Itinerary
- Day 1
Fes Airport to Fes
You'll arrive at Fes Airport and get transferred to your riad in the old medina. This is where your Moroccan journey kicks off, so you'll have time to settle in and get oriented to the city's narrow, winding streets.
- Start point
- Fès-Meknès, Morocco (Pick from Fes Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Fes to Merzouga Desert
Early start from Fes heading toward Merzouga Desert. The route takes you through Ifrane in the Middle Atlas, then to Azrou's cedar forest where Barbary apes roam freely. After lunch in Midelt, you'll drive through the Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud, known for its fossils. By evening you're at Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel ride to a luxury camp where traditional music plays around the fire.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Midelt)
Included Activities
- Visit cedar forest of Azrou with Barbary apes
- Camel ride to desert camp
- Traditional local music live show around fire
Landmarks Ifrane Cedar Forest of Azrou Midelt Er-Rachidia Erfoud Erg Chebbi Dunes 
- Day 3
Merzouga Desert
You'll explore the desert with a local who shows you nomadic life. The day includes driving through Erg Chebbi, visiting a Berber tent for tea, checking out coal mines in Mefis, and stopping in Khamlia village for Gnaoua music and Berber pizza. There's also a desert lake nearby that attracts birds. Evening offers optional desert activities if you want them.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local traditional lunch in a local restaurant specialized in Berber Pizza)
Included Activities
- Drive through Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Visit nomad's tent with traditional tea
- Visit coal mines in Mefis village
- Gnaoua traditional music live show in Khamlia village
- Local traditional Berber pizza lunch in Khamlia village
- Visit desert lake
Optional Activities
- Multiple desert sports and activities
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes Mefis Village Khamlia Village 
- Day 4
Merzouga Desert to Dades Valley
Start before sunrise with a walk to a tall dune, then shower and breakfast at camp. Head to Rissani's busy souks and markets, then continue to Todgha Gorges where 300-meter limestone walls tower above you. Later you'll drive through the kasbah-filled landscape toward Dades Valley, ending the night overlooking green fields of fig and walnut trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning walk to tallest dune for sunrise viewing
- Visit Rissani Souks and local markets
Landmarks Rissani Tinghir Todgha Gorges Dades Valley 
- Day 5
Dades Valley to Marrakech
After breakfast, drive through the valley of roses and Skoura Oases with a stop at 17th-century Amridil Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate and then to Ait-Benhaddou, a UNESCO site famous for its red mudbrick structures from the 11th century. Cross the High Atlas through Tizi N'tichka pass at 2260m/7415ft, arriving in Marrakech by evening to check into your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura Oases
- Visit Touaririrt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
- Visit Ait-Benhaddou UNESCO-protected village
Landmarks Imgoun Valley Skoura Oases Amridil Kasbah Ouarzazate Touaririrt Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou Tizi N'tichka Pass 
- Day 6
Marrakech
Meet your local guide at the riad for a walking tour of Marrakech. You'll see Djemaa El-Fna square with its performers, the 12th-century Kotoubia Mosque, Ali Ben Youssef Madrassa, Bahia Palace, and Badi Palace ruins. The colorful souks come next, followed by Majorelle Gardens and the Yves Saint Laurent museum in the newer part of town before heading back to your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Marrakech old city
- Visit Djemaa El-Fna square
- Visit Kotoubia Mosque
- Visit Ali Ben Youssef Madrassa
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Badi Palace
- Visit Saadian tombs
- Explore Souks markets
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Yves Saint Laurent museum
Landmarks Djemaa El-Fna Kotoubia Mosque Ali Ben Youssef Madrassa Bahia Palace Badi Palace Saadian Tombs Marrakech Souks Majorelle Gardens Yves Saint Laurent Museum - Day 7
Marrakech to Essaouira
Head to Essaouira on the coast and spend your day here as you like. Walk through the medina and souqs, check out art galleries, explore the port, or relax on the beach. Water sports are available if that interests you, or you can just wander and take in the coastal atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Medina and Souqs
- Visit art galleries
- Beach activities
- Water sports
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port - Day 8
Essaouira to Casablanca
Free morning in Essaouira before driving about 3 hours toward Casablanca through fields of barley and olive trees. Visit Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country and one of the few that welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Rest at your hotel, then take an evening stroll along the Kournish by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan 2 Mosque
Landmarks Hassan 2 Mosque - Day 9
Casablanca to Chefchaouen
Drive north along the Atlantic toward Rabat, Morocco's capital. Check out Oudaya Kasbah fortress, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum, and the Royal Palace area. Explore Chalah, an old Phoenician site above the river. Later you'll drive through wheat and barley fields under the Rif Mountains and arrive in Chefchaouen by early evening. This blue-painted city is perched under mountain peaks, and you'll have time for an evening walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Oudaya Kasbah
- Walk inside Hassan Tower
- View Mausoleum of former kings
- Visit Chalah Phoenician site
Landmarks Oudaya Kasbah Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Former Kings Royal Palace Chalah Chefchaouen 
- Day 10
Chefchaouen
Your full day in Chefchaouen is yours to spend. A morning walk through the blue-washed streets is highly recommended. You can see the Jewish Mellah, the 14th-century Kasbah, waterfalls at Ras El-maa, and a Spanish mosque on a nearby hilltop. A local square by the Kasbah comes alive in the evening with restaurants and shops. Optional trekking to Akchour waterfalls (40km away) through a national park is available if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk in the blue city
- Explore Jewish Mellah
- Visit 14th-century Kasbah
- Visit Ras El-maa waterfalls
- Visit Spanish mosque
- Trekking to Akchour waterfalls at green national park
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Jewish Mellah Chefchaouen Kasbah Ras El-maa Waterfalls Spanish Mosque Akchour Waterfalls - Day 11
Chefchaouen to Tangier
Leave Chefchaouen and cross the green Rif Mountains toward Tangier. First stop is Tetouan, a white city on a mountainside with whitewashed buildings throughout. Continue through the mountains to Tangier and explore its medina with narrow alleys and 15th-century walls. Visit Cap Spartel where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet, then see Hercules caves with their rock formations shaped by waves. Return to the medina for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tetouan city
- Explore Tangier Medina
- Visit Cap Spartel
- Explore Hercules caves
Landmarks Tetouan Tangier Medina Cap Spartel Hercules Caves - Day 12
Tangier Departure
Your last day of the tour. You'll have free time before your transfer to the port or airport for your ferry or flight home. Use the morning to do any final shopping or exploring, then head out for your journey back.
- End point
- Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco (Drop off in Accommodation/Airport/Port)
