Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and get transferred to your hotel. If you land early, there's time to relax by the pool or wander around the city on your own. Later at 6:00 PM, you'll meet up with your guide and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting to go over what's ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Marrakech
- Day 2
Marrakech to Boumalne Dades
Starting early, you'll drive across the High Atlas Mountains heading toward Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage village with clay buildings that go back centuries. From there it's on to Ouarzazate, which has served as a filming location for many movies and TV shows (hence the 'Hollywood of North Africa' nickname). The route then takes you through the Roses Valley with its flowering almond and rose trees, and you'll finish the day in Boumalne Dades, a small town nestled in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou
- Exploration of Ouarzazate
Landmarks Ait Benhaddou High Atlas Mountains Ouarzazate Roses Valley 
- Day 3
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
After leaving the Dades Valley, you'll take a leisurely walk through the palm groves near Todra Gorge, getting a feel for the dramatic canyon walls and greenery. Later you'll head out to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes to hop on a camel for a trek into the Sahara. As evening comes, you'll watch the sun drop over the dunes, then settle into a traditional Berber camp in the desert where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local cuisine at Berber desert camp)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Todra Gorge
- Sahara camel trek
- Sunset viewing in Sahara Desert
- Evening at Berber desert camp with local cuisine and traditional music
Landmarks Todra Gorge Erg Chebbi Merzouga 
- Day 4
Merzouga to Fes
You'll drive through Errachidia and the Ziz Valley, where date palms line the route as far as you can see. The road takes you up through the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, and there's a stop at Cedar Forest where you can spot Barbary macaque apes in their natural habitat. Before reaching Fes, you'll pass through Ifrane, a cool mountain town with a different vibe from the desert. By evening, you'll be in Fes, one of Morocco's oldest cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cedar Forest visit to observe Barbary macaque apes
Landmarks Ziz Valley High Atlas Mountains Middle Atlas Mountains Cedar Forest Ifrane - Day 5
Fes
Fes is one of the world's oldest medieval cities, and you'll spend your day getting to know it. The main draw is the Medina, a maze of narrow streets where you'll visit palaces, mosques, souks selling everything imaginable, tanneries with their colorful vats, dye-pits, a traditional pharmacy, and pottery workshops. It's a lot of walking and taking in sights, so you'll head back to your hotel to rest up and recover from the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes Medina
- Visit to Fes dye-pits and tanneries
- Visit to traditional Moroccan pharmacy
- Visit to pottery workshops
Optional Activities
- Traditional Moroccan meal inside the city with live entertainment including music, belly dancing, and magicians
Landmarks Fes Medina 
- Day 6
Fes to Chefchaouen
You'll travel to Chefchaouen, a town in the Rif Mountains that's famous for its blue-painted doors, walls, and shutters that give the whole place a cool, calm feel. The main square has an 18th-century Kasbah, a central mosque, and local cafes where you can sit and watch life go by. There's also a busy market to wander through, and despite being popular with tourists, the atmosphere stays pretty relaxed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Chefchaouen medina
- Visit to main square and Kasbah
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Chefchaouen
Landmarks Chefchaouen Kasbah, Chefchaouen - Day 7
Chefchaouen to Rabat to Casablanca
Early on you'll head south to Rabat, Morocco's official capital. Your guide will take you around to see the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret from the 12th century, and the Mausoleum of King Mohamed V and Hassan II, which are important religious and historical sites. The historic Oudaya Kasbah fortress is also on the list, giving you a sense of the city's past. You'll grab lunch in Rabat, then continue on to Casablanca.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rabat
- Visit to Hassan Tower
- Visit to Mausoleum of King Mohamed V and Hassan II
- Visit to Oudaya Kasbah
Landmarks Hassan Tower Mausoleum of King Mohamed V Oudaya Kasbah - Day 8
Casablanca to Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll head back to Marrakech. Before settling in, there's an optional but really worthwhile visit to Hassan II Mosque if you're interested. Once at your hotel, you've got the afternoon free to chill by the pool or check out the city on your own. If you're looking for activities, you could arrange a guided tour, visit a hammam spa for a traditional bath, or head out to Majorelle Gardens. Your final evening, many people head to Djemaa el-Fna square to see the performers and energy of the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque
- Guided city tour of Marrakech
- Hammam spa and massage
- Visit to Majorelle Gardens
- Exploration of Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit to UNESCO-listed medina
- Exploration of Djemaa el-Fna square
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Koutoubia Mosque Majorelle Gardens Marrakech Medina Djemaa el-Fna - Day 9
Marrakech
Your Moroccan trip wraps up after breakfast, and your day is completely open until it's time to leave. Your guide or hotel staff can help you arrange a taxi to the airport if you need one. If you're interested in spending more time in Marrakech, you have the option to add extra days and explore further before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional days in Marrakech
