Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll get picked up from your Casablanca accommodation or airport and head to Hassan II Mosque to check it out. From there, it's on to Rabat where you'll walk through Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of Oudayas, the Royal Palace, and the Chellah ruins. You'll also see the Mausoleum of Mohammed V before grabbing lunch. After that, you'll settle into your riad or hotel in Rabat for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Explore Kasbah of Oudayas
- Visit Royal Palace
- Explore Chellah ruins
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Hassan Tower Kasbah of Oudayas Royal Palace Chellah Mausoleum of Mohammed V - Day 2
Rabat to Chefchaouen
After breakfast at your Rabat accommodation, you're heading toward Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City in the Rif Mountains. There's a lunch stop along the way, and then you'll arrive in Chefchaouen with a free afternoon to wander around at your own pace. You'll stay in an authentic riad or hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Rif Mountains - Day 3
Chefchaouen
You'll have breakfast and then join a guided tour with a local guide through Chefchaouen's blue-washed houses and cobblestone streets. The tour covers the Medina and the colorful souks, and you'll stop for Moroccan tea at a local café with views over the town. You'll visit Ras ElMa River and see the Spanish Mosque from the 1920s. Before heading back to your accommodation, there's time to browse the main square for handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen Medina and blue-washed houses
- Explore colorful souks
- Visit Ras ElMa River
- Visit Spanish Mosque
- Browse main square handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Moroccan tea at local café
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Medina Ras ElMa River Spanish Mosque - Day 4
Chefchaouen to Fez
After breakfast, you'll head to Volubilis to explore Roman ruins from around 225 BC. Next comes Meknes, where you'll see the grand Bab El Mansour gate, Al-Hedim Square, Hri Souani, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. You'll arrive in Fez later in the day, have dinner at leisure, and stay at a top-rated accommodation in the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Volubilis Roman ruins
- Visit Bab El Mansour gate
- Visit Al-Hedim Square
- Visit Hri Souani
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Bab El Mansour Al-Hedim Square Hri Souani Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - Day 5
Fez
You'll start with breakfast at your authentic Fez accommodation, then join a guided tour of the Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide will show you ancient ramparts, medieval tanneries with traditional leather and pottery craftsmanship, Al-Karaouine University (one of the world's oldest), the Merenid Tombs, and Madrasa Bou Inania. You'll also see the royal palace gates and browse the vibrant souks. Dinner is at a recommended restaurant, and then you'll return to your riad or hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes Medina (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore medieval tanneries
- Discover traditional pottery techniques
- Visit Al-Karaouine University
- Visit Merenid Tombs
- Visit Madrasa Bou Inania
- View royal palace gates
- Immerse in vibrant souk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Dinner at recommended restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina Al-Karaouine University Merenid Tombs Madrasa Bou Inania - Day 6
Fez to Merzouga
You're leaving Fez after breakfast and traveling through the Swiss-style town of Ifrane and cedar forests in Azrou. There's a lunch stop in Midelt, then you'll drive through the Ziz Valley's lush palm groves. After visiting a fossil workshop in Erfoud, you'll arrive in Merzouga for a camel trek through the golden dunes. You'll watch the sunset, eat a traditional Berber-Saharan dinner with live nomadic music and dancing around the campfire, then stay overnight in a 5-star desert camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Berber-Saharan dinner)
Included Activities
- Camel trek through Merzouga dunes
- Desert sunset experience
- Traditional Berber-Saharan dinner
- Live nomadic music and dance performance around campfire
Optional Activities
- Visit fossil workshop in Erfoud
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Azrou cedar forests Midelt Ziz Valley Erfoud Merzouga - Day 7
Merzouga
You'll have breakfast at your desert camp in the Sahara and then explore the nearby dunes near the Algerian border, where black volcanic rocks create interesting landscapes. You'll pass by Saharan villages like Khamlia and Hassi El-Bied and meet nomadic families to learn about how they live. Lunch is at a local restaurant with traditional mint tea and berber pizza while listening to Gnawa music. Later, you'll return to your riad or hotel in the desert for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore dunes bordering Algeria with black volcanic rocks
- Visit Saharan villages (Khamlia and Hassi El-Bied)
- Encounter nomadic families
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant with traditional Saharan mint tea and berber pizza
Landmarks/POIs Sahara Dunes Khamlia Hassi El-Bied - Day 8
Merzouga to Dades Valley
