Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive at Marrakech Airport and get transferred to your riad in the medina. After settling in with traditional mint tea and a quick orientation, the rest of your day is flexible. Depending on when you land, you might take a casual walk through the nearby souks to get a feel for the medina's layout and buildings, or you could just rest before things kick off tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Walk through nearby souks
- Explore medina architecture
- Day 2
Marrakech
Following breakfast, your licensed guide meets you for a cultural walking tour through the old city. The morning includes Bahia Palace with its intricate tilework and gardens, then the spice market and Jewish Quarter. You'll also see the Madrasa Ben Youssef and Marrakech Museum before ending at Jemaa El Fna Square for lunch on a rooftop. Your afternoon is yours to browse artisan shops or head back to your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rooftop terrace at Jemaa El Fna Square), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cultural walking tour of old city
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore spice market
- Visit Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
- Visit Madrasa Ben Youssef
- Visit Marrakech Museum
- Lunch at rooftop terrace at Jemaa El Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Browse artisan shops
- Relax at riad
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Madrasa Ben Youssef Marrakech Museum Jemaa El Fna Square - Day 3
Marrakech to Dades Gorges
This morning you'll drive through Tizi n'Tichka Pass with stops to take in views of Berber villages and snow-capped peaks. The route brings you to Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortress village you've likely seen in films like Gladiator. After lunch, you'll continue through Skoura and the Rose Valley, then arrive at Dades Gorges with its dramatic rock formations. You'll spend the night at a kasbah hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou fortress village
- Pass through Rose Valley
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tichka Pass Aït Ben Haddou Rose Valley Dades Gorges - Day 4
Dades Gorges to Sahara Desert
After breakfast, you head to Todra Gorges for a walk through this canyon that's popular with hikers and climbers. Following lunch, the journey continues to Merzouga at the Sahara's edge. From there, you'll take a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp. The evening brings sunset views, dinner, and Berber music performed under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Walk through Todra Gorges
- Exclusive Private Camel Ride through the Sahara
- Sunset views at desert camp
- Berber music at desert camp
Optional Activities
- Buggy Adventure in the Sahara Desert
- Upgrade to Luxury camp in the Desert
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorges Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Sahara Desert to Fes
An early start gets you to the desert sunrise, then you'll return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4. After breakfast and freshening up, you head north with a stop at Ziz Valley for photos and lunch in Midelt. Later you'll walk through the cedar forests of Azrou where wild Barbary macaques live, pass through Ifrane with its Swiss-style charm, and arrive in Fes by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (In Midelt), Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- Return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4
- Stop at Ziz Valley
- Walk through cedar forests of Azrou
Landmarks/POIs Ziz Valley Azrou Cedar Forest Ifrane - Day 6
Fes
Today focuses on Fez's heart and its culturally rich character as one of Morocco's oldest cities. Your guide takes you through the medina's narrow alleyways to see the Bou Inania Madrasa with its intricate design, the Dar Batha Museum's artistic works, and the quiet Bou Jeloud Gardens. You'll visit the Royal Palace and watch artisans working with pottery and leather using traditional methods. The night lets you soak in Fez's historic atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through ancient medina
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit Dar Batha Museum
- Stroll through Bou Jeloud Gardens
- Visit Royal Palace
- Observe artisan crafts
Landmarks/POIs Bou Inania Madrasa Dar Batha Museum Bou Jeloud Gardens Royal Palace - Day 7
Fes to Chefchaouen
The route heads north toward Chefchaouen, a town in the Rif Mountains known for its blue-painted streets. You'll arrive and spend a relaxed afternoon wandering those distinctive blue streets, checking out handicraft shops, and sitting in Plaza Uta El-Hammam. An optional short hike to the Spanish Mosque at sunset offers good views if you're interested. You'll stay at a charming riad for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen
- Visit handicraft shops
- Relax in Plaza Uta El-Hammam
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Spanish Mosque at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Uta El-Hammam Spanish Mosque - Day 8
Chefchaouen to Casablanca
After breakfast, you travel south toward Casablanca, passing through Rabat, Morocco's capital. In Rabat you'll see the Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Hassan Tower. Moving on to Casablanca, there's a chance to visit the Hassan II Mosque by the sea. Lunch happens at a local restaurant along the way, and depending on timing, the mosque visit might happen today or be pushed to tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant along the way), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Oudaya Kasbah in Rabat
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Explore Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Landmarks/POIs Oudaya Kasbah Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan Tower Hassan II Mosque - Day 9
Casablanca to Marrakech
If you didn't visit the Hassan II Mosque yesterday, today begins with that visit. This architectural work sits at the Atlantic's edge and ranks among the world's largest mosques, displaying Moroccan craftsmanship throughout. Then you head south to Marrakech, the Red City, as the landscape shifts from coastal views to rolling plains and olive groves. On arrival, you can rest or start exploring Marrakech's lively souks and historic streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
Optional Activities
- Explore Marrakech souks
- Explore Marrakech historic streets
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque
