Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive at Mohammed V International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Casablanca. Depending on how much time you have before checking in, there's the option to visit Hassan II Mosque or just walk around the city on your own. The Atlantic coastline is nearby if you want to check that out, and there's good local food to try whenever you're hungry.
Optional Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque - one of the world's largest mosques with ocean views and architectural design
- Explore Casablanca's bustling streets and local atmosphere
- Indulge in local culinary delights
- Relax along the Atlantic coastline
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mohammed V International Airport - Day 2
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
This morning includes a guided tour of Hassan II Mosque if you didn't see it yesterday, followed by a stop at Mohammed V Square. After that, you'll head to Rabat to see Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, which sit right along the Atlantic Ocean. From there, the drive takes you through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, known for its blue-painted buildings. You'll have a Moroccan meal and then settle into a riad for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Moroccan meal at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Mohammed V Square
- Explore Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Stroll through Kasbah of the Udayas with Andalusian gardens
Optional Activities
- Wander through Chefchaouen's medina in the evening
- Browse vibrant local markets in Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mohammed V Square Hassan Tower Kasbah of the Udayas Rif Mountains Chefchaouen Medina - Day 3
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fes
You'll travel to Volubilis, a UNESCO site with Roman ruins and mosaics still visible from centuries ago. Then you'll visit Moulay Idriss, a pilgrimage town that's important to local culture. Next is Meknes, where you'll see the Bab El-Mansour Gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. By evening, you'll arrive in Fes and check into a traditional riad.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage Site with Roman ruins and mosaics
- Visit Moulay Idriss
- Explore Meknes with Bab El-Mansour Gate
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab El-Mansour Gate Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - Day 4
Fes
Spend today in Fes El Bali, the ancient medina that's a UNESCO site. You'll start at the Royal Palace gates, then see Al-Qarawiyyin University, one of the world's oldest continuously operating universities. The Bou Inania Madrasa has incredible tilework to look at. Later, you'll visit Chouara Tanneries to see leather-making in action. After lunch and walking through Bab Boujloud, you'll explore Fes El Jadid before ending with mint tea at a rooftop café with views over the medina.
- Meals
- Lunch (Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant with traditional dishes such as tagine and pastilla), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes El Bali medina
- Visit Royal Palace gates
- Explore Al-Qarawiyyin University and courtyard
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa with zellige tilework and wood carvings
- Experience traditional leather-making at Chouara Tanneries
- Pass through Bab Boujloud blue gate
- Explore Fes El Jadid and Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
- Visit rooftop café with mint tea
Optional Activities
- Browse the vibrant medina souks
Landmarks/POIs Fes El Bali Royal Palace Al-Qarawiyyin University Bou Inania Madrasa Chouara Tanneries Bab Boujloud Fes El Jadid - Day 5
Fes - Middle Atlas - Merzouga
You'll travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane for its alpine architecture. Further along, the Cedar Forests of Azrou are home to Barbary macaques you might spot. The Ziz Gorges and Tafilalt Oasis come next before reaching Merzouga. In the afternoon and evening, you'll ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, have dinner under the stars, and sleep at a luxury desert camp.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner beneath a canopy of stars in the desert)
Included Activities
- Stop in Ifrane
- Visit Cedar Forests of Azrou
- View Ziz Gorges
- Explore Tafilalt Oasis
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sunset viewing over the dunes
- Dinner under the stars
Optional Activities
- Encounter Barbary macaques in their natural habitat
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Cedar Forests of Azrou Ziz Gorges Tafilalt Oasis Erg Chebbi - Day 6
Merzouga - Dades Valley
You'll wake up early to see the Sahara sunrise and eat a traditional Berber breakfast. Then you'll explore ancient underground irrigation canals from the 11th-14th centuries. After that, you're heading to Boumalne Dades Gorge through Tinghir, walking along canyon paths next to streams and checking out the 'Monkey Toes' rock formations. By evening, you'll arrive at your riad in Dades Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Berber breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a traditional local restaurant), Dinner (Moroccan dinner)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the Sahara Desert
- Traditional Berber breakfast
- Explore ancient underground irrigation canals
- Scenic drive through Tinghir
- Stroll through Dades Gorge canyon paths
- View 'Monkey Toes' rock formations
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Boumalne Dades Gorge Tinghir Dades Gorge - Day 7
Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll visit the Rose Valley in Kalaat M'Gouna and see women's cooperatives making natural perfumes. Then you'll head to Ouarzazate to see Atlas Studios, where Game of Thrones and Gladiator were filmed. Lunch happens at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site with historic buildings. You'll drive through the Ounilla Valley and cross the High Atlas Mountains with Mount Toubkal visible before arriving in Marrakech for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rose Valley in Kalaat M'Gouna
- Explore local women's cooperatives for rose-based products
- Explore Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Guided tour of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Drive through Ounilla Valley
- Cross High Atlas Mountains with Mount Toubkal views
Landmarks/POIs Kalaat M'Gouna Atlas Studios Kasbah Ait Benhaddou Ounilla Valley High Atlas Mountains Mount Toubkal - Day 8
Marrakech
You'll start with a guided tour of Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace. Then you're off to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square where street performers and artisans are always around. Wandering through the medina's souks, you'll find textiles, jewelry, and other items to browse. Later, walk through Majorelle Gardens for a quieter break before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Koutoubia Mosque
- Guided tour of Bahia Palace
- Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
- Wander through medina souks
- Stroll through Majorelle Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Majorelle Gardens - Day 9
Marrakech
Start the day with a visit to Majorelle Garden, which has vibrant colors and exotic plants, plus the Berber Museum inside. You'll have plenty of free time to explore Marrakech on your own - that could mean strolling through Jemaa el-Fna Square again, browsing the souks, or sitting down with mint tea at a local café. Depending on your flight time, you'll either transfer to Casablanca or head to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Majorelle Garden and Berber Museum
- Explore Marrakech at leisure
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Browse lively souks
- Sip traditional Moroccan mint tea at local cafés
Landmarks/POIs Majorelle Gardens Berber Museum Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
