Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
Your driver will meet you at Mohammed V Airport and take you to your hotel in central Casablanca. You'll get some nice views during the drive. After settling in, the evening is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Start point
- Aéroport International Mohammed V (CMN) مطار محمد الخامس الدولي, r.p. 3038, Nouaceur, Casablanca-Settat 27, Morocco (You will be welcomed by your Driver/Guide in the airport of Mohamed 5 in Casablanca and transfer you to your hotel in Casablanca. Overnight in the hotel.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (idou anfa hotel casablanca),
- Day 2
Casablanca to Rabat
Start by checking out Casablanca's main spots: UN Place, Mohammed V Square, the Central Market, and Hassan II Mosque. Then head up the Atlantic coast to Rabat where you'll see the historic Chellah necropolis, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the royal palace gateway, and the Oudaya Kasbah.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Dar Alia Rabat)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Casablanca highlights including UN Place, Mohammed V Square, Central Market, Habbous Quarter, Mehkama, Cathedral Notre Dame de Lourdes, Anfa residential area, Hassan II Mosque, and Ain Diab Corniche
- Visit Chellah historic necropolis
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit royal palace gateway
- Visit Oudaya Kasbah
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Chellah Mausoleum of Mohammed V Oudaya Kasbah - Day 3
Rabat to Chefchaouen
After breakfast in Rabat, you'll drive about 4 hours toward the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the blue city. A local guide shows you around this mountain town with its distinctive faded blue buildings, leather and weaving workshops, and the red-walled Casbah. You'll settle into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dar Echchaouen Maison d'hôtes & Riad)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen with local guide
- Explore blue-painted old town buildings
- Visit Outa el Hammam central square
- Visit Casbah with ethnographic and artistic exhibitions
- View octagonal minaret of Great Mosque
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Outa el Hammam Square Chefchaouen Casbah 
- Day 4
Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes
Head out through the Rif Mountains to Volubilis, an ancient Berber and Romanized city by the Wadi Rhoumane near the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour's mosaic-tiled gateway, the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail with courtyards and fountains, and the Heri es-Souani complex. Then drive on to Fes for the night.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Sidrat Fes),
Included Activities
- Visit Volubilis ancient Berber and Romanized city
- Explore Meknes imperial landmarks including Bab Mansour gateway
- Visit Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl
- Visit Heri es-Souani complex
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Bab Mansour Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl Heri es-Souani 
- Day 5
Fes
After breakfast, your local guide walks you through Fes, Morocco's oldest city. The 09:00 tour covers the medieval Medina's narrow alleys, the Royal Palace gate, Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud), and the Jewish quarter from the 14th century. You'll also see Al Qaraouine University (the oldest in the world), the famous Tanneries, and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. After lunch, visit the tiles cooperative and take in panoramic views. Afternoons and evenings are free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Sidrat Fes),
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Fes Medina with local guide
- Visit Royal Palace gate
- Visit Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud)
- Explore Jewish quarter (Mellah)
- Visit Al Qaraouine University
- Visit Tanneries
- Visit Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Explore Andalusian quarter
- Visit Fes el-Bali
- Visit El Glaoui Palace
- Visit Palais el Mokri
- Visit Dar Batha Museum
- Visit Marinid Tombs
- Visit tiles cooperative
- Panoramic viewpoint over Medina of Fes
Landmarks Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud) Al Qaraouine University Fes el-Bali Medina Moulay Idriss Mausoleum Tanneries of Fes Bou Inania Madrasa Dar Batha Museum El Glaoui Palace Palais el Mokri Marinid Tombs - Day 6
Fes (Free Day)
Today is entirely yours in Fes. Wander the ancient Medina's narrow streets and peek into artisan workshops for leather goods and pottery. Try breakfast and mint tea at a local café. Optional activities include a cooking class for traditional tagine and couscous, walking through Jnan Sbil Gardens, exploring the souks for spices, or getting a traditional hammam. Later, visit rooftop cafés for sunset or enjoy live music at a riad.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Sidrat Fes),
