Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive at Casablanca airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to rest up and adjust after your journey.
- Day 2
Rabat - Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, you'll head to Hassan II Mosque and Mohamed V Palace in Casablanca. From there, you'll travel to Rabat to see Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas. Later in the day, you'll pass through Rif villages before reaching Chefchaouen, where you'll spend the night at a local riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Mohamed V Palace
- Visit Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
- Explore Rif villages and their rituals and traditions
- Explore Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mohamed V Palace Hassan Tower Kasbah of the Udayas - Day 3
Volubilis - Meknes/Fes
The morning involves walking through Chefchaouen's colorful alleyways, checking out the fortified kasbah, and visiting Ras El Ma water source. After that, you'll drive to Volubilis to see the Roman ruins. Then you'll head to either Meknes or Fes depending on time, settling in for the night.
Included Activities
- Walk through colorful alleyways of Chefchaouen
- Visit fortified kasbah of Chefchaouen
- Visit Ras El Ma water source
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
- Optional visit to Meknes city
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Kasbah Ras El Ma Volubilis - Day 4
Fes
You'll spend the day in Fes's medieval medina with its narrow winding streets. You'll see Bu Inanya Mosque, madrassas, and Nejarin Square with its fountain. Later, you'll walk through handicraft quarters watching leather and pottery craftsmen at work, then visit the Jewish Quarter before returning to your riad for the night.
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Medina of Fes
- Visit Bu Inanya Mosque
- Visit madrassas (Muslim universities)
- Visit Nejarin Square and fountain
- Explore handicraft quarters with leather and pottery craftsmen
- Visit Jewish Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Bu Inanya Mosque Nejarin Square Medina of Fes - Day 5
Ifrane - Merzouga
After breakfast, you'll head south to Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture and cooler temperatures (about 50-60°F/10-15°C). You'll visit a cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. In Midelt, you'll have time for lunch. Then you'll travel via Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and Ziz valley to Merzouga, where a camel trek takes you through the desert. You'll watch the sunset from a dune top, then stay overnight at a desert camp with Berber music and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Ifrane city
- Visit cedar forest with Barbary macaques
- Camel trekking in Sahara Desert
- Sunset viewing from desert dune
- Berber music and dancing around fire at desert camp
- Panoramic stops at Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and Ziz valley
Optional Activities
- Car transfer to camp instead of camel riding
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Cedar Forest of Merzouga Sahara Desert - Day 6
Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
You'll wake early to catch the desert sunrise. After that, you'll leave the desert to visit Rissani, an ancient capital with a lively souk (operating 3 days a week). You'll stop at fossilized marble workshops in Erfoud. Later, you'll travel through palm groves to Todra Gorges with its dramatic red cliff-sided canyon, where you'll have free time to explore. Then you'll continue to Dades Valley with stops at rock formations and scenic overlooks before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- View desert sunrise
- Visit Rissani town and souk
- Visit fossilized marble workshop in Erfoud
- Explore Todra Gorges
- View monkey fingers rock formation
- View Dades valley overlook
Optional Activities
- Rock climbing in Todra Gorges
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Erfoud Todra Gorges Dades Valley - Day 7
Marrakech
You'll leave Dades Gorges early and explore the valley highlights. The drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs takes you to Kalaat M'Gouna to learn about rose products. You'll tour Atlas Studio film complex where famous movies were shot. Next, you'll visit Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a historic caravanserai. After lunch at a local restaurant with scenic views, you'll head over Tizi N'Tichka pass to Marrakech, arriving by midday.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Dades valley
- Visit Kalaat M'Gouna (Valley of Roses)
- Tour Ouarzazate film studio (Atlas Studio)
- Visit Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
Landmarks/POIs Kalaat M'Gouna Atlas Studio Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou - Day 8
Marrakech
Starting from your accommodation, a local guide leads you through Marrakech's historic center with its narrow streets decorated in Moroccan ceramics. You'll see al-Kattabiyah Mosque, Saadi Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jamaa al-Fna Square. In the afternoon, you'll visit Majorelle Park and check out the newer Gueliz district. The rest of the day is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore historic center of Marrakech
- Visit al-Kattabiyah Mosque
- Visit Saadi Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Jamaa al-Fna Square
- Visit Majorelle Park
- Explore Gueliz district
Landmarks/POIs al-Kattabiyah Mosque Saadi Tombs Bahia Palace Jamaa al-Fna Square Majorelle Park - Day 9
Essaouira
After breakfast, you'll travel to Essaouira along the R207 route through nice landscapes. You'll stop to see argan trees with goats climbing in the branches. A visit to a women's cooperative shows you how argan oil gets produced and its uses in Moroccan cuisine and beauty products. Once you arrive at this coastal resort and port city, you'll explore the medina (world heritage site), old ramparts, brass cannons, and the mix of modern cafés and historic buildings. You'll have time to relax on the sandy beach before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View argan trees with goats
- Visit women's cooperative for argan oil production
- Explore medina of Essaouira
- Explore sea front ramparts and brass cannons
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming and sunbathing
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Essaouira Beach - Day 10
Departure
Your final day timing depends on your flight details. The tour can end in either Marrakech or Casablanca. If your flight is in the evening, you'll have more time to explore additional sites in Essaouira before your transfer to the airport.
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Essaouira (if evening departure)
