Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakesh
Start your day at Bahia Palace, where you'll walk through ornate rooms and peaceful courtyards that give you a real sense of Moroccan royal architecture. From there, head to Koutoubia Mosque and its surrounding gardens to see one of Marrakesh's most recognizable landmarks. Spend the afternoon wandering the Medina's narrow streets and checking out the souks, especially the spice markets where vendors pile high mounds of saffron, cumin, and paprika next to traditional craft stalls. As evening comes around, make your way to Jemaa el-Fna Square where street performers, snake charmers, and musicians fill the plaza. Grab some authentic Moroccan street food like grilled meats, tagine, or pastries as the sun goes down and the square really comes alive.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bahia Palace
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens
- Guided exploration of Medina alleyways and souks (Souk el Attarin, Souk Smata, Souk des Teinturiers)
- Visit to Jemaa el-Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Souk shopping and bartering
- Dining at cafes overlooking Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Street food tasting at Jemaa el-Fna food stalls
Landmarks Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fna Square Souk el Attarin Souk Smata Souk des Teinturiers 
- Day 2
Marrakesh to Boumalne Dades
Plan for a six and a half hour drive through Morocco's mountain regions on a private transfer. You'll cross Tizi n'Tichka Pass with views of Mount Toubkal and scattered Berber villages dotting the landscape. Stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative in Taddert where locals explain how they press and produce the oil using traditional methods. Later, you'll reach Ouarzazate, often called Morocco's Hollywood because of its film studios, and can choose to tour a movie studio or visit the cinema museum if you're interested. The route continues through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing historic fortified structures, and takes you through rose-growing areas in Kela'a M'gouna where the collectives harvest petals. Your day ends when you arrive in Boumalne Dades as evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Argan Oil Cooperative in Taddert
- Stop and exploration of Ouarzazate town
- Quick visit to el Mansour Reservoir
- Visit to rose collective in Kela'a M'gouna
Optional Activities
- Movie studio tour in Ouarzazate
- Musée du Cinema visit in Ouarzazate
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Mount Toubkal Ouarzazate el Mansour Reservoir Kela'a M'gouna 
- Day 3
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
Start early for a four and a half hour transfer heading into Saharan desert communities. You'll stop in Tinghir to see the oasis river and walk through the historic Jewish quarter that tells the area's multicultural history. Next comes Todra Gorge, where towering canyon walls rise on both sides and you can choose to walk along the river or wade through the water depending on your preference. In Erfoud, locals show you how they extract and craft fossils, and artisans demonstrate their traditional skills. Rissani's livestock market offers a lively look at local commerce and traditional arts. By afternoon you'll reach Erg Chebbi's massive sand dunes, and after a camel ride across the sand, you'll arrive at a Bedouin-style tent camp. Climb one of the dunes to watch the sun drop below the horizon, then spend the evening around a campfire listening to traditional Berber music and sharing meals with your hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at camp with traditional Berber music)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Tinghir and Jewish quarter (Elhaj Ait Ali)
- Visit to Todra Gorge
- Guided visit to Erfoud artisan fossil collective
- Guided visit to Rissani market and Maison Tuareg
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sunset viewing from dune
- Berber music and campfire experience at camp
Optional Activities
- Easy walk through Todra Gorge
- Wading in Todra Gorge shallow water
- Alternative accommodation: Hotel or auberge in Merzouga instead of tent camp
Landmarks Tinghir Elhaj Ait Ali Todra Gorge Erfoud Rissani Maison Tuareg Erg Chebbi 
- Day 4
Merzouga to Fes
Prepare for a seven and a half hour journey across diverse Moroccan landscapes. You'll pass through Rissani's market and Erfoud's fossil workshops again, then travel along the Ziz Valley where hidden oases and fortified ksars appear between rocky terrain. Stop in Midelt, known as the 'Apple City,' to grab lunch and rest briefly. After lunch, the route climbs over Col du Zad Pass through cedar forests where you might spot Barbary macaques if you're lucky. As afternoon turns to evening, you'll arrive in Fes and have time to see the Marinid Tombs from above before navigating the charming winding streets of the Medina as dusk approaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Midelt), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Rissani market and Maison Tuareg
- Guided visit to Erfoud artisan fossil collective
- Lunch stop in Midelt
- Visit to Marinid Tombs
- Guided exploration of Fes Medina
Landmarks Rissani Maison Tuareg Erfoud Ziz Valley Midelt Col du Zad Pass Marinid Tombs 
- Day 5
Fes to Casablanca
Travel four hours to Casablanca, passing through or stopping briefly in Rabat, Morocco's capital. In Rabat, walk through the medieval Chellah Necropolis to see Roman and Islamic ruins layered over centuries, visit Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V where geometric gardens surround white marble structures, and browse the Medina souks for local goods. If time allows, check out the Andalusian Gardens or Kasbah des Oudaïs. Once you reach Casablanca, catch the Hassan II Mosque at dusk when it's beautifully lit, then explore different neighborhoods like Hobous (sometimes called the 'New Medina'), the Old Medina with its traditional layout, beachfront areas, and notable landmarks such as the Clock Tower and Notre Dame Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Chellah Necropolis
- Guided exploration of Rabat Medina
- Visit to Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V
- Souk browsing in Rabat
- Hassan II Mosque viewing (exterior)
- Exploration of Casablanca Hobous (New Medina)
- Optional Old Medina exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit to Andalusian Gardens in Rabat
- Kasbah des Oudaïs and Musée des Oudaïs handicrafts museum
- Rick's Cafe visit
- Beach Promenade walk
- El Hank Lighthouse visit
- Mohamed V Square relaxation
- Arab League Park exploration
- Clock Tower visit
- Notre Dame Church visit
- Old Medina market exploration in Casablanca
- Sacred Heart Cathedral visit
Landmarks Chellah Necropolis Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohamed V Kasbah des Oudaïs Andalusian Gardens Hassan II Mosque Hobous (New Medina) Old Medina Mohamed V Square Clock Tower Notre Dame Church Rick's Cafe El Hank Lighthouse Arab League Park Sacred Heart Cathedral 
- Day 6
Casablanca to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport
Arrange for a private vehicle pickup approximately 45 minutes before your departure flight. The driver will collect you from your accommodation or a pre-determined meeting point and take you to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your flight out of Morocco.
Landmarks Casablanca Mohammed V Airport
