Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Once you're comfortable, the rest of the afternoon is open for you to walk around Marrakech on your own. The souks are great for wandering, or you can check out some historical spots if that interests you. If you'd rather take it easy, your riad is a nice place to relax.
- Start point
- Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara مطار مراكش المنارة (RAK), Avenue Gnassa (Ménara), Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant markets of Marrakech
- Visit historical landmarks
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Marrakech 
- Day 2
Marrakech
After breakfast at your riad, a local guide takes you through the maze-like streets and hidden gardens of Marrakech's medina. You'll browse the souks and make your way to Djemaa el Fna square to see the Koutoubia Mosque. By afternoon, your time opens up. Hit a spa if you want, explore more of the souks, or head back to the square to soak in the evening energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your Riad)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Marrakech medina—winding alleyways, hidden gardens, and secret souks
- Visit Djemaa el Fna (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment or traditional massage
- Further exploration of medina souks
- Experience evening food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians, and henna artists at Djemaa el Fna
Landmarks Djemaa el Fna Koutoubia Mosque - Day 3
Marrakech to Dades Valley
Your guide picks you up early to head toward the desert. You'll cross through the High Atlas Mountains, passing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres/7,415 feet. Along the way, you stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site, for lunch and time to explore. From there, you'll drive through the Skoura Oasis and M'Goun Valley, then follow the famous Dades Valley with all its kasbahs. By evening, you reach Dades Valley where you'll spend the night.
Included Activities
- Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Visit Ait Benhaddou fortified village (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Skoura Oasis
- Travel through M'Goun Valley
- See Monkey's Fingers rock formation in Dades Valley
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Ait Benhaddou
- Photography stops along the journey
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Ait Benhaddou Skoura Oasis M'Goun Valley Dades Valley Monkey's Fingers 
- Day 4
Dades Valley to Merzouga
After breakfast, you head to Tinghir to see the Todra Gorges, where you can walk between massive rock walls. Later, you continue toward Erfoud and visit a fossil workshop. By afternoon, you reach Merzouga and mount a camel (or hop in a 4WD if that's better for you) into the Erg Chebbi dunes. That night you stay at a luxury Berber camp with stargazing and a Moroccan dinner featuring traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner in desert)
Included Activities
- Explore Todra Gorges
- Visit fossil workshop
- Camel ride into Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Overnight in luxury Berber camp
- Traditional music show in desert
- Moroccan dinner in desert
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tinghir area
Landmarks Todra Gorges Tinghir Erfoud Merzouga Erg Chebbi 
- Day 5
Merzouga
You can catch the sunrise over the desert if you want. After breakfast, you'll have a couple hours to relax. Then a 4WD takes you to see the abandoned Mifis ghost town and fossil digs. Lunch happens at Khamlia Village with live Gnawa music and homemade Berber pizza. You'll also visit the seasonal Srij lake and Rissani market. Back at camp, there's time to chill, and you can try optional quad-biking or dune buggies if interested. Camels again at sunset, then dinner and another night under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade Berber pizza lunch in Khamlia Village), Dinner (Moroccan cuisine around campfire)
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- 4WD off-road tour of desert
- Visit Mifis abandoned mining village
- See fossil excavations
- Live Gnawa music show in Khamlia Village
- Homemade Berber pizza lunch
- Visit Srij seasonal lake
- Explore Rissani market
- Evening camel or 4WD ride into dunes
- Moroccan dinner by campfire
- Traditional music performance
- Overnight in luxury Berber camp
Optional Activities
- Quad-biking in dunes
- Dune buggy rides
Landmarks Mifis Khamlia Village Srij Lake Rissani Market - Day 6
Merzouga to Fes
You leave the camp after breakfast and drive back through Erfoud toward the dramatic Ziz Gorge and Morocco's largest oasis. The landscape here is filled with deserted kasbahs, palm groves, and mud-brick villages, so it's great for photos. Lunch is in Midelt with High Atlas views. You'll cross through rocky plains, cedar mountains, and deep canyons. If you're lucky, you might spot Barbary apes in the Azrou hills. Later you pass through Ifran, then arrive in Fes by evening where your guide helps you get settled at your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ziz Gorge
- View Ziz Oasis
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Midelt
- Spot Barbary Apes in Azrou hills
