Discover Morocco on an unforgettable journey that combines imperial cities, mountain landscapes, desert adventure, and coastal charm. Over 9 days and 8 nights, this route takes you from Casablanca to Marrakech, through the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, then onward to Fes, Chefchaouen, Asilah, Rabat, and back to Casablanca. Along the way, you will visit Asilah, Chefchaouen, Meknes, and Fes, enjoy a night in a desert camp deep in the Sahara, and explore Marrakech with a local guide.
1 Day 1 : Casablanca – Marrakech
After meeting at the agreed location, your journey begins with a city introduction in Casablanca. You will see the Hassan II Mosque, United Nations Place, and the Corniche by the coast, before continuing to Marrakech. Once there, you will have free time to wander through the old town. Overnight at a hotel or riad.
2 Day 2 : Full Day To Visit Marrakech
After breakfast, you will set out with a local guide for a full day of sightseeing. The program includes Menara Garden, the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and the Dar Si Said Palace museum of jewellery. Optional lunch will be in the medina, followed by a walk through the colorful souks. In the evening, enjoy a sunset drink overlooking Jamaa El Fna Square from a café terrace, then dinner and overnight at the hotel.
3 Day 3 : Marrakech – High atlas mountains – Ouarzazate – Dades valley.
Following breakfast, drive southeast through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, with wide mountain views and a visit to ancient Berber villages. You will also stop at a UNESCO World Heritage site and have lunch at one of the Kasbah restaurants. The day ends in Dades Valley, where you will stay overnight at a hotel or riad.
4 Day 4 : Dades valley – Tinjdad – Merzouga Sahara desert.
After breakfast, continue toward Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. The route passes Berber villages, Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, and Erfoud, with the feeling of entering the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. After arriving at your hotel in Merzouga and relaxing briefly, pack a small bag for the desert night and leave the rest of your luggage at the hotel. Then ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes to your camp. You will have time for photos, sand boarding, and sunset views from the highest dunes. The night is spent in Berber nomad tents with drumming music in the middle of the Sahara.
5 Day 5 : Merzouga – Arfoud – Ifrane – Fes
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, then enjoy breakfast before riding camels back to the hotel, where your driver will be waiting. Continue through Errachidia, Erfoud, Aoufous, and the Ziz Valley, with a stop to admire the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalet region. After lunch in Midelt, travel to Fes via the cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas Mountains, with a chance to see Barbary apes. A stop in Ifrane is possible before arriving in Fes. Overnight at a hotel or riad.
6 Day 6 : full day to visit Fes
After breakfast in your riad, begin a guided exploration of the medina with a local guide. Fes is rich in hidden treasures and was Morocco’s capital for more than 350 years. It is also home to Al Karaouine University, the oldest operating university in the world. Visits include the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, Nejjarine Fountains, and the Tanneries. After lunch, see the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the Jewish quarter, the Mellah, with the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco. The day also includes a stop at a ceramic factory and a panoramic view over the medina. Overnight at your riad or hotel.
7 Day 7 : Fes – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, depart for Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif Mountains. This welcoming town is known for its traditional architecture, white and blue medina walls, and markets filled with local handicrafts. It is also an excellent place for photography, with beautiful views of the Rif Mountains. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
8 Day 8 : Chefchaouen – Tangier – Asilah
After breakfast, continue to Tangier to discover its old medina, along with the Mediterranean beach area and the Atlantic coast. Then visit Asilah, a cultural coastal town known for its annual art festival and medina walls painted by artists from around the world. The visit includes the Skalla fortress, offering beautiful views of the medina and the ocean. Overnight at a local riad.
9 Day 9 : Asilah – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast, depart for Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. The visit includes the Royal Palace exterior, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah Oudayas. After exploring Rabat, drive back to Casablanca. Overnight in your hotel.
Sahara Desert Morocco
Price
On request
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Duration
9 nights / 10 days
Available any date