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 explore however you'd like. Walk through the Old Medina's winding streets, check out the French-built Habbous neighborhood with its art deco architecture, or take a stroll along Boulevard de la Corniche where the ocean views are nice. If you're interested in classic films, Rick's Café offers dinner with that Casablanca movie connection you might enjoy.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided tour of Casablanca's Old Medina
- Explore the Habbous (New Medina) neighborhood
- Stroll along Boulevard de la Corniche waterfront
- Dinner at Rick's Café
Landmarks Old Medina of Casablanca Habbous (New Medina) Boulevard de la Corniche Rick's Café 
- Day 2
Casablanca
Start by visiting the Hassan II Mosque, one of the few mosques in Morocco that welcomes non-Muslims. You'll notice the gilded ceilings and the 690-foot minaret right away. In the afternoon, you'll explore sites connected to Moroccan Jewish heritage, including the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and the beautifully restored Temple Beth-El synagogue. If you have time left, head back to Habbous for shopping or just to relax for a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Museum of Moroccan Judaism
- Visit Temple Beth-El synagogue
Optional Activities
- Return to Habbous for shopping and relaxation in late afternoon
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Museum of Moroccan Judaism Temple Beth-El - Day 3
Rabat - Ouazzane - Chefchaouen
You'll travel to Rabat and see the Hassan Tower monument along with the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. From there, head to the holy city of Ouazzane, then continue on to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city. Spend the afternoon wandering through the blue-painted buildings, relaxing in the main square with a maqlouba coffee, and browsing the markets for handcrafted textiles and local artisanal goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan Tower monument in Rabat
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat
- Visit Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's tomb in Ouazzane
- Explore Chefchaouen
Optional Activities
- Relax in Outa el-Hammam main square
- Order maqlouba (upside-down) coffee
- Shopping for handcrafted wool garments, woven blankets, and cedarwood furniture
Landmarks Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's Tomb Chefchaouen Medina Outa el-Hammam 
- Day 4
Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fes
Leave Chefchaouen early in the morning. You'll have the option to explore more of the medina or catch the sunrise from the Spanish Mosque before heading out. Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins. Later you'll stop in Moulay Idriss, Morocco's first Islamic capital, then explore Meknes' imperial palaces, gardens, and the famous Bab al-Mansour gate. By evening you'll be settled at your riad in Fes' medina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Moulay Idriss
- Explore Ville Impériale area in Meknes including gardens, palaces, Bab al-Mansour gate, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and Royal Stables
Optional Activities
- Additional time to explore Chefchaouen's medina in the morning
- Watch sunrise from Spanish Mosque in Chefchaouen
- Lunch in Moulay Idriss or Meknes
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab al-Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Royal Stables 
- Day 5
Fes
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide to explore Fes' old medina with its narrow alleyways and local character. You'll visit the mellah, the historic Jewish quarter, and the Jewish Cemetery where notable rabbis are buried. Then you'll spend time with local artisans in tanneries and mosaic workshops to see how they create their crafts. Later you can return to your riad to relax or wander the medina on your own in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes' old medina
- Visit mellah (old Jewish quarter)
- Visit Jewish Cemetery
- Visit tanneries and mosaic workshops with local craftspeople
Optional Activities
- Return to medina streets in afternoon or evening for self-guided exploration
Landmarks Fes Medina Mellah of Fes Jewish Cemetery of Fes 
- Day 6
Sefrou
Meet your guide in the morning for a day tour of Sefrou, a walled town about 18 miles southeast of Fes in the Middle Atlas Mountains. You'll visit the Craft Center where artisans create woodworks, ceramics, woven rugs, and traditional silk buttons. The town has a rich cultural heritage and significant Jewish history worth learning about. You'll head back to Fes in the evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sefrou
- Visit Craft Center of Sefrou with artisan workshops
Landmarks Sefrou Craft Center of Sefrou 
- Day 7
Ifrane National Park - Azrou
Spend the morning exploring more of Fes' medieval medina. You'll see historic sites like the Bou Inania Madrasa and Royal Palace, and you can shop or grab lunch at a relaxed pace. In the afternoon, head into the Middle Atlas Mountains and pass through Ifrane National Park's cedar forests, where endangered Barbary macaque monkeys live. You'll arrive in Azrou, a Berber town known for rug and jewelry making, for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Fes' medieval medina
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit Royal Palace of Fes
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Fes medina
- Relaxing lunch in Fes
Landmarks Bou Inania Madrasa Royal Palace of Fes Ifrane National Park Azrou 
- Day 8
Midelt - Errachidia - Erfoud - Merzouga
