Itinerary
- Day 1
Rabat - Chefchaouen
Start in Casablanca where you'll see the Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat to check out the Chellah necropolis, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. You'll take a guided walk through the Oudayas Kasbah with views of the Atlantic Ocean, and later head toward Chefchaouen. Stop for lunch somewhere along the way before arriving in the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a delightful local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Explore Chellah necropolis
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Guided walking tour of Oudayas Kasbah
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Chellah Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Oudayas Kasbah - Day 2
Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Your day starts in Chefchaouen where you'll walk around Pigeon Square and see the historic ancient mosque, then head out to Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins. From there you'll go to Meknes, the former Ismaili capital, and grab lunch during the drive. By evening you'll arrive in Fes and have dinner at your riad.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Delightful meal at your Riad upon arrival)
Included Activities
- Visit local water source in Chefchaouen
- Explore Pigeon Square
- Visit ancient mosque in Chefchaouen
- Explore Volubilis Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Meknes - Day 3
Ifrane - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast in Fes, you're heading south toward Ifrane, the Swiss-inspired mountain town. You'll stop at a cedar forest to see and feed Barbary apes, then eat lunch in Midelt as the landscape shifts toward desert. Later you'll reach Merzouga for a camel ride across the dunes at sunset, settle into camp, and spend the evening with Berber music and dinner around the fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast), Lunch (Traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Midelt), Dinner (Delicious meal at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Ifrane
- Explore cedar forest with Barbary apes
- See and feed Barbary apes
- Private camel ride in the Sahara Desert
- Camel caravan sunset experience
- Evening with Berber music around campfire
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding on desert dunes
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Cedar Forest Midelt Merzouga Desert - Day 4
Boumalne Dades Gorge - Tinghir - Ouarzazate
You'll catch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes, have breakfast, then drive toward Boumalne Dades Gorge. During the morning you'll see the ancient underground irrigation canals that show Berber engineering, grab lunch in Tinghir City, and continue to Ouarzazate. Check out Atlas Studios where many films have been shot, then end with dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delightful breakfast), Lunch (Traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Tinghir City), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Watch Sahara sunrise
- Explore ancient underground irrigation canals
- Visit Atlas Studios
Landmarks/POIs Boumalne Dades Gorge Tinghir Atlas Studios Ouarzazate - Day 5
Ait Benhaddou - Telouet - Marrakech
After breakfast you're traveling toward Marrakech with stops at Ait Benhaddou, the ancient caravan crossing site, and Telouet where you'll visit the Kasbah of Pacha Glaoui from the early 1900s. You'll drive through the Ounilla Valley seeing traditional clay houses, cross through the High Atlas Mountains, and arrive in Marrakech for dinner at your riad. Lunch happens somewhere along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the Telouet area), Dinner (Delightful dinner at your riad)
Included Activities
- Explore Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Kasbah of Pacha Glaoui
Landmarks/POIs Ait Benhaddou Kasbah of Pacha Glaoui Ounilla Valley High Atlas Mountains - Day 6
Marrakech
A local guide will lead you through Marrakech's medina to see Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, and Koutoubia Mosque. You'll wander the souks looking at local crafts and soak in the energy at Jamaa el Fnaa square where artisans and performers work. Lunch is at a restaurant in the main square, and in the evening you can check out the pop-up eateries serving barbecues, soups, and juices in the bustling nightlife area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delightful breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a picturesque restaurant in the main square)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through ancient medina
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore old souks
- Visit Jamaa el Fnaa square
Optional Activities
- Marrakech Authentic Food Tour
- Cooking Classes in Marrakech with Chef
- Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Experience Early Morning
- Marrakech Hammam Reservation
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Medersa Ben Youssef Koutoubia Mosque Jamaa el Fnaa - Day 7
Marrakech to Casablanca Airport
You'll have a 2.5-hour drive from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport. The timing depends on your flight departure, so you'll want to coordinate that before the trip.
