Itinerary
- Day 1
Rabat - Chefchaouen
Your driver picks you up from your Casablanca accommodation and takes you to Hassan II Mosque, which sits right on the Atlantic Ocean. After that, you'll head to Rabat to see the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Then it's on to Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif Mountains, where you'll spend the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Explore Oudaias Kasbah in Rabat
- See Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Royal Palace Mausoleum of Mohammed V Oudaias Kasbah Hassan Tower - Day 2
Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Start early to walk through Chefchaouen's quiet streets before heading to Fes. You'll stop at the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to check out temples and mosaics. From there, continue to Meknes, an imperial city from the 17th century, where you'll see the historic Medina, Bab El Mansour, Moulay Ismail Tombs, and El Hedim Square. Drive to your accommodation in Fes for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Explore Medina in Meknes
- Visit Bab El Mansour
- Visit Moulay Ismail Tombs
- Explore El Hedim Square
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Bab El Mansour Moulay Ismail Tombs El Hedim Square - Day 3
Fes
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full-day tour of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities. You'll start at the Golden Doors of the Royal Palace, then head to a viewpoint overlooking the Old Medina's walls. Walk through the Medina to see mosques, madrassas, and religious sites before reaching the Tanners district. In the afternoon, explore where craftsmen preserve Andalusian techniques. Spend the evening at leisure in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Doors of the Royal Palace
- Viewpoint tour of Old Medina walls
- Walking tour through the Medina
- Visit mosques and madrassas
- Explore Tanners district
- Visit artisans' neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Lunch at typical Moroccan restaurant in old Medina
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace (Golden Doors) Fes El-Bali (Old Medina) - Day 4
Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Mid-Atlas - Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, travel southeast through Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and cross the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques. Continue through the Mid-Atlas Mountains and grab lunch in Midelt or Er-Rich. Travel via the Tizi N'Taghamt pass along the scenic Ziz Valley. Arrive in Erg Chebbi desert for camel trekking over golden dunes at sunset. Have dinner at the desert camp and relax under the stars with Berber music around a campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Cross Cedar Forest
- Camel trekking at Erg Chebbi
- Sunset viewing from sand dunes
- Dinner at desert camp
- Berber music and campfire experience
Optional Activities
- 4x4 transfer as alternative to camel trekking
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Cedar Forest Ziz Valley Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Valley - Dades Valley
Wake early to watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi's dunes, then return to camp for a shower and breakfast. Ride back to the camel departure point before traveling to Rissani, a historic city on ancient caravan routes. If you're there on Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday, you can explore the region's largest souk. Stop in Erfoud, then continue through villages to Todra Valley, a green oasis with mud villages and mountains. See the dramatic Todra Gorges with 300-meter vertical cliffs and continue to Dades Valley for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Erg Chebbi
- Visit Rissani
- Stop in Erfoud
- Visit Todra Gorges
- Explore Dades Valley
Optional Activities
- Explore Rissani souk (if visiting on Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday)
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Rissani Erfoud Todra Valley Todra Gorges Dades Valley - Day 6
Kalaat M'Gouna - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
Leave Dades Valley and travel along the Road of Thousand Kasbahs to Kalaat M'Gouna, the Valley of Roses, where you can check out cooperatives with rose-based products. Continue to Skoura with an optional stop at Amridil Kasbah, then reach Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Studios, known as the Hollywood of Africa. Stop at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a historic caravan stop and film location. After lunch at a local restaurant, cross the scenic Tizi N'Tichka Pass with views of valleys and Berber villages as you drive to Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Kalaat M'Gouna cooperatives and rose shops
- Visit Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Visit Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
Optional Activities
- Visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura (if time allows)
Landmarks/POIs Kalaat M'Gouna Amridil Kasbah Atlas Studios Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou Tizi N'Tichka Pass - Day 7
Marrakech
After breakfast, your local guide meets you to explore Marrakech, the Red City and southern pearl of Morocco. You'll see the Saadian Tombs, the Palaces of El Bahia and El Badi, Ben Youssef Quranic School with its ornate carvings, and the historic Koutoubia Mosque with its 77-meter minaret. Later, check out the Menara Gardens and Jardin Majorelle (advance booking needed). Head to Jamaa El-Fna, a UNESCO World Heritage square, where you can relax at cafes and watch magicians, storytellers, and street food vendors. Wander through the colorful souks before being dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Palace of El Bahia
- Visit Palace of El Badi
- Visit Ben Youssef Quranic School (Ben Youssef Madrasa)
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore Jamaa El-Fna square
- Explore souks
Optional Activities
- Visit Menara Gardens (advance booking required)
- Visit Jardin Majorelle (advance booking required)
Landmarks/POIs Saadian Tombs Palace of El Bahia Palace of El Badi Ben Youssef Quranic School (Ben Youssef Madrasa) Koutoubia Mosque Menara Gardens Jardin Majorelle Jamaa El-Fna
