Itinerary
- Day 1
Tangier
You'll arrive in Tangier via ferry or airport, where your driver meets you. Depending on when you get in, you can check out Cap Spartel Lighthouse and the Grottes d'Hercule caves. The historic Medina is worth walking through, particularly the 15th-century Portuguese fortress walls and the Kasbah Museum. Timing really depends on your arrival, so your guide will help figure out what fits.
- Start point
- Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco (Ferry Station , 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (La Tangerina or Palais Zahia or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cap Spartel Lighthouse (14km west of Tangier)
- Explore Grottes d'Hercule and view the map-of-Africa formation
- Wander the Medina's alleyways within the 15th-century Portuguese fortress walls
- Visit Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Culture
Landmarks Cap Spartel Lighthouse Grottes d'Hercule Tangier Medina Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Culture 
- Day 2
Tangier to Chefchaouen
The drive from Tangier to Chefchaouen takes you through the Rif Mountains. Once you arrive in the Blue City, you'll find buildings painted in varying shades of blue throughout the medina's narrow winding streets. There's local crafts to see, and the overall vibe is quite different from the coastal area you just left. Plan on spending time just wandering around and soaking in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jibal Chaouen or similar )
Included Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen Medina and local crafts
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina 
- Day 3
Chefchaouen to Al-Hoceima
This morning you head east along the Mediterranean coast, passing through beaches at Steha, Jabha, and Cala Iris on your way to Al-Hoceima National Park. You'll stop in Targha, a historic pirate village with a 13th-century mosque, then move on to El-Jebha with its distinctive blue-and-white buildings. By late afternoon you'll reach Al-Hoceima to relax on sandy beaches or explore the nearby natural reserves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hôtel La Perla OR Hotel Cataleya OR similar)
Included Activities
- Travel along the Mediterranean coast through Steha, Jabha, and Cala Iris beaches
- Visit Al-Hoceima National Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Targha village with its pirate history and 13th-century mosque
- Visit El-Jebha blue-and-white town
- Relax on Al-Hoceima's sandy beaches
- Explore Bades National Park and its diverse flora and fauna
Landmarks Al-Hoceima National Park Targha El-Jebha Bades National Park 
- Day 4
Al-Hoceima to Fes
After leaving Al-Hoceima, you travel south through Taza in the Rif Mountains. The landscape shifts pretty dramatically as you go from coastal views to fertile plains and rolling hills. Arriving in Fes, you'll find yourself in what many consider the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco, where old traditions and modern life coexist in this ancient city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Fes Mahal or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Taza and its traditional Moroccan life in the Rif Mountains
Landmarks Taza - Day 5
Fes
With a local guide, you'll explore Fes' ancient medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll see the Bou Inania Madrasa and the University of Al Quaraouiyine, then walk through vibrant souks where artisans still practice their traditional crafts. The tanneries are something else entirely. Later in the day you can choose between having a homemade meal at Lalla Aicha's place in Sefrou or trying out a traditional Moroccan hammam spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Fes Mahal or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes Medina (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit University of Al Quaraouiyine
- Explore vibrant souks with artisan crafts
- Visit traditional tanneries
Optional Activities
- Homemade meal at Lalla Aicha's place in Sefrou
- Traditional Moroccan Hammam Spa
Landmarks Fes Medina Bou Inania Madrasa University of Al Quaraouiyine - Day 6
Fes to Midelt
You leave Fes traveling through Ifrane, which people call 'Little Switzerland' because of its European-style architecture. Then you continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Midelt. In the afternoon, you'll visit a local Berber nomad family in the Atlas Mountains to learn about their traditional lifestyle and customs, and you'll have lunch with them, trying their traditional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local Berber Nomad family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tadart or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Ifrane
- Excursion to visit local Berber Nomad family in the Atlas Mountains
- Traditional lunch with Berber family
Landmarks Ifrane - Day 7
Midelt to Merzouga
You'll drive through the scenic Ziz Valley with date palm oases and Berber villages along the way. Erfoud is known for fossil finds and its traditional markets, so you might spend some time there. After that, you head to Merzouga and the vast Sahara dunes where you'll store any extra baggage. From there you'll do a camel trek into the desert to catch the sunset, then spend the night at a desert camp with Berber hospitality and traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner under the stars in the desert)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Azawad Camp or Sanmao Desert Camp or similar )
Included Activities
- Camel trek into Sahara dunes at sunset
- Night in desert camp with Berber hospitality
- Traditional music around campfire
Optional Activities
- Visit Erfoud
- Explore traditional markets in Erfoud
Landmarks Ziz Valley Erfoud Merzouga Sahara Dunes - Day 8
Merzouga to Dades Gorges
You'll wake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels for about an hour back out of the desert. After that, head to Risani, a historical trading hub that used to be important for commerce. Later you'll go through the dramatic Todgha Gorge with towering limestone cliffs, then continue to the Dades Gorges. The Dades Valley has all these kasbahs and traditional Berber villages scattered around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner under the stars in the Dades Gorges)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Auberge Atlas Dades or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise camel ride out of the desert (approximately one hour)
- Visit Todgra Gorge
- Explore Dades Gorges and Dades Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Risani oasis town
Landmarks Risani Todgra Gorge Dades Gorges Dades Valley - Day 9
Dades Gorges to Marrakech
Leaving the Dades Gorges, you'll head to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar with maze-like streets and mud-brick houses. Then comes the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, which reaches over 2,200 meters. From up there you get views of snow-capped peaks, green valleys, terraced hillsides, and Berber villages below. You'll arrive in Marrakech by evening, a city where old traditions and modern elements really mix together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Dar Nadwa or hotel Racine or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Ait Benhaddou UNESCO-listed ksar
- Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Landmarks Ait Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 10
Marrakech
A local guide takes you through Marrakech's medina, which winds around in complicated ways. You'll see the Bahia Palace, El-Badii Palace, and the Saadien's Tombs with their marble work. Later you can explore outside the medina to check out the Majorelle Garden, Museum Saint Laurent, and the Berber Museum. Don't miss Jemaa El-Fnaa square where musicians, acrobats, storytellers, and street performers create constant energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Riad Dar Nadwa or hotel Racine or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech Medina
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit El-Badii Palace
- Visit Saadien's Tombs
- Visit Majorelle Garden
- Visit Museum Saint Laurent
- Visit Berber Museum
- Experience Jemaa El-Fnaa square
Landmarks Marrakech Medina Bahia Palace El-Badii Palace Saadien's Tombs Majorelle Garden Museum Saint Laurent Berber Museum Jemaa El-Fnaa - Day 11
Departure from Marrakech or Casablanca
Your trip through Morocco wraps up as you depart from Marrakech or Casablanca. Take time to reflect on everything you've seen across Morocco's different landscapes, the history you've learned, and the people you've met. Your driver will get you to the airport with plenty of time to spare, dropping you off three hours before your flight leaves.
- End point
- Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Marrakech Menara Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
