Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive at the airport and drive into the city, getting your first look at Morocco's countryside along the way. The route takes you to Hassan II Mosque, where you can see the intricate tilework of Africa's largest mosque. From there, head to Rabat for the night and settle into your riad.
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque - Day 2
Volubilis - Fes
After breakfast, check out Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat. Then travel north toward Meknes to explore the Roman ruins at Volubilis, which sit above a valley with nice views. Later in the day, continue on to Fes for dinner and your night at the riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the riad), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast in the riad
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Volubilis - Day 3
Fes
Spend the full day walking through Fes, Morocco's oldest Imperial City. The medieval medina includes stops at Bou Inania Medersa, the main market area, the Kairaouine Mosque courtyard, and the bustling souks. In the afternoon, check out New Fes and the Museum of Moroccan Arts before heading back to your riad for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour in Fes
- Visit Bou Inania Medersa
- Visit Medina
- Visit Kairaouine Mosque courtyard
- Visit souks
- Visit Fes El Jdid (New Fes)
- Visit Museum of Moroccan Arts
Landmarks/POIs Fes El Bali Bou Inania Medersa Kairaouine Mosque Fes El Jdid Museum of Moroccan Arts - Day 4
Erg Chebbi
Leave Fes at 8am and drive through Azrou, where you can spot Barbary apes in the cedar forests. After lunch in Midelt, continue over Tizi-n-Talremt pass and through the Ziz Valley with its famous palm trees and old kasars. By evening you'll reach the Erg Chebbi bivouac for tea, wander out on the dunes before sunset, then have dinner and sleep in a nomad tent with live music.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Midelt, the apple capital, at the foot of Ayachi Mountain), Dinner (Dinner at bivouac)
Included Activities
- Barbary apes viewing in cedar forest
- Lunch in Midelt
- Travel through Ziz Valley
- Arrival at Erg Chebbi bivouac with glass of tea
- Dune wandering before sunset
- Dinner at bivouac
- Evening music and entertainment in nomad tent
Landmarks/POIs Azrou Middle Atlas Cedar Forest Midelt Tizi-n-Talremt Pass Ziz Valley Erfoud Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, either ride camels or walk alongside them while they carry the cooking gear. The morning trek lasts about three hours, then your camel man prepares lunch right there in the dunes. You'll walk another three hours in the afternoon, returning to the bivouac by evening for dinner and another night in your tent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared in the dunes by your camel man), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at bivouac
- Camel trekking (riding or walking)
- Lunch prepared in the dunes
- Afternoon camel trek return to bivouac
- Dinner at bivouac
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi - Day 6
Toudgha Gorges - Dades Gorges
If you're up early, catch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, there's an optional two-hour camel ride if you want it. Then head to Tinghir and Toudgha Gorges for lunch, passing through Tinjdad and Toudgha Valley where you can walk along the river or explore the gorges themselves. Continue on to Dades Valley and Dades Gorges, where you'll spend the night in a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Toudgha Gorges)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at bivouac
- Optional sunrise viewing
- Camel ride (couple of hours or less)
- Travel to Toudgha Gorges
- Lunch at Toudgha Gorges
- Dades Gorges
Optional Activities
- Walking along river through gardens in Toudgha Valley
- Walking up road on other side of gorges
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Tinghir Toudgha Gorges Tinjdad Toudgha Valley Dades Valley Dades Gorges - Day 7
Valley of the Roses - Ouarzazate
Start with a walk through the Dades Gorges after breakfast. Then drive the off-road Boutarar piste toward Ouarzazate, stopping to visit Berber nomads in caves for tea. The route takes you through the Valley of the Roses, known for its May festival and production of rose oils, creams, and soaps. See the famous Kasbah Amredil in Skoura before reaching Ouarzazate for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Walk in Dades Gorges
- Visit Berber nomads in caves and glass of tea
- Travel through Valley of the Roses
- Visit Kasbah Amredil in Skoura
- Travel to Ouarzazate
Landmarks/POIs Dades Gorges Boutarar Piste Valley of the Roses Kasbah Amredil Skoura - Day 8
Ait Ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakesh
After breakfast, head to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's been used for Hollywood filming. Travel to Telouet next, a mountain stronghold that once controlled the Tizi-n-Tichka pass for the Pasha of Marrakesh. Cross this highest pass in North Africa and arrive in Marrakesh by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit Telouet
- Travel over Tizi-n-Tichka pass
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Telouet Tizi-n-Tichka Pass - Day 9
Marrakesh
Explore Marrakesh at your own pace. Walk through Djemma El Fna square where vendors sell fresh juice, dried fruits and nuts, and you'll see henna artists and snake charmers. Check out the Majorelle Gardens with its famous blue color, along with Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Medersa, and the Saadian Tombs. Return to your riad for the night, or arrange a cooking class to learn Moroccan cuisine if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Djemma El Fna square
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit El Bahia Palace
- Visit Qoranic School
- Visit Ben Youssef Medersa
- Visit Saadian Tombs
Optional Activities
- Moroccan cuisine cooking class (extra fee applies)
Landmarks/POIs Djemma El Fna Majorelle Gardens Koutoubia Mosque El Bahia Palace Qoranic School Ben Youssef Medersa Saadian Tombs - Day 10
Marrakesh to Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer from your riad to Casablanca airport with time to spare before check-in for your flight home.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Casablanca airport
