Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
You'll be picked up at the airport and taken directly to your riad in Marrakech's medina. Once you've settled in and got your bearings, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore the neighborhood on your own. Wandering through the medina streets at your own pace gives you a feel for the area before things get more structured tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Jemaa El Fna square and medina
- Day 2
Marrakech Guided Tour
After breakfast, you'll head out on a half-day tour with a local guide who'll walk you through Marrakech's historic center. You'll see the Saadian Tomb, Bahia Palace, and Koutoubia Mosque, then spend time in the famous markets before ending up at Jemaa El Fna square. Back at the riad by evening gives you time to rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Marrakech
- Visit Saadian Tomb
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore city markets
- Visit Jemaa El Fna square
Landmarks/POIs Saadian Tomb Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa El Fna square - Day 3
Marrakech to Skoura via Ouarzazate
The driver picks you up at 8:00 a.m. for the drive through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Along the way you'll pass through Berber villages with great views of the landscape, then stop at the UNESCO heritage Kasbah d'Ait Benhaddou, an old clay village that's been used as a film location many times. From there it's on to Skoura for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Visit Berber villages
- Visit Kasbah d'Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO heritage site)
- Explore traditional Moroccan architecture
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tichka pass Kasbah d'Ait Benhaddou - Day 4
Merzouga Sahara Desert Exploration
After a big breakfast, you'll get into a 4WD for a full day exploring the Sahara. You'll stop at nomadic settlements to have tea, see an abandoned village with old Galena mines, and reach Khamlia village to hear traditional Gnaoua music and eat lunch. There's an optional visit to a lake near Merzouga if you're interested before heading back to the camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Deluxe breakfast at Luxury Desert Camp), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Khamlia), Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD vehicle exploration of Sahara
- Visit nomadic settlements and tea with locals
- Visit abandoned village and Galena mines
- Visit Khamlia village for Gnaoua music experience
- Lunch at local restaurant in Khamlia
- Optional visit to lake near Merzouga
Landmarks/POIs Khamlia - Day 5
Merzouga to Fez
Get up before dawn to watch the sunrise, grab breakfast, and then start the long drive from Merzouga to Fez, which takes about 7 hours. The route goes through Ziz Valley with several stops to take in the views. You'll pass through Midelt and Ifran, a beautiful town in the mountains, before arriving in Fez for dinner at your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Drive through Ziz Valley with scenic stops
Landmarks/POIs Ziz Valley Midelt Ifran - Day 6
Fez Guided Tour
Spend your day in Fez, one of Morocco's oldest cities, with a local guide leading the way. You'll visit the ancient University of Qarawiyin, Jewish Square, and the Royal Palace, then walk through the narrow medina streets. Stop at a traditional baking cooperative and climb to a spot with views of the whole medina before heading back to the riad for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fez
- Visit ancient University of Qarawiyin
- Visit Jewish Square
- Visit Royal Palace
- Stroll through old medina narrow streets
- Visit traditional baking cooperative
- Panoramic viewing of Fès medina
Landmarks/POIs University of Qarawiyin Jewish Square Royal Palace - Day 7
Fez to Chefchaouen via Volubilis
An early pickup takes you to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a well-preserved UNESCO site with beautiful mosaics, old pillars, and archways. After exploring the ruins, you'll drive on to Chefchaouen, the blue city, where the buildings are painted in shades of indigo. You can wander the narrow streets and take in the unique character of this mountain town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Drive to Chefchaouen
- Explore Chefchaouen's old town streets
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Chefchaouen Old Town - Day 8
Chefchaouen to Casablanca via Rabat
You'll leave Chefchaouen after breakfast and head toward Casablanca, about a 5.5 hour drive passing through villages and small towns. In Rabat, you'll stop to see the Oudaya (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Hassan Tower (an incomplete minaret built in 1195), and the Mohammed V mausoleum where three kings are buried. Then it's on to Casablanca to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Oudaya (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mohammed V mausoleum
Landmarks/POIs Oudaya Hassan Tower Mohammed V Mausoleum - Day 9
Casablanca Sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll visit the Hassan II Mosque and check out Rick's Café, then walk along the seaside boulevard at Ain Diab. Grab lunch somewhere along the Corniche overlooking the beach, and spend the rest of the evening back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Rick's Café
- Explore seaside boulevard at Ain Diab
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Rick's Café Ain Diab - Day 10
Departure from Casablanca
Following breakfast, you'll be transferred to Casablanca airport for your flight based on your departure time. This wraps up your tour, though you can arrange extra nights if you want to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book extended accommodation (available upon request)
