Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll arrive in Casablanca where your local representative and driver meet you at the airport. After that, you'll take a privately guided city tour seeing the 12th-century Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammad V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. The drive from the airport runs about 1.5 hours.
- Start point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (Pick up from Casablanca Airport or hotel in the city)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Flower Town & Spa ), Guesthouse (Dar Shâan Rabat )
Included Activities
- Privately guided city tour of Rabat
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammad V
- Visit Kasbah of the Oudayas
Landmarks Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammad V Kasbah of the Oudayas - Day 2
Rabat to Chefchaouen
After transferring from Rabat to Chefchaouen (about 4 hours), you'll check into your accommodation. A 2-hour guided tour takes you through the blue-washed medina, hitting Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the historic kasbah, and the Grand Mosque. Later you'll explore Quartier Al Andalous, then head to Ras El Ma Spring to relax by riverside cafes and watch the sunset from the Spanish Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (dar chefchaouen maison d'hôtes & riad), Hotel (Dar Jasmine Hotel)
Included Activities
- 2-hour guided tour of the blue-washed medina
- Visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Visit historic kasbah with garden and small museum
- Visit Grand Mosque
- Explore Quartier Al Andalous
- Visit Ras El Ma Spring
- Sunset viewing from Spanish Mosque
Landmarks Plaza Uta el-Hammam Kasbah of Chefchaouen Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Ras El Ma Spring Spanish Mosque 
- Day 3
Chefchaouen
Wake early to catch the sunrise over the mountains from the Spanish Mosque while blue buildings glow in the morning light. You'll wander the serene town before most shops open. In the afternoon, a guided hike in the Rif Mountains takes you through cedar forests to Akchour Waterfall and God's Bridge natural rock formation. By evening you'll be back in Chefchaouen exploring the medina at your own pace. The hike runs about 1 hour travel time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (dar chefchaouen maison d'hôtes & riad), Hotel (Dar Jasmine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in the Rif Mountains
- Hike to Akchour Waterfall
- Visit God's Bridge natural rock formation
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Spanish Mosque
- Medina exploration
Landmarks Spanish Mosque Akchour Waterfall God's Bridge Rif Mountains - Day 4
Chefchaouen to Fes
You'll start early and head out from Chefchaouen with a private guide who'll take you through the Roman ruins of Volubilis. This ancient site was once the western edge of the Roman Empire, so you'll see some impressive architecture and get a sense of what life was like centuries ago. From there, you'll continue on to Meknes for a tour of the Imperial city before settling into your accommodation in Fes. The whole drive takes about 5 hours, but you'll have time to stop and see the sights along the way.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Joy Fes ), Guesthouse (Riad Myra Guest House)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
- Tour of Meknes Imperial city
Landmarks Volubilis Meknes 
- Day 5
Fes
You'll spend a full day on a private tour of Fez, walking through an ancient medina where tradition still shapes daily life. As dusk falls, you'll look out over the city while the call to prayer echoes around you. The walking is light today with no long transfers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Joy Fes ), Guesthouse (Riad Myra Guest House)
Included Activities
- Private full-day guided tour of Fez medina
Landmarks Fez Medina - Day 6
Fes to Merzouga
You're leaving Fes early in the morning and heading into the Middle Atlas Mountains. The drive crosses through scenic alpine-style towns like Ifrane and you'll pass through cedar forests where you might see Barbary monkeys if you're lucky. As you get closer to the Sahara, you'll come across nomadic villages and stop at Ziz Valley for some photos. You'll arrive in Merzouga late in the evening, check into your riad, and get settled. The journey takes about 8 hours total, so there's plenty of time to take in the changing landscape.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Serai Merzouga ), Hotel (Dar Morocco Merzouga )
Optional Activities
- Stop for pictures at Ziz Valley
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains Ifrane Ziz Valley 
- Day 7
Merzouga
Get up early and watch the sun rise over the Sahara dunes from your riad. After breakfast, you're heading out on a 4x4 adventure across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes to explore the desert and visit nomadic families to learn how they live. You'll check out Khamliya Village and listen to local music at the Gnaoua House. Back at your riad, you'll have time to relax by the pool. Later, you'll ride camels at sunset out to a desert camp where you'll have dinner under the stars with Berber music playing. You'll sleep right there in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner under the stars at desert camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Luxury Camp chebbi ), Camping (Magic Luxury Camp)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Sahara dunes
- 4x4 desert adventure in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Visit to nomadic families
- Visit to Khamliya Village
- Gnaoua music at Gnaoua House
- Camel ride with sunset
- Desert camp overnight experience with traditional dinner and Berber music
Optional Activities
- Sand-boarding
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Khamliya Village Gnaoua House - Day 8
Sahara to Dades Valley
