Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
Your driver picks you up at Casablanca Airport and takes you to your hotel. After dropping your bags, you'll check out the main sights around the city starting with United Nations Square and Mohamed V Square. Walk through the Central Market to see local goods and vendors, then head to the Habous Quarter for a look at the Royal Palace from outside. Finish the evening at Hassan II Mosque before heading back to rest up.
Optional Activities
- Visit United Nations Square
- Visit Mohamed V Square
- Explore Central Market
- Visit Habous Quarter and view Royal Palace
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Mohamed V Square Central Market Habous Quarter - Day 2
Casablanca to Meknes to Volubilis to Fez
Meet your driver at 8:30 am for the drive to Meknes, home to Moulay Ismail's imperial palace grounds. You'll wander the smaller medina, then head to Volubilis to see Morocco's best Roman ruins from centuries past. After grabbing lunch, you'll continue toward Fez and explore the medina as evening settles in. Spend your night walking around and finding dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Meknes Medina
- Visit Ville Impériale (Imperial City) in Meknes
- Visit Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage Site and Roman ruins
- Explore Fez medina at nightfall
Landmarks Volubilis Meknes Medina Ville Impériale (Imperial City) - Day 3
Fez
Meet your guide at 9 am for a 6-hour walk through Fez el-Bali, the old medina with its maze of narrow streets. You'll see metalworkers, dyers, and silk weavers at work in their shops and stalls. The tanneries show how leather gets processed using the same techniques from centuries ago. Stop by grand mosques and madrasas, and learn about how locals use Berber medicine. The rest of your day is free to wander or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- 6-hour guided tour of Fez el-Bali medina
- Visit tanneries
- Explore artisan workshops (metalworkers, dyers, woodworkers, silk weavers)
- Visit mosques and madrasas (koranic schools)
- Learn about Berber medicine traditions
Landmarks Fez el-Bali - Day 4
Fez to Azrou to Ifrane to Erfoud to Merzouga
Start early for a long drive toward Merzouga with several stops along the way. In Azrou, you'll see wild monkeys and cedar tree trails before moving on to Ifrane with its alpine-style architecture, stone statues, and forest scenery. Stop in Erfoud, a gateway town full of fossils, then check out the local market for fresh dates. You'll have time to settle in and try some local food before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Azrou and observe wild monkeys
- Visit cedar tree trails in Azrou
- Visit Ifrane and view alpine-style architecture
- See stone statues and waterfalls in Ifrane
- Visit Erfoud souq and collect local dates
Landmarks Azrou Ifrane Erfoud - Day 5
Desert Camp
After a calm breakfast, your driver takes you to Merzouga. You'll ride a camel into the Sahara Desert dunes and reach your campsite with private facilities. Explore the sand before sunset, then watch the sky fill with stars once darkness falls. Dinner happens under the stars at your camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel ride to desert campsite
- Explore sand dunes
- Sunset viewing
- Stargazing
- Dinner under the stars
Landmarks Merzouga Sahara Desert - Day 6
Desert to Rissani to Tinerhir
If you're up early, catch the sunrise over the dunes, then ride your camel back to meet your driver. You'll exit through Rissani, a market town with an impressive gate, then travel through green oases lined with palm trees toward Tinerhir. See desert towns and rock formations along the way. Once in Tinerhir, check in and meet your guide for a 3-hour hike through the Todra palm groves and gorges. Spend the evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel ride from desert camp to Kasbah
- 3-hour scenic hike through Todra palm groves and gorges
Optional Activities
- View sunrise over sand dunes
- Visit Rissani market town
- Explore Tinerhir
Landmarks Rissani Oases and Palmeries Tinerhir Todra Gorges Ksar Asfalou Medersa Ikelane - Day 7
Tinerhir to Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou
Travel toward Ouarzazate, the movie production center of Morocco. You can explore filming locations from various movies and optionally take a quad bike ride around town. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site with a famous Kasbah. Climb to the top of the Kasbah before sunset for views over the valley. The evening is yours, but confirm your morning time with your driver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ouarzazate filming sites
- Quad bike adventure around Ouarzazate
- Visit Kasar of Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk to top of Kasbah for sunset
Landmarks Ouarzazate Kasar of Ait Benhaddou - Day 8
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakesh via Tizi N'Tichka
Your driver meets you at your arranged time and heads back to Ait Benhaddou. You'll take the scenic route through the High Atlas Mountains and cross Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest point. Stop to see Berber villages and take photos. Arrive in Marrakesh in the afternoon, check in, and relax for a bit. Head to Djemaa el-Fna square to watch acrobats, storytellers, and musicians. Later, grab food from the open-air stalls and walk around to get a feel for the local scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- View Berber villages at Tizi N'Tichka pass
- Explore Djemaa-el-Fna square
- Enjoy evening food stalls and entertainment
Landmarks Tizi N'Tichka Pass Djemaa-el-Fna - Day 9
Marrakesh
Meet your guide at 9 am for a 6-hour Marrakesh tour. You'll see Bahia Palace with its 19th-century gardens, the Saadian Tombs with marble and gold details, and the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque (viewed from outside). Walk through Djemaa El Fna during the day to watch local entertainment and street performers. The tour includes both vehicle and walking since much of the medina closes to traffic. After the tour ends, explore on your own time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- 6-hour guided tour of Marrakesh
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- View Koutoubia Mosque (from outside)
- Explore Djemaa El Fna
Landmarks Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Djemaa El Fna - Day 10
Marrakesh
The day is all yours in Marrakesh. Visit the Majorelle Garden with hundreds of plant species and creative design work, or try a local hammam if you bring a towel. Check out the tanneries to watch leather being made or shop at the medina souks for gifts. You could also head back to Djemaa El Fna for the evening entertainment and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Majorelle Garden
- Relax in a hammam (sauna, massage, cold pool)
- Visit tanneries and watch leather dyeing process
- Shop at medina souks for crafts and local foods
- Return to Djemaa El Fna for evening entertainment and meal
Landmarks Majorelle Garden Marrakesh Tanneries Medina Souks - Day 11
Marrakesh to Essaouira
Leave Marrakesh at 10 am heading toward Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. This 18th-century town has medieval battlements and sits facing rocky islands offshore. Check in and explore the UNESCO medina with its whitewashed houses and blue shutters. The working fishing harbor is worth a quick look. Stop by Galerie la Kasbah for furnishings and artwork. Walk along the breezy coast in the evening, grab dinner with ocean views, then visit a café for live music and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Shop at Galerie la Kasbah
- Walk along the coast
- Enjoy dinner with a view
- Visit local café for live entertainment
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Galerie la Kasbah - Day 12
Essaouira to Casablanca
Spend your morning in Essaouira's medina picking up any final souvenirs or gifts. In the afternoon, drive back to Casablanca with your driver. Ask about stops along the way like El Jadida with its Portuguese cistern and church, or Azemour, an art-focused town between old medina ruins and the ocean. Once back in Casablanca, do some extra sightseeing if you'd like, then pick a local restaurant for your farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Shop at Essaouira souks
- Visit El Jadida and Portuguese cistern
- Visit Church of Assumption in El Jadida
- Stop in Azemour
- Sightseeing in Casablanca
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks El Jadida Portuguese Cistern Church of Assumption Azemour - Day 13
Casablanca
Your departure day is here. Your driver picks you up and takes you to Casablanca Airport 3 hours before your flight. Pack your bags and head out, carrying memories of Morocco's history and culture with you.
