Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
Your driver meets you at Casablanca airport and takes you to your riad to settle in. This morning you'll see the Hassan II Mosque, which sits right by the sea and makes quite an impression. After that, you have the rest of the day to wander around at your own pace through the Old Medina and Habbous Quarter. You'll notice the mix of Moroccan and French architecture as you walk these neighborhoods, though there's no pressure to stick to any set schedule.
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Medina
- Visit Habbous Quarter (New Medina)
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Old Medina Habbous Quarter - Day 2
Ouazzane - Chefchaouen
Today you're in Rabat, the capital, where you'll start by checking out Chellah, an ancient necropolis from way back. Then you see Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret that rises 44 meters up, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V sits across from it. After that, you head to Ouazzane, a town that holds spiritual importance for Moroccan Jews. Later you drive to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Once there, you can walk the blue-painted streets and spend time at Outa el-Hammam square, or look through handcrafted goods from local artisans.
Included Activities
- Visit Chellah
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Explore Chefchaouen
Optional Activities
- Visit Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's tomb in Ouazzane
- Shopping in Chefchaouen souks for wool garments, woven blankets, and cedarwood furniture
Landmarks/POIs Chellah Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Outa el-Hammam Square - Day 3
Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
This morning starts slow in Chefchaouen. You'll explore the local spring and Pigeon Square, then check out the ancient mosque there. Around midday you head to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Roman ruins worth seeing. From there you continue to Meknes to walk through the Mellah, the Jewish quarter, and see other significant Jewish landmarks in the area, with olive groves and vineyards scattered throughout. You'll have lunch somewhere along the way, then drive to Fes. By evening you're at your riad having a traditional meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional meal at your Riad)
Included Activities
- Explore local spring in Chefchaouen
- Visit Pigeon Square
- Visit ancient mosque in Chefchaouen
- Visit Volubilis ruins
- Explore Mellah in Meknes
- Dinner at riad in Fes
Optional Activities
- Lunch break en route to Fes
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Meknes Mellah - Day 4
Fes
A local guide helps you explore Fes, the oldest capital in Morocco. You start at the Blue Gate, called Bab Boujloud, then wander through the medieval medina's narrow streets, past bustling souks and traditional crafts. The Mellah, or Jewish quarter, is next, and you'll see the Royal Palace gateway from outside. Later you climb to an ancient fortress on a hill for views of the whole city. You'll spend time looking at 12th-century ceramic work, then walk through Souk Seffarine and Medersa Bou Inania. Before returning to your riad for dinner, you pass by the Mosque of Quaraouin, which is actually the world's oldest university.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional meal at riad)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina through Blue Gate
- Visit historic Mellah
- Visit Royal Palace gateway
- Visit ancient fortress with panoramic views
- Explore Souk Seffarine
- Visit Medersa Bou Inania
- Pass by Mosque of Quaraouin
- Dinner at riad
Optional Activities
- Explore ceramic artistry
Landmarks/POIs Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) Mellah Fes Souk Seffarine Medersa Bou Inania Mosque of Quaraouin - Day 5
Fes to Merzouga
After breakfast, you head south from Fes toward the desert. Your first stop is Ifrane, called the Swiss City of Morocco because of its alpine architecture. Nearby you can see cedar forests and the Barbary apes that live there. Then you drive to Midelt for lunch, and as you travel, the scenery changes from green valleys to desert browns. You pass through Errachidia on the way to Merzouga Desert. Once there, you take a camel ride across the dunes at sunset. By evening you're at a desert camp having dinner, then you can relax under the stars listening to Berber music and enjoying a campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Visit cedar forests and meet Barbary apes
- Camel ride at sunset in Merzouga Desert
- Desert camp experience with dinner
- Traditional Berber music and campfire
Optional Activities
- Stop in Ifrane
- Lunch in Midelt
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Middle Atlas Cedar Forests Merzouga Desert - Day 6
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
