Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll arrive in Casablanca and get settled at your hotel. After that, head to Hassan II Mosque to see the 200-meter minaret up close. If you're interested in film history, Rick's Café is worth a stop. From there, you'll drive to Rabat and walk through the capital's white architecture, including Chellah Necropolis, Hassan Tower, Kasbah des Ouadaïs, and the Andalusian Gardens.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque including museum, baths, Koranic school, and library
- Guided tour of Chellah Necropolis with Roman and Islamic ruins
- Visit Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V
- Explore Kasbah des Ouadaïs and historic medina
- Tour Andalusian Gardens
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Rick's Café (recreation of the famous 1940s movie location)
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Rick's Café Chellah Necropolis Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohamed V Kasbah des Ouadaïs Andalusian Gardens 
- Day 2
Rabat to Chefchaouen
This morning you'll drive into the Rif Mountains and hike to Akchour Waterfall in Talassemtane National Park, where you can see both the lower and upper falls connected by God's Bridge. Later, you'll reach Chefchaouen, the Blue City, and explore the blue-washed medina. You'll check out the Grand Mosque, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the old Kasbah with its prison cells, and finish the day catching sunset views from the Spanish Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Akchour Waterfall (lower and upper falls) in Talassemtane National Park
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen medina and blue-washed buildings
- Visit Grand Mosque
- Explore Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Tour old Kasbah and former prison cells
- Sunset visit to Spanish Mosque
Optional Activities
- Restaurant or café dining in Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Shopping in traditional wares shops in the medina
Landmarks Akchour Waterfall Talassemtane National Park Chefchaouen Medina Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Plaza Uta el-Hammam Kasbah of Chefchaouen Spanish Mosque 
- Day 3
Chefchaouen to Fes
You'll head south toward Fes and stop at Volubilis to explore the ancient Roman ruins with their mosaics and buildings. Next, you'll go to Meknes for lunch and a tour of the medina, Imperial City, palaces, and Dar Jamaa. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Fes, visit the Marinid Tombs for views across the city, then settle into your riad for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Guided exploration of Meknes medina and Imperial City
- Visit Dar Jamaa palace in Meknes
- Visit Marinid Tombs with panoramic city views
- Transfer to Fes riad
Optional Activities
- Explore Meknes underground prison and tunnel system
- Lunch in Meknes
Landmarks Volubilis Roman Ruins Meknes Medina Ville Impériale (Imperial City), Meknes Dar Jamaa, Meknes Marinid Tombs - Day 4
Fes
Spend the day in Fes, Morocco's oldest imperial capital. You'll pass through the Moorish Bab Boujloud gate and walk through the fortified medina with its bustling souks selling handicrafts. Check out Chouara Tannery, the 9th-century Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, and see the decorated Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas. There are optional cultural experiences like local workshops or cooking classes if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) and medina
- Exploration of souks featuring Tal'aa Kebira main thoroughfare
- Guided tour of Chouara Tannery with traditional leather dyes
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (9th century)
- Tour Bou Inania Madrasa (14th century)
- Tour Al Attarine Madrasa (14th century)
Optional Activities
- Local artisan workshop experience
- Moroccan cooking class (learn to prepare shakshuka, makouda, and mechoui)
Landmarks Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) Fes Medina Chouara Tannery Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University Bou Inania Madrasa Al Attarine Madrasa 
- Day 5
Fes
You'll continue exploring Fes by heading to the mellah, the Jewish district, and visiting Musée Batha for Moroccan arts. Then move to Fes el Jedid to see the Dar el Makhzen, the Royal Palace of Fes. Optional workshops and cooking classes are available if you want to learn how to make traditional Moroccan dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of mellah (Jewish district)
- Visit Musée Batha (Museum of Moroccan Arts)
- Explore Fes el Jedid
- Visit Dar el Makhzen (Royal Palace of Fes)
Optional Activities
- Local artisan workshop experience
- Moroccan cooking class (learn to prepare shakshuka, makouda, and mechoui)
Landmarks Fes Mellah (Jewish District) Musée Batha Fes el Jedid (New Fes) Dar el Makhzen (Royal Palace of Fes) 
- Day 6
Fes to Merzouga
This morning you'll travel south through Middle Atlas cedar forests, crossing Col du Zad pass at 7,146 feet/2,178m where you might spot Barbary macaque monkeys. After grabbing lunch in Midelt, you'll continue through Tizi n'Talremt Pass into the scenic Ziz Valley. You'll pass ancient ksars and the oasis town of Erfoud before reaching Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Then take a camel ride through the dunes to your Bedouin camp, climb a dune for sunset, and enjoy dinner by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner by the campfire at Bedouin camp)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Middle Atlas and cedar forests
- Crossing Col du Zad pass with views of Barbary macaque monkeys
- Visit oasis town of Erfoud and local artisan collective
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Sunset desert experience
- Traditional Bedouin camp experience with campfire dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Midelt (the 'Apple City')
Landmarks Col du Zad Pass Midelt Tizi n'Talremt Pass Ziz Valley Erfoud Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes 
- Day 7
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
You'll wake early for the desert sunrise and choose between visiting Khemliya village for traditional music and dance, or trying sandboarding or an ATV tour. Then head to Rissani, a market town with livestock auctions and an impressive gate. From there you'll drive to Tinghir with sweeping oasis views, then finish at Todra Gorge where the river has carved dramatic walls nearly 1,000 feet/305m high. You can take a leisurely walk and swim in the cool river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise experience