After breakfast and watching the sunrise in Merzouga, you'll head to Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, the founder of the Alawite dynasty, and check out traditional Sahara souks. From there, you'll travel through Tinjdad and Tinghir, taking in the Sahara landscapes. Next is Todra Gorge, Morocco's tallest canyon with towering cliffs. You'll continue to Dades Gorges for lunch at a charming roadside spot and explore lush palm groves and Berber villages with unique rock formations. Dinner and an overnight stay are at your accommodation in Dades Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif
- Browse traditional Sahara souks in Rissani
- Visit Todra Gorge
- Explore Dades Gorges
- Discover lush palm groves and Berber villages
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif Tinjdad Tinghir Todra Gorge Dades Gorges - Day 9
Dades Valley to Marrakech
You'll start with breakfast before heading to Marrakech. You'll experience the Dades Valley and the Atlas Mountains, then explore the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M'Gouna where you can see how rose water is made in local distilleries. Next is the Atlas Film Studios, known from Gladiator and Game of Thrones. You'll see the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and cross the scenic Tizi N'Tichka Pass with views of the High Atlas and Berber villages. Lunch is at leisure in the Berber village of Teddart before continuing to Marrakech and your premium accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Valley of Roses in Kalaat M'Gouna
- Witness traditional rose water extraction process
- Visit Atlas Film Studios
- Explore Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou (subject to extra fee)
Landmarks/POIs Dades Valley Atlas Mountains Valley of Roses Kalaat M'Gouna Atlas Film Studios Ouarzazate Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou Tizi N'Tichka Pass - Day 10
Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll go on a guided tour led by a professional local guide through Marrakech's landmarks and hidden spots. You'll visit Djama El Fna Square, the busy old town, and colorful souks selling spices and leather goods. The tour includes Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the grand Medersa Ben Youssef. You'll have lunch at leisure in the Medina, then explore the famous souks and see the Koutoubia Mosque with its towering minaret. Dinner is at your leisure, then you'll return to your authentic accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech landmarks and hidden gems
- Visit Djama El Fna Square
- Explore colorful souks
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef
- View Koutoubia Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit Majorelle Gardens (tickets must be taken online before)
Landmarks/POIs Djama El Fna Square Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Medersa Ben Youssef Koutoubia Mosque Majorelle Gardens - Day 11
Marrakech to Essaouira
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and leave Marrakech early at 8:00 AM for Essaouira. Along the way, you'll see the landscape change from Marrakech's green plains to the Atlantic coast. Before reaching Essaouira, you'll stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn about production. In Essaouira, you'll walk through the vibrant medina (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with blue-shuttered houses, artisan workshops, and souks. You'll explore the Skala de la Ville fortress with ocean views and the busy fishing port with colorful boats. There's time to walk along the beaches with golden sands and see Moulay Hassan Square. Lunch is at a seaside restaurant before you head back to Marrakech in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Argan oil cooperative
- Explore Essaouira Medina (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore Skala de la Ville fortress
- Visit fishing port
- Wander along Essaouira beaches
- Visit Moulay Hassan Square
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Skala de la Ville Essaouira Beach Moulay Hassan Square - Day 12
Ourika Valley
You're leaving Marrakech for the quiet Valley of Ourika, where green forests of the Atlas Mountains surround you. You'll explore quaint Berber villages and see local artisans doing pottery and weaving. If you're up for it, there's a guided hike to higher areas with waterfalls of Setti Fatma and panoramic views of peaks and valleys. Lunch is an authentic Moroccan tajine at a riverside restaurant with views of cascading waterfalls and terraced gardens. After eating, you'll take a leisurely walk along the riverbanks before heading back to Marrakech in the late afternoon. There's an optional Moroccan hammam and spa experience when you arrive.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Moroccan Tajine lunch at riverside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Berber villages
- Tajine lunch in Ourika Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Moroccan Traditional Hammam and Spa experience
Landmarks/POIs Ourika Valley Setti Fatma Atlas Mountains - Day 13
Marrakech to Casablanca
You'll wrap up your 13-day journey with a transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca. Your driver will drop you at Casablanca Airport, your hotel, or wherever you prefer in Casablanca. The transfer runs between 08:00 and 19:00, giving you time to reflect on everything you've seen and all the cultural experiences you've had.