You wake early to watch sunrise paint the Sahara Desert gold across the dunes. After a hearty breakfast, you drive toward Boumalne Dades Gorge. Along the way you see ancient irrigation channels dug by Berber tribes back in the 11th to 14th centuries to bring mountain water to their orchards. Lunch happens at a traditional restaurant somewhere in the region. You continue through Tinghir toward Dades Gorge, where you wander beside the river through the canyon and look at the old sandcastle-like structures in the palm oasis. Watch for the 'Monkey Toes' rock formations the area is known for. By evening you're back at your riad having dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast after sunrise), Dinner (Dinner at riad)
Included Activities
- Sahara sunrise experience
- Explore ancient underground irrigation channels
- Wander through Dades Gorge canyon
- View Monkey Toes rock formations
- Dinner at riad
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Desert Boumalne Dades Gorge Tinghir Dades Gorge - Day 7
Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
After breakfast you travel through the Rose Valley near Kalaat Magouna, which hosts an annual rose festival. You stop at women's cooperatives to see how they make natural perfumes. Then you drive to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco because it's where 'Game of Thrones' and 'Gladiator' filmed. You visit Atlas Studios before heading to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once a caravan stop. Lunch happens here. On the drive through the Ounilla Valley you see traditional clay and mud houses, then you cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing over North Africa's highest peak at more than 4,100 meters. You arrive in Marrakech by evening and have dinner at your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at riad)
Included Activities
- Visit Rose Valley in Kalaat Magouna
- Visit women's cooperatives for natural perfume making
- Visit Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
- Cross High Atlas Mountains
- Dinner at riad in Marrakech
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
Landmarks/POIs Kalaat Magouna Atlas Studios Kasbah Ait Benhaddou Ounilla Valley High Atlas Mountains - Day 8
Marrakech
After breakfast, a local guide walks you through Marrakech's old medina, navigating its winding streets. You see the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, visit the cemetery, Lazama Synagogue, and the Jewish Museum. Then you head into the souks where local crafts fill the stalls, and you reach Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, which buzzes with artisans and street performers. Lunch is at a local restaurant in the area. Later, as evening comes on, the square transforms with food stalls serving grilled meats, aromatic soups, and fresh juices. You can experience that nightlife energy firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided medina tour through Mellah
- Visit Jewish cemetery
- Visit Lazama Synagogue
- Visit Jewish Museum
- Explore souks
- Experience Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore street performers and artisans at Jemaa el-Fnaa
Landmarks/POIs Mellah Marrakech Lazama Synagogue Jewish Museum Marrakech Jemaa el-Fnaa Square - Day 9
Marrakech to Essaouira
From Marrakech you travel to Essaouira, a city founded by the Portuguese with deep cultural roots. On the way, you stop at a women's cooperative where you see how argan oil is made traditionally, and you might spot goats climbing the argan trees. Once in Essaouira you explore the historic medina and visit the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter. You see the Haim Pinto Synagogue and Jewish cemetery, then check out Bayt Dakira, a Jewish museum located in the Mellah. You can walk the impressive city walls, wander through charming streets, or sit by the fishing harbor. Fresh seafood is on the menu for eating.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit women's cooperative for argan oil production
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Visit Mellah in Essaouira
- Visit Haim Pinto Synagogue
- Visit Jewish cemetery in Essaouira
- Visit Bayt Dakira (House of Memory)
Optional Activities
- Stroll city walls
- Relax at fishing harbor
- Sample seafood at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Argan Oil Cooperative Mellah Essaouira Haim Pinto Synagogue Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) Essaouira Fishing Harbor - Day 10
Essaouira to Casablanca
After breakfast you travel from Essaouira back to Casablanca. Along the way you stop briefly at Citerne Portugaise, an underground cistern built by Portuguese traders in the 16th century near El Jadida. Once in Casablanca, your driver shows you key spots including the Beth-El Synagogue and Jewish Museum. Then you're dropped at your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Citerne Portugaise in El Jadida
- Visit Beth-El Synagogue in Casablanca
- Visit Jewish Museum in Casablanca
Landmarks/POIs Citerne Portugaise Beth-El Synagogue Jewish Museum Casablanca