- Visit to Khemliya village with traditional drumming, music, and dance
- Stop in market town of Rissani
- Views of Tinghir and river oasis
- Guided tour of Todra Gorge
- Walk and swimming in the Todra River
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding tour
- ATV tour through the desert
Landmarks Khemliya Village Rissani Tinghir Todra Gorge - Day 8
Todra Gorge to Aït Benhaddou
You'll travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs along dramatic Dadès Valley gorges. Stop in Kelâat M'Gouna to see cultivated rose bushes and visit a collective making rose water and oil. There's an optional visit to Ouarzazate, known for filming Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. In the afternoon, you'll explore UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, an 11th-century ksar and trade hub. Walk through alleys, climb to the old Granary for views, and have a quiet dinner overlooking the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Quiet dinner overlooking the valley)
Included Activities
- Drive through Dadès Valley and Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Visit Kelâat M'Gouna rose collective with rose water and oil production
- Guided tour of Aït Benhaddou UNESCO-listed ksar
- Exploration of old town alleys and passages
- Climb to old Granary with kasbah and surrounding views
- Evening dinner overlooking the valley
Optional Activities
- Movie studio tour in Ouarzazate
- Visit Musée du Cinema in Ouarzazate
- Trek to Game of Thrones filming location (gates at the river)
Landmarks Dadès Valley Kelâat M'Gouna Ouarzazate Aït Benhaddou 
- Day 9
Aït Benhaddou to Marrakesh
You'll leave Aït Benhaddou and climb into the High Atlas mountains with views of Mount Toubkal at 13,671 feet/4,167m. Stop in Taddert to visit an argan oil cooperative and learn how the oil is processed. As you descend, the landscape shifts from mountains to flat plains. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Marrakesh, settle in, and relax. Later, walk through the gardens behind Koutoubia Mosque or spend early evening at Jemaa el-Fna watching musicians, performers, and snake charmers, then grab mint tea at a café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through High Atlas mountains
- Visit argan oil cooperative in Taddert with processing demonstration
- Transfer to Marrakesh hotel
- Access to Jemaa el-Fna square and evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Walk through gardens behind Koutoubia Mosque
- Café visit in Jemaa el-Fna square with mint tea and meal
Landmarks Mount Toubkal High Atlas Mountains Taddert Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 10
Marrakesh
Today you'll explore Marrakesh, the Red City with its 1,000-year-old red sandstone walls. Wander through the souks starting from Jemaa el-Fna square, browsing spices, ceramics, and leather goods. Visit Koutoubia with its 12th-century minaret, then check out the peaceful Majorelle Gardens, the eerie Saadien Tombs from 1557, Bahia Palace with its embellished woodwork, and El Badi Palace with its courtyards and sunken gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jemaa el-Fna square and medina souks
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque and its 12th-century minaret
- Explore Majorelle Gardens
- Tour Saadien Tombs (1557)
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Tour El Badi Palace
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Marrakesh medina souks (spices, ceramics, leather goods)
Landmarks Jemaa el-Fna Marrakesh Medina Koutoubia Mosque Majorelle Gardens Saadien Tombs Bahia Palace El Badi Palace 
- Day 11
Marrakesh
A local guide will meet you for a half-day tour of Ben Youssef Madrasa, an Islamic school with lavish 16th-century architecture featuring carved cedar, sculpted plaster, and colorful zellij tilework. You'll wander the old student dorms and visit the prayer hall. In the afternoon, explore Dar Di Said Museum with Moroccan clothing and jewelry, then get lost in the maze-like souks including Souk el Attarin and Souk des Teinturiers to see leather and cloth dyeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Ben Youssef Madrasa (16th century)
- Exploration of old student dorms and prayer hall
- Visit Dar Di Said Museum (Museum of Moroccan Arts)
- Guided tour of Marrakesh medina souks including Souk el Attarin, Souk Chouari, Souk Smata
- Visit Souk des Teinturiers (dyers' souk) with cloth and leather dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Shopping in medina souks
Landmarks Ben Youssef Madrasa Dar Di Said Museum Souk el Attarin Souk Chouari Souk Smata Souk des Teinturiers - Day 12
Marrakesh to Essaouira
You'll travel west through rolling plains and argan forests to reach Essaouira, the coastal city whose name means 'fortified palace' in Arabic. The port is protected by the Skala de la Kasbah, 18th-century seafront ramparts lined with brass cannons. Watch the sky-blue boats and waves crashing on the beach. Spend the rest of the day exploring the UNESCO-protected medina, relaxing on the beach, and enjoying a sunset seafood dinner with views of the ancient ramparts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through argan forest region
- Guided tour of Skala de la Kasbah (18th-century seafront ramparts)
- Independent exploration of UNESCO-protected medina
- Beach time and relaxation
Optional Activities
- Marketplace shopping in medina
- Seafood dinner with sunset views
Landmarks Skala de la Kasbah Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port Essaouira Beach 
- Day 13
Essaouira to Casablanca
Essaouira's strong trade winds make it popular with windsurfers and kiteboarders. Spend the morning watching riders on the waves, or take a windsurfing or kiteboarding lesson if you're interested. Afterward, you'll drive back to Casablanca along the coast, a five-hour drive with stops in seaside towns along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning at Essaouira beach to watch windsurfing and kiteboarding
- Coastal drive to Casablanca with stops in seaside towns
Optional Activities
- Windsurfing lesson
- Kiteboarding lesson
Landmarks Essaouira Beach - Day 14
Casablanca
Your Morocco tour concludes today. Your driver will transfer you to Casablanca airport in time for your homebound flight. Safe travels!
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Casablanca airport
