Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
Casablanca to Rabat- Start point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (Pick up from Hotel or Airport)
- Accommodation
- (Riad Majorelle)
Included Activities
- Guided tour inside Hassan II Mosque with visit to prayer hall, carved cedar ceilings, marble columns, zellige mosaics, ablution halls and hammam
Optional Activities
- Hassan II Mosque entrance fee
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Medina of Rabat - Day 2
Rabat to Chefchaouen
Rabat to Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Casa Hassan)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kasbah of the Udayas with Andalusian gardens
- Visit to Hassan Tower
- Visit to Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit to Chellah necropolis
Landmarks Kasbah of the Udayas Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Chellah - Day 3
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen- Accommodation
- (Casa Hassan)
Optional Activities
- Explore Place Outa el Hammam
- Visit Ras el Ma spring
- Hike to Spanish Mosque (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge natural rock arch (approximately 45 minutes away)
Landmarks Place Outa el Hammam Kasbah of Chefchaouen Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Ras el Ma spring Spanish Mosque Akchour waterfalls God's Bridge - Day 4
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad Al makan)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Volubilis Roman site including Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, basilica, Capitol, and house mosaics
- Visit to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Landmarks Volubilis Triumphal Arch of Caracalla Moulay Idriss Zerhoun - Day 5
Fes
Fes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad Al makan)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day tour of Fes el-Bali medina through Bab Boujloud blue gate
- Visit to Bou Inania Medersa
- Visit to outside of Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University
- View of Nejjarine fountain and square
- Visit to coppersmiths quarter
- Terrace view above Chouara tannery
Optional Activities
- Return to souks for shopping
- Shop for leather, ceramics and brocade
- Relax on terrace of riad
- Try local specialities such as pastilla at own expense
Landmarks Fes el-Bali Medina Bab Boujloud Bou Inania Medersa Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University Nejjarine fountain and square Chouara tannery - Day 6
Fes to Midelt
Fes to Midelt- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Riad Villa Pomme d'Or)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Ifrane to see Swiss-style chalets and stone lion
Landmarks Ifrane Cedar forest near Azrou - Day 7
Midelt to Desert Camp
Midelt to Desert Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Sahara Stars Camp)
Included Activities
- Camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Sandboarding on dune slopes
- Dinner at desert camp
- Evening with Berber drums and songs around campfire
Optional Activities
- Visit Erfoud fossil workshops
Landmarks Tizi n'Talghemt pass Ziz Gorges Tunnel du Légionnaire Erfoud Erg Chebbi - Day 8
Sahara Desert
Sahara Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the desert), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Sahara Stars Camp)
Included Activities
- 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi crossing dunes and black stony plains
- Visit to nomadic family in tent with tea
- Visit to village of Khamlia for Gnawa music performance
- Lunch in the desert
- Dinner at Sahara Stars Camp
- Evening around campfire under the stars
Optional Activities
- Walk in the dunes
- Sandboarding
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Khamlia - Day 9
Merzouga to Todra Gorge to Boumalne Dades
Merzouga to Todra Gorge to Boumalne Dades- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Panorama Dades Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to khettaras ancient underground channels
- Walk along Todra Gorge
Optional Activities
- Watch climbers on Todra Gorge cliffs
Landmarks Tafilalet oases Tinghir Todra Gorge Dades Valley - Day 10
Boumalne Dades to Valley of Roses to Skoura
Boumalne Dades to Valley of Roses to Skoura- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Les Jardins de Skoura)
Included Activities
- Walk in Dades Valley
- Visit to cave dwellings with Berber families
- Visit to rose cooperative in Kelaat M'Gouna
- Tour of Kasbah Amridil
Landmarks Dades Valley Kelaat M'Gouna Kasbah Amridil Skoura oasis - Day 11
Skoura to Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou to Taroudant
Skoura to Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou to Taroudant- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Dar Tourkia)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ait Ben Haddou ksar including river crossing and climb to collective granary ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Ouarzazate film studios
Landmarks Ouarzazate Ait Ben Haddou Tazenakht Taliouine - Day 12
Taroudant
Taroudant- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Dar Tourkia)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Taroudant
- Walk through town gates and two main squares (Assarag and Talmoqlate)
- Explore Berber souk and Arab souk
- Visit to traditional tanneries
Optional Activities
- Return to souks for shopping
- Relax in garden of riad
- Calèche ride around ramparts at sunset
Landmarks Taroudant ramparts Place Assarag Place Talmoqlate Berber souk Arab souk - Day 13
Taroudant to Essaouira
Taroudant to Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad Kafila)
Included Activities
- Walk along Skala sea bastion
Optional Activities
- Stop at viewpoints over the ocean
- Watch sunset over Mogador islands
Landmarks Taghazout Cap Ghir Skala of Essaouira Mogador islands - Day 14
Essaouira
Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad Kafila)
Included Activities
- Visit to fishing port
- Explore Mellah quarter
- Visit to thuya wood craftsmen workshops
- Visit to women's argan cooperative
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson
- Relax at café on main square
- Enjoy long beach
Landmarks Essaouira fishing port Mellah Essaouira medina Essaouira beach - Day 15
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad See Moon And Spa)
Optional Activities
- Visit hammam
- Browse souks
- Enjoy rooftop café
- Experience Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Landmarks Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Haouz plain - Day 16
Marrakech
Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Riad See Moon And Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour including Majorelle Garden
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque and gardens
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
- Visit to Mellah old Jewish quarter with spice market
- Visit to Ben Youssef Medersa
- Visit to Le Jardin Secret
Optional Activities
- Last stroll in souks
- Rest at riad
Landmarks Majorelle Garden Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Mellah Ben Youssef Medersa Le Jardin Secret - Day 17
Marrakech to Casablanca
Marrakech to Casablanca- End point
- Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (transfer to airport or your accommodation)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last walk in medina depending on flight time
