Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
Your driver meets you at Mohammed V International Airport and takes you to Rabat, Morocco's capital. After you check in at the hotel, spend time walking through the ancient imperial city. You'll see the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the unfinished Hassan Tower, and the white and blue fortresses of Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Start point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (Pick you up at Casablanca airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Zyo Rabat)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Discover Kasbah of the Udayas fortresses
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan Tower Kasbah of the Udayas 
- Day 2
Asilah - Tangier
From Rabat, you drive about 2.5 hours to Asilah, a quiet coastal town with tall ochre walls and white houses. The Medina here is considered the cleanest in Morocco. Later, it's another 40 minutes to Tangier where you'll visit Spartel Cape to see both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. You'll check out the Hercules Cave, explore the Old Medina and Kasbah Museum, see the Tomb of Ibn Battouta, and end at the Grand Socco market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marina Bay City Center Tangier)
Included Activities
- Visit Spartel Cape
- Explore Hercules Cave
- Tour Old Medina of Tangier
- Visit Kasbah Museum
- Visit Tomb of Ibn Battouta
- Explore Grand Socco market
Optional Activities
- Purchase handcrafts at Grand Socco market
Landmarks/POIs Spartel Cape Hercules Cave Old Medina of Tangier Kasbah Museum Tomb of Ibn Battouta Grand Socco 
- Day 3
Tetouan - Chefchaouen
An hour's drive takes you to Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends Arabic and Spanish culture. From there, continue to Chefchaouen, the blue mountain city. You visit Outa-el-Hamman, the Kasbah Museum and the cobblestone medina, then the Grand Mosque with its distinctive octagonal minaret. The Spanish Mosque sits on a hill and offers great views of the city. Spend the rest of your day wandering at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dar Echchaouen Maison & Riad)
Included Activities
- Visit Outa-el-Hamman
- Tour Kasbah Museum
- Explore cobblestone medina
- Visit Grand Mosque
- Visit Spanish Mosque
Optional Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen at leisure
- Photography in the blue city
Landmarks/POIs Tetouan Outa-el-Hamman Kasbah Museum Grand Mosque Spanish Mosque 
- Day 4
Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fez
Today's a long drive of about 4 hours (211 kilometers) to Fez. Along the way, you stop at the ruins of Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Then you head to the holy town of Moulay Idriss and on to Meknes for a 2-hour walking tour. You'll go through Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, Dar Jamai Museum, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Royal Stables with its massive granary. By evening you arrive in Fez and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Myra Fez)
Included Activities
- Visit Volubilis ruins
- Visit Moulay Idriss
- Walking tour of Meknes including Bab Mansour Gate
- Visit El Hedim Square
- Tour Dar Jamai Museum
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Explore Royal Stables
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab Mansour Gate El Hedim Square Dar Jamai Museum Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Royal Stables 
- Day 5
Fez
Navigate the maze of narrow lanes in the Fez Medina and connect with locals. You visit the Chouara Tannery, the only major tannery in Morocco still using traditional leather dyeing methods. After that, tour the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the world's oldest existing university. Then you go to El-Attarine with its magnificent zellige and carved patterns, and Bou Inania Medersas, the first college to spread Islam. See the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II. Later in the evening, consider a traditional Hammam for relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Myra Fez)
Included Activities
- Tour Fez Medina
- Visit Chouara Tannery
- Visit University of Al Quaraouiyine
- Tour El-Attarine
- Visit Bou Inania Medersas
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II
Optional Activities
- Traditional Hammam relaxation experience
Landmarks/POIs Fez Medina Chouara Tannery University of Al Quaraouiyine El-Attarine Bou Inania Medersas Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II 
- Day 6
Fez to Merzouga
This is a long 7-hour driving day through beautiful landscapes. You pass through Ifrane, known as the 'Little Switzerland' of the Atlas Mountains, then drive through the Atlas Mountains alongside the Ziz Gorge with its spectacular palm groves. After passing through the small town of Erfound, you reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga. You meet camel handlers for a one-hour camel ride into the desert to watch the sunset, then return to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Luxury Oasis Camp Merzouga)
Included Activities
- One-hour camel ride in desert
- Sunset viewing from desert
Optional Activities
- Explore Ifrane
- View Ziz Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Atlas Mountains Ziz Gorge Erfound Erg Chebbi 
- Day 7
Merzouga
Wake early to see the sunrise from the desert. After breakfast in camp, you set out on a morning desert adventure by 4X4 vehicle. You visit an abandoned mine from the French colonial era and continue to the Village of Khamlia to hear traditional Gnawa music. You meet nomadic families, see their way of life, and try traditional Berber Pizza with tea. There's a stop at a nomadic market with handmade products. Return to camp for lunch, then you have free time. Dinner is in camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in camp), Lunch (Lunch in camp), Dinner (Dinner in camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Luxury Oasis Camp Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- 4X4 desert adventure
- Visit abandoned mine
- Visit Village of Khamlia
- Listen to Gnawa music
- Meet nomadic families
- Try traditional Berber Pizza
Optional Activities
- Shop at nomadic market for handmade products
Landmarks/POIs Village of Khamlia - Day 8
Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge
You drive to Todra Gorge featuring 300-meter high cliffs on both sides with a clear creek in the middle. Lunch happens at a family-run restaurant where you taste authentic Moroccan food and have a chance to visit the host's home. After eating, take a one-hour hike in and around Todra Gorge. Then continue to the beautiful Dades Gorge with red cliffs and zigzagging mountain roads. When you arrive, walk around the neighborhood to finish the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Moroccan lunch at family-run restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Xaluca Dades)
Included Activities
- Visit Todra Gorge
- One-hour hiking at Todra Gorge
- Visit Dades Gorge
- Walk around Dades Gorge neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit host's home at family-run restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge Dades Gorge - Day 9
Rose Valley - Skoura - Quarzazate
Travel about 1.5 hours through the Dades Valley to Skoura Oasis (80 kilometers) on the famous Road of A Thousand Kasbahs. About 20 minutes from Dades Valley, stop at Rose Valley (Kalaa Mgouna). Continue about 1 hour to Skoura Oasis and visit the beautifully preserved Kasbah Ameridil. You'll have a one-hour hiking or biking tour in Skoura Palmeraie. Optional donkey rides are available for extra cost. Then drive 1 hour to Quarzazate and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dar Chamaa)
Included Activities
- Visit Rose Valley
- Tour Kasbah Ameridil
- One-hour hiking or biking tour in Skoura Palmeraie
Optional Activities
- Donkey ride in Skoura Palmeraie
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Skoura Oasis Kasbah Ameridil Skoura Palmeraie 
- Day 10
Ait Ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech
After a big breakfast, visit the Atlas Corporation Studio and the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the Telouet Kasbah, famous for its oldest Islamic architecture. You drive to Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and through the high Atlas Mountains, then check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Nesma Suite & Spa Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Visit Atlas Corporation Studio
- Tour Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit Telouet Kasbah
Landmarks/POIs Atlas Corporation Studio Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou Telouet Kasbah Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 11
Ourika Valley - Imlil Village
At 9:00 am, travel about 1 hour by car to Ourika Valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a one-hour camel ride with mountain scenery all around. Drive roughly 1.5 hours to Imlil village at the foot of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak of the Atlas Mountains. Lunch happens in a traditional Berber home with mint tea and local dishes. Afterward, take a 1-2 hour trekking tour (depending on what you prefer) with mules through mountain views, ending at a small waterfall. Then return to Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Berber lunch in local home with mint tea and traditional dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Nesma Suite & Spa Marrakech)
Included Activities
- One-hour camel ride in Ourika Valley
- Lunch in traditional Berber home
- One to two hours trekking tour with mules
Optional Activities
- Explore Imlil village
Landmarks/POIs Ourika Valley Imlil Village Jebel Toubkal - Day 12
Marrakech
After breakfast, your local guide picks you up and arranges a carriage ride to the Old Medina (about 20 minutes away). Start at the Koutoubia Mosque, the city center with a high minaret visible from anywhere. Visit the elegant Bahia Palace built in the 19th century with exquisite mosaics, tall arches, rare stones, fountains, and gardens. Explore the Saadian Tombs and then tour the Ben Yousself Medersa Koranic School. Finish with free time at the fabulous Jemaa el-Fna Square, then return to your hotel by carriage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Nesma Suite & Spa Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Carriage ride to Old Medina
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Tour Bahia Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Tour Ben Yousself Medersa
- Explore Jemaa el-Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Jemaa el-Fna Square
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Ben Yousself Medersa Jemaa el-Fna Square - Day 13
Jardin Majorelle - Yves Saint Laurent Museum - Essaouira
After breakfast, head to Jardin Majorelle and the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Drive roughly 2.5 hours to reach Essaouira, Africa's famous Wind City with Atlantic Ocean winds year-round, making it ideal for surfing and sailing. Enjoy the golden sand beach and crystal blue sea. Check out the small ports where locals fish and see the remains of ancient forts on the shore wall from the Portuguese colonial period.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Mimouna Essaouira)
Included Activities
- Visit Jardin Majorelle
- Visit Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Essaouira beaches
- Visit local fishing ports
- Explore ancient forts remains
Landmarks/POIs Jardin Majorelle Yves Saint Laurent Museum 
- Day 14
Essaouira
This day is free for you to explore this coastal city at your own pace. If you want to see local people's lifestyle, visit the old medina of Essaouira where you can see ancient turrets. Alternatively, take a leisurely walk along the seashore to feel the ocean breeze and soak in the atmospheric seaside setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Mimouna Essaouira)
Optional Activities
- Visit old medina of Essaouira
- Walk along the seashore
Landmarks/POIs Old Medina of Essaouira - Day 15
Essaouira to Casablanca
The drive to Casablanca takes about 4.5 hours. On the way, you'll see the unique sight of goats climbing trees. Upon arriving in this seaside city, visit the King Hassan II Mosque, the 3rd largest mosque in the world, known for its exquisite exterior and unique location on a promontory over the sea. Continue to the Jewish Historical Museum of Morocco to learn about Jewish history and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Idou Anfa Hôtel & Spa Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Visit King Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Jewish Historical Museum of Morocco
Optional Activities
- View goats in trees
Landmarks/POIs King Hassan II Mosque Jewish Historical Museum of Morocco - Day 16
Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Your tour operator wishes you a pleasant journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
