Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll arrive in Casablanca and head straight to the Hassan II Mosque, where you can take in the impressive minaret overlooking the Atlantic. From there, travel to Rabat to see the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. By evening you'll settle into your riad, giving you time to freshen up after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque with interior tour
- Guided tour of Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Optional Activities
- Dinner recommendations from driver
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohamed V 
- Day 2
Rabat to Chefchaouen
The journey takes you to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, and the blue buildings will be visible as you approach. Once you check into your riad, wander through the medina at your own pace. You can find Place Outa el Hammam square, walk the blue alleyways, browse what local artisans are selling, and try a traditional maqlouba coffee at a café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Accommodation at traditional riad in Chefchaouen
Optional Activities
- Explore the medina and alleyways
- Visit Place Outa el Hammam
- Shopping for handcrafted wool garments and artisan work
- Drink maqlouba (traditional Moroccan coffee) at local café
Landmarks Place Outa el Hammam Chefchaouen Medina 
- Day 3
Chefchaouen
Start before sunrise and head to the Spanish Mosque to watch the mountains light up. The streets are quiet this early, so you'll get a different feel of Chefchaouen before the shops open. Later, join a guided hike through the Rif Mountains to Cascades d'Akchour waterfall, where you can swim if you want. You'll also see God's Bridge, a natural rock formation, then return to town for market browsing. The evening is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Rif Mountains to Cascades d'Akchour
- Visit to God's Bridge natural rock formation
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Spanish Mosque
- Swimming in waterfalls (weather dependent)
- Medina exploration and market visit
- Dinner on own
Landmarks Spanish Mosque Cascades d'Akchour God's Bridge Rif Mountains 
- Day 4
Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Depart Chefchaouen heading south and stop at Volubilis to walk through Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins with merchant homes and mosaics still visible. Grab lunch in Moulay Idriss, then explore Meknes' smaller medina and the Ville Imperiale before heading to Fes. You'll reach the historic medina in Fes by evening and check into your riad there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Volubilis Roman ruins
- Guided tour of Meknes Ville Impériale including Bab al-Mansour, gardens, and Royal Stables
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Moulay Idriss
- Exploration of Fes medina on own
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab al-Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Fes Medina 
- Day 5
Fes
A local guide will take you through the UNESCO-protected Fes medina, showing you hidden alleyways and how locals go about their daily life. You'll visit the tanneries and mosaic workshops to see how traditional Moroccan crafts are made. Spend the afternoon back at your riad to rest, then in the evening head out for a guided session at a traditional hammam, or public bath.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina with local guide
- Visit to tanneries and mosaic workshops
- Guided visit to traditional hammam
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration on own
Landmarks Fes Medina 
- Day 6
Fes to Sefrou and return
Take a guided day trip to Sefrou, a walled mountain town about 17 miles southeast of Fes. Visit the Craft Center where artisans work on wood, ceramics, rugs, and silk right in front of you. Learn about Sefrou's past as a Roman market center and stop on caravan routes. You'll return to Fes by evening, giving you the night back in the medina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day trip to Sefrou
- Visit to Craft Center of Sefrou (Ensemble Artisanal de Sefrou)
Optional Activities
- Dinner recommendations from guide
Landmarks Sefrou Craft Center of Sefrou (Ensemble Artisanal de Sefrou) 
- Day 7
Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Head out early and cross the Middle Atlas mountains through Azrou and its cedar forests, stopping to see Barbary macaques in Cèdre Gouraud Forest. Lunch comes in Midelt, then you'll follow the Ziz Valley through dramatic scenery. Stop in Erfoud to check out fossil workshops, then finish with a camel ride to your desert camp near Merzouga. Climb a dune to watch the sunset over the Sahara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at desert camp with traditional Berber music by fire)
Included Activities
- Camel ride to desert camp near Merzouga
- Visit to fossil artisan collective in Erfoud
Optional Activities
- Stop at Cèdre Gouraud Forest to see Barbary macaques
- Lunch in Midelt
- Sunset dune viewing
- Traditional Berber music performance by fire
Landmarks Cèdre Gouraud Forest Erg Chebbi Ziz Gorge Erfoud Merzouga 
- Day 8
Todra Gorge - Boumalne Dades
Wake early for the desert sunrise and ride camels out of Erg Chebbi dunes into remote borderlands. Stop in Rissani to see traditional desert markets and donkey parking lots, then pass through fossil workshops in Alnif. Lunch happens in the oasis city of Tinghir, where you can take an optional trip to Todra Gorge. End the day in Boumalne Dades, nestled in the Dadès Gorge with kasbahs and Berber villages around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel ride out of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Stop in Rissani traditional desert market
Optional Activities
- Visit fossil workshops in Alnif
- 40-minute excursion to Todra Gorge (hiking and bouldering)
- Evening exploration of Dadès Gorge scenery
Landmarks Rissani Alnif Tinghir Todra Gorge Dadès Gorge Boumalne Dades 
- Day 9
Boumalne Dades to Aït Benhaddou
Rise early to follow the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs heading toward Marrakesh. You'll see traditional farming methods and nomadic herders with livestock along the way. Pass the El Mansour reservoir and stop in Ouarzazate, a desert hub known for filming. Visit a local movie studio, then continue to Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most famous UNESCO kasbahs that dates back to the 11th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ouarzazate
- Visit to movie studio in Ouarzazate
- Visit to Aït Benhaddou kasbah
Landmarks Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs El Mansour Reservoir Ouarzazate Aït Benhaddou 
- Day 10
Aït Benhaddou to Marrakesh
Cross the High Atlas mountains heading north to Marrakesh through the Tizi n'Tichka pass, and you'll have panoramic views throughout. Look for Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, on the horizon. Descend through deep river valleys and almond and walnut orchards, experiencing how the landscape and climate shift dramatically as you drop elevation. Arrive in Marrakesh and spend the afternoon at leisure. By evening, head to Jemaa el-Fna square to see musicians, performers, and food stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna square
- Café dining overlooking performers
- Evening medina exploration
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Mount Toubkal Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 11
Marrakesh
A local guide will take you through Marrakesh's UNESCO medina to explore the souks full of djellabas, babouches, lanterns, and exotic spices. You'll visit Bahia and El Badii Palaces, Majorelle Gardens, and the Saadian Tombs. Your guide can tell you about the city's culinary scene and food culture. Return to your hotel in the afternoon to rest, then go back out in the evening to experience Jemaa el-Fna the way locals do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakesh medina and souks
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Visit to El Badii Palace
- Visit to Majorelle Gardens
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
Optional Activities
- Lunch recommendations in medina
- Street food exploration
- Evening exploration of Jemaa el-Fna
Landmarks Marrakesh Medina Bahia Palace El Badii Palace Majorelle Gardens Saadian Tombs Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 12
Marrakesh to Casablanca (via coastal route)
Leave early for Casablanca via the coastal route and stop at El Jadida to see the Portuguese cistern, ramparts, and Church of the Assumption. Visit the artistic coastal town of Azemour with its 16th-century medina along the Oud Er-Rbia River. Check into your downtown Casablanca hotel, then spend your final evening exploring the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Portuguese cistern in El Jadida
- Walk ramparts in El Jadida
- Visit Church of the Assumption in El Jadida
- Explore Azemour
Optional Activities
- Final evening Casablanca exploration
Landmarks El Jadida Portuguese Cistern Church of the Assumption (El Jadida) Azemour Oud Er-Rbia River - Day 13
Departure from Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Mohamed V International Airport, about 45 minutes away, for your departure flight. You'll head home with colorful and historical memories of Morocco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Casablanca Mohamed V International Airport
