Arriving in Casablanca

Casablanca - Arrive at your hotel at any time. If you require airport transfer arrangements, we are delighted to assist. Please note that this tour does not include time in Casablanca, so consider arriving a day early to explore the city and visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, accessible only through guided tours. The adventure begins tonight with a meeting with your tour leader at 6 pm, where trip details and information will be reviewed. This is an opportunity to ask questions about your daily itinerary. After introductions, the tour leader will take you for an optional local dinner, providing a chance to get to know your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Hotel Campanile or similar

Casablanca-Meknes-Volubilis-Fes Overnight

Meknes Medina - Start early, driving through the rolling hills to Meknes for a guided visit of the old Medina. Enjoy lunch in Meknes before continuing to Volubilis for an afternoon guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Proceed to Fes for an overnight stay, preparing to explore its old Medina the following day.
Accommodation: Dar Al Madina Al Kadima or similar
5 hours driving

Bab Mansour Gate - The oldest and most beautiful gate in North Africa

Fes Day Exploring

Fes - After breakfast, follow a local guide who knows the streets of the old Medina intimately. Stop at one of the ancient tanneries and enjoy the view from above. Participate in a half-day Medina walking tour, with free time in the afternoon to explore more of the city. Visit a Quranic school in the old Medina. The Fes Medina is one of the world’s largest medieval medinas and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès’ famous leather tannery from above.
Accommodation: Dar Al Madina Al Kadima or similar

Medina of Fez - The old Medina walking tour will introduce you to local life and showcase handcrafted items.

Fes-Ifrane-Midelt-Arfoud-Merzouga

Merzouga Desert - Today involves a long drive through the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains, ending with a camel ride to your camp. After a long drive from Fes, arrive in Merzouga to meet your camels and ride for about 80 minutes to the deep dunes for an overnight stay. Local guides will teach you to play drums, and in the evening, listen to stories while dinner is served under the stars. You can even climb the dunes for amazing pictures and sunset views.
8-9 hours driving

Merzouga Desert - Experience the golden dunes of the Sahara, camels, and a Berber camp.

Merzouga - Todra Gorges

Todra Gorges - Rise early to ride camels and watch the sunrise before returning to Merzouga for a warm breakfast. Continue driving to Todra Gorges for a short walk through Berber villages and visit the deepest gorges in North Africa.
4 hours driving, Accommodation: Hotel Amazir or similar

Todra Gorges/Ait Benhaddou Kasbah/Marrakesh

Ait Ben Haddou - Travel along the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” and pass through Ouarzazate, home to the Atlas Studios where many films have been shot, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Drive to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a wonderful example of a Moroccan kasbah. Enjoy a guided tour and lunch at the Kasbah before crossing the High Atlas mountains to Marrakesh. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage site and Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with your tour leader. Of all the remaining Kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior here are the most intact. The Kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many earthen-built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been featured in numerous film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones. Continue driving to Marrakesh for an overnight stay.
6 hours, Accommodation: Hotel Gomassine or similar

Ait Ben Haddou - Visit Ksar Ait Benhaddou (Kasbah Ait Benhaddou), a filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Marrakech City Exploration

Marrakech - Take a guided tour of the old Medina of Marrakesh, visiting Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the main square of Jamaa El Fna. Get lost in Marrakesh’s streets, shop for small gifts for your family, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore more or relax with some Moroccan tea. Your tour guide can assist if you wish to visit additional places like the Majorelle Gardens.
Free Afternoon

Bahia Palace - The beautiful Bahia Palace in Marrakech is an 18th-century building.

Saadian Tombs - A Muslim cemetery for the Saadian dynasty, which ruled Morocco during the 16th century.

Departure Day

Marrakech - Today is your departure day, but if you’re not ready to leave, your guide will assist you in booking more activities. We are here to help.

• Local guides for Meknas, Volubilis, Fes, and Marrakech Medinas
• Private transportation
• Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs in Marrakech
• Tour of Marrakech city
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Sight tickets: Music Museum in Meknes, Volubilis sights, Koranic school in Fes

• Lunch
• Travel insurance
• Tip
• Drinks

Ideal for travelers seeking an exciting journey, this brief yet delightful adventure provides a wonderful mix of Morocco’s essential highlights along with some leisure time for personal exploration. Ride a camel across the dunes for a genuine Sahara experience, explore towering kasbahs, and meander through the intricate alleys of Fès and Marrakech, all of which enable you to uncover the history and stunning natural allure of enigmatic Morocco.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.