- Photography stops
Landmarks Ziz Gorge Ziz Oasis Midelt Azrou Ifran 
- Day 7
Fes
You explore Fes medina with a local guide who knows the old winding streets well. Donkeys pass through the narrow alleyways as you browse vibrant markets full of spices and perfumes. You'll see traditional leather-tanning techniques and visit landmarks like Karaouine Mosque, Dar al-Magana, and the Fondouk el Nejjarine with its Wood Museum. Lunch is at a palace-restaurant, and you'll also walk through Fes el-Jdid, the royal palace area, and the Mellah. Dinner happens at a local medina restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Fes medina
- Visit Karaouine Mosque
- Explore leather tanneries
- Visit Dar al-Magana
- Visit Zaouia al-Tijaniyya
- Visit Ech Cherabliyine Mosque
- Visit Fondouk el Nejjarine and Musée de Bois
- Visit Musée Dar Batha
- Explore Fes el-Jdid and royal palace
- Visit Moulay Abdallah Quarter
- Visit Mellah
Optional Activities
- Browse souks
- Explore Ville Nouvelle
Landmarks Fes Medina Karaouine Mosque Dar al-Magana Zaouia al-Tijaniyya Ech Cherabliyine Mosque Fondouk el Nejjarine Musée de Bois Musée Dar Batha Bab el-Ftouh Fes el-Jdid Moulay Abdallah Quarter Mellah - Day 8
Fes to Chefchaouen
After breakfast, you leave for Chefchaouen. On the way, you stop in Meknes to see the Bab Mansour Gate and the historic medina. Then it's on to Volubilis, a UNESCO site with Roman ruins and mosaics. You pass through Moulay Idriss, the holiest town in Morocco, before heading up into the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen. You'll settle into your riad and wander the white and blue streets. Dinner and wine happen on your hotel rooftop with views of the night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Tagine and couscous meal on hotel rooftop terrace with red wine)
Included Activities
- Explore Meknes with Bab Mansour Gate and medina
- Visit Moulay Ismail's shrine
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Moulay Idriss
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Chefchaouen medina
- Explore markets with local handicrafts
- Photography of blue-washed streets and mountain views
Landmarks Meknes Bab Mansour Gate Moulay Ismail's Shrine Volubilis Moulay Idriss Chefchaouen Rif Mountains 
- Day 9
Chefchaouen
This morning you have time to explore Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina and local markets where you'll find crafts and goods specific to the highland region. The afternoon is relaxed so you can soak in the calm mountain atmosphere. If you're up for it, there's an optional 3-hour hike to God's Bridge and Akchour waterfalls, with chances to grab juice or tea from local vendors along the way.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen medina
- Explore local markets
Optional Activities
- 3-hour hike to God's Bridge and Akchour waterfalls
- Refreshments (juice or tea) from local vendors during hike
Landmarks God's Bridge Akchour Waterfalls - Day 10
Chefchaouen to Rabat
You leave Chefchaouen and drive through the Rif Mountains with panoramic views of unspoiled terrain. If time works out, you'll pass through Tetouan and Asilah, a fortified coastal town. Then you continue to Rabat, Morocco's political capital. You'll walk through charming streets lined with historical sites and browse lively markets that mix old architecture with local culture.
Optional Activities
- Visit Tetouan
- Visit Asilah fortified seaside town
Landmarks Rif Mountains Tetouan Asilah Rabat - Day 11
Rabat to Essaouira
From Rabat, you head to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, and you can explore inside. Later you drive to Essaouira, a coastal town known for its arts scene and skilled woodcarvers. You can walk the historic ramparts, browse the medina, or check out the busy port with fresh seafood. Dinner is in Essaouira and you spend the night there.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Essaouira)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque and explore interior
- Explore Essaouira ramparts
- Explore Essaouira medina
Optional Activities
- Visit Essaouira port
- Sample fresh seafood
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Casablanca Essaouira 
- Day 12
Essaouira to Marrakech
You leave Essaouira in the morning and head back to Marrakech at a relaxed pace. The drive takes you through valleys with old olive trees, orange orchards, and argan oil cooperatives. Once you arrive, the afternoon is yours to do what you want. Consider visiting a spa or hammam, taking a cooking class, or hopping on a donkey cart around town. Your guide is there if you need suggestions.
Optional Activities
- Visit spa or traditional hammam
- Local cookery class
- Donkey cart ride around city
- Visit argan oil cooperatives
Landmarks Marrakech - Day 13
Marrakech Departure
This is your last chance to browse Marrakech's souks for souvenirs and gifts. You'll get transferred to Marrakech Menara airport with plenty of time before your flight leaves.
- End point
- Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara مطار مراكش المنارة (RAK), Avenue Gnassa (Ménara), Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Final shopping in Marrakech souks
Landmarks Marrakech Menara Airport