Start early heading out of the Middle Atlas Mountains into the desert. You'll stop in Midelt, known as the apple city, then cross the Tizi-n-Talremt Pass into the Ziz Valley with its hidden oases and palm trees. Grab lunch in Errachidia and visit the Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna natural mineral spring. Continue to Erfoud, a market town known for dates and fossils. You'll take a camel ride through the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, then return to camp for dinner and traditional Berber music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Midelt
- Traverse Tizi-n-Talremt Pass
- Visit Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna
- Visit Erfoud market town
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
- Traditional Berber music performance at camp
Landmarks Midelt Moulouya River Tizi-n-Talremt Pass Ziz Valley Errachidia Musée des Sources de Lalla Mimouna Erfoud Erg Chebbi - Day 9
Rissani - Tinghir - Boumalne Dadès - Ouarzazate
You'll wake early to see the sunrise over the sand dunes and have breakfast in camp. Then you'll travel back across the desert to Merzouga to meet your driver for the long journey to Ouarzazate. Stop in Rissani to explore its traditional market, then drive through remote desert plains with mountain and plateau views. You'll visit Tinghir, a Berber town with Jewish heritage, and explore its old quarter. Later stop at scenic Dades Gorge with its dramatic red and mauve-striped mountains, have lunch in Boumalne Dadès, and arrive in Ouarzazate by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over sand dunes
- Traditional market exploration in Rissani
- Visit Tinghir old quarter
- Stop in scenic Dadès Gorge
- Lunch in Boumalne Dadès
Landmarks Rissani Market Tinghir Dadès Gorge Boumalne Dadès - Day 10
Aït Benhaddou - Marrakech
Start with a guided tour of Ait Benhaddou, Morocco's most well-known kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site believed to date from the 11th century. You'll head back out of the Sahara and wind up through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass toward vibrant Marrakech. Spend the afternoon at your own pace, then go to the lively main square Jemaa el-Fna for your evening meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Afternoon relaxation at leisure in Marrakech
- Dinner at Jemaa el-Fna main square
Landmarks Aït Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 11
Marrakech
Take a guided tour of Marrakech's old medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll walk through the lively souks browsing colorful crafts, clothes, and spices. Visit El Badi Palace, which once housed a mellah community of Spanish and Moroccan Jews, and see the Saadian Tombs and Jewish Cemetery. End your day with an authentic hammam scrub using traditional methods, then either try street food or dine at one of the city's restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech's old medina UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Exploration of souks (markets)
- Visit El Badi Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech
- Authentic Moroccan hammam experience with traditional scrub
Optional Activities
- Final stroll through medina for street food tasting
- Restaurant dining for final meal
Landmarks Marrakech Medina Marrakech Souks 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, you'll pass through a unique argan tree forest, the only ecosystem where these trees grow. Stop to visit a local women's association that makes argan oil and watch for goats grazing in the tree branches. Once in Essaouira, explore the impressive walls, charming medina, and lively fishing harbor. Try fresh seafood for lunch or dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local women's association for argan oil production
- Explore Essaouira's walls and medina
- Visit Essaouira fishing harbor
Optional Activities
- Beach time and surfing
Landmarks Essaouira Argan Tree Forest Essaouira Medina Essaouira Fishing Harbor 
- Day 13
Essaouira
Meet your guide in the morning to explore Essaouira's active fishing harbor where fishermen bring in their catches. You'll take a leisurely stroll and enjoy fresh seaside lunch. Visit the newly-opened Jewish cultural center Bayt Dakira, which features a museum, synagogue, and research center. Spend your evening exploring the city at your own pace or catching live music at one of the venues around the medina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Essaouira fishing harbor
- Visit Bayt Dakira Jewish cultural center with museum and synagogue
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll around harbor area
- Seaside lunch
- Evening exploration of medina
- Live music at venues around medina
Landmarks Essaouira Fishing Harbor Bayt Dakira - Day 14
Safi - El Jadida - Azemmour - Casablanca
Travel back to Casablanca along the coastal route with stops along the way. You'll visit Safi, known for surfing beaches and Atlantic Ocean views. Explore El Jadida's Portuguese cistern and walk the ramparts, visiting the Church of the Assumption before lunch. Continue to Azemmour, an artistic community with a beautiful 16th-century medina between the Oum Er-Rbia River and ocean. Arrive in Casablanca for check-in, then explore and have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Safi
- Guided tour of El Jadida's Portuguese cistern
- Visit Church of the Assumption in El Jadida
- Explore Azemmour's 16th-century medina
Optional Activities
- Lunch in El Jadida
- Evening exploration of Casablanca
- Dinner in Casablanca
Landmarks Safi El Jadida Portuguese Cistern Church of the Assumption Azemmour Medina Oum Er-Rbia River - Day 15
Casablanca Departure
You'll 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. Bon voyage!
Landmarks Mohammed V International Airport
