Day 01 :
Arrival in Casablanca & Rabat
- Morning: Pick up from Casablanca Airport or Port.
- 09:30 AM: Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the world, located on the ocean.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in Casablanca.
- 03:00 PM: Drive to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco.
- Sightseeing: Visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Overnight: Riad in Rabat.
Day 02 :
Rabat – Chefchaouen (The Blue Pearl)
- 08:30 AM: Depart Rabat towards the Rif Mountains.
- 11:30 AM: Pass through Ouazzane and arrive in Chefchaouen.
- Afternoon: Check into the hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the famous blue-washed streets, the Ras El Maa waterfall, and the Kasbah.
- Evening: Sunset views from the Spanish Mosque.
- Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 03 :
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
- 09:00 AM: Morning photography session in Chefchaouen.
- 11:00 AM: Drive south to visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage site). Explore the incredible mosaics and Triumphal Arch.
- 01:30 PM: Lunch in Meknes, the Ismailite Imperial City.
- 03:00 PM: Tour Meknes. See the Bab Mansour gate, the Sahrij Souani granaries, and the Royal Stables.
- 05:30 PM: Arrive in Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco.
- Overnight: Riad in Fes.
Day 04 :
Guided Tour of Imperial Fes
- 09:30 AM: Meet your local guide for a deep dive into the Fes El Bali Medina.
- Highlights:
- Visit the famous Chouara Tannery (leather making).
- Explore the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al-Qarawiyyin University.
- Walk through the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and artisan workshops (pottery, brass, leather).
- Visit the Nejjarine Fountain.
- Afternoon: Lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina.
- Overnight: Riad in Fes.
Day 05 :
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forests – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
- 08:30 AM: Depart Fes towards the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- 10:30 AM: Visit Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland." Stop in the Cedar Forest of Azrou to see the wild Barbary Macaques (monkeys).
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in Midelt, famous for fossils and apples.
- 03:00 PM: Cross the Tizi n'Haylaj pass and descend into the Ziz Valley (sea of palm trees).
- 06:00 PM: Arrive in Merzouga. Mount your camels for a sunset trek into the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
- Evening: Traditional dinner, Berber drums, and stargazing.
- Overnight: Luxury or Standard Desert Camp.
Day 06 :
Merzouga – Rissani – Nomads
- 06:00 AM: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
- 07:30 AM: Breakfast at the camp, then camel ride back to the hotel.
- 10:00 AM: Full Day Exploration:
- Visit Khamlia Village, known for its spiritual Gnawa music.
- Visit a Nomad Family living in tents.
- Visit Lake Merzouga (Dayet Srji) for birdwatching (flamingos).
- Visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud.
- Afternoon: Relax at the hotel pool.
- Overnight: Hotel in Merzouga.
Day 07 :
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
- 09:00 AM: Visit Rissani, the ancient foundation of the Alaouite dynasty.
- 11:30 AM: Drive to the Todra Gorge, a massive canyon with 300m high vertical walls. Walk along the river and watch climbers.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in the Gorge.
- 03:00 PM: Drive along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" to the Dades Valley.
- 05:30 PM: Walk to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.
- Overnight: Hotel in Dades.
Day 08 :
Dades – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
- 09:00 AM: Drive through the Valley of Roses (Boumalne Dades).
- 10:30 AM: Visit Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amridil, a beautiful example of earth architecture.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in Ouarzazate.
- 03:00 PM: Visit the Kasbah Taourirt.
- 05:00 PM: Optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios.
- Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 09 :
Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
- 09:00 AM: Drive 30 mins to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site). Explore this fortress used in Game of Thrones and Gladiator.
- 11:00 AM: Begin the ascent of the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m).
- 01:00 PM: Lunch at a panoramic restaurant in the mountains.
- 03:00 PM: Stop at an Argan Oil cooperative on the descent.
- 05:30 PM: Arrive in Marrakech.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech.
Day 10 :
Guided Tour of Marrakech – Departure
- 09:30 AM: Meet your local guide to explore the "Red City."
- Highlights: Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
- 01:00 PM: Navigate the vibrant Souks (markets) and visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
- Afternoon: Lunch and free time for shopping.
- Transfer: To Marrakech Menara Airport for your flight.