Leaving the desert behind, you'll travel with your driver to Dades Valley (about 5 hours) along the famous route called 'The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.' Along the way, you'll have time to explore Todra Gorge before continuing to your accommodation in Dades Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Riad Palm Dades), Guesthouse (Chez Ichou Dades)
Included Activities
- Explore Todra Gorge
Landmarks Todra Gorge Dades Valley 
- Day 9
Dades Valley to Atlas Mountains
Your journey takes you up into the High Atlas Mountains on the winding Tizi n'Tichka Pass (about 5 hours). You'll get off the beaten track in a 4x4 for part of the route before reaching your mountain hotel. Along the way, you'll visit Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou while taking in spectacular mountainous views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Riad Jnane imlil)
Included Activities
- Visit Ouarzazate
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Ouarzazate Ait Ben Haddou - Day 10
High Atlas Mountains
You'll gain insight into rural life in the High Atlas Mountains by spending the day with a local Amazigh family. You'll help bake bread in a traditional oven and cook tagine. Afterward, you'll visit the Assafou Foundation, which supports and trains local women in traditional weaving techniques. The walking is light with no long transfers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tagine prepared with local Amazigh family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Riad Jnane imlil)
Included Activities
- Baking bread in traditional oven with local Amazigh family
- Cooking tagine with local Amazigh family
- Visit Assafou Foundation
Landmarks Assafou Foundation - Day 11
High Atlas Mountains to Essaouira
Your driver takes you through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, skirting Marrakesh and continuing on to the charming coastal town of Essaouira (about 4 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (riad mimouna), Guesthouse (Hotel Dar L'Oussia)
Landmarks Essaouira - Day 12
Essaouira
You'll start with a morning walking tour of Essaouira with a private guide to get familiar with this charming coastal town. You'll meander through the medina, watch fishing boats return with the catch of the day, stroll along the sandy beach, and watch the sunset over the Atlantic from the Portuguese ramparts. In the afternoon, you'll join a Moroccan pastry workshop to learn how to make sweet treats like almond gazelle horns and orange blossom biscuits. Light walking with no long transfers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (riad mimouna), Guesthouse (Hotel Dar L'Oussia)
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour of Essaouira with private guide
- Moroccan pastry workshop
Optional Activities
- Meander through the medina
- Watch fishing boats
- Stroll along the sandy beach
- Sunset viewing from Portuguese ramparts
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Portuguese Ramparts - Day 13
Essaouira to Marrakesh
Your private driver transfers you from Essaouira to Marrakesh (about 3 hours). Along the way, if interested, you can stop at one of the local women's cooperatives where they make argan oil and other products from argan tree kernels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Atlas Palace), Guesthouse (Riad Anabel )
Optional Activities
- Stop at local women's cooperative for argan oil production
Landmarks Marrakesh - Day 14
Marrakesh
You'll enjoy a privately guided tour of the main sights of Marrakesh, many located within the ancient medina walls. In the morning, your guide focuses on historical highlights including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Badi Palace, and Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, you'll explore the arts and crafts of the city, visiting the souqs and ending at Djemaa El Fna. Light walking with no long transfers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Atlas Palace), Guesthouse (Riad Anabel )
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Marrakesh
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Badi Palace
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit souqs
- Visit Djemaa El Fna
Landmarks Koutoubia Mosque Saadian Tombs Badi Palace Bahia Palace Djemaa El Fna - Day 15
Marrakesh
You'll head to La Maison Arabe, one of the first restaurants to open to foreigners in Marrakesh, for a shared cooking class. Working with an expert dada (traditional Moroccan cook) using locally sourced ingredients, you'll prepare an appetizer and main course, which you'll enjoy afterward. This evening, you'll experience a hot air balloon ride across the city and up to the dramatic landscapes north of Marrakesh, watching the sunset from above. No long transfers today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Moroccan dishes prepared during cooking class at La Maison Arabe)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Atlas Palace), Guesthouse (Riad Anabel )
Included Activities
- Moroccan cooking class at La Maison Arabe
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunset
Landmarks La Maison Arabe - Day 16
Marrakesh to Casablanca
You'll drive back to Casablanca (about 3 hours) and visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world with its spectacular oceanfront location. You'll explore the Corniche and have lunch in a local restaurant before checking into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Casablanca Hotel), Hotel ( Hotel Odyssee Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Explore the Corniche
Optional Activities
- Lunch in local restaurant
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Corniche - Day 17
Casablanca Departure
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transport you to the airport for your departure. Have a safe and comfortable journey home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (Drop-off at casablanca airport)
