Itinerary
- Day 1
Fes
You'll arrive in Fes and your guide leads you into the medina starting at Bab Boujeloud gate. The leather shops near Chouara Tannery are worth seeing, and you get views of the traditional dye pots from above. Next, you'll check out Al-Qarawiyyin University, which has been operating since 859 CE, then walk through Al Attarine Madrasa to see the intricate tilework. After that, head to Fes el Jdid and explore the Mellah. If there's time before evening, head up to the Merenid Tombs to catch the sunset over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day guided medina tour
- Browse leather goods at shops near Chouara Tannery
- View dye pots and traditional tanning process at Chouara Tannery
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University
- View decorated interior of Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (exterior for non-Muslims)
- Explore Al Attarine Madrasa
- Visit Mellah (Jewish quarter and cemetery)
- Watch sunset from Merenid Tombs (if time permits)
Landmarks Bab Boujeloud Chouara Tannery Al-Qarawiyyin University Al Attarine Madrasa Mellah Merenid Tombs 
- Day 2
Fes to Merzouga
This morning you travel south toward Merzouga, climbing over Col du Zad pass at 7,146 feet through cedar forests where you might spot Barbary macaque monkeys. You'll stop for lunch in Midelt by the Moulouya River. Then continue over Tizi n'Talremt pass into the Ziz Valley, passing through Erfoud before reaching Erg Chebbi's sand dunes. Once at Merzouga, you switch to a camel and ride through the dunes to camp. Later, climb a dune to watch the sunset, then return for dinner and a campfire.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Midelt by the Moulouya River), Dinner (Delicious dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Travel through Col du Zad pass and cedar forests
- View Barbary macaque monkeys
- Stop in Midelt
- Travel through Tizi n'Talremt pass and Ziz Valley
- Visit Erfoud and local fossil collective
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
- Climb sand dune for sunset viewing
- Campfire experience
Landmarks Col du Zad Middle Atlas Mountains Moulouya River Tizi n'Talremt Ziz Valley Erg Chebbi 
- Day 3
Todra Gorge
Start early to catch the desert sunrise, then try sand boarding. You'll choose between an Erg Chebbi dune tour or an ATV tour. Next, visit Khemliya village to see traditional drumming and dancing, plus a short walk around. Stop in Rissani to explore its gate and livestock auction. Later, drive to Tinerhir for views of the 30-mile river oasis. By late afternoon, you reach Todra Gorge, where red limestone walls rise 1,000 feet high. Take a walk through the gorge and relax in the cool river below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- Sand boarding
- Visit Khemliya Saharan village
- Traditional drumming music and dancing experience
- Village walk
- Explore Rissani market and livestock auction
- View Tinerhir and river oasis
- Walk in and around Todra Gorge
Optional Activities
- Erg Chebbi sand dune tour
- ATV tour
Landmarks Khemliya Rissani Tinerhir Todra Gorge - Day 4
Aït Benhaddou
You travel through Dades Valley and Boumalne Dades toward Ait Benhaddou, passing through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Stop in Kela'a M'gouna to see rose bushes and visit a rose collective to learn how rose petals become rose water and oil. Then head west to Ouarzazate for a movie studio tour and the Musée du Cinema, learning how films like Lawrence of Arabia were shot here. Drive to the 11th-century UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou. Explore the quiet alleys in the late afternoon and climb to the old Granary for views before dinner overlooking the valley.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Quiet dinner overlooking the valley)
Included Activities
- Travel through Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Pass through Dades Valley
- Stop in Kela'a M'gouna to view rose bushes
- Visit rose collective to see rose water and oil production
- Movie studio tour in Ouarzazate
- Visit Musée du Cinema
- Explore Aït Benhaddou old town alleyways
- Climb to old Granary for panoramic views
- Optional trek to Game of Thrones gates by river
Optional Activities
- Trek to river to see Game of Thrones gates
Landmarks Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs Dades Valley Boumalne Dades Kela'a M'gouna Ouarzazate Musée du Cinema Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Granary 
- Day 5
Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech
Leave Ait Benhaddou and head up into the High Atlas mountains. You'll see Mount Toubkal, the highest peak at 13,671 feet, and stretch your legs at the top for panoramic views. Stop in Taddert to visit an Argan Oil Cooperative and learn how argan nuts are processed. As you descend, the landscape changes dramatically. Arrive in Marrakech by afternoon, settle into your hotel, and relax. In early evening, walk to Jemaa el-Fna, Africa's busiest square, where musicians, snake charmers, and food stalls create a lively scene. Grab mint tea or a meal at a café and watch the action.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend High Atlas mountains
- View Mount Toubkal
- Panoramic mountain viewing
- Visit Argan Oil Cooperative in Taddert
- Learn and sample argan nut and fruit processing
- Descent through High Atlas mountains
Optional Activities
- Browse musicians, performers, and food stalls at Jemaa el-Fna square
- Dine at cafés surrounding Jemaa el-Fna
Landmarks Mount Toubkal High Atlas Mountains Taddert Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 6
Marrakech
You'll take a guided walk through Marrakech's medina and navigate the souks selling spices, jewelry, kaftans, lanterns, carpets, and dates. Check out the large fondouks (old inns) along the alleyways. Next, explore the Ben Youssef Madrasa from the 16th century with its carved cedar and zellij tilework. Visit the Marrakech Museum in the Dar Mnebbi Palace to see modern and traditional art. Then head to the Kasbah area and visit the 500-year-old Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and El Badi Palace. If time allows, spend an hour relaxing in the Majorelle Gardens away from the crowds before heading to your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided medina and souk tour
- Browse souks for spices, jewelry, kaftans, lanterns, carpets, dates, and tea
- Explore fondouks (caravanserai)
- Visit Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Visit Marrakech Museum in Dar Mnebbi Palace
- Explore Kasbah area
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit El Badi Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit Majorelle Gardens in Ville Nouvelle
Landmarks Medina of Marrakech Ben Youssef Madrasa Marrakech Museum Dar Mnebbi Palace Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace El Badi Palace Majorelle Gardens 
