Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Asilah
You'll land at Casablanca airport and head to Asilah, a walled coastal town with colorful street art and a lively art community. Spend your time wandering through the medina, checking out artist studios, trying fresh seafood at a local restaurant, and then making your way up to the ramparts as the sun sets over the Atlantic.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase artwork from local artists' studios in the medina
- Sample fresh seafood at nearby seafood stalls
- Watch the sunset from the ramparts over the Atlantic Ocean
Landmarks/POIs Asilah Medina Asilah Ramparts - Day 2
Asilah to Chefchaouen
Travel inland toward Chefchaouen, stopping at the Caves of Hercules near Tangier if you're interested. From there, you'll head through the Rif Mountains to reach the Blue Pearl, where the whole city is painted in shades of blue. Walk through the winding alleyways, see the Old Medina and Outa-el-Hammam square, and visit the Tarik-Ben-Ziad Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Caves of Hercules near Tangier
- Stroll through the steep pebbled alleyways of the Old Medina
- Explore Outa-el-Hammam square
- Visit the 17th-century kasbah and its gardens
- View the Tarik-Ben-Ziad Mosque and its octagonal minaret
Landmarks/POIs Caves of Hercules Chefchaouen Old Medina Outa-el-Hammam Square Chefchaouen Kasbah Tarik-Ben-Ziad Mosque - Day 3
Chefchaouen to Fes
Arrive in Fes for a full day exploring what's considered the world's largest old medina. Start at the Royal Palace, then move through the Jewish Quarter before climbing up to a Borj tower for views across the city. Later, stop at a mosaic house to watch traditional pottery being made, and then spend time in the artisan sections including the tanneries, plus historical landmarks like Idriss II's tomb and Al-Qarawaiyin University.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina with local expert
- Visit Royal Palace
- Explore the old Jewish Quarter
- Climb Borj tower for panoramic view of the medina
- Demonstration of traditional pottery methods at mosaic house
- Visit artisan sections including tanneries
- Visit tomb of Idriss II
- Visit Al-Qarawaiyin University
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of the medina during afternoon and evening
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina Royal Palace of Fes Tomb of Idriss II Al-Qarawaiyin University - Day 4
Fes to Erg Chebbi Desert
Leave Fes heading south through Africa's biggest cedar forest, where Barbary apes sometimes appear. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Midelt for lunch before continuing through the Ziz River Gorge to the towering sand dunes at Erg Chebbi. You'll ride a camel or take a 4x4 to your desert camp, climb up to watch the sunset over the dunes, and finish with dinner that includes traditional music and stargazing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through the cedar forest with Barbary apes viewing opportunity
- Camel trek to desert camp (or 4x4 alternative available)
- Sunset viewing from the dunes
- Dinner at desert camp
- Traditional music and stargazing
Optional Activities
- Explore the area around the dunes before trekking to camp
- 4x4 alternative to camel trekking
Landmarks/POIs Cedar Forest of Middle Atlas Middle Atlas Mountains Ziz River Gorge Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Erg Chebbi to Dades Gorge
Wake early to see the sun rise over the dunes, then head back on camelback. Drive toward Dades Gorge with stops to see an old desert irrigation system and the Tinghir oasis, where you'll walk through the palmery and the former Jewish quarter. Before reaching Dades Valley, you'll visit the dramatic Todra Gorge for a walk through the canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the dunes
- Camel trek from the dunes
- Visit ancient irrigation system
- Guided walk of Tinghir palmery and old Jewish area
- Walk through Todra Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Tinghir Oasis Todra Gorge Dades Valley - Day 6
Dades Gorge to Marrakech
Travel the Road of 1000 Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, then continue to Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO site with an impressive ksar to explore. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka pass at nearly 7,500 feet, stopping for tea and photos along the way. By evening, you'll reach Marrakech, a vibrant oasis city full of busy bazaars, hanging lamps, carpets, and spice markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Browse bazaars in Marrakech medina
- Shop for woven carpets, ceramics, parchment lamps, and spices
Landmarks/POIs Aït Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass High Atlas Mountains Marrakech Medina - Day 7
Marrakech
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Marrakech's old medina, a UNESCO site packed with souks and narrow alleys selling djellabas, colorful babouches, pierced lanterns, and spices. You'll learn the history and stories behind the neighborhoods. In the afternoon, see the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia and El Badii Palaces, and Saadian Tombs before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Marrakech old city
- Explore souks and medina alleys
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit El Badii Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in the medina
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech Medina Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace El Badii Palace Saadian Tombs
