explore this ancient holy oasis and visit the shrine and library of Moulay Ali Sheriff along with the Zaouia Naciria. You'll also see the ruins of Sijilmassa and check out prehistoric fossils before dinner and overnight in Rissani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Dades Valley with Persian rose hedgerows and Kasbahs
- Visit to Todras gorges
- Visit to shrine and library of Moulay Ali Sheriff in Rissani
- Visit to Zaouia Naciria
- Exploration of Sijilmassa ruins and prehistoric fossils
Landmarks Dades Valley Todras Gorges Rissani Moulay Ali Sheriff Shrine Zaouia Naciria Sijilmassa Ruins - Day 5
Rissani to Fez
Watch the sunrise over the Merzouga dunes and then have breakfast with the Tuaregs. You'll head toward Fez, stopping in Midelt for lunch where you can take in views of the Middle Atlas transitioning into the High Atlas Mountains. Later, you visit rural Berber villages, stop at Zaouiet Sheikh and the Sanctuary of Sidi Ya'Ata Bouazza, pass through Azrou market, and reach Fez for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with the Tuaregs), Lunch (Lunch in Midelt), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Merzouga dunes
- Breakfast with the Tuaregs
- Exploration of rural Berber villages in Atlas Mountains
- Visit to Sanctuary of Sidi Ya'Ata Bouazza at Zaouiet Sheikh
- Visit to Azrou market center
Landmarks Merzouga Dunes Midelt Middle Atlases High Atlas Mountains Zaouiet Sheikh Sanctuary of Sidi Ya'Ata Bouazza Azrou - Day 6
Fez
This is a full day exploring Fez's medina starting at the King's Palace and Meshwar. You'll walk through the 15th-century Jewish quarter and see Sephardic synagogues and holy Rabbi mausoleums. Later, hike to Merinides Hill cemetery for views over the medina, then enter the old city at Bab Guissa gate. You'll explore craft guilds, tanneries, and souks including Nejjarine Square and Al Quarrawiyyine Mosque University. After lunch, continue through the dyers' souks and visit Sidi Ahmed Tijani shrine. By evening, join a dhikr invocation at a zaouia of your choice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fez Medina and King's Palace
- Visit to Jewish quarter and 15th-century citadel
- Visits to Sephardic synagogues and Rabbi mausoleums
- Visit to Merinides Hill cemetery
- Exploration of craft guilds (cobblers, saddlers, blacksmiths, carpenters, leather workers)
- Visit to traditional tanneries
- Visit to Nejjarine Square, fountain, and folk arts museum
- Visit to Al Quarrawiyyine Mosque University
- Visit to Medersa Attarine and Seffarine Square
- Visit to Dyers souk and Foundouk Tetouani
- Visit to shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani
- Traditional mint tea in a local home
- Evening dhikr invocation at zaouia
Optional Activities
- Zaouia selection from multiple options: Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Moulay Idris, Sidi Abdelkader Jilani, Sidi Ahmed Chaoui, Zaouia Boutchichia, Sidi Ali Lajamal Zawiyya
Landmarks King's Palace of Fez Jewish Quarter of Fez Sephardic Synagogues of Fez Merinides Cemetery Bab Guissa Gate Nejjarine Square Al Quarrawiyyine Mosque University Medersa Attarine Seffarine Square Mausoleum of Moulay Idris Shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani Sidi Abdelkader Jilani Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Chaoui Zaouia Zaouia Boutchichia Sidi Ali Lajamal Zawiyya - Day 7
Fez
Continue exploring Sufi sites and zaouias in Fez's old city and surrounding areas. You'll visit Ibn Arabi's house in the medina, then head out to Sidi Ahmed Barnoussi Zaouia in the hills of Mount Zalagh for a traditional Sadaqa lunch. Your guide explains the spiritual teachings of the Zerrouki Tarika founder and his works on alchemy and Islamic theology.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sadaqa lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ibn Arabi's house in the Medina
- Exploration of Sufi sites and zaouias in old city and outskirts
- Traditional Sadaqa Lunch at Sidi Ahmed Barnoussi Zaouia on Mount Zalagh
Landmarks Ibn Arabi's House Sidi Ahmed Barnoussi Zaouia Mount Zalagh - Day 8
Volubilis to Chefchaouen
You'll explore the Roman city of Volubilis, walking along the Cardo and Decumanus streets and viewing the ancient forum. From there, visit Moulay Idris, the citadel founded in the 8th century and considered where Sufism took root in Morocco. Then head to Meknes before continuing on to Chefchaouen. You'll check out sights outside the walled city with your guide and have dinner at your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Volubilis Roman city
- Visit to venerated citadel of Moulay Idris
- Visit to sights outside the walled city of Chefchaouen
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idris Citadel Meknes Chefchaouen - Day 9
Chefchaouen to Casablanca
Early morning, you'll drive to Moulay Abdessalam in the remote Riff Mountains to visit the burial site of this revered Sufi master and teacher of Abu Hassan Shadhuli. You'll experience his spiritual legacy through the Salat Mashishia. In the afternoon, travel to Casablanca and settle in for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning excursion to Moulay Abdessalam
- Visit to burial site of Moulay Abdessalam in Riff Mountains
Landmarks Moulay Abdessalam Riff Mountains - Day 10
Casablanca
You'll transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
