Day 1: Arrival at Casablanca Airport - Transfer to Hotel in Casablanca

Ain Diab - Upon arriving at Casablanca airport, the largest city in the country, you will be greeted by your driver and taken to your hotel in Casablanca. Depending on your arrival time, it is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport to the medina.

Day 2: Full Day Sightseeing in Casablanca - Rabat

Hassan II Mosque - Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, a stunning example of Moroccan architecture. It is the largest mosque in the kingdom and the fifth largest in the world, situated on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers inside and an additional 80,000 in its adjoining grounds, totaling 105,000 worshippers. Its minaret is the tallest in the world at 210 meters.

Ain Diab - Visit the Corniche of Casablanca.

Old Medina of Casablanca - Explore the old town of Casablanca.

Rabat - Depart late in the afternoon to Rabat, the political capital.

Day 3: Full Day Sightseeing in Rabat - Asilah

Kasbah des Oudaias - In Rabat, explore the Oudaya Kasbah and its beautiful gardens, located at the Abou Regreg river. Built during the Almohad dynasty in 1150 AD, it includes the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan II, and the Hassan Tower, an incomplete mosque minaret constructed in 1195 AD. After sightseeing in Rabat, continue the tour to Asilah.

Royal Palace of Rabat - Visit the Royal Palace.

Plage de Rabat - Enjoy the beach.

Rabat Old Town - Explore Rabat’s old town.

Asilah Medina - Asilah is a fortified town on Morocco’s northwest Atlantic coast, south of Tangier. Its ramparts and gates remain intact. Check into the hotel for the night.

Day 4: Asilah - Tangier - Chefchaouen

Tangier - Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina houses the Dar el Makhzen, a former sultan’s palace now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early U.S.-Morocco diplomatic relations in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate. Depart Tangier around 4:00 PM for the blue city.

Tetouan - Pass through Tetouan; a quick visit is possible if desired.

Chefchaouen - Arrive in the blue city and check into your hotel.

Day 5: Free Day to Explore Chefchaouen at Your Own Pace

Chefchaouen Medina - Known for its vivid blue houses, Chefchaouen is popular with tourists and Moroccans, especially in summer. Explore its winding lanes and narrow alleys, home to numerous souks offering local cuisine and artisan works like woolen items, intricate embroidery, and goat cheese, unique to the North. Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or hike in nearby parks.

Day 6: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes

Jorf El Melha - A brief stop.

Volubilis - On the way to Meknes, visit Volubilis, the most important archaeological site in Morocco, featuring well-preserved Roman ruins. In 1997, these ruins were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Meknes - Continue to Meknes, named after the Berber tribe Miknasa. Meknes was Morocco’s capital under Moulay Ismail (1672–1727), who built ingeniously designed granaries with tiny windows and massive walls to store grain and hay for his 15,000 horses. Stop for photos at Bab AL Mansour, the Great Gate built in the 11th century by King AL Mansour Adahbi.

Fes - Arrive in Fes by evening and check into your hotel.

Day 7: Full Day Sightseeing of Fes Medina with an Official Guide

Fes el-Bali - Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes Medina, once considered the “Mecca of the West” and “Athena of Africa.” It is the country’s second-largest city after Casablanca, with a population of about 1 million. Fes, a former capital and one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, comprises three parts: Fes el Bali, the oldest part surrounded by a large wall with over 9,000 narrow streets and alleys; Fes-Jdid, the new Fes, home to the Mellah, the Jewish quarter; and Ville Nouvelle, the newest section created during the French occupation. Fes el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the world’s largest medina. Among its narrow streets is the University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859, the world’s oldest university still operating today.

Royal Palace of Fes - Visit the Royal Palace.

Borj Sud - Visit the South Tower.

Day 8: Fes - Ifrane – Monkeys Park - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga

Ifrane - Depart from Fes for a long drive, experiencing different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city. Pass through Ifrane, the most modern and clean city in the country. The Berber name Ifrane means “caves,” and it is nicknamed “Little Switzerland” due to its greenery and status as a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region at 1,665 meters altitude. Ifrane is also known for The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by King Hassan II of Morocco and King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, where all classes are taught in English.

Azrou Cedar Forest - A short visit to the monkey park (optional).

Midelt - Lunch in the Berber village of Midelt, located at the foothills of the eastern High Atlas Mountains. Cross the tough mountains, still home to a large Berber community, with landscapes including palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (3,747 m) before descending to the pre-Saharan zone.

Errachidia - A short break to enjoy the stunning view of Ziz Valley.

Fossiles d’Erfoud - Erfoud is famous for its pottery and fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry here, as the region was part of a vast ocean 350 million years ago.

Merzouga Desert - Head to the red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga via Rissani, the hometown of the Alaouite dynasty, where Moulay Ali Sheriff began unifying Morocco under his red flag in the 17th century. From a vast plateau, be amazed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga appearing on the horizon. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride for about an hour and a half to witness the breathtaking sunset in the middle of the high sand dunes of Merzouga. Overnight in a Berber tented desert camp, enjoying a spectacular view of the stars.

Day 9: Merzouga - Rissani - Tinghir - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges

Merzouga - Rise early to witness the spectacular sunrise, with the dunes’ colors and shadows creating a stunning scene. Return by camel to meet your driver and depart to see Khamlia.

Khamlia Gnawa Music - Khamlia is a village inhabited by nomadic black people. Stop by a nomadic family for tea and experience nomadic life. Discover the nomadic life of the Touareg people by visiting Alkhamliya, a village unchanged for centuries.

Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum - Visit Rissani and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alaouite Dynasty in the 17th century. This quiet town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and a major caravan center due to its crossroads location. Rissani remains a major commercial center with a large souk, particularly lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. It was known for leather and goat skin trading in ancient times.

Gargantas del Todra - The Todgha Gorges are located beyond the central High Atlas Mountains. The contrasting landscapes resemble Colorado, with high plateaus, gorges, canyons, and peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks exceed 4,000 meters, with Jbel Saghro at 2,500 meters and Jbel Mgoun at 4,068 meters being the highest in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Enjoy a hike among these stunning canyons.

Dades Gorges - Pass through Boumalne city, situated on the edge of Dades Valley, which rises in the High Atlas Mountains, supporting a large Berber community with its rich agriculture, leading to the impressive Dades Gorges.

Day 10: Dades Gorges - Valley of Roses - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

El Kelaa M’gouna - Discover the Valley of Roses, with its green alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees, and grapes. This valley produces roses used in various cosmetic products like soap, perfumes, and skin creams. Locals celebrate the rose with a national festival each April.

Ouarzazate - Known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” Ouarzazate is a city on a bare plateau south of the High Atlas Mountains. Inhabited mainly by Berbers, they built many of the area’s prominent Kasbahs and buildings. One such building is the Taourirt Kasbah, dating back to the 17th century. Ouarzazate is nicknamed “Hollywood of Africa” due to its film-making locations, with Morocco’s biggest studios attracting international film companies to shoot movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), “The Living Daylights” (1987), “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988), “The Mummy” (1999), “Gladiator” (2000), “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005), Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun” (1997), and “Babel” (2005).

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Visit the fortified Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, built in the 11th century. Once a caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, it is situated on a hill along the Ounila River, featuring beautiful Kasbahs that suffer damage during rain and windstorms. Most inhabitants now live in a modern village across the river, but around five families still reside within the Kasbah. Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, with films like “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), “Time Bandits” (1981), “The Jewel of the Nile” (1985), “Kundun” (1997), “Gladiator” (2000), and “Alexander” (2004) shot there.

Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui - Telouet Kasbah, along the former caravan route from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power, also known as the Palace of Glaoui. Construction began in 1860 and expanded over the years. (OPTIONAL VISIT) From this beautiful Kasbah, head to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains Tizn Tichka Pass (2,200 meters altitude). Enjoy beautiful scenes of Berber villages and elevated mountain views.

Tizi n Tichka - Continue over the High Atlas Mountains via Tizn Tichka Pass (2,260 meters altitude). Enjoy beautiful scenes of Berber villages and elevated mountain views. A quick stop at the panoramic view of Tizn Tichka at 2,260 meters.

Marrakech - Arrive in the magical ochre city of Marrakech by evening and drop off at your accommodation.

Marrakech - Guided Half Day Sightseeing - Half Day Free Time - Marrakech

Menara Gardens and Pavilion - The Menara Garden is a popular tourist site, attracting locals and visitors to enjoy nature and escape the summer heat. It is a large landscaped garden with olive trees, offering a refreshing retreat and a beautiful Moroccan atmosphere.

Jardin Majorelle - The Majorelle Garden is one of Marrakech’s most visited sites. French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) spent forty years creating this enchanting garden in the heart of the ochre city. Stroll along shady lanes amidst exotic plants, streams, and pools filled with water lilies and lotus flowers. Enjoy the rustling leaves and chirping birds, and discover a building with Moorish charm and art deco influences, painted in vibrant colors inspired by the Atlas Mountains. The garden offers a calming retreat near the bustling city.

Bahia Palace - The Bahia Palace, a grand palace in Marrakech, was created by Minister Ahmed ben Musa in the 19th century to honor his wife, “Bahia.” It is an artistic masterpiece of Moroccan architecture with Andalusian influences, reflecting ancient history’s secrets.

Marrakech - Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Known as the “Red City,” Marrakech is a former imperial city near the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It includes the old fortified city, The Medina, and the modern city, Gueliz, built during the French occupation. Marrakech has Morocco’s largest traditional market (souk) and one of the world’s busiest squares, Djemaa el Fna, filled with storytellers, water sellers, dancers, snake charmers, and musicians. At night, the square becomes a large open-air restaurant. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, built in the 12th century during the Almoravid Dynasty, and explore the narrow streets and alleys of the ancient city.

Marrakech - Airport Drop-off

Marrakech - Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech to the airport, depending on your flight departure time. Drop-off at Marrakech Menara Airport or Casablanca Airport, concluding your trip. Wishing you a safe flight home.

• Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast in Dades Gorges
• Accommodation and breakfast in Rabat
• Guided 1.5-hour tour of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Luxury camping in the Merzouga Desert
• Two-night stay with breakfast in Marrakech
• Private transport in air-conditioned minivan/4WD with English-speaking driver
• Camel ride or 4X4 adventure (sandboarding optional)
• Two-night stay with breakfast in Fes
• Overnight stay with breakfast in Assila
• Two-night stay with breakfast in Chefchaouen
• Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast in Merzouga
• Accommodation and breakfast in Casablanca

• Lunch
• Carbonated beverages
• Gratuities (Optional)

Our most exhaustive exploration of Morocco, incorporating free days for relaxation or additional experiences. Key highlights include prominent locations of Northern Tangier: Morocco’s gem, Chefchaouen, to Fes, Meknes and the high Atlas. The journey progresses Southwards to encounter the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate, Kasbahs, and the reddish-brown city of Marrakech.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.