Optional Activities
- Explore Fes el-Bali ancient Medina on foot
- Visit artisan workshops for leather goods and pottery
- Breakfast at local café with mint tea and msemen (Moroccan pancakes)
- Moroccan cooking class to prepare tagine and couscous
- Explore souks for spices and handmade goods
- Visit Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Traditional hammam (Moroccan bath) experience
- Calligraphy workshop
- Live music or storytelling at a riad
- Rooftop café for sunset views
Landmarks Jnan Sbil Gardens - Day 7
Fes to Midelt via Middle Atlas Mountains
Leave Fes and cross the Middle Atlas mountains with gorgeous scenery of Berber villages and Cedar forests. You'll pass through Ifran (nicknamed 'little Switzerland') and the town of Azrou. Then continue to Midelt where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Villa (Villa Medilt)
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains Ifran Azrou - Day 8
Midelt to Merzouga
Starting from Midelt, cross the Ziz valley for wonderful palm tree views. Stop in Erfoud to browse fossil shops, then head toward the desert town of Merzouga. You'll arrive before sunset, take a walk in the desert, and climb a sand dune to watch the sun go down.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Riad Azawad)
Included Activities
- Cross Ziz valley with palm tree views
- Visit fossil shops in Erfoud
- Desert walk in Merzouga
- Climb sand dune to watch sunset
Landmarks Ziz Valley Erfoud Erg Chebbi 
- Day 9
Merzouga
After breakfast, tour the Erg Chebbi dunes with stops at Khamlia village for traditional Gnawa music, the Oasis of Merzouga with its ancient irrigation system, and ancient Ksours and Kasbahs in Rissani. Have a local traditional lunch, then around 16:00 you'll trade your car for camels and trek across the golden dunes. Spend the night in a luxury Berber camp with Berber music under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local and typical lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp)
Included Activities
- Tour Erg Chebbi dunes
- Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music performance
- Explore Oasis of Merzouga
- Visit ancient Ksours and Kasbahs in Rissani
- Local and typical lunch
- Camel trek across golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Night in Luxury Berber Camp with Berber music
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Khamlia Oasis of Merzouga Rissani 
- Day 10
Merzouga to Dades Valley
Wake very early to watch sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Descend for breakfast at camp, then camel-trek back to Merzouga village taking in the sand dune views. Meet your driver and continue to Dades with optional stops at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chref and the fossilized marble factory. Have lunch in Todra Valley and take a guided half-hour walk through the impressive Todra Gorges. Later, drive through Dades Valley to see rock formations called 'monkey toes' and stay in a guest house overlooking the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Dar Ahlam Dades hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing over Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfast at Berber camp
- Camel trek back to Merzouga village
- Guided half-hour walk through Todra Gorges
- Guided walk through palm groves and Jewish quarter
- Evening drive through Dades Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chref in Rissani
- Visit fossilized marble factory in Arfoud
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Rissani Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chref Arfoud Todra Gorges Dades Valley 
- Day 11
Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
After breakfast, head from Dades Valley toward Marrakech via Ouarzazate, where you'll visit the Cinema Museum and Cinema Studio. Then go to the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah built in the 19th century. Stop at Kasbah Telouet, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260m/7415 ft) over the High Atlas Mountains. Before reaching Marrakech, explore argan oil production by Berber women in their cooperative (argan oil exists only in Morocco). Then check into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Palais des Princesses & SPA)
Included Activities
- Visit Cinema Museum in Ouarzazate
- Visit Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate
- Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Visit Kasbah Telouet
- Cross Tizi n'Tichka Pass through High Atlas Mountains
- Visit Berber women's argan oil production cooperative
Landmarks Ouarzazate Cinema Museum Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Kasbah Telouet Tizi n'Tichka Pass 
- Day 12
Marrakech
