Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive in Casablanca and meet your private driver at the airport. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your own pace. Consider wandering through the Old Medina to see the winding streets and local life, or check out the art deco architecture in the Habbous (New Medina). The Boulevard de la Corniche waterfront is great for a walk if you want sea views. If film history interests you, grab dinner at Rick's Café, the famous spot from the classic movie.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided tour of the Old Medina
- Explore the Habbous (New Medina) with art deco architecture
- Stroll along Boulevard de la Corniche
- Dinner at Rick's Café
Landmarks/POIs Old Medina Habbous (New Medina) Boulevard de la Corniche Rick's Café - Day 2
Casablanca
Start your morning with a tour of the Hassan II Mosque, which features gilded ceilings and the world's second-tallest minaret. After that, head to the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and the beautifully restored Temple Beth-El to explore Moroccan Jewish heritage. In the afternoon, if time permits, return to the Habbous for shopping and to relax before your evening. You'll get a good sense of the city's cultural layers today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Museum of Moroccan Judaism
- Visit Temple Beth-El synagogue
Optional Activities
- Shopping in the Habbous
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Museum of Moroccan Judaism Temple Beth-El - Day 3
Rabat - Ouazzane - Chefchaouen
Depart early for Rabat to see the Hassan Tower monument and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. From there, continue to the holy city of Ouazzane, which holds significance in Moroccan Jewish pilgrimage traditions. Then you'll head to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city. Once you arrive, explore the blue-painted streets at your own pace and sit in the main square Outa el-Hammam with local coffee while watching daily life. Pick up handcrafted wool garments and artisanal goods from local shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan Tower monument
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's tomb in Ouazzane
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Chefchaouen medina
- Relax in Outa el-Hammam square
- Order and enjoy maqlouba (upside-down) coffee
- Shopping for handcrafted wool garments and artisanal work
Landmarks/POIs Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's tomb Outa el-Hammam - Day 4
Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fes
Before leaving Chefchaouen this morning, you have the option to explore the medina or watch the sunrise from the Spanish Mosque. Later, visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins including temples, merchant homes, and mosaics. Stop in Moulay Idriss, Morocco's first Islamic capital featuring the country's only round minaret. Then explore Meknes' Ville Impériale to see gardens, palaces, the Bab al-Mansour gate, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and Royal Stables. You'll end the day at your riad in the Fes medina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Moulay Idriss
Optional Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen medina before departure
- Watch sunrise from Spanish Mosque in Chefchaouen
- Lunch in Moulay Idriss or Meknes
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab al-Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Royal Stables - Day 5
Fes
After breakfast, meet your guide for a full exploration of Fes' old medina with its charming alleyways and hidden corners. You'll visit the mellah (old Jewish quarter) and the Jewish Cemetery where notable rabbis are buried. In the afternoon, visit the iconic tanneries and mosaic workshops where you can meet local craftspeople and see their work firsthand. Head back to your riad to relax, or wander back into the medina on your own if you want to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina
- Visit mellah (Jewish quarter)
- Visit Jewish Cemetery
- Visit tanneries
- Visit mosaic workshops
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of the medina
Landmarks/POIs Fes medina Mellah (Jewish Quarter) Jewish Cemetery of Fes - Day 6
Sefrou
Your guide will meet you this morning for a day trip to Sefrou, a walled town in the Middle Atlas Mountains about 18 miles southeast of Fes. The town has a fascinating past as a Roman market town and caravan stopping point with a significant Jewish population until the 1960s-1970s. At the Craft Center of Sefrou, you'll see artisans creating woodworks, ceramics, woven rugs, and silk buttons. Later, you'll return to Fes in time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sefrou
- Visit Craft Center of Sefrou
Landmarks/POIs Sefrou Craft Center of Sefrou - Day 7
Ifrane - Azrou
Spend the morning exploring more of Fes' medieval medina, visiting the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Royal Palace of Fes. You'll have time for shopping and a relaxing lunch in the city. Then depart for the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane National Park's vast cedar forests where endangered Barbary macaque monkeys live. Continue to Azrou, a beautiful Berber town famous for rug and jewelry making. Settle in for dinner and relax before bedtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit Royal Palace of Fes
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Fes medina
- Explore Ifrane National Park
Landmarks/POIs Bou Inania Madrasa Royal Palace of Fes Ifrane National Park Azrou - Day 8
Midelt - Errachidia - Erfoud - Merzouga
Get an early start heading out of the Middle Atlas Mountains into the desert landscape. You'll stop in Midelt, the apple city, then traverse the Tizi-n-Talremt Pass into the scenic Ziz Valley with its oases and palm trees. Have lunch in Errachidia and visit the Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna to see its natural mineral spring. Continue to Erfoud, a bustling market town known for dates and fossil mining. Later, you'll take a camel ride through Erg Chebbi's sand dunes before heading to camp for dinner and traditional Berber music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Berber dinner by campfire)
Included Activities
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
Optional Activities
- Stop in Midelt
- Visit Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna
- Explore Erfoud market town
Landmarks/POIs Midelt Tizi-n-Talremt Pass Ziz Valley Errachidia Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna Erfoud Erg Chebbi Merzouga - Day 9
Rissani - Tinghir - Dadès Gorge - Ouarzazate
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes and eat breakfast in camp. Then travel back across the desert to Merzouga before beginning a long drive to Ouarzazate. You can stop in Rissani to explore the traditional market (especially lively on market days) and see the unique donkey parking lot. Travel through remote desert plains, high mountains, and plateaus. Stop briefly in Tinghir, a Berber town with a former thriving Jewish community, to walk the old quarter. Continue to the scenic Dadès Gorge with its dramatic rusty red and mauve-striped mountains, grab lunch in Boumalne Dadès, then arrive in Ouarzazate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore traditional market in Rissani
- Walk through old quarter of Tinghir
- Stop at Dadès Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Tinghir Dadès Gorge Boumalne Dadès Ouarzazate - Day 10
Aït Benhaddou - Marrakech
Start your day with a guided tour of Aït Benhaddou, Morocco's most famous kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 11th-century Berber palace held an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route. After exploring the site, wind your way up the dry desert slopes of the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass toward Marrakech. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, then head to the lively main square Jemaa el-Fna for your evening meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aït Benhaddou
Landmarks/POIs Aït Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass Jemaa el-Fna - Day 11
Marrakech
Join a guided tour to explore Marrakech's old medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll wander through the lively souks dazzled by colorful crafts, clothes, and spices. Visit El Badi Palace, which once housed the mellah hosting large communities of Spanish and Moroccan Jews. See the Saadian Tombs and Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech. End your day with an authentic Moroccan hammam experience including a rejuvenating scrub using traditional methods. Finish with a stroll through the medina for street food or dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech medina
- Visit El Badi Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech
- Moroccan hammam (traditional bathhouse) experience
Optional Activities
- Shopping in the souks
- Street food tasting in the medina
- Dinner at city restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech medina El Badi Palace Saadian Tombs Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech - Day 12
Essaouira
Travel to Essaouira, a coastal town known for excellent beaches and surfing. On the way, pass through a unique ecosystem where argan trees grow, the only place in the world with this forest type. Stop to visit a local women's association that makes argan oil and look for goats grazing high in the argan tree branches. In Essaouira, explore the impressive walls, discover the medina, or relax by the lively fishing harbor. Try fresh-caught seafood for lunch or dinner, and explore one of Morocco's best-preserved Jewish quarters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit women's argan oil production association
- Walk the impressive walls of Essaouira
- Explore the medina
- Relax by the fishing harbor
- Taste fresh-caught seafood
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira - Day 13
Essaouira
Meet your guide in the morning and head to the fishing harbor to see fishermen returning with their catches and selling goods. After a stroll around the area and a tasty seaside lunch, visit the newly-opened Jewish cultural center Bayt Dakira, which features a museum, synagogue, and research center. Spend the evening exploring more of the city on your own, and check out live music at one of the many venues around the medina if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bayt Dakira Jewish cultural center
Optional Activities
- Stroll around the fishing harbor
- Explore the city on your own in the evening
- Enjoy live music at medina venues
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira fishing harbor Bayt Dakira - Day 14
Safi - El Jadida - Azemmour - Casablanca
Head back to Casablanca via the coastal route, making several interesting stops in seaside cities. First, visit Safi, known for excellent surfing beaches and Atlantic Ocean views. Stop in El Jadida to tour the hauntingly beautiful Portuguese cistern, walk the ramparts, and visit the Church of the Assumption. Have lunch here before continuing to Azemmour, a small city that has inspired many Moroccan artists. Explore the beautiful, crumbling 16th-century medina squeezed between the Oum Er-Rbia River and the ocean. Arrive in Casablanca, check into your hotel to relax, then venture into the city for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Portuguese cistern in El Jadida
- Visit Church of the Assumption in El Jadida
Optional Activities
- Explore Safi's beaches
- Walk the ramparts of El Jadida
- Explore Azemmour's 16th-century medina
Landmarks/POIs Safi Portuguese cistern Church of the Assumption Azemmour Oum Er-Rbia River - Day 15
Casablanca
Say goodbye to Morocco as you prepare to depart from Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport. Your driver will pick you up and bring you to the airport with plenty of time for check-in and your flight home.
Landmarks/POIs Mohammed V International Airport
