Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca
You'll arrive at Casablanca airport where your driver meets you for transfer to your hotel. If your flight gets in during the morning and you're feeling up for it, there's an optional tour of Casablanca that covers the Hassan II Mosque, Habous Quarter, and the Corniche. Otherwise, just settle in and rest after traveling, since the city tour can happen tomorrow morning instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Introductory tour of Casablanca featuring Hassan II Mosque, Habous Quarter, and Corniche (subject to morning arrival and group readiness)
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Habous Quarter Casablanca Corniche - Day 2
Casablanca to Rabat to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes
After breakfast, you'll drive to Rabat to see the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Kasbah of the Udayas. Then it's on to the Roman ruins at Volubilis, a UNESCO site with mosaics and old buildings, before heading to Meknes to walk through its gates and medina. Later in the afternoon you'll travel through the Middle Atlas toward Fes, checking in and getting settled once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rabat: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Kasbah of the Udayas
- Explore Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah of the Udayas Volubilis Meknes Medina - Day 3
Fes
After a Moroccan breakfast, you're out with a local guide exploring Fes, one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities. The medina's narrow lanes take you past Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, and working tanneries that have operated for centuries. Back at your accommodation by afternoon, you'll have dinner either at your hotel or at a local restaurant trying traditional Moroccan food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Moroccan breakfast), Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner at hotel or local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Fes medina with local guide
- Visit Al Quaraouiyine University
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit centuries-old tanneries
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina Al Quaraouiyine University Bou Inania Madrasa - Day 4
Fes to Merzouga
You'll leave Fes after breakfast, heading south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. There's a stop in Ifrane for its European-style architecture, then through cedar forests near Azrou where Barbary macaques sometimes appear. Passing through Midelt and the Ziz Valley with its palms and old kasbahs, you reach Erfoud by afternoon. From there, a 4x4 or camel takes you to your desert camp at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. Dinner happens at camp, and you'll sleep in a private tent surrounded by dunes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Stop in Ifrane
- Visit cedar forest near Azrou
- Travel through Ziz Valley
- Transfer to desert camp by 4x4 or camel (depending on selection)
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Cedar Forest near Azrou Ziz Valley Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Merzouga Desert Excursion
Starting after breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a 4x4 excursion through the Erg Chebbi region, exploring the desert landscape and visiting cultural sites in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Full-day 4x4 desert excursion exploring Erg Chebbi landscapes and cultural highlights
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi - Day 6
Merzouga to Marrakesh
You wake early to catch the sunrise over the Sahara before leaving Merzouga. The route takes you through Todra Gorge with its steep cliffs and narrow river valley lined with palms and Berber villages. Moving on through Dades Valley known for its many kasbahs, you head toward Ouarzazate with its old kasbahs and film studios. The High Atlas crossing via Tizi n'Tichka Pass shows you winding mountain roads and traditional settlements before you reach Marrakesh by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Sahara dunes
- Travel through Todra Gorge
- Travel through Dades Valley
- Cross Tizi n'Tichka Pass through High Atlas Mountains
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge Dades Valley Ouarzazate Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 7
Marrakesh
After breakfast, you'll check out Marrakesh's key historical and cultural spots like Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. Then it's into the busy energy of Jamaa El Fna square and wandering the vibrant souks. You'll stay in Marrakesh for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Tower
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore Jamaa El Fna square
- Explore vibrant souks
Landmarks/POIs Majorelle Gardens Koutoubia Tower Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace Jamaa El Fna - Day 8
Marrakesh Departure
After breakfast, the day is yours to relax at your hotel, walk around Marrakesh on your own, or do optional activities if you want. In the afternoon or evening, your driver takes you to the airport in Casablanca or Marrakesh, or to your hotel if you're staying longer, ending your Morocco trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Marrakesh at your own pace
- Optional activities of your choice