After breakfast, explore Marrakech. Visit the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fna Square. After lunch near the square, walk through the souks to see hundreds of handcrafted items, including Souk el Attarin for spices, Souk Chouari for woodwork, and Souk Smata for traditional slippers. See the Ben Youssef Madrasa with its carved cedar ceilings and tilework. Check out the Badi Palace. The afternoon is free to explore more of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Palais des Princesses & SPA)
Included Activities
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Tower
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Explore souks including Souk el Attarin, Souk Chouari, and Souk Smata
- Visit Souk of Tanneries
- Visit Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Visit Badi Palace
- Lunch at restaurant near the square
Landmarks Majorelle Gardens Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fna Square Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace Badi Palace Ben Youssef Madrasa 
- Day 13
Marrakech Cooking Class
After breakfast around 10:30 AM at your hotel in Marrakech, head to the Jardin Majorelle with about 90 minutes to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your guide for a Moroccan cooking class. You'll visit the market to pick fresh produce and learn about herbs and spices, then make an appetizer, main course, and dessert with hands-on instruction. Afterward, enjoy your 3-course meal. The class adapts for allergies and vegetarian or vegan preferences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner (3-course Moroccan meal prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Palais des Princesses & SPA)
Included Activities
- Visit Jardin Majorelle with 1.5 hours free exploration
- Moroccan cooking class with local chef
- Visit local market for fresh produce selection
- Learn about traditional herbs and spices
- Prepare appetizer, main course, and dessert
- 3-course Moroccan lunch or dinner
Landmarks Jardin Majorelle - Day 14
Marrakech to Essaouira
After breakfast, head down to Essaouira, a charming coastal town about 3 hours away. Along the route, enjoy views of goats climbing argan trees and optionally stop to see the argan forest and cooperative. Essaouira blends history, culture, and modern amenities with a long sandy beach and cooler coastal climate. The Medina combines historic charm with contemporary cafes and restaurants. This 18th-century fortified town reflects European military architecture in a North African setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Zahra)
Included Activities
- View goats climbing argan trees
- Coastal relaxation in Essaouira
- Beach time with swimming
Optional Activities
- Stop at argan forest
- Visit argan oil production cooperative
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Beach 
- Day 15
Essaouira (Free Day)
Spend the day in Essaouira at your own pace. Stroll the UNESCO-listed Medina with its white and blue buildings and charming shops. Browse local souks for thuya woodwork, textiles, jewelry, and spices. Visit the Skala de la Ville fortress along the northern ramparts for Atlantic Ocean views. Tour the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum to learn local history and see traditional instruments and pottery. Relax on the wide sandy beach, swim, or check out art galleries. Watch artisans create thuya items in workshops. Later, catch the sunset from the Skala du Port fortress and walk through the warmly-lit Medina streets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Zahra)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk through Medina's narrow winding streets
- Explore local souks for handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, and spices
- Visit Skala de la Ville fortress
- View old cannons and fortress features
- Visit Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum
- Relax on Essaouira Beach
- Rent sunbed or swim
- Browse art galleries like Galerie d'Art Damgaard or Galerie La Kasbah
- Visit thuya wood workshops
- Watch sunset from Skala du Port fortress
- Evening walk through Medina at night
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Skala de la Ville Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum Essaouira Beach Skala du Port - Day 16
Essaouira to Marrakech
After breakfast around 10:00 AM, transfer from Essaouira back to Marrakech (approximately 3 hours). Check into your hotel and settle in, or head out to explore other parts of the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Palais des Princesses & SPA)
- Day 17
Marrakech Departure
At your arranged time, your driver will transfer you from your hotel to Marrakech Airport for your international flight home. We hope you've had a great time exploring Morocco's rich history, natural beauty, and charming people.
- End point
- Entrée Aéroport, 40 Marrakesh, Morocco (Transfert to the airport (Marrakech or Casablanca), end of the tour. Hope you have a great experience with us and you are glad , end of our service.)
